28 research outputs found
Worldview and moral education: On conceptual clarity and consistency in use
Ruyter, D.J. de [Promotor]Miedema, S. [Promotor
Water bottle flipping physics
The water bottle flipping challenge consists of spinning a bottle, partially filled with water, and making it land upright. It is quite a striking phenomenon, since at first sight, it appears rather improbable that a tall rotating bottle could make such a stable landing. Here, we analyze the physics behind the water bottle flip, based on experiments and an analytical model that can be used in the classroom. Our measurements show that the angular velocity of the bottle decreases dramatically, enabling a nearly vertical descent and a successful landing. The reduced rotation is due to an increase in the moment of inertia, caused by the in-flight redistribution of the water mass along the bottle. Experimental and analytical results are compared quantitatively, and we demonstrate how to optimize the chances for a successful landing.</p
Dimensions of School Identity Formation. Research about and with principals of Dutch elementary schools
Dimensions of School Identity Formation. Research about and with principals of Dutch elementary schools
Conceptual and theoretical problems regarding the concepts ‘religious education’ and ‘worldview education’
"Worldview": The Meaning of the Concept and the Impact on Religious Education.
The article analyzes the concept of "worldview" in religious education. A distinction is introduced between organized worldviews, more or less established systems with a group of believers, and personal worldviews, individuals views on life and humanity. The focus of the first section is on presenting a more precise description of these concepts by analyzing whether four elements are conceptually necessary: existential questions, moral values, influence in people's acting and thinking, and providing meaning in life. The aim of the second section is to investigate the role "worldview" plays in education and to clarify questions that need reflection when schools want to pay attention to both organized and personal worldviews. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC