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Master of Science in Education

EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES

Masterprogramme:
Educational Effectiveness and Instructional Design

Please click on the programme in the left menu for further information (outline,
modules) and the application form.

General information and requirements:

The Master of Science Programme in Educational Sciences, Educational Effectiveness
and Instructional design, is an English language version of a highly regarded Dutch
masters programme, adapted for international students. It was established in response to
the increasing interest in the educational expertise available at the University of
Groningen , evident by the high demand for international educational consultancies and
research projects led by our academics and staff.

Through combining the strong American empirical tradition with the more European
qualitative and normative discussion about education in a social and historical context,
the Master in Educational Sciences teaches students to analyse education from a systems
point of view. This results in attention for the context, input, process and outcomes of
education. Central in this view is attention for ways to improve education and issues
related to the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of education.

The programme is interdisciplinary with the core curriculum choices offered within the
Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. Depending upon student interest and thesis
topics, co-operation with other faculties regarding topics such as history of European
education, workplace education, information technology, research a nalysis & statistical
techniques or the economics of education is possible.

The Programme includes core modules from two of the main strands of the Dutch Master
programme most suited for International students. The first semester is reserved for
statistical, methodological and theoretical deepening and concentrates on educational
theory and practice. This semester must be completed by all students.

Successful completion of the core modules (curriculum, learning and instruction,

organizational management) is required in order to continue the programme. At the end
of the first semester a choice of one optional module is offered. Students can select from
courses including Capita Selecta Educational Policy and the Century of the Child. During
the six-month specialization phase, students can select from majors/specializations
including:

Curriculum Theory & Design

History of Education
Comparative/International Education
Didactics & the Theory of Learning
Research, Analysis & Statistical Techniques

The last phase of the programme is the research component, where the student is required
to write a Masters thesis, supervised by a member of the academic staff within the
Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. It is expected that students will have some
idea of a possible thesis topic, even if it is not yet sufficiently specific, before they begin
the programme and certainly during the specialization phase. Because of the comparative
and international nature of the programme, ideally theses will be researched in the
students home country and concentrate upon a particular matter of interest to educational
policy or theory in that country.

Admission Requirements
The scientific level and nature of the programme requires that applicants:
- have obtained a Universities bachelors degree in education or a bachelors degree in a
subject related to education;
- are knowledgeable about research methodology and related statistics (a diagnostic test is
available on the website);

- are knowledgeable about educational psychology (a diagnostic test is available on the

website);
- possess advanced analytic and synthetic cognitive skills.
The official language of the programme is English. Therefore good proficiency in English
is a prerequisite.

Website diagnostic tests: http://www.ppsw.rug.nl/~bve/stat/

We advise you to take these diagnostic tests before you apply for our course.

All applications are subject to an academic assessment by the Admission Board of the
Master Programme of Educational Sciences within the Faculty of Behavioural and Social
Sciences to determine if the candidate is suitable for admission in the programme and to
gain an indication of the research potential of the students thesis topic.

Career prospects
Our Masters Programme in Educational Sciences is developed for those who intend to
make their career in educational policy, research and practice at a senior level. Career
prospects for our graduates are as diverse as the students we attract; the programme is
flexible and can be applied to all sectors of public and private education and training as
well as to students own fields of endeavour. The programme is especially interesting for
those who are already working as educational professionals and who would like to
expand their basic knowledge and research skills.
Note that this programme has a strong academic orientation and is not a training
programme for teachers.
This Masters Programme is ideal for the enrichment and growth of professional
capacities in education, for example in the areas of research, learning and instructional
design, policy and curriculum development, history of education, educational
management and accountability.

The course is registered with the CROHO (Dutch Central Register of Higher Education
Study Programmes).

All information contained on this website is in draft form and is subject to change
depending on enrolments and organization conditions.

If you require further information and the application form please click further in the
menu and/or contact the course manager Drs. J.A.M. Evers by e-mail at:
J.A.M.Evers@rug.nl

Application Form 2009 - 2010

Master of Science in Education, University of Groningen

Educational Effectiveness and Instructional Design

1. Personal Details

Surname or Family Name: Nguyen Hong

First name(s): Hai

Place of birth: Viet Nam

Date of birth: 20.09.1986

Nationality: Vietnamese

Sex: F

2.Contact details

Address for correspondence:

Street and housenumber: 6, ngo 123, Xuan Thuy Street
City: Hanoi
Country: Vietnam
Telephone: (84) 982 10 10 76
E-mail address: nhh209@yahoo.com
3. Finance
Scholarship from Netherland Government ( Hu

4.For our information

I knew about the International Master of Science in Education thanks to the Internet

5.English Language proficiency

IELTS - Band 6.5
Date taken/to be taken on November 8th 2008

6. Education and Qualifications

The minimum entrance level to the International Master of Science in Education is a
Universites Bachelors degree. Please list details of your education at degree level and the
qualification you hold (or expect to hold) at the time of admission. Copies of official
transcripts of degree work, authorized by the director of your University will need to be
supplied, either accompanying this application or forwarded as soon as possible, but prior
to registration. These should show details of individual courses completed (subject-lists)
and the grades obtained. If there is insufficient room on this form you can enclose
additional information on a separate sheet.

