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Loes van 't Hoff serves as a lecturer-researcher at the Faculty of Education, Leiden University of Applied Sciences, where she is embedded in the Leiden Centre for Education & Innovation and leads the Nature and Child Development research group. Her work focuses on translating academic insights about nature's pedagogical value into practical tools for educators and caregivers across multiple sectors.
Her research expertise spans:
- Nature-based learning methodologies for child development
- Outdoor environments as therapeutic spaces in social care
- Practical implementation through the Outdoor Living & Learning Academy
- Houseplant care as an emotional growth tool for children
Her 2022 publications reveal a consistent emphasis on actionable outcomes—demonstrating how simple natural interactions (like plant care) yield measurable developmental benefits. This practitioner-oriented approach prioritizes real-world application over theoretical discourse.
Loes maintains strong industry connections through customized training programs that address specific challenges in childcare, primary education, and social services. Guided by values of Autonomy, Trust, and Optimism, she creates collaborative environments where professionals experience nature's effects firsthand before implementing them with children.