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Differentiation means letting each student grow as much as possible
Hans De Volder, director of the Beveren Art Academy, plays ping pong about the opportunities for differentiation that the new decree entails and does so with educational expert Katrien Struyven (UHasselt, VUB). The same lesson, the same piece and …
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Student participation in part-time art education
The Merksem Academy , also known as the first Children's Rights Academy in Belgium, took on the challenge of developing a trajectory on children's rights in part-time art education. Isn't that difficult if you only see your students for …
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The dance academy 2.0: Responding to students' learning questions
The Academy for Music, Word and Dance in Harelbeke responds to the learning needs of young people and puts an end to the cliché image of the elite education. Everything starts with offering a broad perspective to dance styles, explain teachers …
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See resistance as a sign of commitment: Change tips
Change almost always provokes resistance, including within the Dendermonde academy. 'But rather that than indifference,' says expert on educational innovation Virginie März. She discusses how to deal with that resistance with director …
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Learning with each other, through each other and from each other
Teachers also need lifelong learning. The best approach is collaboration among colleagues, says Ghent education specialist Bénédicte Vanblaere. Director Niko Van Stichel, of d'Academie Beeld in Sint-Niklaas, agrees, and explains how he does …
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Evaluate without numbers
The North Limburg Art Academy has long ceased to work with figures on its evaluations. In 2012, the school started experimenting with a new evaluation system. Could that be done without points and with more emphasis on the process? After 5 years of …
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From student tracking system to evaluation sheet
The Municipal Academy for Music, Word and Dance in Turnhout further developed the student monitoring system. The document grew exponentially with the arrival of the new decree. Yet it remains a useful working tool. Lydia Rommes, piano teacher and …
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Is your school OK-proof?
The Buggenhout Academy still had an audit in the old structure. In October 2019, the Inspectorate 2.0 settled there for a week. Director Hans Scholliers and coordinator Willem Verheyden share six findings from which your academy can certainly …
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Thoughtful digitization: 60 tips for school leadership
Well-considered digitization is undoubtedly one of the many change processes that your school is currently working on and will continue to work on in the coming semesters. As a director, deputy director, IT coordinator, TAC, care or degree …
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Promoting self-directed learning in education: does it really work?
Research shows that the efforts of teachers who work on self-directed learning in their students do have an effect. In this article on sustainable education.com, the authors discuss what self-directed learning is and where these positive effects …
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Connection first, then subject matter: Five expert advice and twelve teaching tips.
The schools will open again and you will see your students again. That your priority then lies with the subject matter is a normal reaction. Experts advise to also provide space for connection and reflection.
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Promote creativity in education
We often hear it: creativity must be given a more prominent place in 21st century education (see also the Vision text for sustainable education). Creative thinking can help people to enrich their personal lives, solve problems, discover new things …Translated by
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