Honors programs and similar initiatives aimed at evoking excellence of students are increasingly promoted in higher education. However, there is a lack of conceptual clarity with regard to the concept of ‘student excellence’. The purpose of this article is to present a conceptual framework, called FACE …

Workshop op uitnodiging voor het WO honours Coördinatoren Netwerk

Welke aspecten spelen een rol als het gaat om autonomie over je eigen leren in excellentie- en honoursonderwijs? Meer in het bijzonder: hoe geven docenten ruimte aan autonomie voor hun studenten, wat werkt in pedagogisch-didactisch opzicht en in welke context floreert dit? Met deze vragen in het achterhoofd …

This paper addresses three theoretical innovations for the current City as Text (CAT) method. First, we introduce a developmentally appropriate conceptualization of the inner context construct. Second, we introduce the Dynamics Systems Approach and discuss how the six key assumptions of the DSA can stimulate …

Many honors educators have a need for evidence-based input and tools on how to plan their teaching and their interactions with honors students. At the same time, an increasing amount of research is available on the specific characteristics and needs of honors students and teaching. Connecting this need …

Talent development or honors programs can play a crucial role in preparing talented students to handle the great challenges of our time. But exactly how can educational programs foster talent? How can teachers be equipped to help students reach their full potential? And how can honors students positively …