Although near-peer role modeling (NPRM) has been suggested as an effective pedagogical intervention for boosting confidence, motivation, and self-efficacy, few studies have examined its connection with learner needs and well-being utilizing an established psychological framework. The present study investigates …

Background The Optimal Physical Recovery After Hospitalization (OPRAH) Intervention is a blended intervention to enhance the functional recovery of patients who had gastro-intestinal or lung cancer surgery. Patients wore an activity tracker to monitor their physical activity and registered their protein …

Bijna twintig jaar werkte Roel de Vries op ‘zijn’ Julianaschool in Schagen. Eerst als leerkracht, later als directeur. Eigenlijk zou hij met pensioen gaan, maar het bloed kruipt waar het niet gaan kan. En dus spreken we hem in zijn werkkamer op de school waar hij nu interimdirecteur is. Wat leerde hij …

Professionals die werken in onderwijs en opvoeding – leraren, jeugdzorgwerkers, kinder- en jongerenwerkers – staan onder druk. De complexiteit van hun doelgroep neemt toe: steeds meer kinderen kampen met steeds ernstiger problematiek. Daarnaast vraagt de maatschappij om een hoge kwaliteit van het onderwijs …

Hoe kunnen we leerlingen beter leren schrijven? Een nieuwe, veelbelovende aanpak is dialogisch schc rijven. Hierbij leren leerlingen om het perspectief van de lezer in te nemen door het voeren van betekenisvolle, dialogische gesprekken over de inhoud van zelfgeschreven teksten. Dit helpt hen om hun teksten …

This viewpoint article explores the potential of multistakeholder participatory scenario planning (PSP) as a tool to foster a sustainable visitor economy in underprivileged neighbourhoods. Feijenoord, a district in Rotterdam, is such an area. While the visitor economy offers economic benefits, it can …

Encouraging adolescents to participate in physical activity (PA) is crucial for both their immediate and long-term well-being. However, maintaining their engagement remains a challenge. The Health-Promoting School (HPS) model takes a holistic approach by integrating health promotion into education, policies, …

There is a wide range of literature suggesting that implicit learning is more effective than explicit learning when acquiring motor skills. However, the acquisition of nursing skills in educational settings continues to rely heavily on detailed protocols and explicit instructions. This study aimed to …

The current multiple crisis require architects, designers, citymakers and stakeholders to re-think their approach to the city and territory, under the urge for a sustainable and inclusive future. While uncertainty and technocracy dominate, they also enable a open investigation and understanding of different …

The transition to a sustainable and climate-neutral society requires professionals with integrated technical, economic, legal, ethical and societal competencies. The University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (HU) introduces the full-time bachelor’s program Energy and Sustainable Development (“Energie en …