6 ECTS credits
180 h study time

Offer 2 with catalog number 4016627ENR for all students in the 1st semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.

Semester
1st semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
English
Faculty
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
Department
Educatiewetenschappen
Educational team
Koen Lombaerts (course titular)
Juan Cai
Activities and contact hours
26 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
102 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

The course provides an in-depth understanding of theories and research in educational change and innovation as a subdiscipline of educational sciences. Major topics are covered such as educational change theories and models, research approaches towards educational change, types of innovations, implementation strategies, individual and group dispostions towards change and innovations examples of innovation projects, research into the factors and conditions to implement educational change, and the role of educational change agents.

Next, the concept of self-regulated learning is investigated as a foundation for educational change processes. Theories and research on self-regulated learning are discussed in relation to existing educational change theories and models.

Furthermore, students develop skills in converting and implementing theoretical concepts and insights into concrete practical solutions (prototypes) as well as in reporting about these insights as an academic researcher.

Course material
Digital course material (Required) : All materials are available on Canvas Course Platform
Additional info

PowerPoint slides, texts, articles, reports and videos are made available to students via the learning platform Canvas. 

 

More information on the course content, the required study materials, the study time calculation, and the teaching and learning approach (‘flipped classroom’) will follow during the first lesson. 

 

Generative AI can be used in this course, further details will be provided during course activities and the Canvas Course Platform. Any use of generative AI should be properly referenced. 

 

Online learning modules are offered via the Canvas course platform to support the lectures.  

 

Guest lectures may be included in the course.

 

Students are encouraged to actively participate in group discussions during class. 

Learning Outcomes

Algemene competenties

This course contributes to the following programme-specific learning outcomes of the master’s degree in educational sciences, in particular: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 -14 - 16 - 17 (see overview: Learning Outcomes Master Educational Sciences).

 

Students will also achieve course-specific learning outcomes. By the end of this course, they will be able to: 

  • understand educational change: gain insights into the multifaceted aspects of educational change and its impact on educational organizations, communities, and societies.  
  • cultivate leadership skills: explore the role of educationalists as change agents within institutions, larger education systems, and broader societal contexts.  
  • practice engagement and communication: learn to effectively 'sell' educational ideas to various stakeholders and parties involved, demonstrating the importance of persuasive communication in driving change.  
  • apply learning to a concrete project: apply knowledge and insights into action by developing a concrete (small) change or innovation project proposal that will serve as the culmination of the learning journey, applying the principles and theories discussed throughout the course.  
  • engage in extensive reading to deepen their understanding of educational change models and their practical applications.  
  • actively participate class discussions and seminars to encourage critical thinking, fostering their ability to evaluate and organize principles to create meaningful change in educational settings.

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 70% of the final mark.
PRAC Practical Assignment determines 30% of the final mark.

Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Oral Exam with a relative weight of 70 which comprises 70% of the final mark.

    Note: Oral Exam on learning content and discussion about Term Paper (exam preparation).

Within the PRAC Practical Assignment category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Practical assignment with a relative weight of 30 which comprises 30% of the final mark.

    Note: Formative assessment during course and Term Paper (exam preparation)

Additional info regarding evaluation

The final grade is composed based on the following categories: 

  • -       Oral Exam (70%) on the course content and a discussion about the Term Paper (exam preparation).
  • -       Formative assignments (30%) throughout the course.

Students must get 10/20 on every one of the course parts to succeed for the course. If you get a failing grade for one of the two parts, you will receive the lowest partial grade as the final grade. The partial grade for which you succeeded in the first session can be transferred to the second session and students will not have to take up this course part again. 

The second session consists of an individual assignment according to the same requirements of the first session. 

The student's overall grade for collaborative assignments is not necessarily the same for all group members. The individual grade depends on a correction by peer evaluation where individual contributions are evaluated and on evaluation active participation during class activities and interaction with the teaching team.

The partial results of the separate course parts are not transferable to the next academic year.

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Educational Sciences: Standaard traject