This special issue (SI) aims to assemble a high-quality set of papers, which improve our understanding of how contextual factors impact the conceptualization, implementation and effectiveness of Talent Management. The context can be used several ways, e.g. to frame the relevance of the study, to interpret results or even by using theoretical frameworks in which the contextual factors and variables are incorporated.
The Athletic Skills Model offers an alternative to dominant talent development theories in the form of holistic broad-based movement education, focusing on health and wellbeing. It places the emphasis on ‘physical intelligence’ – including attributes such as agility, flexibility and stability – through adaptable and varied training programmes, creating a skilled athlete before introducing sport specialization.The book sets out the scientific underpinnings of the ASM before going on to offer practical guidance on the content of the programme, how to adapt and vary the programme, and how to apply the approach to different age groups and sports. The ASM’s application in the youth development programme at AFC Ajax is explored in depth, before a future of talent development with an emphasis on athletic, rather than sport-specific, expertise is imagined.The Athletic Skills Model introduces an important and timely challenge to conventional wisdom in talent development and is a fascinating read for any upper-level student or researcher interested in youth development, skill acquisition, motor learning or sports coaching, and any coaches wanting to refresh their approach to talent development.
De Duitse en Nederlandse partners streven ernaar om voldoende & passend gekwalificeerd talent op te leiden voor het regionaal bedrijfsleven in de Biobased Economy, Circular Economy en Groene Chemie (verder Groene Economie genoemd). Om dit gezamenlijk dit te kunnen organiseren en daarmee het gat tussen onderwijs en arbeidsmarkt te dichten, moet men begrijpen waar de samenwerkingskansen liggen. Dit geldt zowel voor de inhoud (welke speerpunten hebben de partners en hoe grijpen die op elkaar in?) als voor de planning (hoe zitten de curricula van de verschillende opleidingen in elkaar en wanneer is er ruimte voor gezamenlijke activiteiten?). Daarnaast moeten ook de studenten inzicht krijgen in de Levenslange Carrière Kansen van de EDR-regio.
In het project `Creëer een positieve talentspiraal' hebben de leerkrachten innovatieve handvatten gekregen om een positieve talentspiraal te creëren om kinderen met Autisme Spectrum Stoornis (ASS) effectief te kunnen ondersteunen bij het zelfstandig werken, zodat deze leerlingen het optimale uit zichzelf halen en mee kunnen komen met de rest van de klas. Kern is dat de leerkracht leert de verborgen talenten boven te halen bij de leerling met ASS en tegelijkertijd het talent bij zichzelf ontwikkelt om de leerling met ASS adequaat te kunnen coachen. Daartoe is in het project gewerkt met interactiestrategieën die een positieve talentspiraal op gang brengen. Het project heeft producten opgeleverd waarmee leerkracht leerlingen met ASS kunnen ondersteunen: 1) een animatie met uitleg van de strategieën; 2) good practice video-voorbeelden van talentvolle interacties; 3) activeringskaarten met vragen die leerkrachten aan zichzelf kunnen stellen om talenvolle interacties te creëren. Via diverse kanalen zijn deze producten beschikbaar gemaakt voor het onderwijs- en onderzoeksveld, o.a. via www.hanze.nl/autisme. De producten zijn los te gebruiken, maar worden krachtiger als ze geïntegreerd worden aangeboden in een (e-based) trainingsmodule gericht op het stimuleren van talentvolle interacties met kinderen met ASS, zodat (aanstaande) leerkrachten deze producten actiever en geïntegreerd gaan gebruiken om hun eigen lespraktijk te verbeteren.www.hanze.nl/autisme. In het kader van eerder onderzoek is een e-learning-platform ontwikkeld waarmee leerkrachten via e-coaching kunnen professionaliseren wat betreft het gebruik van interactiestrategieën in de klas. Dit platform wordt aangeboden via de Pedagogische Academie en is makkelijk te vinden voor leerkrachten. Met de top-up-aanvraag wordt het mogelijk om een geïntegreerde aanbod te ontwikkelen in de vorm van een training waarmee leerkrachten zelfstandig aan de slag kunnen gaan. Deze module kan in de toekomst een onderdeel worden van het e-learning-platform waardoor het tevens een grotere doelgroep bereikt.
The project aims to improve palliative care in China through the competence development of Chinese teachers, professionals, and students focusing on the horizontal priority of digital transformation.Palliative care (PC) has been recognised as a public health priority, and during recent years, has seen advances in several aspects. However, severe inequities in the access and availability of PC worldwide remain. Annually, approximately 56.8 million people need palliative care, where 25.7% of the care focuses on the last year of person’s life (Connor, 2020).China has set aims for reaching the health care standards of the developed countries by 2030 through the Healthy China Strategy 2030, where one of the improvement areas in health care includes palliative care, thus continuing the previous efforts.The project provides a constructive, holistic, and innovative set of actions aimed at resulting in lasting outcomes and continued development of palliative care education and services. Raising the awareness of all stakeholders on palliative care, including the public, is highly relevant and needed. Evidence based practice guidelines and education are urgently required for both general and specialised palliative care levels, to increase the competencies for health educators, professionals, and students. This is to improve the availability and quality of person-centered palliative care in China. Considering the aging population, increase in various chronic illnesses, the challenging care environment, and the moderate health care resources, competence development and the utilisation of digitalisation in palliative care are paramount in supporting the transition of experts into the palliative care practice environment.General objective of the project is to enhance the competences in palliative care in China through education and training to improve the quality of life for citizens. Project develops the competences of current and future health care professionals in China to transform the palliative care theory and practice to impact the target groups and the society in the long-term. As recognised by the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC), palliative care competences need to be developed in collaboration. This includes shared willingness to learn from each other to improve the sought outcomes in palliative care (EAPC 2019). Since all individuals have a right to health care, project develops person-centered and culturally sensitive practices taking into consideration ethics and social norms. As concepts around palliative care can focus on physical, psychological, social, or spiritual related illnesses (WHO 2020), project develops innovative pedagogy focusing on evidence-based practice, communication, and competence development utilising digital methods and tools. Concepts of reflection, values and views are in the forefront to improve palliative care for the future. Important aspects in project development include health promotion, digital competences and digital health literacy skills of professionals, patients, and their caregivers. Project objective is tied to the principles of the European Commission’s (EU) Digital Decade that stresses the importance of placing people and their rights in the forefront of the digital transformation, while enhancing solidarity, inclusion, freedom of choice and participation. In addition, concepts of safety, security, empowerment, and the promotion of sustainable actions are valued. (European Commission: Digital targets for 2030).Through the existing collaboration, strategic focus areas of the partners, and the principles of the call, the PalcNet project consortium was formed by the following partners: JAMK University of Applied Sciences (JAMK ), Ramon Llull University (URL), Hanze University of Applied Sciences (HUAS), Beijing Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), Guangzhou Health Science College (GHSC), Beihua University (BHU), and Harbin Medical University (HMU). As project develops new knowledge, innovations and practice through capacity building, finalisation of the consortium considered partners development strategy regarding health care, (especially palliative care), ability to create long-term impact, including the focus on enhancing higher education according to the horizontal priority. In addition, partners’ expertise and geographical location was also considered important to facilitate long-term impact of the results.Primary target groups of the project include partner country’s (China) staff members, teachers, researchers, health care professionals and bachelor level students engaging in project implementation. Secondary target groups include those groups who will use the outputs and results and continue in further development in palliative care upon the lifetime of the project.
