Marij Veldman

Dr. Marij Veldman is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen’s Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, specializing in the Department of Educational Science. Her research focuses on cooperative/collaborative learning, classroom interaction dynamics, and evidence-based educational interventions. She coordinates the Wetenschapswinkel Onderwijs and serves on editorial and advisory boards for educational initiatives like School Effectiveness and School Improvement.

Her work emphasizes educational equity and program implementation, particularly through the Success for All school reform program. Key projects include analyzing peer relationships in classrooms and distributed leadership in secondary education institutions. She teaches courses on research methods, evidence-based interventions, and educational observation techniques in the Pedagogical and Educational Sciences programs.

Recent research highlights include studies on the impact of cooperative learning on social behavior in primary education and evaluating the Success for All program’s effects on reading skills in Dutch schools. She collaborates with schools and policymakers to bridge academic research and practical educational challenges.

Her contributions extend to interdisciplinary projects such as developing the LudiCo serious game for fostering reflexivity in collaborative learning and advising on the BliksemBende digital tutoring program. Veldman’s work integrates theoretical insights with actionable solutions to enhance educational quality and equity.