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I teach and coordinate BA- and MA-level courses on European integration and European democracy, as well as on academic skills and research methods. From 1 September 2010 to 31 August 2014, I was programme director of Maastricht University’s BA in European Studies. I was nominated for Maastricht University's 2018 Wynand Wijnen Education Prize, together with Sjoerd Stoffels for our work on a digital mentor programme portfolio.
Since January 2019 I am faculty coordinator for Continuing Professional Development, which, among other things, has included the development of a series of webinars on online teaching and learning to support teaching staff during the Covid-19 crisis. I ran workshops on problem-based learning at the University of Trento (October 2018) and the University of Leeds (October 2019). |
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With Carla Haelermans of the university’s School of Business and Economics I lead a university-level project on learning in the international classroom. Johan Adriaensen and I are working on several projects on curriculum design, including the new DEALIGN project with Alexandra Mihai which explores what coordinative practices are used when designing and implementing curricula, to prevent de-alignment and ensure quality control at programme level.
I am a member of Maastricht University’s Leaning & Innovation Taskforce, chair of the faculty’s Technology-Enhanced Learning Taskforce, and co-editor of the FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog. Afke Groen and I won the 2019/2020 CERiM Communicating Europe Award for Research-Teaching Integration for our work on the blog.
I am a member of Maastricht University’s Leaning & Innovation Taskforce, chair of the faculty’s Technology-Enhanced Learning Taskforce, and co-editor of the FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog. Afke Groen and I won the 2019/2020 CERiM Communicating Europe Award for Research-Teaching Integration for our work on the blog.
Peer-reviewed articles
Bijsmans, P., Schakel, A.H., Baykal, A., & Hegewald, S. (2021). Internationalisation and study success: Class attendance and the delicate balance between collaborative learning and being lost in translation. European Journal of Higher Education. DOI: 10.1080/21568235.2021.1971099
Bijsmans, P., & Versluis, E. (2020). Problem-based learning and the relevance of teaching and learning European Studies in times of crises. European Political Science, 19(4), 668-686. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41304-020-00263-0
Groen, A., Bijsmans, P., & Adriaensen, J. (2020). Improving a self-assessment tool to monitor generic skills development in an active learning environment. European Political Science, 19(3), 352-366. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41304-020-00258-x
Adriaensen, J., Bijsmans, P., & Groen, A. (2019). Monitoring generic skills development in a Bachelor European Studies. Journal of Contemporary European Research, 15(1), 110-127. DOI: 10.30950/jcer.v15i1.1018
Bijsmans, P., & Schakel, A.H. (2018). The impact of attendance on first-year study success in problem-based learning. Higher Education, 76(5), 865-881. DOI: 10.1007/s10734-018-0243-4
Bijsmans, P., & Harbers, P. (2014). The use of Matching as a study choice aid by Maastricht University's Bachelor in European Studies: Facilitating transition to higher education? Journal of Contemporary European Research, 10(4), 456-471. Retrieved from: http://www.jcer.net/index.php/jcer/article/view/646
Bijsmans, P., & Versluis, E. (2020). Problem-based learning and the relevance of teaching and learning European Studies in times of crises. European Political Science, 19(4), 668-686. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41304-020-00263-0
Groen, A., Bijsmans, P., & Adriaensen, J. (2020). Improving a self-assessment tool to monitor generic skills development in an active learning environment. European Political Science, 19(3), 352-366. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41304-020-00258-x
Adriaensen, J., Bijsmans, P., & Groen, A. (2019). Monitoring generic skills development in a Bachelor European Studies. Journal of Contemporary European Research, 15(1), 110-127. DOI: 10.30950/jcer.v15i1.1018
Bijsmans, P., & Schakel, A.H. (2018). The impact of attendance on first-year study success in problem-based learning. Higher Education, 76(5), 865-881. DOI: 10.1007/s10734-018-0243-4
Bijsmans, P., & Harbers, P. (2014). The use of Matching as a study choice aid by Maastricht University's Bachelor in European Studies: Facilitating transition to higher education? Journal of Contemporary European Research, 10(4), 456-471. Retrieved from: http://www.jcer.net/index.php/jcer/article/view/646
Book chapters
Adriaensen, J., Bijsmans, P., & Groen, A. (2021). Designing and implementing methods curricula. In J.L. Bernstein (Ed.), Teaching research methods in political science (146-160), Cheltenham: Edward Elgar. DOI: 10.4337/9781839101212.00020
Blogs
Bijsmans, P. & Harris, A. (2022). Using games to activate students in PBL: Reflections from a CPD workshop. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 23 June 2022.
