Camille Welie

Camille Welie is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Network Institute. Her work focuses on language education, particularly second language acquisition, multilingual didactics, and inclusive education for learners with visual impairments. She teaches courses such as Didactiek van het Nederlands als 2e taal and contributes to the LeesbevorderingsLab research project.

Research Interests:

• Text comprehension and reading fluency
• Cognitive skills in language learning
• Didactics for adult language learners
• Inclusive education for visually impaired students
• Linguistic diversity in education

Recent Contributions:

• Published 39+ research outputs including articles on multilingual grammar instruction and accessibility in language education
• Delivered lectures on topics like 'Meertalige en multiculturele aanpak in NT2-onderwijs' (2024)
• Consultancy role in future planning for immigrant education (2024–present)

Awards:

• Recipient of the LOT Grote Vragenprijs (2023) for outstanding linguistic research

Her work emphasizes practical applications of research in educational settings, advocating for policies that recognize students' linguistic and cultural backgrounds.