Projects
Curriculum renewal and support for teacher teams (CuSTm): policy framework, support methodology and educational sabbaticals Vrije Universiteit Brussel
(2) a guided support trajectory aimed at courses and (3) capacity creation of individual teachers to realise the (re)designing the curriculum (educational sabbaticals).
Dead wood or untapped expertise? Intergenerational knowledge brokerage in school teams. University of Antwerp
DIGISTEM - Teacher education students create digital powerful learning environments for STEM Ghent University
The primary objective of this pilot project is to prepare students teachers in kindergarten and primary education to create powerful learning environments for STEM by engaging in digital forms of teaching. This will enable them to respond to the changing educational context characterized by diverse classroom and school environments and digitalization of education. The result will be a DIGISTEM curriculum module for teacher education in which ...
The teacher or the team? Towards an inclusive understanding of individual and collaborative work KU Leuven
In order to cope with the challenges and demands of today’s educational landscape, teachers will (increasingly) (have to) collaborate. While the evolution towards a team-based organisation has long been commonplace in other types of organisations, in the traditionally individualised context of teachers the push towards collaborative work has resulted in challenges and tensions. This project aims to disentangle these challenges, investigating ...
Pilot project to strengthen teacher training courses KU Leuven
In this pilot project, a partnership is formed between (1) students and teachers of the courses 'Pedagogies and Internship of interdisciplinary STEM education' in the Master of Teaching Programme at KU Leuven, (2) the expertise center 'iSTEM inkleuren', (3) the pedagogical support services of the Flemish Provincial Education (POV) and those of the Public Education of the Flemish Community (GO!), and (4) teacher teams of four Flemish pilot ...
DESIGNERS OF A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE About citizenship participation through human-centered design VIVES
Blurring the lines: A study of the conditions to design and facilitate powerful integrated learning environments for disadvantaged students KU Leuven
Recent research results indicate that many pupils in the vocational track of the first stage of secondary education do not achieve the minimum objectives. A general education is nevertheless crucial for these students to be able to participate in our complex society and help shape it. Basic literacy is necessary to be able to participate (success)fully in society. The teacher and his team are the key figures in the realization of this basic ...
Stimu-Learning: Design research on innovations that promote first-year students' learning competencies AP Hogeschool Antwerpen
OBPWO 2022 - Building blocks for the training and professionalisation of (dual) VET teachers Ghent University
More knowledge related to the design of powerful learning environments within technical and vocational education that combines input from schools and workplaces is necessary. Investing in the continuing professional development of the diverse profiles of teachers in these context (e.g. second career teacher, dual teacher) and their specific needs is crucial. This is not a task of the individual, but a team effort for which many partners are ...