Start to Teach for PhD students (Career Perspectives Series)

As a PhD student, you may be asked to teach (a section of) a course. ‘Start to Teach’ is designed to cover the foundational principles of university teaching through a series of workshops that will support you as you embark on your teaching journey. This course assists you in planning and preparing your teaching activities, gives you the tools to engage and activate students, and shows you some best practices for giving feedback and assessing assignments and exams.

If there are no spots available or the dates don't fit your calendar, please fill out the form via the link below and we will inform you about new runs of this course.

Learning Objectives

After completing the Start to Teach training, you will be able to:

1. Create a lesson plan that integrates active learning methods, establishes a well-defined structure, and prioritizes students' learning outcomes.
2. Provide effective classroom management.
3. Communicate clear instructions that align with students' prior knowledge.
4. Foster an inclusive environment by showing respect for learners in your behavior and language.
5. Carry out at least one motivating active learning activity in a lesson.
6. Check students' understanding of the learning materials during a lesson.
7. Provide oral and written feedback on students' work and/or process.
8. Assess students' work according to the provided grading criteria.

Course conditions

• 100% attendance is mandatory;
• If you cancel the course within ten days before the start of the course, we will charge you 50% of the costs. In case of a no-show (without cancellation), we will charge the full amount (100%).