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Teaching and Learning Centre - FMG

We are here to guide you at every stage of your teaching journey, whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience in the classroom. Our support is centered around four key pillars:

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We offer programmes for Workgroup and PhD teachers, as well as the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ/BKO) programme for more experienced teachers. In addition, we provide open courses such as LEGO Serious Play and E-learning modules on topics such as blended learning, basic didactics, AI in higher education, and more.		We share our knowledge: find Tips for Teachers, inspiring Teacher Stories, and stay updated on TLC events. Share your own teaching tips and tricks and learn from colleagues across the faculty.		We support educational innovation through grants, special interest groups, and projects such as TLCreate, where we help you create media content for your course needs, and our AI Consultancy. Discover new tools, techniques, and opportunities to enhance your teaching.		We support evidence-informed teaching through research such as within the Education Research Fellows and research projects related to teacher development and educational innovation. Teachers can conduct their own research, access mentorship, and share findings with colleagues. Explore our projects and get involved!

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We offer programmes for Workgroup and PhD teachers, as well as the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ/BKO) programme for more experienced teachers. In addition, we provide open courses such as LEGO Serious Play and E-learning modules on topics such as blended learning, basic didactics, AI in higher education, and more.

We share our knowledge: find Tips for Teachers, inspiring Teacher Stories, and stay updated on TLC events. Share your own teaching tips and tricks and learn from colleagues across the faculty.

We support educational innovation through grants, special interest groups, and projects such as TLCreate, where we help you create media content for your course needs, and our AI Consultancy. Discover new tools, techniques, and opportunities to enhance your teaching.

We support evidence-informed teaching through research such as within the Education Research Fellows and research projects related to teacher development and educational innovation. Teachers can conduct their own research, access mentorship, and share findings with colleagues. Explore our projects and get involved!

Visit our walk-in hours with experienced coaches every Thursday from 12:00 to 13:00 for quick, personalised advice. Explore everything we offer on this page or get in touch with us for more info. Contact us at tlc-fmg@uva.nl or visit us at REC-C0.03.

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UvA Education Awards 2025

Every UvA employee and student can nominate a teacher, course, teaching project or -team for the UvA Education Awards 2025 until May 30.

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Upcoming courses and events

Coaching

Weekly Walk-In
Every Thursday
12:00-13:00

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Course

Guiding Discussions
20 May 2025
13:00-16:00

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Event

Lunch Seminar Self-Regulated Learning: Task strategies and reflection
27 May 2025
12:00-13:00

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Course

Conflict management
27 May 2025
13:00-16:00

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Course

Synchrony
28 May 2025
9:00-12:00

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Event

Book Club: Self-Regulated Learning
3 June 2025
12:00-13:00

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Course

Professional future
10 June 2025
09:00-12:00

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Lunch Seminar: Student Evaluations with guest speaker Jelle Boumans
24 June 2025
12:00-13:00

Event

Self-regulated learning in higher education, featuring keynote speakers
1 July 2025
15:00-18:00

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Featured

Resource

SELFLEX SESSIES Podcast

How can we support students in becoming more self-regulated learners?

This is the central question explored in the new five-part podcast series SELFLEX SESSIES, featuring insightful interviews with experts from both academic and professional fields.

Read our English summaries of the episodes at the link below!

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Event recap

Strategies for goal setting and planning in Self-Regulated Learning

On March 25th, 2025, the TLC-FMG hosted the second session in a three-part lunch seminar series on Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) in higher education about strategies for goal setting and planning in Self-Regulated Learning.

Missed it? Here’s a recap!

Keep an eye on our upcoming events to catch the next one, or check out our other SRL projects.

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Struggling with sensitive topics in class?

Explore our guide and tailored support for handling sensitive topics with confidence. Transform tense classroom moments into meaningful learning.

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Podcast

The Learning Curve Podcast

Introducing The Learning Curve! A podcast produced by Teaching and Learning Centre of the UvA Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences designed to inspire innovation and explore higher education. Tune in to The Learning Curve podcast today and join the global conversation on higher education!

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Resource

Tip of the Week

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!

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