France Arboix-Calas

Associate Professor

Photo by France Arboix-Calas

After studying Public Health Nutrition and then History, Philosophy, and the Pedagogy of Science, I completed my PhD Health Biology in 2013.

Research Topics

  • Food Education (ACTER Project—Collective Food Services in Urban Areas)
  • Links between education and health (health education models, the role of emotions in education)
  • Epistemology of Complexity

Courses

  • Master's in Primary Education (MEEF 1st degree) and Secondary Education (MEEF 2nd degree) in Medical and Social Sciences and Techniques: Science Pedagogy; Human Biology; Introduction to Research
  • MEEF-PIF-ESEC Master's Program: Psychology of "Education for" – Health Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Biology and Ecology: Science Education
  • Medical and Pharmacy Curriculum: Health Education – Health Services; Therapeutic Education
  • Trainer for public agencies: National Education System (Regional Education Offices), Local Public Service (INET)

Responsibilities

  • UNIRES Coordinator for the INSPE-Montpellier Academy
  • Program Director for the MEEF-PIF Master’s Program – ESEC Track (Education, Health, Environment, Citizenship)
  • Member of CAFFA (Certificate of Qualification for Academic Instructor) examination boards – in partnership with the IA-IPR for History, Geography, and Civic Education
  • Member of CAFIPEMF examination boards (Certificate of Qualification for the Position of Elementary School Teacher or Master Teacher) – in partnership with IEN
  • Joint supervision of theses:
    • Hyeongyeong KIM (2020–2024): Modeling the Determinants of Eating Behavior
    • Foued MAAOUI (2020–present): Perceptions and Management of Hematological Diseases Among Young Tunisians: Assessment, Determinants, and Intervention Strategies