This article explores the nature of innovative employer‐oriented activation policies, which aim to influence employers’ willingness to hire or possibly train and guide the unemployed. These policies may focus on responsibilities with regards to activation, which offer services to employers or provide …

Although self-regulated learning (SRL) is assumed to benefit learning outcomes, gaps in the literature make it difficult to describe what constitutes effective SRL in higher education. That is, SRL that relates positively to learning outcomes. In accordance, at present it is unclear how to train effective …

De openbare ruimte staat vol borden waarmee (vooral) de overheid ons gedrag wil sturen. Die borden vertellen ongewild ook een verhaal over de mensen, de organisatie, het beleid erachter. Dat gaat soms goed, soms minder goed.

Background Differing perspectives of self-harm may result in a struggle between patients and treatment staff. As a consequence, both sides have difficulty communicating effectively about the underlying problems and feelings surrounding self-harm. Between 2009 and 2011, a programme was developed and …

Zoos in Europe developed in different ways. Whereas zoos in West-Europa flourished in the 19th century, zoos in Middle and East-Europe experienced harder times. Nowadays zoos demand more from their zookeepers. But, zookeepers from the Croatian zoo Zagreb Zoo do not have the educational background that …

Inleiding: De algemene verwachting is dat de gemiddelde leeftijd van de mens toe zal nemen. Wat eenieder graag wil is gezond oud worden. Of iemand gezond oud wordt is echter onderhevig aan tal van factoren die per individu van elkaar verschillen (Van den Berg et al., 2006, Brodin., et al 2008). In dit …

Videoverslag van Train de Trainer, een professionaliseringsprogramma met als onderwerp 'Strategisch en conceptueel denken' ontwikkeld door Jaap van der Grinten (projectleider) en Helma Weijnand-Schut van Hogeschool Inholland. In dit internationaal georiënteerde programma, participeerden docenten van …

Tim Hortons is a Canadian quick service restaurant best known for its coffee and doughnuts. It opened its first coffee shop in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario. From the start, Tim Hortons has focused on top quality products that are always fresh and delivering exceptional service. It has grown into the largest …

Internationalizing curricula. Needs and wishes of alumni and employers with regard to international competencies. Internationalization has become of great importance for universities acrossthe globe. The labour market is becoming international, with internationalopportunities and international competition. …

Gemeenten zijn vanaf 2015 voor een nog grotere groep kwetsbare burgers de toegangspoort tot ondersteuning bij het meedoen in de samenleving. Door de decentralisatie van de AWBZ begeleiding zal de vraag waarmee burgers naar de gemeente komen complexer worden. Gemeenten pakken deze complexe vraagstukken …