معرفی
Jacoliene van Wijk is a PhD Candidate at the Freudenthal Institute within the Faculty of Science at Utrecht University, focusing on Mathematics Education. Her research, funded by the Dudoc grant (2022), explores the integration of computational origami into secondary mathematics education under the supervision of Michiel Doorman, Anna Shvarts, and Rogier Bos.
Research Interests:
- Mathematics Education
- Computational Origami
- Secondary Education Pedagogy
- STEM Education
- Educational Technology
Research Trends: Her work emphasizes hands-on learning, transitioning informal origami techniques into formal mathematical concepts such as fractions, geometry, and spatial reasoning. Publications span academic journals, professional magazines, and public-facing resources like the website 'Wiskundig Vouwen' (2021).
Scientific Awards:
- Dudoc grant for teachers (2022)
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Freudenthal Institute, a leader in mathematics and science education research.