Rate My Professor Jose van den Akker

Van den Akker's research specializations and academic interests include art-based learning, experiential learning, cross-cultural education, online learning communities, psychotherapeutic processes, creativity, group dynamics, psychoeducation, and transpersonal psychology. Key publications include "Australian nursing and midwifery educators delivering evidence-based education in Tanzania: A qualitative study" (Nurse Education in Practice, 2016), co-authored with Shelley Gower, Mark Jones, Jaya A.R. Dantas, and Ravani Duggan, which examined the experiences of Curtin educators delivering evidence-based teaching abroad. Other works are "Art-based learning: painting the journey of self-realisation" (Reflective Practice, 2014); "Communication, communities and shaping the future of education as online discussion board moderators" (International Journal of Web Based Communities, 2014); "Addressing Culturality: Exploring Alternative and more Authentic Routes for Australian Higher Education Organizations" (2013); "Líricas errantes: un concepto filosófico y espiritual para la educación intercultural evolutiva" (2015); "Discussion board moderators for online learning communities" (2015); "Editorial Special Issue" (2015); "Unraveling the cross: Communicating beyond group mind education" (2011); "The cross as metaphor for cross-cultural education" (Journal of Futures Studies, 2010); "Positive stories: implementing the positive behaviour framework in Western Australia" (co-authored with Mark Edwards); and "CIT teachers' cultures in a globalising world" (2007). These publications highlight his focus on innovative, creative approaches to education and cultural dynamics, with a total of 24 citations.