Patrick Sins

Dr. Patrick Sins is a Lecturer in Learning at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences and holds a parallel role at Thomas More University of Applied Sciences. His work bridges education, research, and practice-based innovation, with a focus on equipping teachers to foster self-regulated learning in students.

Education:

• Cognitive Psychology, Maastricht University
• PhD in Education, University of Amsterdam (2006)

Research Interests

• Central to his work is self-regulated learning, emphasizing strategies like goal-setting, prior knowledge activation, and metacognitive reflection.
• He investigates teacher professional development, particularly in secondary and primary education contexts, and evaluates interventions to enhance pedagogical practices.
• His research extends to sustainable education, including the European Green Deal, and sociocultural learning in knowledge communities.

Article Trends

• Recent publications highlight self-regulated learning across education levels, comparing Montessori, Dalton, and traditional methods.
• He explores the intersection of socioscientific issues with citizenship education and the role of digital tools in fostering learner autonomy.
• Projects like the European Assembly for a Sustainable Europe (EASE) and Building Self-Regulated Learning Together (MOZAIC) reflect his commitment to scalable educational innovation.

Collaboration & Impact

• Co-leads the Research Group on Educational Innovation at Thomas More University.
• Works with the Teacher Education Institute and Study Skills for Study Success expertise group to align research with regional educational practice.
• Coordinates the Knowledge Center for Talent Development consortium for multi-year practice-based research agendas.