Didactic bootcamp
The aim of this two-day bootcamp is to function as a kick-start for your teaching, and for you to feel ready and confident to start your classes. During the training we will work with basic principles of good teaching. You reflect on your role as a teacher in regard to the learning process of students. You learn to identify and apply teaching strategies and you receive tools to create a safe learning environment in your workgroup. You will practice with a number of situations that you might encounter during workgroups. You will collect practical tools to work with your students with confidence.
About the course...
Preparation
No specific preparation is asked for this training. You may already think of what you want to get out of this bootcamp. What are you looking forward in teaching? and what may be concerns you have? Do you have an inspiring teacher in mind?
You can have a look at the used slides and literature for this training – afterwards – via a login on the TLC-FMG website.
Intended Learning outcomes
After the Didactival Bootcamp (day 1) you are 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)
- listen reflectively (to students)
After the Didactival Bootcamp (day 2) you are 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
Good to know
| 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 | 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 2024-2025:
| Dates | Time | Location | Trainer | Department | |
| Monday 26 August & Tuesday 27 August 2024 | 9:30-16:00 | REC C2.05 | Ruth-Martine Huijs-Keegstra |
For all domains | Registration via the D4 coordinator of your department |
| Tuesday 4 February & Wednesday 5 February 2025 | 9:30-16:00 | TBA | TBA | For all domains | Registration via the D4 coordinator of your department |