We will touch upon general dynamics of school segregation that operate similarly in different educational systems and why we think there is a need for a social complexity approach, but also highlight some specific dynamics of the Dutch context. Computational approaches for measuring and monitoring segregation will be discussed as well as examples of stylised computational modelling that illustrate core dynamics and policy implications for segregation. Moreover, to create more validated and empirically realistic computational models, we provide methodologies to incorporate empirical data in agent-based models and discuss their strengths and limitations.

Through this workshop we show that computational models, using a complexity perspective, can complement the current scientific understanding by providing new generative (or enrich existing) explanations of the mechanisms underlying (school) segregation and provide a pathway towards policies that can help achieving more robust levels of school integration. The following will be the topics discussed during the session: 

• Measuring Segregation
• Models for Policy
• Dealing with Microdata (SBI)

Programme 

This is an invitation-only event.