Professional development needs to be understood as a spontaneous process of learning at work before moving on toward the 'desired' professional development. Learning as a result of working is often implicit, stems from social interaction and direct experience, involves the (thoughtless, implicit) reproduction …

Om aan de kracht van de lokale samenleving recht te doen staat in deze tekst het bewonersperspectief centraal. Van daar uit zijn de auteurs op zoek gegaan naar de betekenis van sociale kwaliteiten en capaciteiten. Aan de hand van de 'regeneration' praktijk en de 'asset-based community development' belichten …

The global technological evolution in the field of information has changed the world. Information now not only integrates most elements of modern life, including the civil community and the military world, but also accelerates all processes. An operational shift of focus towards a systems approach to …

Background: Most older adults prefer to age in place, and supporting older adults to remain in their own homes and communities is also favored by policy makers. Technology can play a role in staying independent, active and healthy. However, the use of technology varies considerably among older adults. …