Prof Wouter van JOOLINGEN

Biography

Wouter van Joolingen is a professor of science and mathematics education at the Freudenthal Institute, Utrecht University. His work focuses on teaching and learning science, including the development of scientific literacy and scientific thinking. Examples are modeling, systems’ thinking and mechanistic reasoning. Prominent in his work is the application of AI and other kinds of digital technology in support of inquiry-based learning and modeling. These applications include computer simulations, modeling tools, as well as augmented and virtual reality. Central is the alignment of human and computer-based instruction with the envisaged learning process. Prof. van Joolingen has published over 150 articles and chapters on these topics in books and scientific journals, such as Science, Computers and Education, and many more.


Learn more about Prof Wouter van JOOLINGEN's Invited Talk: A Modeling Dialog with an AI – What Do We Learn about What We Have to Learn?