Misleading graphs can give readers a distorted view of the underlying data. We want to know how to most effectively correct misleading graphs and if it matters whether a correction uses the full-design of the original or a clean design with all embellishment and colors removed. We focus on vocationally …

To help students reach their full potential, additional challenges beyond the standard curriculum may be necessary for some. In Dutch secondary vocational education, education for talented students is organized in two prevalent ways: through participation in honors programs that foster community building …

Bio-based and circular building materials and techniques can play an important role in the transition toward a more sustainable construction sector. This study focuses on the Northern Netherlands and explores those competencies (in terms of knowledge, skills, and attitude) required by construction workers …

This six-year study, consisting of four sub-investigations (one conceptual, three empirical), describes how subjectifying education with positioning of the body and embodiment of students in the educational practice requires teacher artistry, and forms by which teachers can stimulate learners' desire …

Vocational teachers are expected to keep their professional knowledge and skills up to date. In order to support their professional development effectively, we need to understand how vocational teachers learn, what they learn, and why they learn. This study characterises vocational teachers’ continuing …

Second career teachers (SCT) are key role models in vocational education (VE) because they prepare students for the vocational practice they were part of, and they bring up-to-date vocational knowledge and skills into VE schools. Therefore, the early leaving of SCTs in VE is a problem, adding to the …

The value of the process of formative assessment is greatly diminished if it is not goal-directed and oriented towards students’ long-term development. This implies that teachers need deep pedagogical content knowledge. As a way to scaffold teachers’ use of pedagogical content knowledge when designing …

"This expert article presents a comprehensive hydrogen training system that effectively bridges the gap between theoretical classroom knowledge and real-world industrial applications. The system integrates a PEM electrolyzer, hydrogen storage unit, fuel cell, and advanced PLC-based control platform to …

The H2LIFE project strengthens the Lifeport hydrogen ecosystem by increasing responsiveness of and interconnection between several layered learning communities. The Hydrogen Network Program for Teachers creates this interconnection by bringing together the knowledge institutions on vocational and higher …