International Master’s Program of Learning and Instruction
Program Framework
Vision • Educational Goals • Core Competencies • Alignment
At a Glance Overview
IMPLAI at NTUE cultivates educators who embrace learner-centered pedagogy. Through research methodology, core and specialized coursework, practicum, and a master’s thesis, students develop competencies for student-centered teaching and educational research.
Program Vision
The vision of the International Master’s Program of Learning and Instruction (IMPLAI) at NTUE is to cultivate educators who embrace learner-centered pedagogy. Through coursework in research methodology, core and specialized subjects, practicum, and the completion of a master’s thesis, the program equips students with the competencies needed to engage in student-centered teaching and related educational research.
Goals & Core Competencies
Educational Goals G1–G4
G1Academic research competence
To cultivate students’ academic research competence.
G2Instructional development & innovation
To cultivate students’ ability in instructional development and innovation.
G3Assessment development & innovation
To cultivate students’ ability in assessment development and innovation.
G4Teamwork & collaboration
To cultivate students’ ability in teamwork and collaboration.
Core Competencies C1–C5
C1Learning, teaching, and assessment research
Understanding of learning, teaching, and assessment research.
C2Learner-centered instruction design
Ability to design learner-centered instruction.
C3Learner-centered assessment design
Ability to design learner-centered assessment.
C4Digital learning material development
Capability to develop digital learning materials.
C5Interdisciplinary & intercultural collaboration
Ability to engage in interdisciplinary and intercultural communication and collaboration.
Goals–Competencies Alignment
| Educational Goals |
C1 |
C2 |
C3 |
C4 |
C5 |
| G1. Academic research competence |
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| G2. Instructional development and innovation |
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| G3. Assessment development and innovation |
★ |
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| G4. Teamwork and collaboration |
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★ indicates a strong alignment between goals and competencies.
