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Theo Wubbels is affiliated with Utrecht University in the Netherlands and has contributed extensively to the fields of social sciences and psychology, with a particular focus on education and developmental processes. Their research spans across education, developmental and educational psychology, experimental and cognitive psychology, social psychology, and safety research.

Their recent published work includes studies that explore various aspects of education and teacher development. Notable papers authored or co-authored by Theo Wubbels include:

  • "Classroom Social Environment as Student Emotions' Antecedent: Mediating Role of Achievement Goals" (2020), published in The Journal of Experimental Education
  • "Chinese student teachers' beliefs and the role of teaching experiences in the development of their beliefs" (2021), published in Teaching and Teacher Education
  • "The role of school in adolescents' interest in daily life" (2020), published in International Journal of Educational Research
  • "Mentor teachers' intended intervening during student teachers' lessons: A vignette study in Dutch primary education" (2021), published in Teaching and Teacher Education
  • "Vocational interest profiles in secondary school: Accounting for multiplicity and exploring associations with future-oriented choices." (2020), published in Journal of Educational Psychology

Theo Wubbels has frequently collaborated with other researchers in their field. Prominent frequent co-authors include:

  • Larike H. Bronkhorst
  • Tim Mainhard
  • Esther M. Slot
  • Sanne Akkerman
  • Frans J. Prins

Their publications have appeared multiple times in recognized journals such as:

  • Teaching and Teacher Education
  • The Journal of Experimental Education
  • Journal of Educational Psychology
  • International Journal of Educational Research
  • The International Journal for Academic Development

Theo Wubbels's scholarly focus includes several main topics within education and psychology, emphasizing:

  • Early Childhood Education and Development
  • Evaluation of Teaching Practices
  • Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
  • Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
  • Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
  • Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion
  • Educational and Psychological Assessments

In addition to journal publications, Theo Wubbels has contributed to book literature. One such work is titled Accountability and Culture of School Teachers and Principals: An Eight-country Comparative Study, published by Utrecht University in 2021.

Best Publications

  • Linking Practice and Theory: The Pedagogy of Realistic Teacher Education

    Fred A.J. Korthagen;Jos Kessels;Bob Koster;Bram Lagerwerf

  • TWO DECADES OF RESEARCH ON TEACHER–STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS IN CLASS

    Theo Wubbels;Mieke Brekelmans

  • Teacher learning in the context of educational innovation: Learning activities and learning outcomes of experienced teachers

    Inge Bakkenes;Jan D. Vermunt;Theo Wubbels

  • Collaborative learning practices: teacher and student perceived obstacles to effective student collaboration

    Ha Le;Jeroen Janssen;Theo Wubbels

  • Interpersonal Teacher Behaviour and Student Outcomes

    Perry den Brok;Mieke Brekelmans;Theo Wubbels

  • Taking account of student teachers' preconceptions

    Theo Wubbels

  • An Interpersonal Perspective on Classroom Management in Secondary Classrooms in the Netherlands.

    Theo Wubbels;Mieke Brekelmans;Perry den Brok;Jan van Tartwijk

  • Quality requirements for teacher educators

    Bob Koster;Mieke Brekelmans;Fred Korthagen;Theo Wubbels

  • A model for the supervisor-doctoral student relationship

    Tim Mainhard;Roeland van der Rijst;Jan van Tartwijk;Theo Wubbels

  • A comparison of interpersonal behavior of Dutch and American teachers

    Theo Wubbels;Jack Levy

  • Discipline Problems of Beginning Teachers, Interactional Teacher Behaviour Mapped Out.

    Theo Wubbels

  • A Vygotskian perspective on teacher education

    Peter Van Huizen;Bert Van Oers;Theo Wubbels

  • Interpersonal teacher behavior in the classroom.

    Theo Wubbels;Mieke Brekelmans;Herman Hooymayers

  • Job satisfaction and teacher–student relationships across the teaching career: Four case studies

    Ietje Veldman;Jan van Tartwijk;Mieke Brekelmans;Theo Wubbels

  • Teacher competencies as a basis for teacher education – Views of Serbian teachers and teacher educators

    Nataša Pantić;Theo Wubbels

  • Teachers' Practical Knowledge about Classroom Management in Multicultural Classrooms.

    Jwf Jan van Tartwijk;PJ Perry den Brok;Imj Veldman;Th Theo Wubbels

  • Characteristics of Reflective Practitioners: towards an operationalization of the concept of reflection

    Fred A. J. Korthagen;Theo Wubbels

  • Teachers' development of professional knowledge through action research and the facilitation of this by teacher educators

    Petra Ponte;Jan Ax;Douwe Beijaard;Theo Wubbels

  • Teacher Education Programs

    Jack Levy;Theo Wubbels

  • Multilevel issues in research using students’ perceptions of learning environments: The case of the Questionnaire on Teacher Interaction

    Perry den Brok;Mieke Brekelmans;Theo Wubbels

  • The Teacher Factor in the Social Climate of the Classroom

    Theo Wubbels;Mieke Brekelmans

Frequent Co-Authors

Mieke Brekelmans
Mieke Brekelmans Utrecht University
Fred A. J. Korthagen
Fred A. J. Korthagen Utrecht University
Sanne Akkerman
Sanne Akkerman Utrecht University
Perry den Brok
Perry den Brok Wageningen University & Research
Nico Verloop
Nico Verloop Leiden University
Frank C. Verhulst
Frank C. Verhulst Erasmus University Rotterdam
Pol A. C. van Lier
Pol A. C. van Lier Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Douwe Beijaard
Douwe Beijaard Eindhoven University of Technology
Jan van der Ende
Jan van der Ende Erasmus University Rotterdam
Jan D. Vermunt
Jan D. Vermunt Eindhoven University of Technology

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