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Dr. Elwin Savelsbergh is an Associate Professor in Science Education at Utrecht University and a Professor of Curriculum Development in Primary and Secondary Education at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences since 2021. His work bridges theoretical and practical aspects of science and technology education, focusing on creating equitable, sustainable, and engaging learning environments. He is affiliated with the Freudenthal Institute and contributes to national curriculum committees.
- Research areas: Science Education, Sustainability Education, Educational Modeling
- Key projects: Curriculum development for primary/secondary education, special relativity instruction
Savelsbergh investigates how to make science and technology education relevant for modern societal challenges, emphasizing conceptual understanding and contextualization. His research explores dynamic systems modeling, teacher practices, and curriculum innovation for 21st-century skills.
Recent publications focus on
- conflicting roles in educational design
- programmed control systems in primary education
- curriculum maintenance frameworks
- inquiry-based physics instruction
Collaborative efforts include partnerships with curriculum commissions and editorial work for International Journal of Science Education. His methodology integrates
- meta-analytic reviews
- design-based research
- system dynamics modeling