In order for out-of-school science activities that take place during school hours but outside the school context to be successful, instructors must have sufficient pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) to guarantee high-quality teaching and learning. We argue that PCK is a quality of the instructor-pupil …

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Netwerkbijeenkomst 3: Gedragsproblemen in de klas

Kinderen zijn van nature nieuwsgierig en onderzoekend, maar hoe haal je het beste uit een kind? Recente (inter)nationale studies wijzen uit dat leerprocessen dynamisch van aard zijn; leren komt in interactie tot stand en de uitkomst is niet voorspelbaar. Een statische opvatting over talent of ontwikkeling, …

Netwerkbijeenkomst 2: Autisme

Studying real-time teacher-student interaction provides insight into student's learning processes. In this study, upper grade elementary teachers were supported to optimize their instructional skills required for co-constructing scientific understanding. First, we examined the effect of the Video Feedback …

Out-of-school science educational activities, such as school visits to a science center, aim at stimulating pupils’ science talent. Science talent is a developmental potential that takes the form of talented behaviors such as curiosity and conceptual understanding. This dissertation investigates whether …

Netwerkbijeenkomst 1: Videofeedback-coaching