transition
Are you interested in studying innovative educational practices in both secondary and higher education settings? Are you passionate about improving the quality of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education?
Position
PhD-student
Irène Curie Fellowship
No
Department(s)
Applied Physics and Science Education
Institutes and others
Eindhoven School of Education
FTE
1,0
Date off
31/03/2024
Reference number
V34.7261
Job descriptionChallenge-Based Learning (CBL) supports the capacity development (knowledge, skills, and attitudes) necessary to become a STEM professional. This approach is becoming more prevalent in both secondary and higher education settings due to its relevance to current societal challenges and that it motivates students to engage with and take ownership of their education. However, as a novel approach in both upper secondary education (SE, in Dutch: Voortgezet Onderwijs, VO) and higher education (HE, In Dutch: Hoger Onderwijs, HO) settings it presents challenges for both the students and the teachers.
So far, both settings (VO/SE and HO/HE) have been working on these issues primarily on their own, leading to (part of) answers that are grounded in one setting, but that could be of interest to the other. Moreover, from a student's perspective, the student's transition from VO/SE to HO/HE with respect to CBL capacities have not been considered at both ends, leading for instance to unnecessary repetitions in HO/HE and/or lack of follow-up activities.
The aim of this study is to gain an understanding on how the transition between upper secondary education and higher education can be streamlined both from a student and teacher perspective.
To reach this aim, three sub questions are considered:
SQ1: What are characteristics of CBL in both settings and what do we know with respect to transitions between both settings? SQ2: What are high-quality (i.e. relevant, consistent, practical, and effective) bridging activities to help the transition between both settings with respect to CBL? SQ3: What are the effects of the bridging activities and what mechanisms are at play that support or hinder CBL transitions?
The research will use an Educational Design Research approach with three phases:
As a PhD student you will contribute to and be part of the program of the Eindhoven School of Education (ESoE). ESoE performs research in both secondary and higher education. This project brings together both settings by investigating questions on the challenges of transition from secondary to higher Education in STEM domains in relation to student's and teacher's perspective in CBL practice.
The project contributes to the Sustainable Development Goal on Quality of Education and touches on topics around socio-scientific issues, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary education through perspective taking, collaborative and cooperative teamwork. The project will impact directly on education systems by improving the transition between upper secondary and higher education. In the long-term, the project will also contribute to the development of socially responsible STEM professionals that are global citizens. Moreover, you will contribute to the knowledge base concerning upper secondary to higher education CBL transition.
In your role you will:
We value diversity and inclusivity in our team, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. If you are eager to contribute to a field that shapes the way future STEM professionals learn and work together, we are looking forward to your application.
Job requirementsA meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:
About us
Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands- on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.
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Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring managers Prof. dr. Nienke Nieveen, [email protected] or Prof. dr. ir. Esther Ventura-Medina, [email protected].
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