MasterEducational Sciences

Pre-master programme

Master’s Online Open Day

19 February 2021

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Overview of the presentation

• Aims of the premaster programme

• Transition from University of Applied Sciences to

University

• Overview of the premaster programme

• Eligibility, application, and enrollment

• After you complete the premaster programme

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Aims of the premaster programme

• Prepare students without a background in Educational Sciences

for master in ES

• Develop knowledge and skills regarding:

• Educational Psychology

• Design of learning environments

• Learning in organizations

• Assessment and evaluation of learning

• Academic skills (Writing, doing research)

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Transition to University

Differences between University of Applied Sciences and University:

• Focus on academic skills (doing research, writing, synthesis)

• Studying scientific literature

• Critical thinking

• Becoming an academic professional

• Developing an academic mindset

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The academic mindset: An example

(Liberal party wants more online

lectures, preferably for free)

(Lectures for everyone, ‘can

decrease tuition fees’)

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The academic mindset: An example

(Liberal party wants more online

lectures, preferably for free)

(Lectures for everyone, ‘can

decrease tuition fees’)

MASTER YOUR FUTURE

The academic mindset: An example

?

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The academic mindset: An example

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!

The academic mindset: An example

(Liberal party wants more online

lectures, preferably for free)

(Lectures for everyone, ‘can

decrease tuition fees’)

MASTER YOUR FUTURE

Overview of the premaster programme

• 60 EC, 1680 study hours

• Full-time: 1 year

• Part-time: 2 years

• 8 courses (7,5 EC each)

• Study load: 40 hours per week (full-time)

• Validity of results:

• Full-time: max. 2 years

• Part-time: max 4 years

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Full-time programme

Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4

Basis van Onder-zoeksmethoden en statistiek (BOS)

Methoden in Onder-wijswetenschappelijk Onderzoek

Assessment en Evaluatie

Leren in organisaties: Veranderingsinter-venties

Educational Psychology

(English)

Academic Writing

(English)

Ontwerpen van leersituaties -gevorderd

Research, Methods, and Skills

(English)

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Full-time programme

Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4

Basis van Onder-zoeksmethoden en statistiek (BOS)

Methoden in Onder-wijswetenschappelijk Onderzoek

Assessment en Evaluatie

Leren in organisaties: Veranderingsinter-venties

Educational Psychology

(English)

Academic Writing

(English)

Ontwerpen van leersituaties -gevorderd

Research, Methods, and Skills

(English)

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Part-time programme Year 1

Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4

Basis van Onder-zoeksmethoden en statistiek (BOS)

Methoden in Onder-wijswetenschappelijk Onderzoek

Assessment en Evaluatie

Leren in organisaties: Veranderingsinter-venties

Words of wisdom:

• Part-time studying requires 20 hours per week

• Impossible to combine with (near) full-time employment

• Classes are scheduled during the day

• Teaching days will vary from period to period (e.g., not always on a Monday)

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Part-time programme Year 2

Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4

Educational Psychology

(English)

Academic Writing

(English)

Ontwerpen van leersituaties -gevorderd

Research, Methods, and Skills*

(English)

* Entry requirement: Academic Writing

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Example course: Educational Psychology

Topic Literature Classes Testing

Theories about:• Human learning• Brain and cognition• Development• Problem-solving• Intelligences• Individual differences• Motivation and self-

regulation

Book and research articles

Lecture (2 hours)

Tutorial (2 hours):• Discussion and

debate• Connecting theory to

practice• Assignments

Assignment supervision (2 hours)

Multiple choice exam

Group assignment:• Replicate educational

psychology experiment

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Example course: Ontwerpen van leersituaties - gevorderd

Topic Literature Classes Testing

Instructional design

Focus on learning complex cognitive skills (e.g., air traffic control)

Phases of instructional design

Book and research articles

Lecture (2 hours)

Tutorial (4 hours):• Assignments• Assignment

supervision (2 hours)

Exam

Group assignment:• Develop training

program for a complex skill

• Provide theoretical underpinning for training

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General rules for eligibility: HBO graduates (1)

• Bachelor degree from University of Applied Sciences needs

to be obtained before start of programme

• No formal Mathematics requirement, BUT certain level of

knowledge is prerequisite (i.e., HAVO mathematics A, B, C)

• Brush up on math skills? UU summer courses

• No formal English requirement, BUT certain level of

English is required

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General rules for eligibility: HBO graduates (2)

• Bachelor degree from a University of Applied Sciences in one of the

following sectors:

• Education (e.g., teacher training programmes for primary and

secondary eduction

• Behavior and Society (e.g., Social Work, Pedagogical Sciences)

• Healthcare (e.g., Nursing, Physiotherapy)

• Different sector? E-mail Master Admissions (graduateadmissions.sbs@uu.nl)

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After you complete the premaster programme

1. Admission to the one-year master programme

Educational Sciences

2. Chance to be admitted to two-year research master

programme Educational Sciences: Learning in Interaction

• The Master programme must be started no later than one

year after completing the pre-Master's programme

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See you in Utrecht?@oww_uu

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