Learning and Innovation
Rapid changes in society are continuously introducing complexity and dynamics to the activities of professionals. Our research helps people and organisations professionalise for the benefit of their own performance and of society at large, both in the present and in the future.
Prepared for the future
The research conducted within this theme actively contributes to finding solutions for current pressing issues in the educational sector, such as the shortage of available teachers and segregation within education. The overarching concern is how best to prepare professionals for the practice of tomorrow, while remaining attentive to the variety of talents, needs and skills among young people and active professionals.
AI in the human loop
Professionals are increasingly being supported by AI (Artificial Intelligence). But how do professionals experience this? What kind of support strengthens their profession and what do they not want? In this project, we investigate how different roles for AI (decision maker, advisor or knowledge source) are experienced by future professionals in preventive care.
Action repertoire of innovators in educational innovation
Educational innovations do not proceed as a linear, tightly planned process, but rather erratically in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) environment.
Racerunning for young children with a severe physical disability
Increasing physical activity in young children with severe physical disabilities with the racerunner. This is a novel device that is appealing to children and can help them to be more physically active.
“We conduct research into the quality of educational programmes and of professional practice, thereby providing added value for lecturers and other trainers, professionals and organisations.”
Elly de Bruijn Director of Learning and Innovation and professor of Vocational Education
Learning and working together
We develop educational content and methodologies for students, workers, trainers and organisations. We create learning and development activities, by means of which students and professionals work together in tackling challenging issues from professional practice.
Ongoing development
The insights and results achieved are incorporated into the education provided at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, as well as in the professionalisation of our own staff members. By working together with various educational institutions, research institutes and the public domain, we strive to meet the demand for well-trained professionals.
the research groups
Our professors
Partnerships
In order to develop our knowledge regarding the complexity and dynamics of professional practice, we work closely together with experts directly involved in professional practice, as well as with professionals from other schools and training facilities. If you have a research question related to current or future issues in education, development and innovation, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Labs and centres of expertise
We work together with various Labs and Centres of Expertise to exchange and disseminate specific knowledge and expertise. See what they can do for you:
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