-
Israel Neumann in the Fort of Breendonk: In-depth school visit
This page is intended as an in-depth explanation after a visit to the Sammellager Breendonk. Students learn about the life of one of the prisoners, Israel Neumann.
The page uses a podcast on this topic and contains a dozen questions on the theme. The …
Translated by
ArticleTeacher -
Handwriting promotes learning more than typing, scientists claim
A Norwegian team of scientists has investigated the influence of handwriting and typing on brain activity and memory abilities.
Translated by
ArticleTeacher, ICT co-ordinator -
Hair in philosophies: Teaching idea
ILD project focusing on the hairdress and all kinds of rituals involving head hair in ten philosophies. The ritual or tradition is presented and the underlying idea or value is always indicated.
The material is an impetus to study (the difference …
Translated by
ArticleTeacher -
Barbie: Movie review
The page asks students to reflect on male/female stereotypes and (possibly) brings back memories of their own Barbie doll days. Some students have seen the film and can talk about it.
Experience shows that students (girls) indicate that they used to …
Translated by
ArticleTeacher -
Dealing with Controversial Topics in the Classroom: Ezine
This e-zine contains a number of articles and interviews from TerInfo, a Utrecht University project, and from the School & Safety Foundation.
In the interviews, experts explain relevant themes such as polarization, terrorism and entering into the …
Translated by
ArticleTeacher, Other -
Get started with textless picture books and talking boards for all ages
Textless picture books and discussion boards are tools to stimulate language development and multilingualism. This applies to both language learners with Dutch as their home language (NT1) and to language learners for whom Dutch is the second …
Translated by
Article (5)Teacher -
Running Up That Hill: Class Discussion
The Netflix series Stranger Things is popular with students. In this blog post background is provided about an old song by Kate Bush, which is collected here as a kind of theme song . You can use the lyrics of Running Up That Hill as a starting …
Translated by
ArticleTeacher -
Artonaut: Experience exhibitions more intensely
The Artonaut is a set of cards by and for Space Travelers full of stimulating assignments to experience museums even more intensely. Stray from prescribed paths, wander through meanings and stumble over details.
Because art is for everyone! Everyone …
Translated by
Tangible material (5)Teacher -
Recognize who I am
The new field guide Recognize who I am by nature illustrator Jasper de Ruiter contains more than 57 recognition maps of plants and animals in the Netherlands. This makes naming species a lot easier.
With these accessible recognition cards you quickly …
Translated by
Tangible materialOther -
Tim Surma with a crash course in cognitive psychology
Tim Surma is research manager of the Expertise Center ExCEL and can draw on twenty years of experience in teaching in secondary education. He also co-wrote the book Wijze Lessen: twelve building blocks for effective didactics.
In 2018 he was a guest …
Translated by
ArticleTeacher -
To learn. How? Like this!: Finding a good study method
The Toolbox Learning.How? Like this! contains 55 cards packed with tips and insights to find an appropriate study method and to take learning into your own hands.
Translated by
Tangible material (3)Teacher -
Dealing with weak executive functions
Executive functions are less developed in people with ADD. This is referred to as 'weak' executive functions.
In the article you can read more about executive functions, dealing with weak EF and training EF.
Translated by
Article (9)Teacher, Learning mentor