A school and especially a university must operate efficiently, while also offering innovation space. In meeting these requirements, it can neither leave 100% on lean, nor inspiration (think of the art schools half a century ago). Companies need continuity. Serendipity may facilitate this. However, sometimes …

Background: Despite increasing shortages of highly educated community nurses, far too few nursing students choose community care. This means that a strong societal problem is emerging that desperately needs resolution. Objectives: To acquire a solid understanding of the causes for the low popularity …

Increasing students’ motivation in higher education by designing a specific curriculum has always been a challenging but very complex process. The Department of Business, Finance and Marketing (BFM) of The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) initiated a redesign of the curricula with the major …

This dissertation explores the ways in which third wave feminist organisations can influence mass media coverage in their favour. Social movements are dependent on mass media in order to thrive. Mass media legitimises social movement’s claims, broadens the scope of conflict and mobilises the public (Gamson …

Many find it important that schools contribute to the citizenship of students. In the Netherlands, schools have a statutory obligation to do so. Yet many schools and teachers find it difficult to develop meaningful citizenship education. On the basis of a literature review and six case studies of schools …

Research has demonstrated that teachers working in early childhood education and care (ECEC) are proficient in offering emotional support to young children, but markedly weaker when it comes to instructional support. We conducted a controlled experimental study in the Netherlands, to investigate the …

Garden for Health international (GHI) has been offering nutrition education to mothers in order to prevent chronic malnutrition. The training offered cover different topics related on feeding practice like hygiene and sanitation, breastfeeding, complementary feeding and dietary diversity. The aim of …

Loods Tien is a restaurant located in Breskens at the coast of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. The restaurant looks over the Westerschelde and up to the skyline of Vlissingen. In 2013 Loods Tien was completely renewed and rebuild. The Boathouse was build in order to rent it for private events. However, the Boathouse …

The SCF Barometer is a joint initiative of the Supply Chain Finance Community and PwC. It is a survey aimed at mid to large corporate that investigate the current position and awareness of SCF, implementation drivers and critical factors. The 2017 and second edition reinforces our perception of growth …

Students differ in their learning preferences. When students are more intrinsically motivated this improves their well-being and involvement (Levesque, Zuehlke, Stanek, & Ryan, 2004). Teaching highly motivated honors students places different demands on teachers (Wolfensberger, 2012). High motivated …