Netherlands: experts involved in ECML activities

Coordinators and team members of ECML projects

2024-2027 – Language education at the heart of democracy

• Marie Steffens, University of Utrecht.
  ECML Project: team member of the project "A toolkit for implementing integrated didactics in language education" (2024-2027).

2020-2023 – Inspiring Innovation in language education: Changing contexts, evolving competences

• Joana Duarte, University of Groningen. Team member of the project: “Resources for assessing the home language competences of migrant pupils”. Associate partner of the project: “CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages”. 

• Sake Jager, University of Groningen, Associate Partner of the project: “Digital citizenship through language education”.

• José Noijons, International Consultant, ECML Training and consultancy: “Testing and assessment - Relating language curricula, tests and examinations to the Common European Framework of Reference (RELANG)” (coordinator); ECML project: “Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment” (workshop 18-19 May 2021), participant's report.

• Kevin Schuck, Penta College CSG Jacob Van Liesveldt, ECML Training and consultancy: “CLIL and beyond:  pluriliteracies for deeper learning” (coordinator).

2016-2019 – Languages at the heart of learning

• Kevin Schuck (e-mail 1, e-mail 2), Penta College CSG Jacob Van Liesveldt, Brielle.
  - ECML think tank: "Language(s) of schooling" (13-14 September 2016)
  - ECML training and consultancy "Content and Language Integrated Learning - A pluriliteracies approach to teaching for learning" (CLIL): team member; network meeting (4-5 March 2019); network meeting (4-5 December 2017); network meeting (31 May - 1st June 2016)

• Beppie Van Den Bogaerde, Research Unit Deaf Studies Institute for Sign, Language Deaf Studies, Faculty of education, Utrecht.
  - ECML project: team member of the project "Promoting excellence in sign language instruction" (PRO-Sign2) (2016-2019)
  - ECML think tank: "Language learning pathways" (18-19 January 2018)

2012-2015 – Learning through languages

• José Noijons, Arnhem.
  - ECML project: coordinator of the project "Relating language examinations to the common European reference levels of language proficiency: promoting quality assurance in education and facilitating mobility" (RELANG); network meeting (16-17 September 2013)
  - ECML training and consultancy "Constructing and validating language tests linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)": coordinator; network meeting (5-6 September 2012)
   
• Kevin Schuck (e-mail 1, e-mail 2), Penta College CSG Jacob Van Liesveldt, Brielle.
  ECML project: team member of the project "Content and Language Integrated Learning – A pluriliteracies approach to teaching for learning" (CLIL) (2013-2015)
• Beppie Van Den Bogaerde, Research Unit Deaf Studies Institute for Sign, Language Deaf Studies, Faculty of education, Hogeschool Utrecht University of Applied Sciences (HU), Utrecht.
  ECML project: team member of the project “Sign languages and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – Descriptors and approaches to assessment” (PRO-Sign) (2012-2015)

2008-2011 – Empowering language professionals

•  José Noijons, CITO (Dutch Institute for Educational Measurement), Arnhem.
  ECML projects:
  - coordinator of the project "Training in relating language examinations to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" (RelEx) (2009)
  - coordinator of the project "Classroom assessment related to the Common European Framework of Reference" (ClassRelEx) (2010-2011) 

ECML conference, workshop and network meeting participants

2020-2023 – Inspiring Innovation in language education: Changing contexts, evolving competences

• Doris Abitzsch, Utrecht University. ECML project: “Developing teacher competences for pluralistic approaches” (workshop 28-29 September 2021), participant's report.
  
  
• Daniela Fasoglio, SLO (National Institute for Curriculum Development). ECML project: “CEFR Companion Volume implementation toolbox”(workshop 14-15 September 2021), participant's report.
  
  
• Simone Groeneveld, Windesheim University of Applied Sciences. ECML Summer academy (4-8 July 2022), participant's report.
  
  
• Machteld Moonen, SLO. ECML project: "Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment" (workshop 18-19 May 2021), participant's report.
  
  
• Lisette Neijzen, John Leren Stichting voor Confessioneel Onderwijs. ECML project: “Digital citizenship through language education” (workshop 28-29 September 2021), participant's report.
  
  
• Liesbeth Pennewaard, SLO (National Institute for Curriculum Development). ECML Think Tank "Transversal competencies in foreign language education" (8-9 February 2022), participant's report.
  
  
• Riet Steffan, The Dutch organisation for internationalisation in education. ECML project: "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages" (network meeting 8-9 June 2021).
  
  
• Hellmuth Van Berlo, Dutch Language Union. ECML project: "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages" (network meeting 8-9 June 2021).
  
