Karl Viktor Magne Johansson

Karl Viktor Magne Johansson is a Professor at Nord University, specializing in Pedagogy, Philosophy of Education, and Indigenous Studies with a focus on Sámi education and early childhood development. His research emphasizes decolonization, ethical practices, and the integration of Indigenous knowledge systems into pedagogy. Collaborating extensively with Ylva Jannok Nutti, he explores storytelling, outdoor learning, and the philosophical dimensions of childhood.

Key areas of focus include Sámi language preservation, cultural revitalization through education, and the role of narrative in fostering critical thinking. He critiques colonial educational frameworks and advocates for participatory methods that center Indigenous voices. Johansson’s work bridges philosophy, literature, and ethnography, emphasizing the ethical implications of curriculum design and teacher training.

His publications analyze themes such as existential literacy, the ethics of death in early childhood, and the pedagogy of immediacy. He also examines cross-national policies restricting children’s exploration of religious and existential questions in Scandinavian preschools.

• Key Collaborators: Ylva Jannok Nutti, Birgit Schaffar
• Themes: Decolonization, Indigenous Pedagogies, Sámi Cultural Preservation