Migchiel van Diggelen started as a lector at the university-wide Lectorate of Design Based Education in mid-March 2021. The mission of the Research Group is to contribute to the theorization, safeguarding, and further development of Design Based Education through practice-oriented research.
In addition to his work as a lector, Migchiel is affiliated with the Open University, where he works as a lecturer and researcher in the Faculty of Educational Sciences. He is also a member of the Higher Education Division Board of the Dutch Association for Educational Research (VOR).
“After studying psychology in Groningen and working as a teacher in secondary and higher education, I ended up in Eindhoven. Initially, I worked as a trainer, PhD candidate, and post-doc at the teacher training program of Eindhoven University of Technology, and later as an educational developer, teacher trainer, and researcher at the Faculty of Industrial Design. During this period, my interest in Design-Based Learning developed. I now apply the knowledge and experience I gained at the Faculty of Industrial Design in my research, teaching, and educational innovation projects.”
Migchiel’s expertise and experience in Design-Based Learning are crucial for his role in enhancing and evolving educational practices within the context of Design Based Education.