docentleerlingparticipatie
docentleerlingparticipatie refers to the active involvement of both teachers and students in decision-making processes within educational settings. The concept emerged in the late twentieth century as part of participatory governance models and has been integrated into many Dutch secondary and tertiary education policies. It is defined by a shared responsibility in curriculum design, assessment, resource allocation, and school management. In practice, participatory structures may take the form of student councils, teacher forums, joint committees, or digitally mediated platforms where stakeholders contribute to policy drafts.
Theoretical underpinnings draw from democratic education theory and constructivist learning research, which argue that shared decision
Policy initiatives such as the Dutch “Gelijke Kansen” framework and the European Charter for the participation