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Module 3 | The learning environment you create | FNWI

How do you create a learning environment where students feel motivated to learn? What can you do as a teacher and what does the literature say about this?

Course description

Key module

As a teacher, creating a learning environment in which everyone can thrive is one of the most important tasks. This means that you have to create an environment where physical, social and intellectual safety is guarded. But how do you do this and what is your influence as a teacher? In this module, we will discuss what the elements are of the self-determination theory and how to translate this to your educational practice.

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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, 2, 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: During this module we will refer to the theory of Tuckman on group dynamics. You are expected to know it on a conceptual level (not in detail), therefore it is added as preparation. You can of course skip this if you are already known with the theory.

Required time investment: Approximately one 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?

  • 17 September 2024 10
  • 3 October 2024 10
  • 16 October 2024 10
  • 13 November 1014 10
  • 2 December 2024 10
  • 28 January 2025 10
  • 19 February 2025 10
  • 18 March 2025 10
  • 15 April 2025 10
  • 20 May 2025 10

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.