NB Language spoken in course is English unless only Dutch-speaking students participate
Admission requirements
N.a.
Description
The internship provides an excellent opportunity to learn about a variety of possible professional careers in the field of Digital Media in Human Development. Students can either participate in an ongoing research project in one of the Programme groups of the Institute of Education and Child Studies (Research Internship) or choose a practical position at an external organization (Practical Internship). The latter should focus on the work of Digital Media in Human Development.
Research Internship
The student participates in an ongoing research project of one of the Programme groups of the Institute of Education and Child Studies. Dependent on the research project, students will be involved in the recruitment of participants, the actual data collection in the lab, home setting, clinic, or child care setting under supervision of a qualified staff member.
The research internship and choice of project take place in consultation with the co-ordinator. The specific research participation tasks will be put in writing in the form of a contract.
The internship can begin in the second semester, but the timing will also depend on the availability of openings in a research project and on capacity of supervisors. The internship may be offered in combination with the Master’s project.
Practical internship
The activities at an external organization should focus on the domain of Digital Media in Human Development and can involve diverse fields, such as:
policy making
teacher education
parenting support
associations for reading
gaming industry
broadcasting (television programs aimed at children)
apps developers
media coach
development of e-health apps and programs
development of educational material for use at home or in schools
Choice of and activities within both the Research Internship and Practical Internship take place in consultation with the co-ordinator. More information is available on the website of the Internship Bureau and on Blackboard.
Course objectives The general objectives of an internship are:
Integration of knowledge and skills in research and practice previously acquired in course work, in particular in realistic work situations;
the acquisition of further relevant knowledge and skills, and insight into practical situations in the field of work;
intensive acquaintance with a relevant field of research or work;
learning to function independently and responsibly in an organization (professional attitudes);
gaining insight into one’s own potential and limitations, both with regard to skills and with regard to personal functioning.
Mode of instruction
The internship is supervised by an Internship tutor of the Institute of Education and Child Studies and an Internship supervisor at the internship organization.
Assessment
At the end of your internship period, your internship tutor will determine your final grade. This grade is based on (1) the assessment advice of your internship supervisor, (2) your participation in internship meetings, and (3) the quality of your internship report and/or final product. All parts should be assessed as at least satisfactory.
Blackboard
Reading list
Literature to be studied depends on the actual activities, and will be made available through the researcher or internship organization.
Registration
Enrollment via the Internship Bureau.
NB The exam of this course is a paper. This means that you do not have to register yourself for this exam in uSis.
Contact information
Co-ordinator: Dr. M. Sikkema - De Jong
For general information on internships and advice in the search process, please contact the Internship Bureau