Master’s Program Established for Waldorf Educators
The establishment of this Master’s Program is intended to respond to the needs of contemporary Waldorf teachers for a space for professional and personal growth. We provide an academic platform where teachers can develop through cooperative learning, dialogues and reflections, along with individual research inquiries.
Collaboration between Taiwanese and German Institutions
The body of faculty consists of outstanding professors from National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan, the Seminar für Waldorfpädagogik Hamburg, and the Freie Hochshule Stuttgart.
International and Bilingual Learning Environment
All courses are taught in English with Chinese oral translation. The ratio of Taiwanese students to international students is intended to be approximately 3:2. It is particularly beneficial for students who are interested in the Chinese/Taiwanese language and culture.The program will enroll students every other year.
Teacher-friendly Schedule for Part-time Graduate Study
Students of this three-year Master’s Program meet on campus for three weeks during a period in July or August and for one week during a period in January or February accompanied by homework assignments,projects and conferences.
Curriculum Objectives and Modules
The program aims at providing students with learning opportunities:
·To gain an awareness and abilities to address pedagogical challenges in the era of globalization and digitalization.
·To cultivate capabilities of artistry, self-reflection, and self-education.
·To acquire methods of conducting independent inquiry and research, along with developing the necessary insights and creativity to initiate changes.
Modules |
Credits |
Self-education in Relation to the World |
12 |
Methods in Education Research |
5 |
Project Learning |
7 |
Master Thesis |
4 |
Total |
28 |
Curriculum Structure
Module |
Subject |
Credits |
Duration |
1st year |
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Self-education in Relation to the World |
Inquiry into Education and Anthropology |
3 |
2021 July (9 days) |
Theory of Knowledge and Learning |
3 |
2021 July (9 days) |
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Methods in Education Research |
Qualitative Research Method |
2 |
2022 February (6 days) |
2nd year |
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Methods in Education Research |
Quantitative Research Method |
3 |
2022 July (9 days) |
Self-education in Relation to the World |
Nature and Economy in the Globalized World |
3 |
2022 July (9 days) |
Project Learning |
Exercise of Research Project |
2 |
2023 Jan. or Feb. (6 days) |
3rd year |
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Self-education in Relation to the World |
Culture and Society |
3 |
2023 July (9 days) |
Project Learning |
Preliminary Research Project on Waldorf Education |
3 |
2023 July (9 days) |
Project Learning |
Master’s Colloquium |
2 |
2024 Jan. or Feb. (6 days) |
Master Thesis |
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4 |
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Total |
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28 |
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Admission Criteria
˙Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent level of studies
˙At least two years of working experience in education.
˙The periods of time that count for working experience in education can be accumulated.
˙Appropriate level of English proficiency. 【TOEFL (iBT60), TOEIC(650), IELTS(5.0)】
Application Timetable for International Students
Events |
Time |
Release of Application Guidelines for International Students |
October, 2020 |
Online Application |
November to December, 2020 |
Online Interviews |
January or February, 2021 |
Admission Announcement |
March, 2021 |
Program Begin |
July, 2021 |
Application Guidelines (Cohort 2019)
International students please read Application Guidelines for International Students
Overseas Chinese students and students from Hong and Macau please read 僑生及港澳生單獨招生簡章
(Nov. 14 – Dec. 24, 2018)
*Guideline for Cohort 2021 will be released in October, 2020.
Tuition & Fees
˙The tuition is NT$ 120,000 per academic year.
˙The fees include sports venue fee, network usage fee, student insurance fee, and dormitory fee(optional).
Contact
National Tsing Hua University
Master’s Program in Waldorf Education
TEL:886-3-571-5131 # 76252
E-mail: waldorfma@gapp.nthu.edu.tw
Address:No. 521, Nanda Rd., East Dist., Hsinchu City 30014, Taiwan (R.O.C.)