fontys university of applied sciences
Education and research are equivalent activities at Fontys. For example, they
are closely linked within each study programme. Even stronger: education and
research regularly flow seamlessly into one another, for example in our
authentic and hybrid learning and research environments, on our campuses or
close to (or even at) the future workplace. Here, students, teachers,
researchers and professionals literally come together to learn and do research.
Principles of education Fontys has more than one hundred different study
programmes: from dance to accountancy, and from architecture to physiotherapy.
Each study programme has its own unique professional context, its own
curriculum, and its own way of providing education. We believe that this
diversity is a major strength. No one knows better how a profession should be
taught than the professionals who work with us. At the same time, frameworks are
needed within which programmes can make their own choices. We have laid down
these frameworks in five 'principles of learning'. We challenge students to
discover and optimally develop their talents. Learning takes place as much as
possible in an authentic learning environment (i.e. a situation that 'resembles'
the student’s future work environment). Learning means acquiring knowledge and
skills as well as exploring and experiencing together. We take 'together'
literally: we work together with fellow students, teachers, researchers, and
professionals working in the field. The student takes ownership of their
learning process. In other words: as a student, we give you as much control as
possible over what, how and when you learn. This not only means that our
students are given a great deal of autonomy and freedom; we also expect them to
show a strong sense of responsibility.
