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Didactic Educational Professional

Onderwijs & Training

Duration

2 years

Level

Associate DegreeAlso part-time

Outlook

Stabiel

What will you learn?

(Didactisch Educatief Professional) In the AD program Didactisch Educatief Professional, you develop yourself into a versatile educational professional who can guide children and young people in their learning and development process. You learn concrete didactic skills such as designing lessons, using different teaching methods, and applying modern learning tools and technology in the classroom. The program combines pedagogical theories with practical skills such as classroom management, dealing with differences between students, and identifying learning problems. What makes this AD unique compared to a full HBO bachelor's degree is the intensive focus on direct practical application and the shorter study duration, allowing you to enter the job market faster. During the program, you complete extensive internships in various educational settings such as primary schools, secondary education, or childcare centers, where you teach real lessons and execute educational projects under the guidance of experienced teachers. This program is ideal for MBO-4 graduates who want to quickly advance to an educational position and practically-oriented people who enjoy working with children and contributing to their development.

Required Education

For admission to the AD Didactisch Educatief Professional, you need an MBO level 4 diploma, preferably in a field such as Teaching Assistant, Pedagogical Work, or Social Care, or a HAVO/VWO diploma. The HAVO profile Culture & Society (C&M) aligns best with this program because subjects like Dutch, history, and social studies are directly relevant to the educational field and enhance your understanding of pedagogical and didactic concepts. Subjects like psychology (if taken) and cultural subjects are also valuable for your development as an educational professional. Dutch language is essential because as a future educational professional, you must have excellent communication skills. Some universities of applied sciences additionally require a motivational interview or practical assignment to assess your suitability for working with children. Alternative admission is possible through an entrance exam or bridging program if you don't have the right prior education but do have relevant work experience in education or childcare.

Core Subjects

Career Prospects

After completing the AD, you can immediately start working as a teaching assistant, lesson assistant, or pedagogical staff member in primary education, secondary education, or special education, where you support teachers in giving lessons and guiding students. Positions such as group leader in childcare, counselor in special education, or staff member at educational organizations and museums are also among the possibilities. Starting salaries usually range between €2,200 and €2,800 gross per month, depending on the sector and experience. For career advancement, you can after several years of work experience progress to a full HBO bachelor's degree in Primary Education Teacher Training or Pedagogy, which significantly increases your chances for higher positions such as class teacher or leadership positions in educational institutions.

Impact of AI on this program

AI has a growing influence on AD Didactisch Educatief Professional. Routine tasks are being automated, while complex decision-making, creativity, and human contact are becoming more important. Knowledge of AI tools and data literacy is a growing competency in this field.

Where can you study this?

Hotelschool The Hague

'S-GRAVENHAGEHBO

Pedagogische Hogeschool De Kempel

HELMONDHBO

Saxion Hogeschool

ENSCHEDEHBO

Driestar educatief

GOUDAHBO

Stichting Hogeschool Viaa

ZWOLLEHBO

Avans Hogeschool

TILBURGHBO

Hogeschool van Amsterdam

AMSTERDAMHBO

Marnix Academie

UTRECHTHBO
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