Module 5 | Coaching conversations | FNWI

What is the student actually saying? And how do you help them the most? Or what to do with a student that becomes emotional? Or how do you make a conversation useful when everything goes well and there are no problems at all?

Course description

Key module

Coaching conversations can be challenging for different reasons. This module will focus on communication techniques that will help you tackle all the above types of questions. We will discuss the boundaries of your role and give you tools for different cases that can be challenging.

Sign up for this module

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

 

Target audience

  • Teachers who’s role is also to coach students one-on-one (e.g. as a supervisor or a mentor).
  • This module (together with modules 1, 2, 3 and 6) is strongly recommended for all teachers (a.o. teachers 4 and PhDs) that will supervise students during their bachelor- or master thesis.
  • This module is compulsory for all tutors and beginning teachers 4. It is therefore part of the DOP introductory training and the introductory didactical teacher training for tutors.
  • 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: The module itself (3 hours). There is no preparation required for this module.

Trainers: Brit Giesbertz, Merel Pompe or Tjitske Sijbrandij

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

 

When?

  • 1 October 2024 10:00-13:00
  • 20 November 2024 10:00-13:00
  • 13 January 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.