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Irene Douwes-van Ark is an academic researcher focused on educational development and teacher efficacy. Her work explores how professional development programs influence university teachers' self-efficacy and teaching approaches. She has contributed to peer-reviewed research, including a 2021 study published in Studies in Educational Evaluation. Her activities include multiple academic presentations on topics such as teaching strategies and social capital in peer observation interventions, often collaborating with researchers like Marius Fokkens-Bruinsma and Jan F. Deinum. While her institutional affiliation is not explicitly stated in the provided texts, her research aligns with higher education pedagogy and teacher professionalization.
Her research interests center on university teacher efficacy, professional development programs, and the interplay between teaching approaches and educator beliefs. She has engaged in mixed-method studies, including analyzing social capital dynamics during peer observation initiatives. Collaborations with contributors like Henk Korpershoek and Irma Noben highlight her network within educational research communities.
