How do you answer students with questions when you want to inspire them to think for themselves first? And how do you give feedback that will also motivate the student to do something with this feedback? And what about giving instructions that will actually let your students do what you intended them to do?

Course description

Key module

Standing in front of a group, answering questions, giving instructions and feedback are didactical skills that every teacher needs. In this module we will give you the tools to develop these skills in an effective and motivating way. You will practice with these skills during the module so you are well prepared to put them in action in your daily educational practice.

Sign up for this module

Select the moments and modules you want to follow and click on Enroll (above Scheduled Training Events).

Target audience

Beginning teachers who have little or no didactic prior knowledge.
This module is compulsory for all teaching-assistants (student-assistants, tutors and PhD students) and teachers 4. It is therefore part of the DOP introductory training and the introductory didactical teacher training for TA’s.
This module (together with modules 1, 3, 5 and 6) is strongly recommended for all teachers (a.o. teachers 4 and PhDs) that will supervise students during their bachelor- or master thesis.
All key and enriching modules are open for everyone who is teaching at the Faculty of Science, e.g. teachers 4, tutors and teaching assistants (PhD’s and student assistants). Not sure which module suits your learning objectives best? Please send an email to tlc-training-science@uva.nl.

Prior knowledge: No specific prior knowledge required

Required time investment: Approximately an hour preparation time plus the module itself (3 hours).

Trainers: Natalie Cappaert, Brit Giesbertz, Merel Pompe, Nina Scheres or Tjitske Sijbrandij

Group composition: Between 5 (minimum) and 12 (maximum) no. of participants

When?

10 September 2024 10:00-13:00
26 September 2024 10:00-13:00
9 October 2024 10:00-13:00
5 November 2024 10:00-13:00
25 November 2024 10:00-13:00
21 January 2025 10:00-13:00
12 February 2025 10:00-13:00
11 March 2025 10:00-13:00
8 April 2025 10:00-13:00
13 May 2025 10:00-13:00

Location: Science Park 904

Course duration: 3 hours

Registration

You can sign up for this module here. If you want to sign up for this and other modules at the same time click here. The available dates are on the registration page. Do you have any questions? Please contact us via tlc-training-science@uva.nl.

Unable to attend?

You can make changes in the registration system up to 3 working days before the module starts (e.g. if your module is on Wednesday at 10:00, you have until Thursday at 23:59 to reschedule). If urgent or unavoidable circumstances arise within that 3-day window, please let us know as soon as possible at tlc-training-science@uva.nl. If you’re absent without notifying us, you’ll be marked as a no-show and receive an email.

Our modules are designed for collaborative learning and sharing experiences. To achieve the desired impact on education and professional growth, it’s crucial that enough participants are present. Without timely notice of your absence, we cannot ensure this or take the necessary measures. Together, we share the responsibility to make these modules effective and meaningful.