Collaborative learning in a culturally diverse secondary vocational education. By K. Tielman (Fontys), P. den Brok (ESoE), S. Bolhuis (Fontys) and R. van de Sande (Fontys) This contribution discusses a descriptive study on the experiences of students and teachers in secondary vocational education regarding …

Purpose - The purpose of this article is to help schools for vocational education determine teachers' continuing professional development needs associated with implementing competence-based education programs, so that these schools can develop better attuned HR policies. It investigates which elements …

purpose of this research is to design a high-level strategic communication plan that can help Spotzer to position their product or concept to small and medium enterprises in The Netherlands. The objective of the communication plan is to increase awareness of online video advertising to Dutch SMEs. These …

Meetings with other professionals are considered crucial for enhancing the quality of teachers' reflections. However, little is yet known about how any beneficial effects of such meetings are brought about. This study explores the peer coach's roles and their influences on the learning processes of their …

Het onderwerp van dit afstudeerproject betreft echografie als diagnostisch middel binnen de fysiotherapie. De hoofdvraag luidt daarom als volgt: "Wat is de meerwaarde van echografie voor de fysiotherapeutische diagnose en behandeling van patiënten met orthopedische klachten binnen de fysiotherapie?" Het …

Main question: How does the MBT sandal influence the muscle activity, the plantar pressure and kinematics and kinetics of the lower limb during walking compared to normal footwear in healthy subjects and what conclusions can be drawn concerning the benefits of the MBT sandals for patients with knee osteoarthritis? Objective: Gain …

The aim of this study was to test the inter- and intraobserver reliability of the Physician Rating Scale (PRS) and the Edinburgh Visual Gait Analysis Interval Testing (GAIT) scale for use in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Both assessment scales are quantitative observational scales, evaluating gait. …

Er is onderzoek gedaan naar de verschillende fysiotherapeutische behandelingen en werkwijzen voor kinderen met een centraal neurologische aandoening, die een Botox-injectie hebben ondergaan in de onderste extremiteit. Er is een enquête verstuurd naar revalidatiecentra en mytylscholen in Nederland. De …

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the results of an ergonomic-educational course for nurses we assessed the number and percentage of harmful postures and of ergonomic and biomechanical errors made before and after the course. We also studied the perceived physical exertion. MEANS AND METHODS: In all, 12 nurses …

The last decades, the number of dairy cows per farm has increased and the time spent on individual cows by the farmer has been reduced. To help the farmer detect changes in activity of cows associated with health issues, activity monitoring systems are being developed. The systems can help with daily …