  
• Marian Van Popta, Hogeschool Utrecht (Utrecht University of Applied Sciences). ECML project: “Resources for assessing the home language competences of migrant pupils” (workshop 2-3 December 2021), participant's report.
  
  
• Monica Wijers, Utrecht University. ECML project: "Building blocks for planning language-sensitive teacher education" (workshop 14-15 February 2023), participant's repport.

2016-2019 – Languages at the heart of learning

• Irene van Adrighem, Hogeschool Inholland, Amstelveen.
  ECML project: "Towards a Common European Framework of Reference for Language Teachers"; network meeting (8-9 September 2016); participant's report.
  
  
• Catherine Van Beuningen, University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht. 
  ECML project: "Towards a Common European Framework of Reference for Language Teachers"; workshop (3-4 October 2018); participant's report.
  
  
• Eveline Boers-Visker, Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht; University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam.
  ECML project: "Promoting excellence in sign language instruction" (PRO-Sign2); network meeting (5-6 April 2018); participant's report; workshop (1-2 March 2017); participant's report.
  
  
• Antonie Pleun De Kraay, Hogeschool Rotterdam, Rotterdam.
  ECML think tank: “Early language learning” (1-2 December 2016).
  
  
• Ilona Irene Clara Maria De Milliano-Jongbloed, Hogeschool van Amsterdam, Amsterdam.
  ECML project: "A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling"; workshop (15-16 November 2018).
  
  
• Daniela Fasoglio, SLO (National Institute for Curriculum Development), Enschede.
  ECML Colloquium “Ensuring quality in language testing and assessment: the contribution of the CEFR” (7 December 2016).
  
  
• Tom Heinen, Isendoorna College, Warnsveld.
  ECML project: "Developing language awareness in subject classes"; network meeting (18-19 October 2018); participant's report.
  
  
• Bregje Dien Kaars Sijpesteijn, ITTA UvA B.V., Amsterdam. 
  ECML project: "Language for work – Tools for professional development"; workshop (23-24 October 2018).
  
  
• Amy Klipp, Leiden University of Applied Sciences, Leiden. 
  ECML project: "Inspiring language learning in the early years: Why it matters and what it looks like for children aged 3-12 years"; workshop (12-13 September 2018); participant's report.
  
  
• Annelet Francisca Lykles, Hermann Wesselink College, Amstelveen.
  ECML project: "Action research communities for language teachers" (ARC); workshop (10-11 November 2016); participant's report.
  
  
• José Noijons, International Consultant, Amsterdam.
  ECML Colloquium “Ensuring quality in language testing and assessment: the contribution of the CEFR” (7 December 2016).
  
  
• Annemarie Nuwenhoud, Independent program developer and teacher Dutch as a Second Language, Amsterdam.
  ECML project: "Language for work - Tools for professional development"; network meeting (1-2 June 2017); participant's report.
  
  
• Fleur Ruth Prinsen, University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam.
  ECML project: "Digital literacy for the teaching and learning of languages"; workshop (10-11 October 2017); participant’s report.
  
  
• Judith Benita Richters, Dutch language association "Levende Talen", Utrecht.
  -ECML project: "A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling"; network meeting (22-23 November 2017)
  -ECML Colloquium “Ensuring quality in language testing and assessment: the contribution of the CEFR” (7 December 2016)
  -Think tank: "Language(s) of schooling" (13-14 September 2016).
  
  
• Ann Rose, SLO, the National institute for curriculum development in the Netherlands, Almere.
  ECML project: "A quality assurance matrix for CEFR use" (CEFR-QualiMatrix); workshop (15-16 November 2016)

• Toon van der Ven, Aeres University Wageningen, Wageningen.
  ECML project: "Language for work - Tools for professional development"; network meeting (1-2 June 2017); participant's report

• Alderik Visser, Stichting Leerplanontwikkeling, Enschede.
  ECML project: "Developing language awareness in subject classes"; workshop (16-17 November 2017)

• Onno van Wilgenburg, Nuffic, Team Secondary Education – Languages, The Hague.
  - ECML project: "Learning environments where modern languages flourish" (EOL); workshop (7-8 March 2019)
  - ECML think tank: "Language learning pathways" (18-19 January 2018)

2012-2015 – Learning through languages

• Eveline Boers-Visker, Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht; University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam.
  ECML project: “Sign languages and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – Descriptors and approaches to assessment” (PRO-Sign); network meeting (12-13 March 2015); participant's report.
  
  
• Maria Johanna Catharina Bokhoven – De Boer, Bureau ICE, Culemborg.
  ECML project: "Language skills for successful subject learning – CEFR linked descriptors for mathematics and history/civics" (Language descriptors); workshop (7-8 March 2013).
  
