This paper reports how a mathematics teacher uses a digital game for learning and teaching in the classroom. We utilize a case study approach to examine the pedagogical activities present in the lesson. The results of the study indicate that not all of the lesson objectives were met. Even though the …

In this paper we present an educational digital game, Function Dungeon, that we developed for learning about functions in a playful way. Results from a pilot conducted with fourteen 13-year-old students in a school in the Netherlands show that the game can foster ‘joyful practice’. That is, students …

Het onlangs door de Nederlandse onderwijsvakbonden gepubliceerde Beroepsbeeld Leraar roept de vraag op of je een beroepsbeeld op papier kunt vastleggen. In dit artikel betogen we dat beroepsbeelden het resultaat zijn van de dagelijkse praktijk zoals die door leraren, leerlingen, ouders wordt waargenomen. …

The current study investigates the effects of the school lockdowns during school years 2019–2020 and 2020–2021 on the achievement scores of primary school students during the COVID-19 pandemic. We analyzed scores for spelling, reading fluency (i.e., decoding speed), reading comprehension, and mathematics …

Veel hedendaagse vraagstukken in het onderwijs, de kinderopvang en de jeugdzorg, zowel in het preventieve als curatieve domein, zijn complex en stellen pedagogische professionals voor ingewikkelde vragen en dilemma's in het werken met jeugdigen en gezinnen. Interprofessionele samenwerking, mits op de …

We have developed a pedagogical approach wherein learners acquire systems thinking skills and content knowledge by constructing qualitative representations. In this paper, we focus on how learners learn about the biological mechanisms of calcium regulation by constructing such a representation, how they …

Teacher shortages are a significant concern in many countries. Hiring pre-service teachers could help to alleviate this problem while providing students an opportunity to develop skills in a realwork context. However, being employed alongside full-time studying might compete with attendance or self-study …

Wirwarverzorgingsstaat zorgt voor extra stress bij bestaansonzekerheid De verzorgingsstaat is een extra stressfactor geworden in het leven van mensen die te maken hebben met bestaansonzekerheid. Mensen moeten beschikken over te veel ‘instantiekapitaal’: het vermogen om zelf de weg te vinden in de wirwar …

International field visits aim to provide transformative learning experiences that stimulate the professional development of staff, but outcomes may vary among programs. In this mixed-methods study, we investigated the transformative learning experiences of Dutch and German professionals (n = 28) from …