Bijsmans, P., & Nâstase, A. (2022). Learning while cleaning the house: Some reflections on using podcasts in teaching. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 9 May 2022.
Bijsmans, P., & Schakel, A. (2022). The interrelation between attendance and writing assignments in a PBL course. Active Learning in Political Science, 25 March 2022.
Schilder, T., Adriaensen, J., & Bijsmans, P. (2022). How much choice should students have over their curriculum? Wonkhe, 9 March 2022.
Bijsmans, P. (2021). Let's talk about teaching assistants and 'Erkennen & Waarderen'. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 4 November 2021.
Bijsmans, P., & Lightfoot, S. (2021). Transnational reflections on online teaching and learning. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 24 June 2021.
Bijsmans, P. (2021). Testing 1 - 2 - 3: More reflections on hybrid teaching and learning. Active Learning in Political Science, 23 April 2021.
Bijsmans, P., & Schakel, A. (2021). Comparing the performance of on-campus and online students in an accidental experiment. Active Learning in Political Science, 10 February 2021
Schilder, T, Adriaensen, J., & Bijsmans, P. (2021). The Lego of collegium: Students as architect of the undergraduate curriculum. Active Learning in Political Science, 26 January 2021.
Bijsmans, P. (2021). Designing a new course in and beyond COVID-19 times. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 22 January 2021.
Bijsmans, P. (2020). Using Wooclap in on- and offline teaching. Active Learning in Political Science, 17 November 2020.
Bijsmans, P. (2020). Some reflections on hybrid vs online lectures. Active Learning in Political Science, 16 September 2020.
Bijsmans, P. (2020). That's a wrap: Reflections on the process of teaching and learning video production. Active Learning in Political Science, 10 June 2020.
Bijsmans, P. (2020). Fast forward and rewind: Using videos in teaching and learning. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 29 May 2020.
Bijsmans, P. (2020). Zooming into online teaching and learning: An interview with Marisa Mori and Mirko Reithler. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 11 May 2020.
Bijsmans, P. (2020). Tales from my home office III: Sowing the seeds. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 17 April 2020.
Bijsmans, P. (2020). Tales from my home office II: The rise of the online teacher. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 2 April 2020
Bijsmans, P. (2020). Tales from my home office I. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 23 March 2020.
Bijsmans, P., & Groen, A. (2020). Curriculum design in European Studies, International Relations and Political Science. Active Learning in Political Science, 13 February 2020.
Bijsmans, P. (2019). Why does no one come and talk to me anymore? Active Learning in Political Science, 6 December 2019.
Bijsmans, P., & Schakel, A. (2019). Why and how FASoS should stay on top of attendance in PBL. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 30 September 2019.
Bijsmans, P. (2019). The difficulties of reflecting on “being not very good”. Active Learning in Political Science, 11 July 2019.
Bijsmans, P., & Groen, A. (2019). One year of blogging about teaching and learning in PBL, FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 5 February 2019.
Bijsmans, P. (2018). Let’s play… T&L Bingo! Active Learning in Political Science, 20 November 2018.
Bijsmans, P. (2018). Four underestimated ways to become a better academic writer. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 26 September 2018.
Bijsmans, P., & Groen, A. (2018). Free-riders or silent participants? Appreciating silence in active learning environments. Active Learning in Political Science, 20 September 2018.
Bijsmans, P., & Reithler, M. (2018). The erosion of PBL at FASoS? FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 30 May 2018.
Schaepkens, S., & Bijsmans, P. (2018). To use or not to use the whiteboard? Is that the questions? FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 19 March 2018.
