Research themes

Citizenship

Paying attention to the reinforcement of citizenship and social integration through education is nothing new – schools have been dealing with this theme in various ways for a long time. More..

Evidence-based education

One of the ways to promote the quality of education is by increasing the use of an approach, method or project that is known to have positive effects. More..

Determinants of educational achievement

We already know a lot about which factors affect the study success of secondary school pupils. Social environment, sex, ethnicity and intelligence, for example, are important determinants. More..

Powerful learning environments

The design of learning environments has been changing radically in recent years. A learning environment is a virtual or physical room where learning activities take place and which fulfils didactic functions to promote the learning. More..

Quality assurance and innovation

Now that the government has shifted its approach and provided schools with more room for manoeuvre, a need has arisen for more information about the design and success of innovations. More..