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Pedagogical Educational Professional

Onderwijs & Training

Duration

2 years

Level

Associate DegreeAlso part-time

Outlook

Stabiel

What will you learn?

(Pedagogisch Educatief Professional) The AD program in Educational Pedagogical Professional prepares you for a career in education and childcare. You learn how to guide, teach and support children of different ages in their development. The program combines pedagogical theory with practical skills such as group management, didactics, developmental psychology and communication with parents. You take courses in child psychology, creative subjects, physical education and educational science. What makes this AD unique compared to a full teacher training bachelor's degree is the focus on direct employability and practical skills within two years. You complete extensive internships in primary schools, childcare centers or after-school care locations where you gain work experience under supervision. Practice-oriented projects such as developing your own teaching materials and conducting research into learning processes are part of the program. This program is ideal for MBO graduates who want to quickly advance to HBO level and work directly with children in educational environments.

Required Education

For admission to the AD Educational Pedagogical Professional you need at least an MBO level 4 diploma, preferably in a field such as Teaching Assistant or Social Pedagogical Work. You can also enter directly with a HAVO or VWO diploma. The HAVO profile Culture & Society (C&M) fits best with this program because this profile contains subjects such as history, geography and social studies that help you understand social processes and cultural diversity in education. Dutch language and English are important because you need to communicate and report extensively. Mathematics at HAVO level is required due to statistical aspects in educational research. Some universities of applied sciences have additional admission requirements such as a motivation letter, interview or practical test to assess your suitability for working with children. Adults without the appropriate diploma can also enter the program through a 21+ test.

Core Subjects

Career Prospects

After graduation you can immediately work as a teaching assistant in primary education, pedagogical employee in childcare, or supervisor in after-school care. You work in primary schools, daycare centers, after-school care organizations, or specialized educational institutions for children with disabilities. Starting salaries range between €2,200 and €2,600 gross per month, depending on the sector and experience. Growth opportunities include becoming an experienced pedagogical employee, coordinator or manager within your organization. An important option is transferring to the full HBO bachelor's degree in Primary School Teacher (pabo) or Pedagogy, where you often receive exemptions for courses already completed. This allows you to obtain a full HBO bachelor's degree within 1.5 to 2 additional years and advance to positions such as classroom teacher or pedagogical policy officer.

Impact of AI on this program

AI has a growing influence on AD Educational Pedagogical 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?

Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen

ARNHEMHBO

Christelijke Hogeschool Ede

EDEHBO

Design Academy Eindhoven

EINDHOVENHBO

Hotelschool The Hague

'S-GRAVENHAGEHBO

Avans Hogeschool

TILBURGHBO

Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten

AMSTERDAMHBO

Marnix Academie

UTRECHTHBO

Zuyd Hogeschool

HEERLENHBO
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