CTL is the central expertise centre for sharing knowledge, ideas and experiences about educational development and educational innovation at VU Amsterdam.
Together in education
What kind of educational professional do you want to be? What do you want to stand for? What challenge will you take on? With the VU Centre for Teaching and Learning, we're working together on your personal and professional growth with tailored programmes that cater to all stages of a teaching career. From courses and coaching to workshops, events and advice, curriculum development and innovation in education.
For whom?
Our services are focused on all education professionals in higher education, inside and outside VU Amsterdam. This includes lecturers and junior lecturers, as well as PhDs with teaching tasks, educational leaders (including programme directors, programme coordinators, department heads), and students with teaching tasks.
Impact through craftmanship
Teaching is a craft. You can get your BKE, BKS, LOL, UTQ and STQ at the VU Centre for Teaching & Learning. So that you will soon be verifiably competent in examining, advising, teaching, and innovating. Read more about our qualification programmes and Regulations Certification Committee for Teacher Professionalisation.
Our promises
- Together, we make it meaningful. We begin with your question, determine a starting point together, and guide you in your growth process.
- Your perspective matters. There is room for your ideas and insights. We learn and inspire each other to innovate.
- We believe in your talent. Discover your individuality and remain authentic. We contribute to your ability to solve problems and respect autonomy.
- Inclusive learning environment. We offer a safe and inclusive environment that invites reflection and challenges you to grow, as individuals, and as a team.
