This research area focuses on achieving effective learning outcomes for all learners.
We primarily focus on the domain of numeracy and the added value of collaboration between a teacher and a support professional (speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, educational psychologist, etc.). However, other research topics that fall under the broad umbrella of effective inclusive education are also addressed (e.g. dual learning, self-regulation, developmental language disorders, citizenship, motor learning).
Our current projects
Literary multilingualism and social transformations in superdiverse societies
Research and collaboration across academia, education and the arts to strengthen multilingualism in all its diverse forms and promote its integration across European contexts and beyond.
Educational support for children with learning difficulties
Research into the transition of reasonable adjustments from primary to secondary education, focusing on current practices, experienced challenges, and examples of good practice that can inspire more effective transitions.
Co- and Teamteaching as a lever for improving student learning outcomes
Research into team teaching as an educational practice, building on the link between co-teaching and executive functions by taking a further step towards fostering greater self-regulated learning.
GiMM: growing in motor competence and motivation
Research into the impact of an innovative PE programme designed to enhance children’s motor competence and motivation in primary schools, incorporating a bumpy obstacle course into every lesson and drawing on autonomy-supportive techniques.
Moving forward together
Research into the impact of a roadmap that supports teachers and trainee education professionals in using complementary co-teaching to move towards more effective and inclusive education.
ITOS-R
Research into the adaptation and applicability of the Impact DLD questionnaire for use with children and young people in an educational context, particularly those from low socioeconomic backgrounds and/or multicultural backgrounds.
SELFIE
Research into the self-regulation skills of incoming students at HOGENT, focusing on identifying and supporting these skills through an intervention study.
Rekentest
Four Flemish universities of applied sciences are collaborating with the VVL, the Flemish Association of speech and language therapists, to develop a mathematics assessment tool for primary school pupils to be used by speech and language therapists.
Curious to learn more?
Are you interested in our research in effective inclusive education? Then be sure to visit other projects on the webpage of the Research Centre for Learning in Diversity.