Ingeborg Plackle

Ingeborg Plackle is a Lecturer and teacher educator at Vrije Universiteit Brussel and PXL-University College in Belgium. She specializes in vocational education and teacher professional development. Her research focuses on powerful learning environments in vocational contexts and improving teacher educator practices. She chairs the Association for Teacher Educators in Flanders (VELOV).

Education

• PhD in Vocational Education (2017), Vrije Universiteit Brussel
• Master's in Education (2001), Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Research Interests

Her work explores how vocational learning environments can be optimized for student success, particularly through project-based learning and stakeholder collaboration. She also investigates professional development pathways for teacher educators to enhance their pedagogical and practical skills. Key themes include:

• Vocational Education Policy
• Immigrant Student Engagement
• Classroom Climate Analysis
• Teacher Perception Studies

Recent Projects (2021–2029)

• ProVEST: Professionalizing teachers for transformative learning environments in vocational education (2025–2029)
• Bilateral PhD Collaboration: Joint projects with KU Leuven on teacher perceptions and professional growth (2021–2025)
• Technical Education Needs Assessment: Evaluating vocational program requirements in Brussels (2025)

Key Contributions

Plackle co-authored influential policy reports like Effectieve Leeromgevingen and presented at international conferences on topics such as Powerful Transformative Learning Environments. Her work bridges theory and practice through collaboration with educational stakeholders.