Thesis Defense by Smail Charif

Smail Charif will defend his dissertation on November 18 to earn a Ph.D. in Education and Training Sciences from the University of Montpellier.

Thesis Title:What Curriculum for Education for Sustainable Development in Elementary School? A Self-Designed Curriculum and Consideration of the Local Context.

The defense will begin at 10 a.m. in Amphi D of the School of Education.

The jury is composed of
: Mr. Joël Lebeaume, University Professor, Paris Descartes University (Paris 5), Chair
; Ms. Angela Barthes, University Professor, Aix-Marseille University, Rapporteur
; Ms. Isabelle Harlé, University Professor, University of Caen-Normandy, Rapporteur
; Mr. Frédéric Torterat, University Professor, University of Montpellier, Examiner
Jean-Marc Lange, University Professor, University of Montpellier, Director

Thesis Abstract:

This research study examines the self-prescription of the ESD curriculum in elementary schools, particularly the possibility of developing self-prescribed local curricula by combining a curricular approach with a territorial approach. The research methodology is based on qualitative empirical work conducted in two municipalities in southern France. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with thirty-five local education stakeholders (teachers, elementary school principals, community organization representatives, parent representatives, trainers, etc.). The interview data were analyzed by combining thematic content analysis with propositional analysis.