StudyQA — Master: Education — University of Groningen

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Do you want to improve education, or make educational policy? This Master's programme teaches you to analyse education from a system's point of view.

The master Educational Effectiveness and Instructional Design is an English language version of a Dutch Master's programme, adapted for international students. The programme combines the American empirical tradition with the more European qualitative and normative discussion about education.

During this one-year Master's programme, you will study the contexts, processes and outcomes of education. The aim is to improve education by focusing on issues related to quality, efficiency and effectiveness.

The core curriculum is provided by the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. Taking courses at other faculties is possible. You may, for example, want to focus on the history of European education, workplace education, or information technology.
During your first semester, you will strengthen your knowledge on statistics, methodologies and educational theories.

The second semester is reserved for your Master's thesis. Because of the international nature of the programme, theses will ideally be researched in your home country and concentrate upon the nation's educational policy or theory.

Programme
* 1 year Compulsory Modules:

* Curriculum theory
* Learning problems and learning disabilities
* Organizational Management and Educational Effectiveness
* Educational Research and Evaluation
* Capita Selecta
* Tutor-group (thesis proposal)
* Internship
* Thesis Writing

Programme schedule
Courses

* Learning problems and learning disabilities (5 EC)

* Organizational management and educational effectiveness (5 EC)

* Educational research and evaluation (10 EC)

* Curriculum theory (5 EC)

* Capita Selecta (5 EC)

* Thesis writing (including tutorgroup and internship) (30 EC)

The masterprogramme is a one-year programme (60 ECTS)

Semester 1: Statistical, methodological and theoretical deepening in educational theory and practice.

Semester 2: The Master's thesis project is the research component supervised our academic staff.

Because of the comparative and international nature of the programme, ideally theses will be researched in the home countries and may concentrate upon a particular matter of interest to educational policy or theory in that country.

Study abroad

* Study abroad is optional

Because of the comparative and international nature of the programme, ideally theses will be researched in the home countries and may concentrate upon a particular matter of interest to educational policy or theory in that country.

(Binding) study advice

* A minimum of 60 EC in the first 12 months ( recommendation )

International studentslanguage test:The official language of the programme is English. Therefore, good proficiency in English is a prerequisite.Non-native English speakers must provide evidence of satisfactory results for one of the standard tests below (>=237 computer-based test). Copies of official test results must be supplied and either accompany this application or be forwarded to us prior to registration. If you have any doubts you are advised to contact us about these requirements. Please note, we do not accept Institutional TOEFL results as evidence of English proficiency. previous education University BA- of BSc in the Educational sciences or in one of the other Social Sciences.Good knowlegde of research methodology, related statistics and educational psychology. Advanced analytic and synthetic cognitive skills.reference letterCandidates must arrange for two references/letters of recommendation from academic referees who have detailed knowledge of their academic record.written request Motivation, employment and experience:Your motivation to study education and your professional background are important elements in successful completion of the programme particularly the specialization phase and Masters thesis. Also it is very important for us to know what your objectives are in completing the Masters so your needs can be assessed. Please write (type) a short report (no greater than 1 A4 sheet) listing your motivation to study education, relevant study or work experience and any other information which you think is related to your application such as thesis proposals, areas of particular interest and/or professional qualifications in education. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 TOEFL paper-based test score : 580 TOEFL iBT® test: 93