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Researcher

Jelle De Schrijver

  • Research Expertise  (University of Antwerp):My expertise concerns the value of (philosophical) dialogue and philosophical reflection in the context of formal and informal education, ranging from schools to museums. This entails a focus on: - The role of philosophical dialogue to stimulate students’ inquiry skills and understanding of the nature of science - The role of philosophical and intercultural dialogue to tackle potentially controversial issues in a science class (e.g. genetic manipulation or the theory of evolution) without eliciting polarization among students - The role of philosophical reflection to stimulate students’ sustainability competences such as system and value thinking - The role of philosophical and intercultural dialogue to enhance students’ citizenship competences and avoid polarization in multicultural classes - The role of philosophical dialogue in enhancing historical thinking and reflection about the historic heritage
  • Disciplines  (Odisee vzw):Didactics of school subjects, Philosophy not elsewhere classified, Teacher training
  • Disciplines  (University of Antwerp):Religion and philosophy curriculum and pedagogics, Primary education, Secondary education, Civic learning and community development
  • Disciplines  (Ghent University):Other information and computing sciences, Information sciences, Library sciences
  • Research techniques  (University of Antwerp):- Qualitative and quantitative research methods focused on assessing the impact of classroom interventions - Education design research
  • Users of research expertise  (University of Antwerp):Schools, museums, educational institutions, zoological and botanical gardens and/or government agencies focused on science communication or the education of nature, art and citizenship