François Vandercleyen

François Vandercleyen is a Professor at Université de Sherbrooke in the Faculty of Physical Activity Sciences, specializing in Physical Education and Health Teaching. He serves as the Practical Training and Internship Coordinator for the Bachelor's program in Physical Education and Health Teaching (BEEPS) and previously acted as interim program director.

His research focuses on teacher training in physical education and health, analyzing learning conditions in practical training and internships, examining mentoring practices during teaching practicums, and conducting collaborative action research. Vandercleyen has made significant contributions to understanding student teacher self-efficacy, professional codevelopment approaches, and the use of innovative technologies like 360-degree video in teacher education.

His publication trends show a consistent focus on physical education teacher development, with recent work emphasizing self-efficacy measurement, mentoring relationships, and technology integration in teacher training. Vandercleyen has secured substantial research funding from Quebec's Ministry of Education and the Fonds de recherche du Québec.

He has received significant research funding including:

• $689,790 from Quebec Ministry of Education (2022-2024) for creating a Physical Education Network
• $787,311 from Quebec Ministry of Education (2022-2024) for an interuniversity center for language teaching skills
• $393,650 from Quebec Ministry of Education (2022-2024) for teacher shortage solutions
• $174,377 from FRQSC (2020-2024) for digital pedagogical practices in physical education

Vandercleyen teaches courses related to teaching internships, communication in physical education, and professional identity development. He has established international research collaborations with institutions in Switzerland, France, and Belgium, focusing on mentoring practices in teacher education.