Didactic bootcamp
This two-day bootcamp prepares you to confidently start teaching. You’ll learn basic principles of effective teaching, reflect on your role in student learning, and apply strategies to create a safe learning environment. The bootcamp includes practical exercises, role-playing, and tools for handling classroom situations.
You’ll participate in interactive activities, learn from peers, and practice facilitating introductions for tutorials. The bootcamp covers giving classroom instructions and using classroom equipment, with time for questions and hands-on practice.
Learning outcomes
After day 1, you’ll be able to…
- execute introduction exercises (with students)
- use ways to contribute to creating a safe environment (for you and your students)
- identify own and others’ concerns regarding teaching
- identify what types of qualities and behaviour makes a good teacher
- give clear and motivating instructions (to students)
After day 2, you’ll be able to…
- understand in what classroom situations a student learns (and when not)
- analyse what determines motivation for students
- act upon demotivated students
- provide constructive feedback on (students’) behaviour
- formulate solutions for concerns regarding teaching
Practical info
| Target group | Workgroup teachers with little to no teaching experience | |
| Group size | Max. 16 teachers | |
| Language | English | |
| Time investment | 2 days of each 6.5 hours in class + 1 hour preparation time + 1.5 hours portfolio (for teachers in the Workgroup Teacher Programme) | |
| Preparation and materials | No specific preparation is required, but consider your teaching goals and concerns. Training slides and materials can be accessed via the TLC-FMG website, which may be used as a reference.
Go to the online folder by clicking on the button below, and then to the folder for this module to find what the required preparation is, and to access materials. (Only accessible for UvA employees).
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Planning 2025-2026
| Date | Time | Location | Trainer | Department | Registration |
| Monday 25 August & Tuesday 26 August 2025 (2 groups) |
09:30 – 16:00 | (1) REC B3.08
(2) REC C3.05 |
(1) Ruth-Martine Huijs-Keegstra (2) Tom Slöetjes |
For all domains | Registration via the D4 coordinator of your department |
| Monday 26 January &
Tuesday 27 January 2026 |
09:30 – 16:00 | Monday: REC C2.02
Tuesday: REC C3.04 |
Ruth-Martine Huijs-Keegstra | For all domains | Registration via the D4 coordinator of your department |