Lager opgeleiden vinden niet zonder meer hun weg in de publieke dienstverlening. In de afgelopen jaren is veel geïnvesteerd om dit te verbeteren. Proceselementen zoals brieven, online omgevingen en gesprekstechnieken zijn aangepast en verbeterd. Toch is de samenwerking tussen lager opgeleide cliënten en professionals nog lang niet optimaal. Onderzoek naar de oorzaak hiervan wijst op het bestaan van drie cruciale factoren die in samenspel met de proceselementen een effectieve samenwerking tussen cliënten en professionals onder druk zetten. Deze drie factoren zijn samengevoegd in drie pijlers. Dit zijn: begrijpen, willen en kunnen. Begrijpen we de ander, willen en kunnen we hem écht helpen? Deze pijlers komen uitgebreid aan bod in de animatie behorend bij stap 1. Voorliggend assessment is bedoeld om na te gaan wat jouw ervaringen zijn in de samenwerking met lager opgeleiden als het gaat om het begrijpen van de ander en het willen en kunnen helpen van de ander. Dit assessment wil jou ondersteunen bij het onderzoeken van de mogelijkheden om de hulp- en dienstverlening aan lager opgeleiden te verbeteren.
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We present an evaluation of tools for assessing the impact of AI in the Dutch media sector. Our evaluation of the ECP AIIA tool shows the need for clear guidelines in the adoption of various AI applications within Dutch media organisations. We conclude that the adoption of impact assessment tools, such as the ECP AIIA, is not held back by common media practice, but rather by commercial considerations.
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Formative assessment (FA) is an effective educational approach for optimising student learning and is considered as a promising avenue for assessment within physical education (PE). Nevertheless, implementing FA is a complex and demanding task for in-service PE teachers who often lack formal training on this topic. To better support PE teachers in implementing FA into their practice, we need better insight into teachers’ experiences while designing and implementing formative strategies. However, knowledge on this topic is limited, especially within PE. Therefore, this study examined the experiences of 15 PE teachers who participated in an 18-month professional development programme. Teachers designed and implemented various formative activities within their PE lessons, while experiences were investigated through logbook entries and focus groups. Findings indicated various positive experiences, such as increased transparency in learning outcomes and success criteria for students as well as increased student involvement, but also revealed complexities, such as shifting teacher roles and insufficient feedback literacy among students. Overall, the findings of this study underscore the importance of a sustained, collaborative, and supported approach to implementing FA.
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Due to the existing pressure for a more rational use of the water, many public managers and industries have to re-think/adapt their processes towards a more circular approach. Such pressure is even more critical in the Rio Doce region, Minas Gerais, due to the large environmental accident occurred in 2015. Cenibra (pulp mill) is an example of such industries due to the fact that it is situated in the river basin and that it has a water demanding process. The current proposal is meant as an academic and engineering study to propose possible solutions to decrease the total water consumption of the mill and, thus, decrease the total stress on the Rio Doce basin. The work will be divided in three working packages, namely: (i) evaluation (modelling) of the mill process and water balance (ii) application and operation of a pilot scale wastewater treatment plant (iii) analysis of the impacts caused by the improvement of the process. The second work package will also be conducted (in parallel) with a lab scale setup in The Netherlands to allow fast adjustments and broaden evaluation of the setup/process performance. The actions will focus on reducing the mill total water consumption in 20%.
In the last decade, the automotive industry has seen significant advancements in technology (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles) that presents the opportunity to improve traffic safety, efficiency, and comfort. However, the lack of drivers’ knowledge (such as risks, benefits, capabilities, limitations, and components) and confusion (i.e., multiple systems that have similar but not identical functions with different names) concerning the vehicle technology still prevails and thus, limiting the safety potential. The usual sources (such as the owner’s manual, instructions from a sales representative, online forums, and post-purchase training) do not provide adequate and sustainable knowledge to drivers concerning ADAS. Additionally, existing driving training and examinations focus mainly on unassisted driving and are practically unchanged for 30 years. Therefore, where and how drivers should obtain the necessary skills and knowledge for safely and effectively using ADAS? The proposed KIEM project AMIGO aims to create a training framework for learner drivers by combining classroom, online/virtual, and on-the-road training modules for imparting adequate knowledge and skills (such as risk assessment, handling in safety-critical and take-over transitions, and self-evaluation). AMIGO will also develop an assessment procedure to evaluate the impact of ADAS training on drivers’ skills and knowledge by defining key performance indicators (KPIs) using in-vehicle data, eye-tracking data, and subjective measures. For practical reasons, AMIGO will focus on either lane-keeping assistance (LKA) or adaptive cruise control (ACC) for framework development and testing, depending on the system availability. The insights obtained from this project will serve as a foundation for a subsequent research project, which will expand the AMIGO framework to other ADAS systems (e.g., mandatory ADAS systems in new cars from 2020 onwards) and specific driver target groups, such as the elderly and novice.