Dr. Thomas Popkewitz

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Popkewitz is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, focusing on curriculum and instruction. His research is situated at the intersection of educational policy, theory, and practice, emphasizing cultural politics and comparative analyses in education. He has published extensively, authoring and editing 40 books and over 300 journal articles and book chapters, with translations into 17 languages. His work has received numerous accolades, including six honorary doctorates from European universities and fellowships from the American Educational Research Association. Notably, his influential books, such as 'Paradigms Ideology Educational Research' and 'A Political Sociology Educational Reform', have garnered prestigious awards. Popkewitz's current studies engage with political sociology, scientific knowledge, and international student performance assessments, particularly in the context of the post-World War II landscape.

Research Interests

Awards

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Elected Laureate

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Honorary Doctorates

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Lifetime Achievement Award

Courses

Reform Change Curriculum Instruction (C&I 716) Paradigms Educational Research Evaluation (C&I 714) Methods & Post-Modernism Post-Foundationalism Post-Colonialism New Materialism (C&I 916) Internationalizing Educational Knowledge (C&I 366 & 727)

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences