Lars Demant-Poort

Lars Demant-Poort is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Learning, University of Greenland (Ilisimatusarfik), specializing in natural science didactics and pedagogy. His work focuses on pupil perspectives in Arctic education, teacher training challenges, and integrating sustainability/climate change into curricula.

• Current projects: Student Active Learning (STAR) with the University of Oslo (2024), schools in Greenlandic peripheries (2023), and teacher education reforms in Nordic contexts.
• Research themes: Investigative didactics, cultural relevance in Greenlandic education, and bridging theory-practice gaps in teacher training.

His publications emphasize student engagement, climate resilience education, and systemic challenges in Arctic schooling. Collaborations include Lakehead University (Canada), University of Oslo, and Nordic Council of Ministers.