Gifted Education

In this Master’s track you will take general Pedagogical Sciences courses and two courses specifically geared to the subject of Gifted Education, once of which will be taken abroad. You will do an internship and write a thesis, the later of which you can also do abroad.

Why choose this track

• This is the only track in the Netherlands that focuses on giftedness.
• The programme works closely with the Centre for the Study of Giftedness (CBO).
• The expertise of the research group ensures there is a good relationship with schools, organisations and, for example, the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.

Courses Gifted Education

Educating the gifted

You will study theories and models about giftedness and will gain knowledge on intervention methods. You will learn how to recognise and describe giftedness and how to contribute to solving problems regarding giftedness.

Gifted education abroad

In this course, you will look for an international conference or activity, outside the Netherlands, concerning ‘Gifted Education’, where you would like to practice your course ‘Gifted Education Abroad’. After permission of your teacher, you will prepare your programme, read specific literature and write a preliminary programme for your stay. During the conference or activity, you will actively participate and discuss with experts. You will report on their experiences in a final report.