  
• Liz Dale, Hogeschool van Amsterdam, Amsterdam.
  ECML project: "Content and Language Integrated Learning – A pluriliteracies approach to teaching for learning" (CLIL); workshop (2-3 June 2015); participant's report.
  
  
• Rick De Graaff, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, Amstelveen.
  ECML project: "A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches to languages and cultures" (FREPA National Networks); workshop (21-23 November 2012).
  
  
• Susanne Görlich, Language Center of Teacher Training, Hogeschool Inholland, Amstelveen. 
  ECML project: "ECML publications for plurilingual and intercultural education in use" (PIU); workshop (26-28 March 2014); participant's report.
  
  
• Frederike Christine Groothoff, University Utrecht ; Taalschool Het Mozaïek, Nieuwerbrug.
  ECML project: "Collaborative community approach to migrant education – A virtual open course for educators"; workshop (25-27 June 2014); participant's report

• Elwine Halewijn, ITTA - Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam.
  ECML project: "A European learning network for professionals supporting work‐related second language development" (Language for Work); network meeting (5-6 December 2013); network meeting (6-7 December 2012)
  
  
• Josephine Karijn Helsloot, Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, Zwolle.
  ECML project: "Towards whole-school language curricula – Examples of practice in schools" (PlurCur); workshop (7-8 May 2015); participan's report.
  
  
• Kristi Jauregi, Department of Modern languages, Utrecht University, Utrecht.
  ECML project: "Using open resources to develop online teaching skills" (More DOTS); workshop (30-31 October 2012).
  
  
• Dubravka Knezic, Utrecht University, Utrecht.
  ECML project: "Language skills for successful subject learning – CEFR linked descriptors for mathematics and history/civics" (Language descriptors); workshop (7-8 March 2013).
  
  
• Gerrit Jan Koopman, Universiteit Utrecht, Utrecht.
  ECML project: "Content and Language Integrated Learning – A pluriliteracies approach to teaching for learning" (CLIL); network meeting (17-18 June 2013); network meeting (28-29 May 2013).
  
  
• Emmanuelle Le Pichon-Vorstman, Utrecht University, Utrecht.
  ECML project: "European portfolio for pre-primary educators – The plurilingual and intercultural dimension" (PEPELINO); network meeting (5-6 November 2014).
  
  
• Theun Meestringa, National Institute for Curriculum Development (SLO), Enschede.
  ECML project: "Teaching the language of schooling in the context of diversity – Study materials for teacher development" (MALEDIVE); workshop (14-15 February 2013).
  
  
• Austin O´Connor, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen. 
  ECML project: "Plurilingual and intercultural learning through mobility – Practical resources for teachers and teacher trainers" (PluriMobil); workshop (5-7 February 2014); participant's report.
  
  
• Antonie Pleun de Kraay, Hogeschool Rotterdam, Rotterdam.
  ECML project: "European portfolio for pre-primary educators – The plurilingual and intercultural dimension" (PEPELINO); workshop (12-13 December 2013).
  
  
• Judith Benita Richters, Dutch language association "Levende Talen", Utrecht.
  ECML projects: 
  - "Empowering language networks – Tools for mediating ECML resources" (LACS); network meeting (10-11 February 2015); participant's report; workshop (22-23 May 2014); participant's report
  - "Teaching the language of schooling in the context of diversity – Study materials for teacher development" (MALEDIVE); network meeting (30-31 January 2014); participant's report.
  
  
• Steffann Riet, MOVARE, Kerkrade.
  ECML project: "Involving parents in plurilingual and intercultural education" (CARAP for parents); workshop (28-30 April 2014); participant's report / participant's report in Dutch.
  
  
• Yvonne Carla Stadt, Language Partners B.V., Maarn.
  ECML project: "Languages as an indicator of corporate quality" (LINCQ); workshop (21-22 November 2013); participant's report
  
  
• Arie Terpstra, Koninklijke Kentalis, Expertise & Innovation- department of Training/Education, Groningen.
  ECML project: "Sign languages and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – Descriptors and approaches to assessment" (PRO-Sign); workshop (15-17 April 2013); participant's report 
  
  
• Annieck van den Broek. University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht.
  ECML project: “Sign languages and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – Descriptors and approaches to assessment” (PRO-Sign); network meeting (12-13 March 2015); workshop (15-17 April 2013)

• Antonius Cornelis Henricus van der Ven, Stoas Wageningen/ Vilentum Hogeschool, Wageningen.
  ECML project: "A European learning network for professionals supporting work‐related second language development" (Language for Work); workshop (24-25 June 2015)

