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Dr. Jan Marten Praamsma (b. 1966) is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Utrecht University, specializing in Philosophy of Education. He also serves as a University Lecturer at the Graduate School of Teaching and as a Senior Lecturer in Educational Sciences at the Christian University of Applied Sciences Ede. His work bridges geography, pedagogy, and philosophical education through a cultural lens.
Education:
- PhD in Social Sciences (1997), Utrecht University
- Master in Human Geography (cum laude, 1990), Utrecht University
- Master in Geography and Education (1991), VU University Amsterdam
His research focuses on Cultural Pedagogy, examining how education transmits cultural values and the assumptions shaping pedagogical practices. Key areas include curriculum theory, history of education, and contemporary educational practices, informed by Dutch case-pedagogy, continental humanities pedagogy, and Anglo-Saxon liberal education traditions.
The articles reflect his interdisciplinary work, spanning ICT in teacher training, environmental education, geographical understanding, and religious pedagogy. These publications emphasize curricular design, educational philosophy, and societal challenges in teaching.
Teaching includes courses on Citizenship and Education, Professionalism in Teaching, and Pedagogical Theory. He contributes to pre-service teacher training in geography, economics, philosophy, and religious studies.
