Hélène Castany-Owhadi

Associate Professor

Photo by Hélène Castany-Owhadi, 2022

Research Topics

Situated at the intersection of linguistics, the pedagogy of French as a first language, and the field of teaching practice analysis, my research focuses primarily on instructional interactions during early writing instruction and in the context of symbolic play in preschool, in relation to socio-educational inequalities.

Keywords:writing instruction; oral communication instruction; professional practice; professional dilemma; socio-educational inequalities; revising written work on an interactive whiteboard; writing workshop; symbolic play; oral rephrasing

Lessons

  • Initial Training in French Language Pedagogy for M1 and M2 MEEF Students / L3 Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and MEEF
  • Training in French Language Pedagogy: SAFIR Master's Program (M1 and M2)
  • CAFIPEMF Training in French Language Teaching Methods
  • Research Training and Supervision of Master's Theses in Physical Education
  • Mentoring of1st-gradestudent teachers

Responsibilities

  • Coordinator of the thematic research community “Diverse Linguistic and Cultural Resources from an Inclusive Perspective”
  • Local Coordinator forTU 102 (M1) and UE402 (M2), “Disciplinary and Pedagogical Knowledge and Skills in French”
  • Member of the INSPE Board of Directors
  • Member of the Academic Advisory Board (MEEF Master's Program)
  • Member of the AGEEM Scientific Advisory Board