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SOP Tweedaagse 2026

Join colleagues from across Dutch institutions at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam on 25 and 26 June for two days of practice focused workshops, peer exchange and reflection on what it means to be an educator today.

Shaping teacher identity: thriving in a changing world
The Studiegroep Onderwijskundige Professionalisering (SOP) Tweedaagse is a two day professional development event for educators and educational developers. This year we focus on the ongoing development of teacher identity and how strong professional identity supports educators to adapt, to lead change and to thrive. Expect inspiring workshops, engaging discussions and practical takeaways you can apply immediately in your teaching context.

Who should attend
This event is for educators and education professionals who want to strengthen their professional identity and teaching practice, including: 

  • university and university of applied sciences teachers,
  • educational developers and teacher trainers,
  • programme coordinators and curriculum designers,
  • anyone working at the intersection of teaching, learning and educational innovation.

Registration
Registration is free of charge but requires EHON membership. Places are limited, so register early. Registration closes on 25 May 2026.

SOP Tweedaagse

25 & 26 June 2026

Call for workshop leaders

We are looking for workshop leaders who want to share practices and methods that strengthen teacher identity. If you facilitate workshops or run communities of practice, we welcome your proposal by 17 April.

Propose a workshop

Theme tracks and programme overview

  • Day 1 – Thursday 25 June 2026

    Themes

    Across the two days, workshops connect to six identity focused tracks. The themes of day one are:

    • Becoming the Teacher You Are 
      Reflection (and creative approaches) as a driver of teacher identity 
    • The Scholar Teacher Identity 
      Navigating research, teaching, and societal impact 
    • Identity Under Pressure, Identity Across Cultures 
      Resilience, adaptability, and identity in international, intercultural, and mixed classrooms

    Programme

    Activity Time Location
    Registration and welcome09:30 – 10:00 Lobby Theatre
    Plenary opening10:00 – 11:00 Theatre 5
    Workshop round 111:15 – 12:15t.b.a.
    Lunch12:15 – 13:30Lobby Theatre
    Workshop round 2 13:45 – 14:45t.b.a.
    Workshop round 315:00 – 16:00t.b.a.
    Dinner (optional)17:00 De BierFabriek
  • Day 2 – Friday 26 June 2026

    Themes

    Across the two days, workshops connect to six identity focused tracks. The themes of day two are:

    • Identity in Community 
      Mentoring, peer feedback, and learning with the student and the other 
    • Teaching From What You Stand For 
      Integrating personal values into teacher identity and practice 
    • Digital Self, Digital Classroom 
      How digital transformation reshapes teacher identity

    Programme

    Activity Time Location 
    Registration and welcome09:30 – 10:00 Lobby Theatre
    Workshop round 410:15 – 11:15t.b.a. 
    Workshop round 511:30 – 12:30 t.b.a. 
    Lunch12:30 – 13:30 Lobby Theatre
    Workshop round 613:45 – 14:45t.b.a.  
    Plenary closing15:00 – 16:00Theatre 5

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