Stephan Venmans

Ph.D. Candidate (Educational Science - Critical Thinking, History, Identity, Didactics)

Brabantine City Row

About

Experience

  • Ph.D. Student at University of Amsterdam
    Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

    Ph.D. Student | Project: "Teaching Critical Thinking about Controversial Issues | History" Supervisors: Prof. Dr. C.A.M. van Boxtel, Dr. J.A. Schuitema, Dr. T.J.P. van Schijndel, Dr. G.M. Savenije In this project, I develop, implement, and test a new integrative didactic approach. This approach focuses on incorporating critical thinking into subject-specific skills and subject knowledge.

  • Teacher of History (International Baccalaureate) at ICLON Universiteit Leiden
    Sep 2020 - Jul 2021 · 11 mos

    • Eerstegraads Docent Qualification with teaching experience in International Baccalaureate (IB) and TTO/Bilingual, regular Dutch track. • Team-based curriculum designer • Pedagogue • Tutoring and supervisor • Discussion leader • Minutes secretary

  • Utrecht University (Utrecht Area, Netherlands)
    • Research Group - Neuroscience & Psychology
      Aug 2019 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos

      A collaborative effort between Stefan Gaillard, Zoril Oláh, Prof. dr. Michael Burke, and I. The research ultimately led to a publication in Frontiers: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcomm.2021.661801/full

    • Student Assistant (TerInfo)
      Feb 2019 - Oct 2019 · 9 mos

      Tasks and responsibilities: • Workshop designer and trainer • Advisor and contact person for schools • Presenter • Website manager + graphic design • Article writer • Fundraising

  • Researcher and Producer (Audio Technician/Editor) at Posko Podcast
    Nov 2019 - Jun 2020 · 8 mos

    • Production of podcast episodes (audio technician, editor, scriptwriter) • Market research • Research episode topics • Extensive guides on audio engineering and editing • Communication with (potential) guests • Social media manager • Organizer (planning & internal documentation) • Graphic designer (logo and promotional material