My Profile

Jeroen Clemens

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Profile

I am an expert in language education and digital literacy, with more than 40 years of experience as a teacher of Dutch, teacher educator, researcher, consultant and educational innovator. My mission is to improve language education — whether through effective teaching approaches, learning materials or the integration of language education across the curriculum.

I also believe that digital literacy should be much more strongly integrated into language education. The two reinforce each other, making education more meaningful, future-proof and accessible to all learners.

My work is characterised by:

✅ Practice-oriented innovation – Developing educational programmes such as Verborgen Familieverleden and digital learning environments such as Octopus and Het Heelal.

✅ International collaboration – Active in European networks, including ELINET, FELA and ILA, and involved in educational policy development, for example through the Dutch Council for Culture.

✅ Research & publications – Contributing to professional handbooks, including Handboek Didactiek Nederlands and Handboek Digitale Geletterdheid, as well as academic articles on reading education, pedagogy and digital skills.

Expertise

📚 Language Education

More than 40 years of experience as a teacher of Dutch, teacher educator at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, and consultant to schools and teacher education programmes.
Specialised in language pedagogy, remedial teaching, cross-curricular learning and motivating language education.
Developer of teaching materials and educational methods that actively engage students with language, literature and communication.

💻 Digital Literacy

Pioneer in digital literacy, recognised in Handboek Digitale Geletterdheid (Kennisnet, 2017).
Focus on integrating digital literacy into language education, with publications including Omdat lezen loont (2024).
Works with teacher teams, schools and educational organisations in the Netherlands and internationally.

Professional Experience

Period	Role	Organisation	Highlights
2008–Present	Digital Literacy Pioneer, Consultant, Writer & Speaker	Independent	Guest lectures, publications, international lectures and workshops
2016–2020	Member, Research Group for Educational Innovation & ICT	Windesheim University of Applied Sciences	Research into digital literacy in education
2003–2018	Teacher of Dutch, E-coach & Internationalisation Coordinator	Helen Parkhurst, Almere	Development of digital teaching methods and international collaboration
1993–2003	National Coordinator for Dutch, Project Leader Languages & ICT	APS – Institute for Educational Development	Development of Octopus and Het Heelal; training programmes in the Netherlands and abroad
1990–1993	Co-founder & Coordinator	Postgraduate Programme in Remedial Teaching	Workshops and lectures for continuing professional development
1981–1993	Teacher Educator in Dutch	HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht	Training new generations of teachers
1978–1981	Teacher of Dutch & Language Skills	Secondary & Higher Education	Teaching and curriculum development

Professional Networks

2017–Present: ELINET (European Literacy Policy Network) – Board member, Digital Literacy expert
2010–2015: Media Literacy Commission, Council for Culture – Digital Literacy Expert
2010–2024: Federation of European Literacy Associations (FELA) – Representative Dutch Reading Association.
1991–2010: International Development in Europe Committee (IDEC), European collaboration of the ILA
1990–Present: International Literacy Association (ILA)
1975–Present: Association of Teachers of Modern Languages, Dutch Section

Education

1981 University Groningen. Graduated in Dutch Language and Literature. Minors: Educational Sciences and Socio- Pragmalinguistics.

1981 University Groningen. Teaching qualification First degree/ all levels

1972 Gymnasium Alpha

Jeroen Clemens Edublog

Leren in de digitale wereld | learning in the digital world