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Erik Barendsen serves as Professor of Science Education at Radboud University and Professor of Computing Education at the Open University of the Netherlands, directing the Institute for Science Education Office while chairing the Subject Didactics and Educational Development group. His work integrates research with practical STEM education development across Dutch institutions.
His research prioritizes:
- Science and computing education frameworks
- Scientific and digital literacy advancement
- Context-based STEM pedagogy
- Computational thinking curriculum integration
- Teachers' pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) development
Recent publications analyze digital problem-solving strategies, programming difficulties for novices, and computational thinking in mathematics through qualitative methodologies. This body of work consistently informs teacher training and curriculum design across European educational contexts.
Barendsen actively supervises bachelor's and master's theses in biology, computing science, and physics programs while advising national educational policy. His leadership at the Institute for Science Education drives collaborative projects with schools to implement evidence-based teaching practices and digital literacy initiatives.