Degree Name
Name
Dates
Major
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7. Motivation, employment and experience .

PERSONAL STATEMENT
I have decided to apply to your program of higher education after having a long and
careful consideration of my academic background, my professional experience, my
personal desire as well as demand from my own country in matters of education
managers.
In fact, I graduated from College of Foreign Languages, Vietnam National University,
Hanoi as the top student of my course. My major is pedagogy with focus in French
teaching for high school and university students. To get a BA degree, students of my
college are required deep knowledge of at least three subjects, namely pedagogy,
linguistics and French.
During my years spent in University, for passion, with support from my professors, I
conducted different research works on education, some of which were awarded for their
quality and for innovative ideas. I can cite some as reference. In 2007, I obtained the
second prize for the subject Research on reading techniques for third year students in
foreign languages university and another prize in 2008 for Third year students
comprehension of argumentative texts. These studies provide students not only strategies

to improve their ability in reading a variety of texts, but also a modern approach of
learning and teaching French.
In order to get more practical experience, in my third school year, I worked as a manager
assistant at Nguyen Binh Khiem High School. My principal function is to monitor
students in their foreign language class. At that time, I realized that Vietnamese students
are too passive in class. Teachers are still the center of the class and IT equipment is not
used at their potential. For foreign language classes, teachers tend to focus excessively on
grammar and writing exercises. Consequently, even after spending three or four years
learning English with 10 hours per week, many students can not speak with foreigners in
their learned languages.
From these remarks, basing on academic knowledge and experience gained at college,
especially those of pedagogy, I made different proposals with more focus on open
activities. Students were promoted to speak loudly their thinking and try to act with
what they could. Result was rather encouraging. At least students found more pleasures in
class and getting high points was no longer their unique purpose. My contribution was
really appreciated by the head of school.
The situation in Nguyen Binh Khiem is just a rescaled image of Vietnamese education
system. The old concept in which professor is the only one having power has been proved
inadequate. It handicaps the progress of students.
At university, I had chance to get acquainted with new concept of education method.
Unfortunately, this knowledge at the level of bachelors degree is not good enough. I
hope that by joining your program, I can upgrade it and as a professional manger of
school, I will improve Vietnamese education system .
With my background, my determination, I believe that I can achieve good results from
your program. And I also expect to be one of those selected to receive your scholarship
for their quality and for their capacity to apply what they have learnt at school for a very
noble purpose: improve the quality of education.

8.References
Reference 1:

Name : Trinh Duc Thai

Position/Appointment: Dean of French Department, College of Foreign Languages,
Vietnam National University, Hanoi
Address: 1, Pham Van Dong Street, Hanoi, Vietnam

Reference 2 :
Name : Nguyen Van Hoa
Position/Appointment: Principal of Nguyen Binh Khiem High School
Address: 6, Tran Quoc Hoan Street, Hanoi, Vietnam

The International Masters of Education is subject to a continuous process of review.

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of published material, we shall
not be liable for any errors or omissions. We reserve the right to vary the content of
courses or parts of courses, to offer new courses or to discontinue courses in the event of
low enrolments.

Transcripts, test results and other required documentation (other than reference reports)
should accompany this application wherever possible. However, if this will cause
exceptional delays, intending applicants should simply provide available information now
and forward required documents (or arrange for these to be forwarded) as soon as

possible. This application should be forwarded to the course manager before the 1st of
February for admission in September of that academic year.

Address:
University of Groningen
Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences
Master of Science in Education
Section: Educational Effectiveness and Instructional Design
Course Manager, Ms. Drs. J.A.M. Evers
Grote Rozenstraat 38
9712 TJ Groningen
The Netherlands

Check List of documents required with your application:

1. Completed Application form

2. Evidence of sufficient funds/money. Financial documents (a bank statement or an
official letter from your sponsor/scholarship organization) which prove that you have
sufficient financial support for the full year. Tuition fees for non-European students are

approx. 9.400,-; living costs amount to approximately 775,- per month. Tuition Fee for
European students is approx. 1.600,3. Certified copies of academic transcripts (list of courses with grades and credits)
4. Two reports from academic references (the references should send their reports
separately to the course manager)
5. Proof of proficiency in English (See TOEFL or IELTS requirements above)
6. A CV or resume including a personal statement outlining your motivation for applying
to this programme