Introduction: Youth activity guideline compliance is generally low across most western countries and Dutch youth are no exception to this. Thirty-two percent of 4-11 year old boys and girls, and 15% of 12-17 year olds are currently meeting the physical activity (PA) guideline recommendations of one hour …

Commemorating its founding in 1908, the Amsterdam Academy of Architecture has initiated a series of publications to highlight the results of its Masters Education and research programmes. First in the series, this book reflects on the Academy's 2008 centenary celebrations, the evolution of its programme, …

Regarding labour law, sexual-orientation discrimination in the workplace is forbidden in all countries throughout the European Union, although there are some contradictions in the Dutch constitution regarding freedom of education and the equal treatment of individuals. So-called "special schools" can …

The Hague University of Applied Sciences has made a great effort to attract international students and therefore, has been able to achieve certain successes. There is a growing number of international students in the university, from 6% in 2006 to 10% in 2008. Recently, the university has developed another …

Eén van de zeven pijlers van de Vensterschool is “binnen- en buitenschoolse activiteiten”. Daarin trachten Vensterschoolpartners een aanbod te bieden dat op elkaar is afgestemd en samenhang vertoont. Dit lijkt vaak (nog) niet het geval, wat o.a. te maken heeft met het feit dat het aanbod onvoldoende …

In this contribution we report about a project about Professional Learning Communities.This project combines development and research. In this contribution we pay attention to the effect of the organisational capacity of a school on the personal and interpersonal capacity and to the impact of a professional learning …

The multicultural society cannot be denied, because we experience this society on the street, in our neighborhoods, at schools, on public transport and at work in the Netherlands. However, for a couple of years this society is no longer truly accepted. Even a simple question as 'Do we live in a multicultural …

This research sets out to identify the factors that are enforcing gender inequality and influencing the increase of access of female students to vocational education. The study specifically sought to explore the external and internal factors influencing access of girls to agricultural education in LAMS, …

This research project aims to understand the factors that influence susceptibility to HIV for female and male students in LAMS (Lycee Agricole Meidji o Sekou in Benin), in order to contribute to the reduction of the phenomenon. The results of questionnaires, group discussions and interviews show the …

The prejudice and discrimination against Roma started upon arrival in the 11th century. They were seen as untrustworthy due to the nomadic lifestyle and different skin colour. Roma were forced to live as slaves during the 1500 which ended several centuries later in 1864. Although, legally they were …