Mark Baildon

Mark Baildon is a Visiting Clinical Associate Professor in the Curriculum & Instruction department at Indiana University School of Education. He holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Policy from Michigan State University and has a distinguished career in education, particularly in social studies and global citizenship education.

Academic Background and Career

• Education: Baildon studied history and psychology at the University of Rochester, earned a Master's degree in social sciences from Syracuse University, and completed his Ph.D. at Michigan State University.
• Previous Positions: Before joining Indiana University in August 2024, he served as an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Education (NIE) in Singapore for 16 years. During his time there, he was involved in developing inquiry-based curricula and pedagogies for humanities and social studies education.123

Research Interests

Baildon's research focuses on:

• Critical Theory: He employs critical, postmodern, and postcolonial perspectives to analyze educational practices.
• Global Citizenship Education: He has explored how educational frameworks can foster critical thinking and informed civic action among students.12
• Knowledge Production: His work emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives in scholarship and education, advocating for open inquiry free from interference.1

Contributions

At NIE, he held leadership roles, including Head of the Humanities and Social Studies Education Academic Group and Associate Dean in the Office of Education Research. His responsibilities included translating research into practice, fostering partnerships between researchers and policymakers, and promoting high-impact educational projects.13

Baildon's commitment to educational reform and critical pedagogy positions him as a significant figure in contemporary discussions surrounding curriculum development and teacher education.