Reverse Mentoring in Deeltijd Pedagogiek: Studenten als mentor en co-designer van inclusief onderwijs

The project titled Reverse Mentoring in Deeltijd Pedagogiek focuses on implementing a structural reverse mentoring framework within the part-time Bachelor’s programme in Pedagogy at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences. Under this initiative, students serve as formal mentors to teachers, sharing their experiential knowledge to enhance educational development. The pilot program involves second-year students and teachers engaging in monthly dialogues centered on diversity, inclusion, multilingualism, and accessible teaching practices to foster a more responsive pedagogy and empower students as co-designers of the curriculum. Administered by the Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek through the Nationaal Kennisinstituut Onderwijs, the project is identified by solicitation number 40.5.26865.256. The initiative utilizes a mixed-methods evaluation process to measure success and will culminate in the creation of a transferable toolkit for broader application. This award notice outlines a strategic effort to strengthen student agency and modernize instructional approaches within the higher education landscape.