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Sandrine Biemar is a Professor in the Faculty of Education and Training Sciences at the University of Namur (UNamur), where she combines teaching responsibilities in secondary and higher education teacher training, continuing education for teaching professionals, and research. She coordinates the continuing education pool for UNamur teaching staff through the Salle des Pros initiative, bringing together educators for professional development.
Education
- Doctorate in Psychological and Educational Sciences, University of Namur (2009)
- CAPAES in Higher Education
- DES in Educational and Training Technology
- Higher secondary education aggregation
- Bachelor's degree in Psychological Sciences (specialization in Orthopedagogy)
Research Focus
Professor Biemar's research centers on the relational dimension of teaching, examining teacher-student relationships, collegial dynamics, and partnerships with school stakeholders. Her work explores professional identity construction during career transitions, particularly in contexts of educational change. She investigates how teachers navigate professional integration and development through reflective practice and collaborative approaches, with growing emphasis on educational differentiation strategies that address diverse student needs in classroom settings.
Publication Trends
Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a clear trajectory toward practical applications of educational theory in teacher training. Her work increasingly examines simulation-based approaches for developing relational skills, reflective portfolio assessment methods, and differentiated instruction strategies. There is a consistent focus on how professional identity evolves through collaborative professional development, particularly in contexts of educational reform and institutional change across the Wallonia-Brussels Federation.
Research Leadership
Professor Biemar currently leads multiple significant research initiatives:
- Scientific Support - Pact for Excellence in Teaching (2025)
- Research Training project on differentiation in secondary education (2023-2025)
- Research IFEC: Formation of Catholic education network actors (2024-2025)
- Continuing Education Consortiums - Pact for Excellence (2024-2025)
Professional Engagement
With 131 documented professional activities since 2021, Professor Biemar actively contributes to educational discourse through conferences, workshops, and committee work. Her external engagement includes guest lecturing at UCLouvain's FOPA program and previous leadership roles at the Mosane Free High School (2011-2019). She has coordinated numerous continuing education initiatives across educational networks in Belgium, focusing on practical implementation of research findings in real classroom settings.
Research Environment
Working within UNamur's Research Unit in Education and Training Sciences, Professor Biemar contributes to the Methodological platform for humanities and social sciences. Her collaborative approach connects university researchers with school practitioners, creating bridges between theoretical frameworks and classroom realities. The Salle des Pros initiative she coordinates serves as a hub for reflective practice among UNamur teaching staff, fostering communities of practice that extend beyond institutional boundaries.
