The purpose of this thesis is to document research conducted at The Hague University of Applied Sciences on the topic of European and Latin American Integration, more precisely the UNASUR. The central question to this research was: Is further integration of the UNASUR possible when applying the three …

This dissertation focuses on the re-interpretation of Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, which has forbidden Japan from participating in war since 1946. However, it has now been re-interpreted to allow Japan minimum involvement in international conflicts and peacekeeping operations. It analyses …

Due to the globalization of communication and transport, diaspora have become important actors in development, peace and conflict resolution in their countries of origin. Although the impact of diasporas’ engagement in peace and conflict processes is highly contested by certain researchers and or practitioners, …

Competences of teachers in cooperating with parents: A literature review It is not always easy for teachers to cooperate with parents. The competencies considered necessary for such cooperation are mostly described in general terms and the range of training programs, courses and handbooks on offer to …

The experiences of beginning and experienced teachers in parent teacher contact Beginning teachers struggle during their first years, which is shown in the number of beginning teachers that leave the profession. 25 percent leaves within five years. This is worrying, as there is a lack of teachers. Beginning …

De buitenschoolse opvang (bso) is in Nederland sinds het eind van de twintigste eeuw een nieuwe pedagogische voorziening waar grote groepen kinderen na schooltijd hun vrije tijd doorbrengen. Hoe het alledaagse leven van kinderen in de bso eruit zien, hoe ze vriendjes maken, hoe ze samen kunnen spelen …

Researching and implementing educational interventions is a challenge. Combining his experience as a teacher educator and PhD candidate in developmental psychology, Frank Assies explains how he is able to go from practice to theory to practice in shaping a Curious Minds based intervention in Teacher …

Background: Research within the framework of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) indicates that patients' autonomy is to be considered a critical health care outcome in its own right since it promotes improved mental and physical health. This paper presents an analysis of studies addressing communication …

Handboek werken in de wijk gaat over de gevolgen van de stelselherziening voor het werk van de sociale professional. De auteurs beschrijven vanuit diverse invalshoeken, geïllustreerd met veel voorbeelden, de elementen van het werken op het niveau van een wijk, buurt of dorp. Het gaat om kennis die voor …