Kent den Heyer

Kent den Heyer is a Professor in the Department of Secondary Education at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education. His academic background includes a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia, an MA from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, and teaching experience across Canada, Japan, Taiwan, and Colombia. He serves as editor of Canadian Social Studies and has held leadership roles in educational organizations.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Curriculum Studies, University of British Columbia
• MA, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (University of Toronto)
• B.Ed., Mount Allison University
• BA (History & Philosophy), Carleton University

Research Interests:

• Psychoanalytic approaches to anti-racist education
• Historical agency and social change
• Educational theory through Alain Badiou's philosophy
• Curriculum design and futures thinking
• Contesting commercialization of public education
• R. Buckminster Fuller's educational ideas

Publications Trends: Focuses on intersections between philosophy (Badiou), history education, and curriculum innovation. Explores themes like agency, truth-processes, and the role of futures thinking in addressing present educational challenges.

Advising & Grants: Advises doctoral students in advanced research seminars. Has conducted funded research on curriculum change and teacher education. Involved in international workshops on citizenship and democratic education.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Public Knowledge Project (federally funded) and the Centre for the Study of Historical Consciousness. Engages in global academic networks through keynote addresses and international conferences.