Dr. Gerhard Stoel

Biography

Gerhard Stoel is an Assistant Professor at Radboud Teachers Academy, specializing in Learning Instruction, Social Studies, and History Education. His research aims to support teachers in designing effective learning environments that enhance students' reasoning and writing skills across history and social studies disciplines. He completed his PhD focusing on pedagogical principles that improve students' causal historical reasoning and epistemological beliefs. His post-doctoral research is dedicated to the professional development of teachers, emphasizing the importance of professional learning communities and the design of lessons that explicitly focus on disciplinary reasoning. Stoel's projects include developing and implementing educational materials that facilitate students' understanding of societal structures and complex issues, along with enhancing teachers' instructional capabilities through innovative pedagogical tools. His work encompasses creating structured approaches to promote self-regulative learning and disciplinary literacy among students, making significant contributions to teacher education and curriculum development in the social sciences.

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