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Dr. Willemijn Schot serves as an Educational Consultant/Trainer and Researcher at Utrecht University's Center for Teaching and Learning within the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. Her work bridges educational theory and practice across multiple domains of teaching and learning.
Her educational background spans Psychology (BA), Cognitive Neuroscience (MSc), Human Movement Sciences (PhD), and Pedagogical Sciences (postdoc). This interdisciplinary foundation informs her research approach to educational challenges.
Schot's research focuses on primary education development, particularly in science and technology education, teacher training methodologies, and educational quality assessment. She has developed expertise in Lesson Study implementation, process quality observation in early childhood settings, and e-learning innovations. Her work demonstrates strong connections between cognitive science principles and practical classroom applications.
Her publication record shows consistent scholarly output since 2008, with recent emphasis on technical education assessment tools, teacher judgment accuracy, and diagnostic instrument development for primary educators. The research spans educational psychology, cognitive development, and practical teacher training applications.
Schot actively contributes to university-wide educational improvement projects across multiple faculties (FSW, GNK, REBO, BETA), developing courses for PhD supervisors and lecturers on didactic methods (BKO certification).
She maintains professional connections through conference presentations including EARLI 2017 and the Jean Piaget Society meetings, focusing on practical applications of educational research in real-world settings.
