Ten podcasts in a row
The ten episodes of 'Gezonde School, de podcast' covered the following topics:
11 January Episode 1: Mental health
What can professionals in and around education do to promote the well-being of pupils and students? In this episode, podcast maker Maarten Dallinga talks to Gonneke Stevens, associate professor of Interdisciplinary Social Science at Utrecht University. He also visits Nova College Beverwijk, a vocational secondary school where young people who are temporarily not attending an educational programme and need additional support are guided.
18 January Episode 2: Healthy nutrition
How can professionals in and around education contribute to a healthy diet for pupils and students? In this episode, podcast maker Maarten Dallinga talks to behavioural expert Roel Hermans (see also his own podcast series 'LeefstijlLab'). He also visits OBS De Striepe in Oldeholtpade (Friesland). All classes take part in the National School Breakfast.
25 January Episode 3: Screen use
What can professionals in and around education do to encourage healthy screen use among pupils and students? In this episode, podcast maker Maarten Dallinga talks to expert Jacqueline Kleijer from Bureau Jeugd & Media. He also visits Mediacollege Amsterdam, where students are working on a project about screen use and learning about this subject.
1 February Episode 4: Inclusivity
What can professionals in and around education do to promote inclusivity at school and beyond? And what does inclusivity actually mean? In this episode, podcast maker Maarten Dallinga talks to education sociologist Iliass El Hadioui, a member of the Education Council and programme director at De Transformatieve School. Maarten also follows senior-year pupils from Greijdanus secondary school in Zwolle, who attend a two-day programme on inclusivity at Globi in Utrecht.
8 February Episode 5: Traumatic events
What is the best thing professionals in and around education can do for their pupils or students in the area of relationships and sexuality? In this first part of a two-part series, podcast maker Maarten Dallinga talks to educationalist Martje Heerkens from Stichting School en Veiligheid. He also visits ROER College Schöndeln in Roermond. To draw attention to sexual and gender diversity, this secondary school takes part in Purple Friday.
15 February Episode 6: Relationships and sexuality, part I
What is the best thing professionals in and around education can do for their pupils or students in the area of relationships and sexuality? In this first part of a two-part series, podcast maker Maarten Dallinga talks to educationalist Martje Heerkens from Stichting School en Veiligheid. He also visits ROER College Schöndeln in Roermond. To draw attention to sexual and gender diversity, this secondary school takes part in Purple Friday.
22 February Episode 7: Relationships and sexuality, part II
What is the best thing professionals in and around education can do for their pupils or students in the area of relationships and sexuality? In this second part of a two-part series, podcast maker Maarten Dallinga talks to educationalist Belle Barbé, an expert in sexual education. He also visits Montessori Sterrenschool Geerstraat in Vaassen. At this primary school, pupils in groups 7 and 8 take the so-called KickFit training provided by educational psychologist Bettie Bolderink.
1 March Episode 8: Substance use
What is the best thing professionals in and around education can do in the area of substance use? How do you talk to pupils or students about, for example, alcohol use, drugs or smoking? In this episode, podcast maker Maarten Dallinga talks to Simone Onrust from the Trimbos Institute, an expert on young people and substance use. He also visits Compaen VMBO in Zaandam, where a class is taking part in the Smoke Free Challenge.
8 March Episode 9: Art & culture and health
How important are art and culture for the health of pupils and students? And what can education professionals do in this area? In this episode, podcast maker Maarten Dallinga talks to Ronald Kox from the National Knowledge Institute for Cultural Education and Amateur Arts (LKCA). He also visits Mytylschool Prins Johan Friso in Haren, Groningen, where pupils in special secondary education receive arts education.
15 March Episode 10: Nature
What does nature mean for the health of pupils and students? And what can professionals in and around education contribute in this area? In this episode, podcast maker Maarten Dallinga talks to Vincent van der Veen, an expert on children and nature at IVN Natuureducatie. He also visits primary school ’t Echtenest in Echten, Drenthe, where greenery plays a prominent role and a great deal of outdoor education is provided.
The ten podcasts can be listened to via Spotify here.