Supervision is a dynamic process that requires flexibility rather than a fixed approach. This module examines how supervision can contribute to student learning and development, with a focus on adapting to different needs and contexts. Participants will critically reflect on their own supervisory practice and explore strategies to support students in becoming more independent and engaged learners.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

explain your role and value as a supervisor, and the purpose of supervision;
assess the supervision needs of your student using the Blanchard Situational Leadership Model;
tailor your supervision style to be more task-oriented or people-oriented based on the student’s needs and to stimulate self-directed learning;
recognize your own strengths and challenges as a supervisor using the Core Quadrant model.

Sign up for this module

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

Target audience:

This module is compulsory for all teachers 4 or PhD’s whose role is to supervise an individual student during a project (e.g. thesis, internship, etc.).
All modules are open for everyone who is teaching at the Faculty of Science. 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 / Saskia Belt / Charlene Diepenbroek-Barker / Marlijn van der Poel.

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

When?

16 October 2025 9.00-12.00
6 November 2025 10.00-13.00
03 December 2025 10.00-13.00
13 April 2026 13.00-16.00
10 June 2026 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.