Dr. Amber Walraven

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amber Walraven is an Assistant Professor at the Radboud Teachers Academy with a focus on education and teacher professionalization. Her research aims to increase the number of well-equipped teachers and support their continuous professional development. This involves fostering innovative potential in both beginning and experienced teachers within school ecologies. Currently, she dedicates her research efforts to the Expeditie Lerarenagenda, which investigates the dimensions of adaptive capacity in the teaching profession amidst the evolution of educational systems and societal developments. Walraven also contributes to the Teacher Tapp NL project, facilitating insights into teachers' experiences through daily questions relevant to their practice. Her academic interests lie in adaptive expertise, educational innovation, and the multi-faceted nature of teaching roles in contemporary education. Walraven actively engages with various educational stakeholders, including schools and teacher training institutes, to navigate the complexities of the educational landscape and promote adaptive structures within teaching contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).