ICO Launches Refreshed PhD Course on Learning and Instruction
ICO proudly presents its two-part course Learning and Instruction: Basics and Beyond, tailored for PhD candidates in educational research without a Master’s in the field. The course will start with the Basics course (2 ECTS), which introduces core concepts through eight self-paced online modules,…
ICO’s educational programme 2025-2026
We are excited to share that preparations for ICO’s educational programme for 2025–2026 are well underway. A notable new addition is the course Learning & Instruction: Basics and Beyond — specifically designed for PhD candidates who do not have a background in the Educational…
Cursusaanbod OU voor Dudoc-promovendi en Promotiebeurs-laureaten
Ben je promovendus/a binnen het Dudoc-programma of laureaat van de Promotiebeurs voor leraren? Wil je graag een of meer inleidende cursussen Onderwijswetenschappen volgen? Dat kan!Bij de Open Universiteit kun je online en in je eigen tempo cursussen volgen om je te bekwamen in onderwijswetenschappelijke…
Presenting at a conference? Add the ICO logo to your slides
One of the recommendations from the recent Research Review of Pedagogical and Educational Sciences (2018–2023) is for ICO to consider whether increasing its formal presence at international conferences would be beneficial. ICO is pleased and encouraged by this suggestion and agrees that greater visibility…
ICO pleased and encouraged by the results of the Research Review Pedagogical and Educational Sciences 2018–2023
ICO warmly welcomes the conclusions of the Research Review Pedagogical and Educational Sciences 2018–2023. The review committee recognises ICO’s pivotal role in the training and development of PhD candidates in the field, highlighting its high-quality courses, valuable networking opportunities, and complementary support to local…
PhD Defence Tim van Dulmen
On 8 July, 10:30 hours exactly, Tim van Dulmen (University of Twente) will defend his thesis “Teaching and Learning Chemical Bonding in a Cutting-edge Research Context”. All ICO Members are cordially invited to be present at the PhD graduation ceremony at the prof. Dr. G. Berkhoffzaal,…
PhD Defence Max Kusters
On Thursday, 3 July 2025 at 13.00 hours exactly, Max Kusters (Leiden University) will defend his thesis Understanding teacher agency in universities: Why and how lecturers shape and navigate university teaching practices. All ICO Members are cordially invited to be present at the PhD graduation…
PhD Defence Linyuan Wang
On Tuesday 1 July 2025 at 16:00 hours exactly, Linyuan Wang (Leiden University) will defend her thesis Design for Engagement in Blended Learning: Insights, Practices, and Challenges. All ICO Members are cordially invited to be present at the PhD graduation ceremony at the Academiegebouw of Leiden University….
Join the ICO Lunch Meet-up at ORD 2025 in Leuven!
Are you attending ORD 2025 in Leuven? Come connect with fellow ICO members during our informal ICO Lunch Meet-up on Wednesday at 12:00 in the Jubileumzaal. It’s a great opportunity to catch up, meet new colleagues, and exchange ideas over lunch. Perfect opportunity for…
PhD Defence Miriam Wijbenga
On Monday 19 May 2025, at 13:00 hours exactly, Miriam Wijbenga (Maastricht University) will defend her thesis ‘Challenges, Pitfalls and Opportunities: workplace learning during healthcare placement abroad.’ Abstract By investigating student’ experiences during healthcare placement in an international context, this thesis aims to give…