Bijsmans, P. (2016). Teaching European Studies in times of crisis. CERiM Blog, 8 December 2016.
Bijsmans, P. (2016). Information inspiration: simulating PBL. Personal Website, 24 November 2016.
Bijsmans, P., & Nâstase, A. (2022). Learning while cleaning the house: Some reflections on using podcasts in teaching. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 9 May 2022.
Bijsmans, P., & Schakel, A. (2022). The interrelation between attendance and writing assignments in a PBL course. Active Learning in Political Science, 25 March 2022.
Schilder, T., Adriaensen, J., & Bijsmans, P. (2022). How much choice should students have over their curriculum? Wonkhe, 9 March 2022.
Bijsmans, P. (2021). Let's talk about teaching assistants and 'Erkennen & Waarderen'. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 4 November 2021.
Bijsmans, P., & Lightfoot, S. (2021). Transnational reflections on online teaching and learning. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 24 June 2021.
Bijsmans, P. (2021). Testing 1 - 2 - 3: More reflections on hybrid teaching and learning. Active Learning in Political Science, 23 April 2021.
Bijsmans, P., & Schakel, A. (2021). Comparing the performance of on-campus and online students in an accidental experiment. Active Learning in Political Science, 10 February 2021
Schilder, T, Adriaensen, J., & Bijsmans, P. (2021). The Lego of collegium: Students as architect of the undergraduate curriculum. Active Learning in Political Science, 26 January 2021.
Bijsmans, P. (2021). Designing a new course in and beyond COVID-19 times. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 22 January 2021.
Bijsmans, P. (2020). Using Wooclap in on- and offline teaching. Active Learning in Political Science, 17 November 2020.
Bijsmans, P. (2020). Some reflections on hybrid vs online lectures. Active Learning in Political Science, 16 September 2020.
Bijsmans, P. (2020). That's a wrap: Reflections on the process of teaching and learning video production. Active Learning in Political Science, 10 June 2020.
Bijsmans, P. (2020). Fast forward and rewind: Using videos in teaching and learning. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 29 May 2020.
Bijsmans, P. (2020). Zooming into online teaching and learning: An interview with Marisa Mori and Mirko Reithler. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 11 May 2020.
Bijsmans, P. (2020). Tales from my home office III: Sowing the seeds. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 17 April 2020.
Bijsmans, P. (2020). Tales from my home office II: The rise of the online teacher. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 2 April 2020
Bijsmans, P. (2020). Tales from my home office I. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 23 March 2020.
Bijsmans, P., & Groen, A. (2020). Curriculum design in European Studies, International Relations and Political Science. Active Learning in Political Science, 13 February 2020.
Bijsmans, P. (2019). Why does no one come and talk to me anymore? Active Learning in Political Science, 6 December 2019.
Bijsmans, P., & Schakel, A. (2019). Why and how FASoS should stay on top of attendance in PBL. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 30 September 2019.
Bijsmans, P. (2019). The difficulties of reflecting on “being not very good”. Active Learning in Political Science, 11 July 2019.
Bijsmans, P., & Groen, A. (2019). One year of blogging about teaching and learning in PBL, FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 5 February 2019.
Bijsmans, P. (2018). Let’s play… T&L Bingo! Active Learning in Political Science, 20 November 2018.
Bijsmans, P. (2018). Four underestimated ways to become a better academic writer. FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 26 September 2018.
Bijsmans, P., & Groen, A. (2018). Free-riders or silent participants? Appreciating silence in active learning environments. Active Learning in Political Science, 20 September 2018.
Bijsmans, P., & Reithler, M. (2018). The erosion of PBL at FASoS? FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 30 May 2018.
Schaepkens, S., & Bijsmans, P. (2018). To use or not to use the whiteboard? Is that the questions? FASoS Teaching & Learning Blog, 19 March 2018.
Bijsmans, P. (2016). Teaching European Studies in times of crisis. CERiM Blog, 8 December 2016.
Bijsmans, P. (2016). Information inspiration: simulating PBL. Personal Website, 24 November 2016.
