Dr. Paulien Meijer

Professor

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Biography

Professor Paulien Meijer is associated with Radboud Teachers Academy, where she focuses on teacher learning development. With more than 25 years of experience in education, Meijer has dedicated her research to understanding the nuances of teacher development, particularly in how various factors can influence a teacher's professional identity. Her work emphasizes the importance of creative thinking in educational contexts and the dynamic processes involved in teacher learning. Meijer has supervised numerous PhD students and is involved in studies addressing the complexities of teaching practices, especially for beginning teachers in both national and international settings. Her research also explores themes such as workplace learning and the cultivation of creativity in education, striving to enhance the teaching profession through innovative approaches. Additionally, she has led projects funded by Erasmus+ and served in various leadership roles within educational organizations.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Radboud Teachers Academy • Nijmegen

Leading research on teacher learning development and supervising PhD students.

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).