This module blends self-paced e-learning with an interactive workshop. In the e-learning, you’ll explore key concepts around motivation, group dynamics, and learning climate. You complete it independently before joining the workshop, where we’ll translate these insights into practical strategies for your teaching.

Together, we’ll explore questions like: How do you create a motivating environment where students feel safe to learn and collaborate? What role does group development play? And how can you intentionally adapt your teaching approach to spark curiosity and engagement?

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

respond to different phases of group development to facilitate a productive and positive group dynamic;
create a safe and structured learning environment that supports student engagement and collaboration;
apply the ARCS model to design a motivating learning experience that builds attention, relevance, confidence, and satisfaction.

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Select the moments and modules you want to follow and click on Enroll (above Scheduled Training Events).

Target audience:

Beginning teachers.
This module is compulsory for all teaching-assistants (student-assistants, tutors and PhD students) and teachers 4. It is therefore part of the DOP introductory training and the introductory didactical teacher training for TA’s.
All modules are open for everyone who is teaching at the Faculty of Science. Not sure which module suits your learning objectives best? Please send an email to tlc-training-science@uva.nl.

Prior knowledge: No specific prior knowledge required.

Required time investment: Approximately 1 hour for the e-module and 3 hours for the workshop.

Trainers: Emmeke Veltmeijer / Nina Scheres / Marlijn van der Poel / Meike Heeremans / Vincent Blum / Charlene Diepenbroek-Barker / Martijn Stegeman / Saskia Belt / Brit Giesbertz.

Group composition: Between 5 (minimum) and 15 (maximum) no. of participants.

When?

30 September 2025 10.00-13.00
13 October 2025 10.00-13.00
17 October 2025 13.00-16.00
11 November 2025 9.00-12.00
01 December 2023 10.00-13.00
27 January 2026 10.00-13.00
18 February 2026 10.00-13.00
16 March 2026 13.00-16.00
14 April 2026 10.00-13.00
20 May 2026 10.00-13.00

Location: Science Park 904

Course duration: 3 hours

Registration:

You can sign up for this module here. If you want to sign up for this and other modules at the same time click here. The available dates are on the registration page. Do you have any questions? Please contact us via tlc-training-science@uva.nl.

Unable to attend?

You can make changes in the registration system up to 3 working days before the module starts (e.g. if your module is on Wednesday at 10:00, you have until Thursday at 23:59 to reschedule). If urgent or unavoidable circumstances arise within that 3-day window, please let us know as soon as possible at tlc-training-science@uva.nl. If you’re absent without notifying us, you’ll be marked as a no-show and receive an email.

Our modules are designed for collaborative learning and sharing experiences. To achieve the desired impact on education and professional growth, it’s crucial that enough participants are present. Without timely notice of your absence, we cannot ensure this or take the necessary measures. Together, we share the responsibility to make these modules effective and meaningful.