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Institute for Science Education

The Institute for Science Education (ISE) develops theories, methods, and tools to support science students and teachers. It is an interdisciplinary institute with a research group, Science Education Research, and an outreach organisation, the Radboud Pre-University College (PUC) of Science.

Highlights

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FA-CT-STEAM

Research

FA-CT-STEAM is a project that pilots inclusive STEAM activities for ages 9–15, integrating CT and TEFA tools to make learning visible, personalised, and easier for teachers to assess and support each student individually.

Project group

Empowering Teachers Through Modelling-Based Approaches

Research

Teaching and learning in science can be promoted by supporting the development of teaching materials (units), learning objectives, and teacher training in Modelling-based Learning (MbL).

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Strengthening Research Practicals in Secondary Education

Education

This project promotes practical learning in secondary education through the EOES, enhances school experiments, and integrates the Olympiad into the curriculum. It fosters interdisciplinary work and talent discovery in students.

Institute for Science Education

The Institute for Science Education (ISE) is part of the Faculty of Science at Radboud University. The Faculty of Science is responsible for research and education in the fields of biology, physics, astronomy, chemistry, mathematics, and computing science. In both research and education, ISE collaborates with the other institutes of the faculty and with the Radboud Teachers Academy.

Visiting address

The Institute for Science Education (ISE) is located in the Huygens building (Wing 5, 2nd floor) in Nijmegen.

Heyendaalseweg 135
6525 AJ Nijmegen

Contact

Get in touch with the research institute by contacting Kim van Zomeren.