I am fascinated by how people collaborate and handle differences between them. Collaboration often reveals that people have different ideas and perspectives. This diversity of ideas and perspectives presents both opportunities and challenges that I believe are worth exploring.
Perspective-Taking, Dialogue, and Collaborative Learning
As a researcher, I focus on questions such as: How can we maximize the benefits of these different perspectives? How can challenges best be addressed? And how do you actually do this in the classroom? In the context of education, I study the process of collaborative learning and the role this educational approach can play in citizenship education and the development of skills such as perspective-taking and conflict management. In this, I combine insights from sociology, pedagogy, and educational science, and I prefer a participatory approach. With my research, I hope to foster an appreciation of differences, greater understanding of each other and, where possible, greater connection.
Youth Education & Life Skills Community of Dynamics of Youth (DoY)
In addition to my research, as a team member of the Youth Education & Life Skills Community, I encourage (new) collaborations between researchers, professionals, and young people, in the context of education and life skills.
Youth Participation in Research - DoY Learning Network
Conducting research together with young people in a way that is valuable for everyone involved. I believe that's the key to true understanding (and incredibly enjoyable, too). I'm one of the initiators of the Youth Participation in Research - DoY Learning Network, in which researchers learn together by sharing knowledge and experiences to ensure and improve the quality of youth participation in research.
Please get in touch if you'd like to know more or would like to collaborate in any of my projects.