The conservation of our heritage buildings is a European wide policy objective. Historical buildings are not only works of art, but embody an important source of local identity and form a connection to our past. Protection agencies aim to preserve historical qualities for future generations. Their work …

In recent years, numerous environmental psychology studies have demonstrated that contact with nature as opposed to urban settings can improve an individual’s mood, can lead to increased levels of vitality, and can offer an opportunity to recover from stress. According to Attention Restoration Theory …

De kracht van brede scholen verdient hernieuwde aandacht van het onderwijsveld. Heroriëntatie op de output van brede scholen in relatie tot de input is in steeds meer gemeenten een item aan het worden. In deze openbare les schetst Anne van der Kooi een nieuw perspectief voor brede scholen. Hierin komen …

In this literature research is described or there is a connection between the central treatment and accompaniment themes for men with a cerebrovasculair accident (CVA), and compared with the treatment and accompaniment themes that are handled within the Psychomotor Therapy (PMT). The possible given treatment, …

Transfer is an important factor within psychomotor therapy. Each psychomotor therapist will search for ways in which new behavior can be generalized within the daily life of a client. This investigative report describes a practical investigation in regards to satisfaction about the functionality of the …

This pilot experiment is focused on kickboxing related to PMT and the effect of this kickboxing at the assertiveness of women with borderline personality disorder in forensic psychiatry. The reason that this study takes places is because of the different meanings about kickboxing and the main reason …

Dutch nursing homes are currently confronted with two seemingly incompatible goals: a more client-centred approach and the necessity to reduce costs at the same time. It is becoming increasingly apparent that healthcare logistics can contribute to providing high-quality care and support at a reasonable …

This paper will detail an ethnographic research that has been conducted into the practice of ‘Music for Life’, managed by Wigmore Hall in London. The aim is creating interactive music workshops for people with dementia and there carers as a group in residential care homes. Throughout one eight-week project …

This research concerning the experience and future of zoos was carried out from 2011-2012 and takes regional ideas concerning Zoo Emmen as well as global visions into account. The research focuses partly on Zoo Emmen, its present attractions and visitors while also comparing and contrasting visions on …

This study intends to investigate the validity of a self-efficacy measure which is developed for predictive and diagnostic purposes concerning student teachers in competence-based education. CFA results delivered converging evidence for the multidimensionality of the student teacher self-efficacy construct …