Jan Baan

Dr. Jan Baan is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Department of Educational Sciences, and affiliated with LEARN! - Learning sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His work focuses on teacher professional development, inquiry-based learning, and diversity in educational settings.

Education: No explicit academic education details are provided in the text.

Research Interests: Jan Baan explores how teachers engage in inquiry-based practices, particularly in academic teacher education programs. He examines topics such as ownership and professional learning communities, with a focus on primary education and the transition of student teachers into beginning teachers. His research emphasizes fostering collaborative and reflective pedagogical strategies.

Recent Research Trends: His articles (2019–2023) consistently address inquiry-based working in teacher education, comparing research-intensive and practically oriented programs, and analyzing professional development pathways for educators. These studies highlight the role of communities and ownership in sustaining teacher growth.

• Courses Taught (2024–2025):
• Diversiteit in klas en school
• Intervisie jaar 1
• Intervisie jaar 2 (co-taught with T. Mainhard)
• Kijken achter gedrag
• Omgaan met individuele verschillen in de klas (co-taught with H. Vos)

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grants are listed in the provided text.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with LEARN! - Learning sciences, a research group focused on educational innovation and learning processes.