Program Overview

Introduction to the Educatieve Master in Wetenschappen en Technologie: STEM

The Educatieve Master in Wetenschappen en Technologie: STEM is a unique program that combines a teaching education with two related scientific disciplines. This program prepares students to become teachers in two subjects while also providing a multidisciplinary profile that is valuable in the broader job market.

Program Structure

The program starts with the course "History of Science and Society," which explores the origins, evolution, and key achievements of various scientific disciplines. Students then follow a package of courses in two blocks: one in-depth block that builds on their bachelor's degree and one broadening block from a related sub-discipline. The blocks are combined with the corresponding subject didactics.

Disciplines and Specializations

Students can choose from a range of disciplines, including:

• Biologie
• Chemie
• Fysica
• Informatica
• Wiskunde
• Engineering en technologie
• Bouwkunde
• Biochemie
• Elektromechanica
• Elektronica-ICT

Becoming a Teacher

The teacher training component alternates between practice and theory. Each practical experience serves as a basis for theory, and the theory provides a foundation for the next practical moment. Theoretical courses include subject didactics, which teach students how to give lessons in their subject area. The practical component consists of practice lessons and three different internships.

Master's Thesis

In the master's thesis, students combine their main discipline with the teacher training. Possible topics include research projects on STEM and STEM education, scientific research in their discipline that is translated into a didactic application, or subject didactic research in biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, mathematics, or engineering and technology.

Conclusion

The Educatieve Master in Wetenschappen en Technologie: STEM offers students a comprehensive education that prepares them for a career as a teacher in two scientific disciplines. With its unique combination of theoretical and practical courses, this program provides students with a multidisciplinary profile that is valuable in both the education sector and the broader job market.