Corona and education
What are the consequences of the Corona virus for education? LEARN! researchers offer scientific insights and answers
The Corona virus has a major impact on education. How can we handle it?
The current situation raises questions. These are questions the VU research institute LEARN! wants to answer:
Based on our multidisciplinary approach, we make our expertise accessible to pupils, parents, and professionals (teachers, school leaders, boards, and policy makers).
How do you ensure education continues in the best possible way?
What consequences do we have to face after students go back to school?
How can we gurantee that students do not fall behind?
Can we implement (policy) measures now for a successful start later on?
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Pupils & Parents
The ‘new’ home schooling situation during the corona crisis raises many questions. For instance, how can we create a learning environment at home, and what are consequences of social isolation? What do we know from research, and how can we use the knowledge?
Educational professionals
How do you ensure education continues in the best possible way? What does good education and effective leadership look like when education happens outside of school? How can policies best support this and how can schools prepare for a good start later on?
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