Dr. Johannes Westberg

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Biography

Johannes Westberg is a Professor of Theory and History of Education at the University of Groningen, where he focuses on historical perspectives and methods in educational research. He has a particular interest in the history of primary schooling and early childhood care education (ECCE), examining questions regarding educational expansion and the rise of mass schooling in the 19th century, as well as the expansion of ECCE in the 1960s. Westberg has published extensively in the field, contributing to monographs, edited volumes, textbooks, and journal articles that address various issues related to social and economic history of education, including school finance, school legislation, material culture in school architecture, and the experiences of teachers. In addition to his research, he serves in several editorial and leadership roles, such as the senior editor for Nordic Journal of Educational History and co-editor for Paedagogica Historica. He is also involved in organizing the Nordic Network on Educational History and leading the Nordic Graduate School for Applied History Education, promoting collaboration and scholarly exchange within the field. His methodological interests span historical methods and meta-analyses within educational contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Groningen • Groningen, Netherlands

Professor of Theory and History of Education, focusing on historical perspectives and methods in educational research.

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.