Dr. Gisbert Van Ginkel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gisbert van Ginkel works as an Assistant Professor at Radboud Teachers Academy, involved in teacher professionalization and support. His research interests include teacher learning in the broad sense, focusing on professional identity development for beginning teachers, mentored workplace learning, teacher research, and the ecological validity of teacher research. Since 1998, he has worked in education, becoming a teacher educator and educational developer in 2000. He completed his PhD in 2018, concentrating on mentoring teachers and practical knowledge in adaptive mentoring. Gisbert coordinates teacher professionalization at Radboud Teachers Academy, overseeing induction, training, and registration processes for beginning teacher educators. Additionally, he serves as a Teacher Ambassador for the Radboud Teaching and Learning Center, enhancing teacher expertise and professionalization in teacher research. His work is characterized by an integral approach to organizational culture and a commitment to making education effective, blending visions and practical tools. He also participates in the examination and curriculum committees, acting as a liaison for Brightspace Portflow.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Radboud Teachers Academy • Nijmegen

Involved in teacher professionalization, coordination, and training for beginning teacher educators.

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).