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Georges Kpazai serves as Full Professor and Associate Dean in Laurentian University's Faculty of Education & Health, based at the School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences since 2007. A Regular Researcher in the Research Group on Assessment and Development of Competencies in Physical Activity and Health (RGADCPAS), he holds a Ph.D. in Physical Activity Sciences from Université de Montréal and completed post-doctoral work at UQÀM's Observatory of Educational Reforms.
His academic credentials include:
- Bachelor in Human Kinetics (STAPS) from University of Abidjan-Cocody, Ivory Coast
- Certificate of Aptitude for Teaching Sports and Physical Education from INJS-Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- Master of Science in Physical Activity Sciences (Educational Psychology) from Laval University, Canada
- Ph.D. in Physical Activity Sciences (Educational Psychology of Health and Physical Education) from University of Montreal
- Post-Doctoral Internship in Education at UQÀM's Observatory of Educational Reforms
Dr. Kpazai's research centers on critical thinking applications in health and physical education, with emphasis on didactic methods, professional competence development, and curriculum engineering. His work investigates how teachers deploy critical thinking in secondary classrooms and constructs sustainable learning frameworks for university education, frequently incorporating comparative case studies from Benin and Canadian contexts to analyze pedagogical effectiveness and curriculum evolution.
Analysis of his 2010-2015 publications reveals consistent focus on critical thinking manifestations among physical education teachers, historical evolution of Beninese physical education curricula, and competency assessment frameworks for kinesiology certification. These studies predominantly employ qualitative case methodologies examining volleyball pedagogy, teacher reflexivity, and post-colonial curriculum reforms, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary connections between educational psychology, sports science, and African studies.
His recognition includes:
- Laurentian Teaching Fellowship Award (2019) for expertise in Learning Outcomes in Higher Education
Dr. Kpazai supervises graduate students in physical education and health promotion while contributing to the UNESCO Chair in Curricular Development (2009) and RGADCPAS research initiatives. His supervisory work emphasizes practical application of educational theories in West African and Canadian secondary settings, though specific grant details remain unstated in available materials.
As a core member of RGADCPAS, he participates in interdisciplinary research on physical activity assessment frameworks and competency development models, with particular focus on bridging theoretical educational concepts with practical sports training applications across diverse cultural contexts.
