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Dr. Jarosław Jendza serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Didactics and Andragogy at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Gdańsk. His academic work bridges Montessori pedagogy with contemporary higher education challenges, focusing on teacher development and educational alternatives.
His research interests center on Montessori methodology implementation, critical engagement in alternative pedagogies, and academic teaching transformation. He explores how Montessori principles adapt to modern educational contexts, examining teacher identity shifts, inclusive practices, and the balance between structured methodology and creative pedagogical freedom. His work frequently addresses tensions between institutional constraints and innovative teaching practices.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on qualitative research in Montessori settings, teacher-researcher dynamics, and educational equity. Key trends include ethnographic studies of Montessori teacher training, investigations into Montessori's accessibility across socioeconomic groups, and philosophical explorations of trust and communication in educational relationships. His scholarship consistently connects Montessori theory with broader questions about educational purpose in complex societies.
Dr. Jendza actively participates in the European Montessori community, evidenced by his 2024 conversation with Montessori Europe President Barbara Isaacs. His institutional engagement includes contributions to academic teaching quality assessment at the University of Gdańsk.
His professional activities demonstrate sustained commitment to both practical educational innovation and theoretical advancement in pedagogy, particularly through the lens of Montessori philosophy applied to diverse educational contexts from early childhood to university settings.
