Knowledge Sharing
On this page you will find things that might inspire you. Tips for Teachers, interesting articles or Teacher Stories and our TLC events for the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG). Below you can find more information about our upcoming events.
Teacher Stories are inspiring stories from lecturers of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG). Get inspired and share knowledge about teaching practices in higher education. Do you have a Tip for Teachers, an inspiring Teacher Story or something else that you would like to share with other fellow teachers? Then send an email to tlc-fmg@uva.nl.
Event: Introducing UvA AI chat for teachers
Join us for a practical 1-hour session on generative AI in education, specially for all FMG teaching staff (regardless of prior AI familiarity), held on Thursday 17 July 16:00 in the UvA’s Hybrid Learning Theater (REC M3.02).
Integrating self-regulated learning to be a strong learning line
Event: Supporting Students’ Self-Regulated Learning (SRL)
Join us on Tuesday, 1 July 2025, from 15:30 to 17:00 at REC JK ‘The Floor’ for TLC-FMG’s exciting summer event on supporting your students’ Self-Regulated Learning.
Technology in Self-Regulated Learning
How can lecturers utilize technology to support students in self-regulating their learning?
In this interview, Brigitte te Brink and Sjirk Zijlstra discuss this topic with Eelco Braad, senior researcher at the Digital Transformation lectorate at the Hanze. Joining him is Jarin van der Kooi, a master’s student in Digital Technology at Hanze, who is researching a learning dashboard designed to enhance student ownership of the learning process.
Conscious study choices in Self-Regulated Learning
How can we, as teachers, support students in making conscious and strategic decisions that align with their personal and professional growth?
In this interview, Brigitte te Brink and Sjirk Zijlstra explore this topic with Milou van Harsel and Judith Teunissen.
Teachers as supporters of self-regulated learning
How can we, as teachers, integrate self-regulated learning into our teaching and support students in developing these skills?
In this interview, SELFLEX SESSIES discusses this topic with SRL experts Anique de Bruin and Peter Verkoeijen.
Task strategies and reflection in Self Regulated Learning
On 27 May 2025, the TLC FMG hosted its third lunch seminar in the Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) series. Brigitte ten Brink and Fam te Poel guided participants through the key question: How can we help students take control of their own learning process?
Strategies for goal setting and planning in Self-Regulated Learning: TLC-FMG lunch seminar recap
In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, Self Regulated Learning (SRL) has become an essential skill for students. The TLC FMG Lunch Seminar on March 25, 2025, provided an in-depth exploration of SRL, emphasizing the critical role of goal setting and planning in fostering student motivation and academic success. This blog post delves into the seminar’s key insights and provides practical strategies that teachers can implement to support their students in becoming more self-regulated learners.
Self-monitoring in Self-Regulated Learning
TLC Tips: Active Learning and Student Engagement
Welcome to our archive of tips on active learning and student engagement.
Self-Regulated Learning Projects
For teachers in higher education, fostering SRL is no longer a supplementary goal but a cornerstone of academic success and career readiness. Recognising this, the TLC-FMG is taking steps to address the gap in SRL skills.
In January, March, and May, we will host three interactive sessions each focussing on a different aspect of SRL to deepen the teaching community’s understanding, with an emphasis on practical strategies to guide students in learning how to learn.
TLC Tips
At the TLC we provide you with weekly teaching tips, as you may have spotted in your department newsletter. Explore our archive of timeless tips for quick and effective ways to enhance your teaching!