On June 18 and June 22, 2026, twelve Dutch students completed the Minor Programme Globalization, Diversity, Multilingualism and Education at IPA Aruba through a series of final presentations showcasing their experiences, professional development, and practice-based research projects. Throughout the programme, students explored educational themes related to globalization, diversity, multilingualism, sustainable development, and intercultural learning within the unique context of Aruba. During their presentations, they reflected on their internship experiences, personal and professional growth, and the outcomes of their research.
Practice-Based Research Presentations
- Valerie van der Eem: Intrinsieke motivatie in de klas: de rol van activerende werkvormen en aansluiting bij de leefwereld
- Daphne de Groot & Nynthe Bakker: Differentiatie in circuitvorm
- Céline Kock: Translanguaging; de invloed van meertalig taalgebruik op het leerproces van Arubaanse HAVO-leerlingen
- Zosja van den Berg: Zelfstandig werken en concentratie bij klas 2
- Nine van der Heijden: Motivatie bij het digitaal onderwijs
- Nomi Linthorst & Kaylee Boer: Bewegend leren
- Maaike van Vliet: Contextualiseren in een meertalige omgeving
- Maike Jillissen: Help mij het zelf te doen!
- Liz Dorrestijn: De invloed van muziek in de onderbouwgroepen
- Roos Zwaan: Kleine kringen in het kleuteronderwijs
IPA Aruba is proud of the dedication, professionalism, and enthusiasm demonstrated by all participating students throughout the programme.
Participating Institutions
- HAN University of Applied Sciences
- KPZ Zwolle
- Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
- iPabo Amsterdam
- iPabo Alkmaar
Special Thanks to Our Internship Schools
- La Salle College
- San Antonio MAVO
- EduCampus
- Colegio Nigel Matthew
- Mon Plaisir Basisschool
- De Schakel Basisschool
IPA Aruba extends its sincere appreciation to the participating institutions, internship schools, mentors, supervisors, and staff members whose commitment made this programme possible. Congratulations to all twelve students on the successful completion of the Minor Programme 2026. We wish them every success in their future careers in education.