Nicolaas is currently an Associate Professor (Educational Leadership) in the School of Education. He is the Course Director for the International Masters in Educational Leadership, and co-directs the Professional Diploma in School Leadership. Currently, Nicolaas teaches courses in the areas of leadership theory, advanced research methods and coaching and mentoring.
Research Interests
Nicolaas's research interests include creative leadership and organisational culture in educational environments. He is currently an associate editor for the African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education.
A systematic review of CDIO knowledge library publications (2010–2020): An Overview of trends and recommendations for future research
O’Connor S.;Power J.;Blom N. (2023) A systematic review of CDIO knowledge library publications (2010–2020): An Overview of trends and recommendations for future research.
Australasian Journal Of Engineering Education
An exploration of leadership in post-primary schools: The emergence of toxic leadership
Snow N.;Hickey N.;Blom N.;O’mahony L.;Mannix-Mcnamara P. (2021) An exploration of leadership in post-primary schools: The emergence of toxic leadership.
Societies
Students’ perceptions of the nature of technology and its relationship with science following an integrated curriculum
Blom N.;Abrie A.L. (2021) Students’ perceptions of the nature of technology and its relationship with science following an integrated curriculum.
International Journal Of Science Education
Using Linkography to investigate students’ thinking and information use during a STEM task
Blom N.;Bogaers A. (2020) Using Linkography to investigate students’ thinking and information use during a STEM task.
International Journal Of Technology And Design Education
The developmental influence of collaborative games in the Grade 6 mathematics classroom
van Putten S.;Blom N.;van Coller A. (2020) The developmental influence of collaborative games in the Grade 6 mathematics classroom.
International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology
Naïve designers' information use during the design process in a low-resource classroom
Blom N.;Haupt G.;Fraser W. (2018) Naïve designers' information use during the design process in a low-resource classroom.
Eurasia Journal Of Mathematics Science And Technology Education :2563-2586
Van Putten, S; Blom, N; (2021) Bridging the gap between theory and practice.
New York : NOVA Science Publishers The Development of Teacher Identity in a Community of Practice
Challenges student-teachers experience in the development of their teacher identities as part of a community of practice
Blom, N; (2021) Challenges student-teachers experience in the development of their teacher identities as part of a community of practice.
New York : NOVA Science Publishers The Development of Teacher Identity in a Community of Practice
