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The university is increasingly central to society. University education should therefore not only focus on cognitive skills but also provide affective education, aimed at personal and professional development. This helps students develop the skills and attitudes to contribute to an inclusive and just society.
Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes that have participated in the Visible Learning Trajectories Programme and wish to enhance their students’ personal and professional development can now sign up for the Affective learning track of the Visible Learning Trajectories Programme. More information on the Visible Learning Trajectories Programme |
In co-creation with the teacher team, our trainers use the Learning Trajectories methodology to find a balance between cognitive and affective learning at the curriculum level. This involves designing a learning trajectory with suitable teaching methods and assessment. We provide expert guidance in developing tailored learning activities and assessment methods that align seamlessly with the intended learning outcomes. The end result is a customised learning trajectory Affective learning.
The Affective learning track is part of the Empowered Minds project, led by Linda de Greef (Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies) and Ilja Boor (Teaching & Learning Centre Central), who have been awarded a Comenius Leadership Fellow Grant. This project aims to embed affective learning across the University of Amsterdam’s educational programmes. As a result, students are better equipped to comprehend complex societal challenges and develop more effective solutions.
Affective learning is used to enhance students’ personal development. The Inner Development Goals framework acts as a foundation to support students in developing skills and attitudes such as complexity awareness, integrity, resilience and co-creation. This enables them to make a meaningful contribution to future society. By working on these skills and attitudes from the very beginning of their studies, students are equipped to foster their personal development over the course of their lives.
Do you have any questions, or are you interested in participating in the Visible Learning Trajectories Programme and/or the Affective learning track? Contact us
Read more about the Visible Learning Trajectories Programme