Cercle de recherche et d'action pédagogiques

The Cercle de recherche et d'action pédagogiques (CRAP) is a French association for research in pedagogy, founded in 1963 around the monthly journal Cahiers pédagogiques, which it publishes. It is a militant pedagogical movement open to all school actors, rooted in the commitments of the new education movement. It advocates democratization and transformation of the school system and a revolution in the teaching profession. The association takes positions on existing school reforms and supports the implementation of those it deems essential. It regularly organizes conferences and training days on themes such as the common core of knowledge and skills, student support, and changes in the teaching profession. The CRAP was created by François Goblot, encouraged by Gustave Monod in 1946 under the name ANECNES, and from 1963, the Fédération des Cercles de recherches et d'action pédagogiques became the Cercle de recherches et d'action pédagogiques (CRAP). The association has been chaired since 2025 by Alexandra Rayzal. Previous presidents include Gwenaël Le Guével (2021-2025), Michèle Amiel (2020-21), Roseline Prieur-Ndiaye (2015-2020), and Philippe Watrelot (2012-2020). The CRAP's main publication, Cahiers pédagogiques, is a monthly review that addresses current educational issues, offers pedagogical reflections and practical classroom ideas, and serves as a platform for dialogue between researchers and practitioners. The association also publishes digital special issues, such as the 'Recherches et pratiques' series, and small notebooks like 'Petit cahier n° 35 - Les rituels en maternelle'. Its website provides access to articles, issues for purchase, and information about its activities.

The Cercle de recherche et d'action pédagogiques (CRAP) was created in 1963, around the journal Cahiers pédagogiques, of which it is the publishing society. However, its origins trace back to 1946, when François Goblot, encouraged by Gustave Monod, founded an association under the name ANECNES. From 1963, the Fédération des Cercles de recherches et d'action pédagogiques became the Cercle de recherches et d'action pédagogiques (CRAP). The association is a militant pedagogical movement, open to all school actors, in the lineage of the new education movement. It advocates democratization and transformation of the school, and a revolution in the teaching profession. It takes positions on existing school reforms and supports the implementation of those it deems essential. It regularly organizes conferences and training days on themes such as the common core of knowledge and skills, student support, and changes in the teaching profession. The CRAP has been chaired since 2025 by Alexandra Rayzal. Previous presidents include Gwenaël Le Guével (2021-2025), Michèle Amiel (2020-21), Roseline Prieur-Ndiaye (2015-2020), and Philippe Watrelot (2012-2020). The association's main publication, Cahiers pédagogiques, is a monthly review that addresses current educational issues, offers pedagogical reflections and practical classroom ideas, and serves as a platform for dialogue between researchers and practitioners. The CRAP also publishes digital special issues, such as the 'Recherches et pratiques' series, and small notebooks like 'Petit cahier n° 35 - Les rituels en maternelle'. Its website provides access to articles, issues for purchase, and information about its activities.

• 2025

  Alexandra Rayzal becomes president.

• 2021

  Gwenaël Le Guével becomes president (until 2025).

• 2020

  Michèle Amiel becomes president (until 2021).

• 2015

  Roseline Prieur-Ndiaye becomes president (until 2020).

• 2012

  Philippe Watrelot becomes president (until 2020).

• 1963

  The Fédération des Cercles de recherches et d'action pédagogiques becomes the Cercle de recherches et d'action pédagogiques (CRAP), around the journal Cahiers pédagogiques.

• 1946

  François Goblot, encouraged by Gustave Monod, founds an association under the name ANECNES.

Militant pedagogical movement for school democratization and transformation, bridging research and practice.

• Cahiers pédagogiques

  Monthly review addressing current educational issues, offering pedagogical reflections and practical classroom ideas.

• Hors série Recherches et pratiques

  New formula of digital special issues aiming to bring researchers and practitioners closer.

• Petit cahier

  Supplementary notebooks on specific pedagogical themes, e.g., 'Les rituels en maternelle'.

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