How audits are here to help us

Recently I participated in an audit conversation. They measure the quality of our education via four national standards of the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO), which include: Intended Learning Outcomes: how our programs align with professional,...

How to use the Slotmachine in Education

On Tuesday, February 16, 2023, I had the pleasure of participating in an afternoon session on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Led by Marije Brom from the Rotterdam University of Aplied Science (RUAS) AI & Ethics program at the...

How to Navigate Change and Foster Inclusion

On the 9th and 10th of November, the Willem de Kooning Academy (WdKA) hosted an EDI conference, initiated by my colleague Sylvia Erlings. The conference began with an opening statement from our new dean, Úna Henry. She addressed the current global issues of systemic...

How to Understand Pedagogy of High Expectations

On October 12th, I attended the mini-conference on the Pedagogy of High Expectations at the Rotterdam University of Applied Science (RUAS). This approach emphasizes teachers’ belief in the potential of every student to succeed and encourages them to pursue...