Expertise

Jordi Casteleyn teaches Dutch Didactics, Didactics Dutch for foreigners, and Language Policy. His research focuses on reading and speaking skills in secondary education.

Technique

qualitative en quantitative analyses

Users

teachers, schools, educational networks, policy organisations

Keywords

Language education, Reading comprehension, Secondary education, Didactics, Reading skills, Speaking

My expertise focuses on research into the value of (philosophical) dialogue and reflection in diverse educational contexts - from schools to museums and other educational settings. This focuses on the following themes: - The use of philosophical dialogue to promote an inquisitive attitude and understanding of the nature of science (Nature of Science) in young people. - The role of philosophical and intercultural dialogue to make controversial scientific topics (such as genetic engineering or evolutionary theory) discussable in the classroom, without leading to polarisation. - Philosophical reflection to leverage the development of sustainability competences, including systems thinking and values-based thinking. - Fostering citizenship competences through philosophical and intercultural dialogue, with an eye for connection and nuance in super-diverse classroom contexts. - The role of philosophical dialogue in deepening reflection on heritage and promoting historical thinking.

Technique

- Qualitative and quantitative research methods focused on assessing the impact of classroom interventions - Education design research

Users

Schools, museums, educational institutions, zoological and botanical gardens and/or government agencies focused on science communication or the education of nature, art and citizenship

Keywords

Scientific communication, Pedagogical tensions

Teaching methodology of Economics and Business Administration Entrepreneurial education Teacher education Teacher professionalization Subject-specific learning communities School policy Learning psychology

Technique

Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies Mixed methods Case study research

Users

Teachers, teacher training institutions, schools, communities of schools, macro-policy

Keywords

Learning, Professionalization, Education policy, Educational innovation, Teacher training, Education system, Education, Teacher-student relationship

Mathea Simons is member of the research group Didactica. She has two main lines in her research agenda. On the one hand, she conducts research on (foreign) language education focusing on reading and fluency, especially for French and Spanish as a foreign language. On the other hand, she conducts research on teacher education and teacher professionalisation. A specific focus within this line is research on team teaching.

Technique

Quantitative ((web)survey) and qualitative methods (e.g. focus groups, delphi study)

Users

Language teachers Language learners Schools (secondary and adult education)

Keywords

Competence, Professionalization, Teaching, Foreign language education

I. Educational Sciences (1) German and English Teaching Methodology: German and English as a Foreign Language (DaF, TEFL) (2) Multilingual education: Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) (3) General pedagogy: urban education, multiple perspective learning, differentiated instruction II. Linguistics (1) Applied linguistics (cf I.) (2) Variational linguistics of German

Technique

Research methods in Education and Applied Linguistics: - qualitative and ethnographic research (observation, interview, CA, grounded theory) - case studies - (quasi-)experiments - meta-analysis and reviews - action research - mixed methods Research Methods in Variational Linguistics: - Empirical Research: survey, interview - Corpus Analysis

Users

- Teacher Educators - Language Teachers and Learners - (Applied and variational) Linguists

Keywords

Language variation, Foreign language learning, Applied linguistics

Teacher professionalisation Inclusive education Supporting pupils at risk/integrated guidance/care policy Classroom management/teacher-student relationships/group-dynamics

Technique

Kwalitative and kwantitative research techniques, such as case-study, Delphi method, focusgroups, survey. Design and validation of questionnaires Kwalitative data analyses Contributing to in-service training

Users

- Teachers and school leaders - Educational Counseling service(s), Centres for Pupil Counseling, Learning Support Centres - Teacher trainers - Government

Keywords

Secondary education, Teacher professionalisation, Inclusive education, Teacher training, Class management, Student counselling/supervision

Pre- and post measurements, quantitative data analysis, literature review, in depth interviews, focus groups, Delphi study

Technique

Quantitative and qualitative research

Users

Colleagues, education professionals, students, business and government

Keywords

Didactics, Experimental study, Mathematics education, Teaching profession, Teaching method