This contribution presents three lesson activities for lower secondary education that were developed to teach system thinking in concert with subject matter. The pedagogical approach is described, leading to a practical design philosophy for lesson activities using qualitative representations. These …

In this paper, we discuss the pedagogical approach of two lessons that are aimed at learning domain knowledge and systems thinking simultaneously using qualitative representations. Next to understanding basic cause-effect relationships, these lessons focus on the notion that systems can move through …

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the integration of the current best evidence, with clinical expertise and patient values in the decision making about the care of individual patients. This concept has been widely adopted by the profession of physiotherapy. The application and practice of EBP by physiotherapists …

Heatwaves are expected to increase in the future due to climate change. Heatwaves cause heat stress to humans and some of the effects are dehydration and hyperthermia. In general it is known what can be done to reduce heat stress. However, applying this knowledge on a local scale requires a clear overview …

From the start of the energy transition is has been believed that the development of wind power as a renewable source of electricity was vital for reaching the climate goals related to the decarbonization of the energy sector. The LCOE variable is globally applied when comparing the cost for the use …

This assignment focuses on PanArt, a communication and marketing agency located in Rhoon, Netherlands. The company provides full-service packages to its customers. At this point in time the company operates without the use of a marketing plan in a fast-paced work environment. Consequently, PanArt’s marketing …

Climate change can be described as both a natural and an artificial process that affects all life on earth. One of its consequences is the rising of sea levels which can cause problems in coastal areas, such as increasing the pressure of saline groundwater. Due to this increased pressure, this saline …

Worldwide, fish species are the most threatened taxa among freshwater vertebrates and have declined by 76% over the past 40 years. Anthropogenic activities such as the construction of dykes and dams are the main cause of this. These obstacles are very important for contemporary society, but they pose …

In een klas of groep van twintig kinderen, heeft – statistisch gezien – één kind een taalontwikkelingsstoornis (TOS). Voor kinderen met TOS is het heel moeilijk om goed mee te komen op school. De problemen in de taal geven ook makkelijk miscommunicatie en daardoor kunnen gedragsproblemen ontstaan. Het …

Respiratory pathogens like Streptococcus pneumoniae can cause severe pneumonia. Nonetheless, mechanically ventilated intensive care patients, who have a high risk of contracting pneumonia, rarely develop pneumococcal pneumonia. Mechanically ventilated patients are at risk of contracting pneumonia. Therefore, …