• Onno van Wilgenburg, Europees Platform – internationaliseren in onderwijs, MJ Haarlem.
  Activité du CELV : atelier pour les Points de contact nationaux et les Autorités nationales de nomination du CELV (12-13 juin 2014)

• Dorina Veldhuis, iPabo, Primary school teacher trainer academy, Amsterdam.
  ECML project: "European portfolio for student teachers of pre-primary educators – The plurilingual and intercultural dimension" (PEPELINO); workshop (21-22 April 2015)
  
  

2008-2011 – Empowering language professionals

• Christina Theodora Maria Beckers, German teacher and responsible for quality assurance for language learning and teaching at ROC van Amsterdam; Teacher trainer in ICT applications for languages at SLO.
  ECML project: "Quality training at grassroots level" (QualiTraining2) (2008-2009); workshop (22-24 September 2009); participant’s workshop report  

• Anne Beeker-Schoenmakers, Zwolle.
  ECML project: "Language associations and collaborative support" (LACS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 December 2009); participant’s workshop report
  

• Paula Bosch; ITTA University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam.
  ECML project: "Majority language instruction as a basis for plurilingual education" (MARILLE) (2009-2011); workshop (15-16 December 2009); participant’s workshop report (pending) 

• Erwin K. de Vries, Groningen.
  ECML project: "Developing online teaching skills" (DOTS) (2008-2011); workshop (4-5 December 2008); participant’s workshop report
  

• Anne Evertsen, Graduate School of Child Development and Education -(ILO) University of Amsterdam.
  ECML project: "Training teachers to use the European Language Portfolio - follow-up project" (ELP-TT3) (2010-2011); network meeting (23-24 September 2010)

• Sonia Gonzalez, Amsterdam.
  ECML project: "Content-based modern language teaching for young learners" (EPLC) (2008-2011); workshop (5-7 November 2009); participant's workshop report
  

• Eelke Goodijk, Education Advisor for Minority Language Frisian, CEDIN Educational Services, Drachten.
  ECML project: "A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches" (CARAP) (2008-2011); workshop (23-25 February 2011); participant’s workshop report
  

• Nynke Jansma, SLO, the Netherlands Institute for Curriculum Development, Enschede.
  ECML project: "The European Language Portfolio in whole-school use" (ELP-WSU) (2008-2011); workshop (19-20 May 2011)

• Eric Kok, Hogeschool Windesheim, Lerarenopleidingen Voortgezet Onderwijs, Zwolle.
  ECML project: "Classroom assessment related to the Common European Framework of Reference" (ClassRelEx) (2010-2011); workshop (24-26 November 2010); participant's workshop report
  

• Alex M. J. Riemersma, Mercator Research Centre on Multilingualism and Language Learning, Fryske Academy, Leeuwarden.
  ECML project: "Minority languages, collateral languages and bi-/plurilingual education" (EBP-ICI) (2008-2011); workshop (16-18 February 2011)

• Jantina Titia Stegenga-Burgers, Christelijke Hogeschool Ede.
  ECML project: "Mobility programmes for plurilingual and intercultural education – tools for language teachers" (PluriMobil) (2010-2011); workshop (22-24 March 2011)

• Johanna Stiphout, Lyceum Oudehoven, Gorinchen.
  ECML project: "Curriculum development for Content and Language Integrated Learning" (CLIL-CD) (2008-2010); workshop (22-23 October 2009); participant's workshop report

• Louise Alix Taylor, Radboud University Nijmegen, Instituut voor Leraar en School, Nijmegen.
  ECML project: "Classroom assessment related to the Common European Framework of Reference" (ClassRelEx) (2010-2011); workshop (24-26 November 2010)

• Rias van den Doel, Department of Modern Languages, University of Utrecht.
  ECML project: "Guidelines for university language testing" (GULT) (2008-2011); workshop (26-28 May 2010); participant's workshop report
  

• Wibo van der Es, Oegstgeest.
  ECML project: "Curriculum development for Content and Language Integrated Learning" (CLIL-CD) (2008-2010); workshop (22-23 October 2009); participant's workshop report
  

• Susan van der Ree, Christelijke Hogeschool Ede.
  ECML project: "Mobility programmes for plurilingual and intercultural education – tools for language teachers" (PluriMobil) (2010-2011); workshop (22-24 March 2011); participant’s workshop report (pending) 

• Gerdina Johanna Maria Wouters, Vereniging van Leraren in Levende Talen, Groningen.
  ECML project: "Developing online teaching skills" (DOTS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 March 2011); participant's workshop report (pending) 

• Mirjam Susanne Zevenboom, Amersfoort.
  ECML project: "Assessment of young learner literacy linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" (AYLLit) (2008-2011); workshop (9-10 September 2010); participant’s workshop report (pending).