| Part of |
Open Universiteit - OU |
| Acronym |
ICO |
| Address |
Gebouw Chiba, Valkenburgerweg 177, 6419 AT Heerlen |
| Get directions |
Google Maps |
| Postal address |
Postbus 2960, 6401 DL Heerlen |
| Phone |
+31-45-5762406 |
| Fax |
+31-45-5762907 |
| URL |
http://www.ou.nl/ico |
| Email |
ico -at- ou. nl |
| Mission |
The general mission of ICO is to advance scientific theories for understanding processes and systems of learning and instruction. These theories concern: |1. learning processes and characteristics of the learning environment, including the teacher, that influence the efficiency and effectiveness of the learning process; |2. the organization of the curriculum and the school in relation to the learning and instruction process; |3. the role of educational policies in influencing the functioning of schools; |4. theories of examination and assessment. |
| Addition |
Erkenning door de KNAW in 2006. |