- One of the myths in educationdoor Quintijn SchenkelāWorkshops Donāt Change PracticeāBut They Can Start the ConversationāOne of the myths in education? That workshops alone change classroom practice.My thesis confirms what many educators already know: workshops are a starting point, not a solution. Real change happens when workshops are followed by structure, collaboration, and ongoing support.Letās rethink how we design professional learningāless one-off events, more continuous growth.Whatās your…
- Rethinking resistancedoor Quintijn SchenkelāFrom Conservatism to Collaboration: Rethinking Resistance in EducationāAre teachers really resistant to changeāor are they just not included in it?My research challenges the stereotype of the āconservative teacher.ā When given the chance to co-create curriculum, teachers showed high engagement and professionalism.The lesson? Resistance often reflects exclusion, not opposition.Letās build systems where teachers are not just implementers, but designers of change….
- Teachersā willingness to change is about alignment and agencydoor Quintijn SchenkelTeachers are often seen as resistant to change ā but is that fair? Research shows that teachersā willingness to change isnāt about stubbornness; itās about alignment and agency. When new policies or innovations match a teacherās educational vision, they are far more likely to embrace them. But when imposed top-down, without room for adaptation, even highly engaged teachers may push…
- Thesis of the year awarddoor Quintijn SchenkelIām incredibly proud to share that Iāve been awarded the āThesis of the Yearā! As the year comes to a close ā a time of reflection and celebration ā I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude. Sometimes, everything seems to come together at once: finishing my studies, our school receiving top inspection ratings, and now this special recognition for my…
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