Master's Learning and Innovation

As a teacher leader you know how to develop and implement innovative practices in your work environment. During this track you will learn the skills and competences you'll need for this task. We will also focus on how you can motivate and mentor your colleagues to innovate as well.  

The language of instruction is English. You can apply for one or more modules or complete the complete master within two years. The diversity or our participants will make it an inspiring learning enviromnent for you. It will enable you to develop yourself as an (international) expert on learning and innovation in christian education.  

All teachers, principals, school leaders and people working for educational aid organizations are welcome to join us in this master track. We also invite those who are preparing for a PhD in Christian Education. On this web page you can find all the information you need. We have structured it in three categories: ‘before your studies’, ‘during your studies’ and ‘after your studies’.

Before your study

We’ve started this master because we perceived a need for knowledge about Christian education worldwide. Each module contains an on-campus seminar in the Netherlands. This is combined with online (self)study. During this curriculum the cultural differences of our participants are taken into account. 

The objective of this Master is to become a Teacher leader. A Teacher leader is a teacher with a vision of good quality education. He or she knows how to develop and implement new practices. Teacher leaders work together with colleagues to introduce innovations and they can share these innovations with others. Teacher leaders innovate because they believe in doing good, justice and shalom. Is this something that fits into your vision and your professional development? If this is the case, this master track would be an excellent choice for you.

During your study

During your study you will be trained to become a Teacher leader. The following competences, goals and activities apply to a teacher leader:  

• Teacher leaders are teachers with a vision of good quality education
  Teacher leaders are professional leaders with a mindset to learning in their own teaching/educational practice. They have a well-founded view on good quality education, based on knowledge of (cultural) historical and philosophical sources, academic literature, specialist literature and practice oriented research in their own practice.   
• Teacher leaders develop and implement new practices
  Teacher leaders develop new practices (innovations) that contribute to good education. They start this on a small scale in their own teaching/educational practice and continue by involving others in their innovations.   
• Teacher leaders work together with colleagues to innovate
  Teacher leaders work together with colleagues to research and implement innovations by means of practice-oriented research. Teacher leaders actively contribute to their organization’s policy.
• Teacher leaders can share their innovations
  Teacher leaders demonstrate and share their innovations and the practical knowledge they have gathered, systemized and critically reflected on for the use of others. 

Below you will find more information on the courses and the global structure of this master track. We will also provide you with information on the study load, the costs and the application procedure. 

After your study

Congratulations on completing our master Learning and Innovation - track Christian education. We are looking forward to what you will achieve in your daily work practice. Even though you have completed your studies, you are still welcome at our school. We would love to stay in touch and are excited to hear how you apply your knowledge in your work. Are you interested in using your newly-found expertise to further improve our education? Please let us know, we are now shaping chrsitian education together. 

Apply

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Note: you have to apply by filling out the application form at the bottom of the page AND by applying through studielink!