Gonny L.M. Schellings

Gonny L.M. Schellings is an Assistant Professor at the Eindhoven School of Education, Eindhoven University of Technology, affiliated with Groups Vermunt and Nieveen. She serves as a teacher educator, researcher, and regional project leader for government initiatives supporting novice teachers. Her work integrates research on learning environments, teacher professional identity, and strategies for effective teaching practices.

• Education:
• Bachelor's in Educational Psychology (Tilburg University, 1989, cum laude)
• PhD in Education (University of Amsterdam, 1995)

Research Interests: Schellings focuses on optimizing learning strategies, professional development for educators, and fostering teacher identity. Her work bridges educational theory and practice, emphasizing reflective teaching and evidence-based pedagogy. Recent projects include analyzing student teachers' learning trajectories and evaluating feedback mechanisms in education.

Awards:

• 3e Prijs "Beste artikel VELON tijdschrift" (2019)
• Beste Begeleiding (2019)
• Genomineerd voor beste PhD Begeleider (2024)

Advising & Grants: Led projects on epistemological beliefs in higher education (Tilburg University, 1996–1999), text comprehension in grade 8 (Radboud University Nijmegen, 1999–2002), and strategy measurement methodologies (2007–2011). Currently teaches courses in educational sciences and teacher training programs.