VU-CTL for external teachers at universities and universities of applied sciences

Courses and workshops by theme

• Diversity, inclusion and global citizenship

  Mixed Classroom in Practice workshop series
  Do you want to harness the potential of diversity in your classrooms, and cultivate knowledge and perspectives? Would you like to transform your classrooms into safe environments of learning and exchanging views, for all students? How does one handle the discussion of sensitive topics, which can strongly influence the atmosphere? In the 'Mixed Classroom in Practice Workshop serie', you will learn how to develop concrete learning activities based on the three phases of the VU Mixed Classroom in Practice model. This interactive programme explores relevant literature, fosters a peer feedback environment where hot moments in the classroom are discussed, and provides assistance on designing teaching techniques. Information and registration.
  
  Workshop Teaching in Times of Fracture (open)
  What do you do as a teacher when tensions arise around sensitive (social or political) issues in your classroom? This workshop offers practical tools to guide ‘hot moments’ with professionalism and empathy, transforming them into rich learning experiences. Based on the Mixed Classroom educational model. Information and registration.
  
  Workshop Navigating Hot Moments in Practice (tailored)
  This workshop is upon request and tailor made. In this workshop, you explore moments of tension you've experienced, discover what triggers them, and practice the skills you need to respond calmly and thoughtfully. Whether you're dealing with classroom conflicts, addressing sensitive topics, or facing unexpected disruptions, you'll be equipped with practical techniques and insights. Bespoke workshop tailored to your specific needs. Information and registration.
  
  A Broader Mind in Practice Workshop Series
  Do you want your education to prepare students for the complex societal and environmental challenges? What skills and attitudes can help students to navigate through an uncertain future? What is your role as a teacher in facilitating the inner dimension alongside the (inter)disciplinary knowledge? You will tackle these questions in this series of four workshops, in which you discover how to encourage students to broaden their views, see issues from different perspectives, increase their social awareness, and help their self-development. Information and registration.

• Assessments / Senior Qualification Examination

  Senior Qualification Examination (SKE-IO)
  Are you working on the quality of assessments at a cross-curricular level and do you want to think through a learning line and the corresponding assessment policy, in order to verbalise it from a design perspective? In the Senior Qualification Examination (SKE-IO), you take the time to approach testing from a perspective of vision and policy. By doing so, you gain insight into the structure of your own testing organisation, who has a responsibility in it and how you can ensure this responsibility is actually met. You develop yourself as an assessment expert enabling you to guide your colleagues in the assessment process and provide appropriate, practical tools. This way, you will achieve a solid assessment policy that is properly structured. Information and registration.

• Educational innovation and design

  Start Day Curriculum(re)design for Educational Teams
  Building a curriculum is something you do together. Especially at a time when developments such as AI in education, changing professional practices and increasing workload call for sharp choices and smart cooperation. In this inspiring workshop we invite you to start the conversation about your curriculum together. Get a flying start in (re)designing your curriculum! Bespoke programme for educational teams. Information and registration.
  
  Senior Qualification in Didactic Skills (SDB) for lecturers at universities of applied sciences
  Do you want to know how to move from good ideas to educational improvements and how to get your colleagues to join in? Are you often the pioneer of educational innovations, looking beyond your own courses and subject area? In the ‘SDB for college teachers’, you will work on a personal learning question and innovation project in your own course, under the intensive guidance of an experienced education expert. Upon completion, you will have your Didactic Competence (SDB) and you will be proven competent in leading educational innovation at curriculum level. Information and registration (Page and course are in Dutch).
  
  NEXT (Next-level Educational Design & Training)
  Would you like to use evaluation results to further develop your teaching, but are you still looking for how to make that translation? Or do you already have concrete suggestions for improvement and are wondering how to create support for them among your colleagues? NEXT is the course in which you take the next step in educational design at course level. Upon completion of this course, you will know exactly how to translate your ideas - for students and colleagues - into practice, and you will have all the necessary materials for this ready to go! Information and registration.

• Leadership

  Building Strong Teams in Education
  Do you believe in the power of strong teams to drive student success and innovation? Join this course and enhance your ability to create and lead effective, dynamic educational teams. We offer practical, hands-on training designed to help you cultivate a culture of teamwork and cooperation among your colleagues. Information and registration.
  
  Orientation on Leadership in Education
  Are you leading an education team at the VU Amsterdam and would like to grow as a leader? Are you curious about scientific perspectives on leadership in the context of higher education? In this programme you will grow in your professional leadership through inspiration and exchange with experts and peers. Information and registration.
  
  Masterclass Systemic Leadership in Academic Education: Moving from Within the Invisible Dynamics
  For anyone experienced in leading projects and/or supervising a team. Do you encounter complex situations full of uncertainty, tension or sometimes even conflict? This CTL masterclass focuses on your specific work environment as a complex social system. Information and registration.

• Student wellbeing and engagement

  NEW: Working with Students as Teachers
  Discover the transformative power of student-led learning. Whether you're a seasoned educator or a new teacher, this programme is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively engage students as co-teachers. In an era where student voice and agency are paramount, harnessing the potential of students as teachers is key to fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. From peer tutoring to student-led discussions, this course explores a range of strategies and best practices for empowering students to take ownership of their learning journey. Information and registration.
  
  Coaching students
  Would you like to coach your students towards more self-responsible study behaviour? In this course for both beginning and experienced teachers, you will learn to conduct (even) more effective coaching conversations. The conversation types involved are introduction, (problem) clarification, progress, setting learning goals, feedback and confrontation, and conversations in which behavioural change is central. Information and registration (Page and course are in Dutch).