Jolien Mouw

Jolien Mouw is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Science at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on educational technologies, particularly the application of Virtual Reality (VR) in teacher training and classroom management. She leads projects like 'Order in the Classroom with Virtual Reality,' which won the Dutch Education Award 2024, enabling pre-service teachers to practice managing kindergarten classrooms in simulated VR environments.

Her academic contributions span educational innovation, teacher professionalization, and cooperative learning. She is affiliated with the GION research group, which emphasizes educational effectiveness and interactive learning designs. Mouw holds roles in the Young Academy Groningen and the Comenius Network, advocating for sustainable teaching practices. Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing how technologies like VR can enhance teaching skills and student learning outcomes.

• Education: PhD in Developmental Psychology from Leiden University (2018)
• Key Research Themes: VR in education, teacher training, classroom management, and blended learning

Her publications explore topics like TPACK frameworks for university teachers, pandemic-era teaching practices, and the role of emotion understanding in narrative comprehension. She has collaborated on projects funded by the Comenius Teaching Fellowship and contributes to interfaculty initiatives like the XR Hub for immersive technology applications in education.