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Laura Van den Broeck is a Researcher and co-coordinator at the Exploratio Research Group, affiliated with the Education and Teacher Training Cluster at ODISEO College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD in Sociology with a specialization in educational sociology and research methodology. Her primary workplace is located at Campus Brussels, Warmoesberg 26, 1000 Brussels.
Her research focuses on enhancing critical thinking in primary and secondary education through philosophical dialogue methodologies. Key areas include science education, history pedagogy, citizenship education, sustainability, and confronting controversial topics. She designs interdisciplinary teaching methods to foster multiperspectivity and address societal challenges such as climate misinformation and cultural diversity.
Laura’s work emphasizes teacher facilitation roles in dialogic learning environments, particularly in superdiverse classrooms. Her projects address contemporary educational issues like equity in skills formation, tracking systems, and the impact of school composition on student aspirations. She has collaborated on large-scale studies including the ISCY project analyzing educational inequities in Flanders.
Her publications from 2023–2025 highlight trends in sustainability education, climate literacy, and the application of philosophical inquiry across disciplines. While not listed in the provided texts, her work likely intersects with policy development in educational reform and teacher training programs.
Advising and grant activities are not explicitly detailed here, though her role as co-coordinator suggests involvement in project management and collaborative research initiatives. She contributes to the Exploratio Research Group’s mission to develop evidence-based educational strategies for modern classroom challenges.
