Jean-Marc Lange

Jean-Marc Lange is a University Professor at the University of Montpellier, affiliated with the Faculty of Education. He serves as Deputy Director of the LIRDEF (Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire de Recherche en Didactique, Éducation et Formation). His research focuses on curriculum design for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), particularly the integration of 'action-oriented content' (COA) into education systems. He examines the interplay between educational values, societal challenges, and policy implementation, emphasizing the gap between policy prescriptions and classroom realities.

Key research areas include: ESD curricular frameworks, Anthropocene didactics, political dimensions of environmental education, and interdisciplinary curriculum innovation. He has led projects like 'Education au Développement Durable : Appuis et Obstacles' and contributed to European initiatives like GLOBE Land Cover Investigation. His work bridges pedagogical theory with anthropological perspectives, addressing sustainability transitions and eco-citizenship.

Publications span over 58 documents, including books like Dictionnaire critique des enjeux et concepts des « éducations à » and articles on curriculum design, social representations, and One Health approaches. His research engages with international comparisons and local implementation challenges, advocating for critical thinking and value-based education.

Affiliations include LIRDEF and the Centre interdisciplinaire de recherches sur les valeurs, les idées, les identités et les compétences en Éducation et en formation (CIVIIC). He collaborates widely, with co-authors such as Angela Barthes and Melki Slimani, focusing on topics like biosphere reserves, political literacy, and engagement metrics.