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Tarja Karlsson Häikiö is a professor in Pedagogy at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in Visual Art Sloyd. She holds a PhD in Art History and Visual Studies. Her research focuses on children's aesthetic learning processes and visual material culture. She has extensive experience in teacher training across various educational levels and is actively involved in higher arts education. Her professional development contributions include managing national projects and serving on various educational boards and networks in Sweden. Tarja has published works in several reputable journals, including the Nordic Journal of Art Research and the International Journal of Arts Sports Education. She leads multiple research clusters addressing ecological and climate challenges within the arts and is dedicated to improving visual arts education standards in Swedish schools through innovative assessments and pedagogical strategies.
University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg
Lead research in visual arts education and train future educators.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).