Linda Reus

Linda Reus is a Lecturer in the Pedagogical Sciences department at Radboud University, combining expertise in psychology, cognitive science, and arts education. Her research focuses on developmental mechanisms, particularly motor development in children with Prader-Willi syndrome, and methodologies like EBL (Evidence-Based Learning). She explores how arts elements (e.g., rhythm, dynamics) influence child development and parent-child interactions.

Education:

• PhD in 2014: Radboud University, researching motor development in children with Prader-Willi syndrome.
• Master’s in Psychology/Cognitive Science (2006), Radboud University.
• Graduate of a dance academy (1999).

Research Contributions:

Active in the Research Group Wicked Arts Education (Amsterdam University of the Arts), contributing to studies like the NRO-commissioned review on influencing factors in arts education. Her work bridges arts disciplines (visual, theatre, dance, music) with themes of interdisciplinarity and creativity.

Labs/Teams: Member of the Research Group Wicked Arts Education, focusing on pedagogical innovations in arts education.