Projects
It takes two to teach! The effects of team teaching models on experiences, learning patterns and learning outcomes in student teachers during field experiences. 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 ...
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 ...
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).
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 ...
Designing iSTEM Learning Materials for Secondary Education KU Leuven
To deal with the complex challenges of the future, education is needed that prepares students for becoming the scientifically- and technically-literate and broadly-employable workforce the labor market is looking for. European reports emphasizes the importance of crossdisciplinary skills, such as problem solving, creativity, and critical thinking. They propagate an interdisciplinary approach towards learning that reflects reality, with ...