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Johan Öhman is a Professor of Education at Örebro University’s School of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. He leads the Environmental and Sustainability Education Research Group (ESERGO) and co-founded the Studies of Meaning-making in Educational Discourses (SMED) research environment. Over 30 years, he has focused on ethical and democratic dimensions of sustainability, environmental, and outdoor education. His work integrates didactic theory and John Dewey’s pragmatism to analyze educational practices.
Research Interests: Öhman’s research explores moral learning, transactional methodologies, and the intersection of education with environmental sustainability. He emphasizes critical pluralism, democratic deliberation, and the role of outdoor experiences (friluftsliv) in fostering ecological responsibility. His theoretical contributions include the 'ethical tendency typology' and didactic models for sustainability commitment.
Key Contributions: He has authored over 100 publications, including books on didactic models for environmental education and edited volumes on Deweyan transactionalism. His recent work addresses tensions in youth sustainability discussions and the repoliticization of environmental education. He co-leads projects like DecoPrax (decolonial approaches to global justice education) and has supervised numerous students in teacher training programs.
Awards & Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, his extensive publication record and leadership in international research networks highlight his scholarly impact. He actively participates in ECER, NERA, and environmental education conferences, contributing to debates on pluralistic pedagogy and sustainable development teaching.
