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Didactic bootcamp

This two-day didactive 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). Go to preparation and materials

Planning 2026-2027

Date	Time	Location	Trainer	Department	Registration
Monday 24 August & Tuesday 25 August 2026	09:30 – 16:00	TBA	Ruth-Martine Huijs-Keegstra	For all domains	Registration via the D4 coordinator of your department
Wednesday 26 August & Thursday 27 August 2026 (2 groups)	09:30 – 16:00	TBA	(1) Linde Berkelmans (2) Tom Slöetjes	For all domains	Registration via the D4 coordinator of your department
Wednesday 27 January & Thursday 28 January 2027	9:30 – 16:00	TBA	Tom Slöetjes	For all domains	Registration via the D4 coordinator of your department

What your colleagues took home...

“The chance to ask all my questions, hear from others’ experiences and get inspired by the different elements of teaching. Furthermore, I loved the practical tips & tricks regarding energizers & introduction activities and that we got to try them first hand during the training! This really inspired me and it was a fun way to get the energy in the room back and get to know each other :)”

“The environment allowed for honest speaking and group work. I think bonding with other junior teachers helped. Also, the trainer was amazing and really connected with us and our concerns.”

“It was very active and we practiced/discussed everything right away. It was also clear that everything that was learned was immediately applied by the trainer. So you immediately saw that it worked and whether it suited me.”

“It was a small group which made it a lot more comfortable to share and practice things together. Also, that the trainers have teaching experience makes their feedback more relevant.”