University of Strathclyde, United States.
Prof. João Paraskeva is a distinguished scholar and educator specializing in educational and curriculum policies. With a deep commitment to critical pedagogy, his work challenges traditional educational frameworks and advocates for more inclusive and democratic curriculum practices. His research spans multiple disciplines, emphasizing the sociopolitical dimensions of education and the role of curriculum in shaping societal change.
Profile
🎓 Education
Prof. João Paraskeva holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Minho, Portugal (2004), specializing in educational and curriculum policies, theory, and instruction. He earned his Master in Education from the same institution in 1998, focusing on curriculum policies, theory, and development. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from the Portuguese Catholic University (1989), where he studied Ancient Greek, Latin, and Portuguese Literature. His diverse educational background informs his critical approach to curriculum studies and educational policy.
💼 Experience
Prof. João Paraskeva is a Professor at the Institute of Education, University of Strathclyde, where he leads critical research in educational policy and curriculum studies. He has previously served as the Dean of the School of Education at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, demonstrating his leadership in academic administration. Throughout his career, he has been a visiting scholar at various international institutions, contributing to global discussions on education. A sought-after keynote speaker at international conferences, Prof. Paraskeva actively engages in shaping the future of curriculum theory and educational reform.
🔬 Research Interests
Prof. Paraskeva’s research focuses on:
🌍 Critical Curriculum Theory – Examining power structures in education
📚 Educational Policy – Investigating reforms and their impact on learning
🏫 Democratic Education – Promoting inclusive and equitable learning environments
🔎 Postcolonial and Decolonial Studies in Education – Challenging Eurocentric educational models
🏆 Awards & Honors
Outstanding Contribution to Educational Policy Research Award
Excellence in Curriculum Studies Honor
Distinguished Scholar Award in Critical Pedagogy
International Research Leadership Recognition
📄 Selected Publications
Itinerant Curriculum Theory Revisited on a Non-Theoricide Towards the Canonicide
Published in: Itinerant Curriculum Theory: Decolonial Praxes, Theories, and Histories
Date: September 26, 2023
Type: Book Chapter | Writing - Original Draft
Contributor: João M. Paraskeva
Critical Perspectives on the Denial of Caste in Educational Debate
Published by: Routledge
Date: July 27, 2023
Type: Edited Book | Writing - Review & Editing
Contributor: João M. Paraskeva
On Caste: Towards a Non-Derivative Curriculum Reason
Published in: Critical Perspectives on the Denial of Caste in Educational Debate
Date: July 27, 2023
Type: Book Chapter | Writing - Original Draft
Contributor: João M. Paraskeva
Itinerant Curriculum Theory and the Struggle for Non-Derivative Curriculum ‘Langue’ and ‘Parole’
Published in: Curriculum, Spirituality, and Human Rights
Date: May 8, 2023
Type: Book Chapter | Writing - Original Draft
Contributor: João M. Paraskeva