By uniting the expertise of LEARN! Academy and the VU Education Lab, the CTL serves as a center for exchanging knowledge, ideas, and experiences about educational development at VU Amsterdam. Goal is to empower and support teachers, program directors, and anyone else involved in education to build a stronger community of passionate educators together. Jeroen Geurts, Rector Magnificus of VU Amsterdam: "The opening of the CTL is an important moment for our university, as it allows us to further focus on promoting innovation and collaboration in education. I am very excited about the many opportunities the CTL will offer for teachers and other educational professionals to collaborate, exchange ideas on inspiring education, and improve the quality of education."
Enhancing your teaching skills
The CTL offers a range of tailored programs that cater to all stages of your teaching career. From courses and coaching to workshops, events and advice; we have everything you need to unlock your full potential as an educator, and as a member of a teaching team. We are also committed to staying at the forefront of education innovation, so you can rest assured that the techniques and insights we offer are the latest and most effective available.
Building education together
At the CTL, we strongly believe in the power of student-centered learning and the importance of collaboration with students as partners. We strive to empower students to become active participants in their own learning journey and to prepare them to use their knowledge, skills, and attitudes to make a positive impact on society. By working together with educators and students, we can create a more inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environment that benefits everyone. Our passion for inspiring education and enhancing the quality of teaching is what drives us, and we are here to help you every step of the way. Whether you need advice on or support with didactics, assessments, tools or curriculum development: we are always ready and happy to assist. So come join us at the Centre for Teaching and Learning and let us help you take your teaching career to the next level. Because together, we can build a better, brighter future for education.