Agnes Willemen

Dr. Agnes Willemen is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She holds positions in the Clinical Child and Family Studies department and affiliated research institutes APH (Mental Health/Quality of Care) and LEARN! (Child Rearing). Her research focuses on family-centered approaches in healthcare, youth care, and education for vulnerable groups such as children with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or psychological challenges. Key areas include parental collaboration, sibling support, and teacher-child interactions. She directs the Master in Education program, emphasizing self-regulated learning and online education development.

• Research Highlights:
• Developed the serious game 'Broodles' to support siblings of disabled children
• Investigated shared decision-making in pediatric care and burnout among parents of children with complex needs
• Validated tools like the S-Scan-PS for parental self-management support

Awards: KnowVU Innovation Award (2016), ISED Article Prize (2009), Samen op Koers Grant (2008).

Grants: Includes projects on collaborative learning in schools (€315k, 2014) and chronic disease interventions (€449k, 2008).

Teaching: Coordinates courses in pedagogy and promotes a positive learning culture through initiatives like the VIPP-School video feedback program.