Lidewij van Katwijk

Dr. Lidewij van Katwijk is a Lecturer and researcher in the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. She concurrently holds a position as a Docent onderzoeker (Research Lecturer) at NHL Stenden Hogeschool. Her work focuses on pre-service teacher education, inquiry-based learning methodologies, and curriculum design in primary education. Van Katwijk holds a PhD from the University of Groningen (2020).

• Education: PhD in Education (University of Groningen, 2020)

Her research emphasizes the development of an inquiry stance among pre-service teachers, investigating how educational curricula and teacher training programs can foster critical thinking and practical research skills. Key themes include future-proofing teacher competencies, aligning intended and attained curricula, and bridging theoretical knowledge with classroom practice.

Publications highlight trends in teacher education effectiveness, including studies on pre-service teacher research competencies, perceptions of inquiry-based learning, and challenges in curriculum implementation. Her work addresses both Dutch primary education contexts and broader educational policy implications.

Van Katwijk collaborates with institutions like NHL Stenden Hogeschool and contributes to educational journals such as European Journal of Teacher Education and Journal of Teacher Education. Her expertise aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education.