This chapter focuses on how pupil’s scientific understanding can be studied. The principles of a complex dynamic systems approach are highlighted.

The number of out-of-school science programs, which refers to science education at outside school environments, is gradually increasing. Although out-of-school programs are generally considered to be important for the development of pupils’ science knowledge and skills, more evidence concerning the learning …

In a large body of research the influence of contextual information on decisions made in a broad range of disciplines has been studied. To date, the influence of these expectancy effects on the crime scene investigation has not been studied. In the present study we explored the effect of prior information …

There are many different uses of the term sustainability as well as its derivatives, such as social sustainability, environmental sustainability, sustainable development, sustainable living, sustainable future, and many others. Literally, the word sustainability means the capacity to support, maintain …

Studentenbereideneen NW&T les vooraan de hand van het 5-stappenplan voornatuuronderwijs (didactisering van eenonderzoekscylus) enzettendaarbij de werkvorm ‘observatie- endemonstratiekring’ in. Daarbijmoetenzijtervoorbereidingaangevenwelke(leerlinggerichte) vragenzij de leerlingenwillenstellen(afhankelijk …

In this paper, the importance of modern technology in forensic investigations is discussed. Recent technological developments are creating new possibilities to perform robust scientific measurements and studies outside the controlled laboratory environment. The benefits of real-time, on-site forensic …

Journey through space: can an in- and outside school science program improve children’s scientific reasoning?

In this paper we present the concepts and implementation of a data space system for the management of data from heterogeneous sources in the criminal justice field. Our system exploits domain knowledge in the field of justice to streamline and to relate the content of different databases in the chain. …

Gender differences in the Orion program: a study of the Science Center (De Magneet). Presentatie tijdens Gender and Stem Conference van VHTO voor het werkveld en onderzoekers