How Students Really Learn: From Learning Theories to Active Teaching in University Classrooms

How long does knowledge last?What makes learning deep rather than superficial?How does the way we learn influence what we remember? Learning theories explore these very questions. They remind us that listening to a lecture is only a small part of the learning process. That is why in many Dutch universities, traditional lectures are often combined …

Awareness of One’s Own Place Attachment: a Reflective Learning Opportunity

Have you ever asked your students how deeply they feel attached to the place where they come from? It might be a valuable starting point for reflection if you are teaching a class of Entrepreneurship or Family Business students. In my article titled “Understanding place attachment in family firms: a multiple case study from rural …