Pierre Usclat

Pierre Usclat is a Doctor of Educational Sciences (HDR) affiliated with the Faculty of Education at Université Catholique de l'Ouest (UCO) Angers. He collaborates with the CREN research team (EA 2661) at the University of Nantes. His work focuses on pedagogical action, teaching-learning dynamics, and educational policies, particularly in religious and secular contexts. He has published extensively on collaborative learning, formative assessment, and the role of dialogue in education.

Education:

• Doctorate in Educational Sciences, Montpellier III University (2008)
• Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR), 2008

Research interests integrate ergological frameworks, comparative school analysis, and ethical dimensions of care in education. His recent work explores modern pedagogical approaches rooted in historical methods like Antoine De La Garanderie's mental management theories. Articles emphasize formative effects of research practices and cooperative learning environments.

Publications reflect a focus on dialogue-based pedagogy, institutional comparisons between Catholic and public schools, and the evolution of teaching methodologies. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the text.

Advising and grants: No specific details on advisees or grant involvement are provided. Collaborative efforts with colleagues like Jean-Pierre Gaté and Ségolène Le Mouillour highlight team-based research on formative assessment and pedagogical innovation.

Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire de Recherche en Formation et Éducation (LIRFE) and CREN (Centre de Recherche en Éducation et Numérique).