Tom van Eijck

Tom van Eijck is a Lecturer/Researcher at the Centre for Applied Research on Education, affiliated with the Faculty of Education at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. His work focuses on integrating hands-on and minds-on learning in primary science education through interactive diagrams and scientific reasoning.

• Research Interests: Makerspaces, Coaching, Interactive Diagrams, Science Education, Informal Learning, Netherlands-specific educational practices

Van Eijck's recent publications highlight trends in STEM education, particularly the role of public library makerspaces in fostering experiential learning for youth. His work combines interactive knowledge representations with empirical studies on educational outcomes.

• Key Collaborations: Projects with Bredeweg, Pijls, Holt, and Kragten on makerspace design and educational technology

He has co-created datasets like the Maakplaats-Interim-Final-dataset and participated in academic events such as the Lectoraatskring Didactiek van de Bètavakken and Minds-On: Natuur en Techniekonderwijs workshops.