Dr. Saskia Van Schaik

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Saskia van Schaik is an assistant professor at the Behavioural Science Institute of Radboud University, specializing in Orthopedagogics and family behavior. Her research interests encompass education, pedagogy, and developmental psychology, focusing on the human development approach. She aims to challenge normative assumptions and address the universalities and cultural specificities of development in learning contexts. Through her work, van Schaik studies the beliefs people hold about learning and development in their cultural and developmental niches, working to broaden and deepen existing theories in the field. She is committed to teaching and engages in various ancillary activities related to her research initiatives.

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).