Non-affirmative Theory of Education and Bildung

“Uljens’ book offers a comprehensive and well-structured examination of the non-affirmative theory that strikes a balance between theoretical research and practical application. Its forward-thinking approach to practice and policy, along with its critical attitude toward accepted academic norms, make it an essential read for anybody wishing to advance current educational thought. … the book is a useful resource for learning new things and applying contemporary teaching concepts.” (Manal Hamarsha, Hungarian Educational Research Journal, March 4, 2025)

Michael Uljens is Chair professor of education at Åbo Akademi University in Finland as of 2003. Since the 1980’s Michael Uljens has published on sociology, phenomenology, theory and philosophy of education, Didaktik and educational leadership. He has worked with non-affirmative education theory since the late 1990’s. His books in English include School Didactics and Learning (1997, Psychology Press) and an edited volume (with R. Ylimaki) Bridging Educational Leadership, Curriculum Theory and Didaktik (2017, Springer). Michael Uljens previously worked as researcher, visiting professor and chair professor at universities in Finland, Sweden, Germany, USA, and China.