Projects
Mathematics learning performance and mathematics learning difficulties in China Ghent University
This research focuses on the development of a mathematics performance test for Chinese Primary schools. A calibrated instrument will be developed. In relation to the testing information about pupil variables will be gathered (math anxiety, attitudes and motivation). These are considered as potential secondary causes for learning difficulties. At the instructional level information about teaching strategies and methods used is gathered. ...
STEM@school: Introducing integrated STEM education for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to Flemish secondary schools. KU Leuven
The Epistemology of Data Science: Mathematics and the Critical Research Agenda on Data Practices Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Confident, motivating and achievement-oriented mathematics teaching Odisee vzw
Development and impact assessment of a STEM school module which provides students with handles to approach the socio-technological issue of nuclear energy KU Leuven
This project is in line with the international trend towards STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). The learning trajectory that will be offered and investigated in a "case study" focuses on students in 3rd grade secondary education. It wants them to gain in-depth STEM knowledge in order to be able to enter into a substantiated debate and to learn to relate in a caring way to nuclear energy. To learn to handle this ...
Improving gender balance in the transition from STEM secondary education to STEM higher education in Rwanda KU Leuven
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education in general, and for girls in particular, is prominent in the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Empirical research shows that gender imbalances in
attitudes towards STEM tend to be smaller in Sub-Sahara Africa, compared to the West; a trend confirmed in our 2021 Global Minds Multistakeholder research project implemented in Kayonza, Rwanda. Our data and
stakeholder ...
EcoZoo - Education sustainable development in the STEM classroom Odisee vzw
Implementing integrated STEM: teachers' attitudes, instructional practices and students' learning outcomes KU Leuven
Integrated STEM (iSTEM) education is a promising approach to improve students’ interest and achievement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (e.g., Honey et al., 2014; Pearson, 2017). However, implementation of this new instructional approach faces several challenges. In addition to the absence of a universally agreed-upon definition, knowledge about factors influencing the implementation of iSTEM is scarce. Moreover, ...