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UTQ Modules

Modules as of September 2025

The regular UTQ trajectory consists of two separate modules: 

  • Teaching & Supervising
  • Designing & Assessing

The modules follow the semester setup of the academic year calendar of the UG, starting in September and February. Each module will consist of 4 on-site meetings of 3 hours each.

What is the preferred order?

You can determine the order of the modules to follow; the only requirement for the Teaching & Supervising module is that it aligns with actual teaching tasks during the same semester. If possible, it is recommended to start with the T&S module and join the Designing & Assessing module in the following semester. Will you be (re)designing a course? Then it might be nice to combine this with the Designing & Assessing module.

Module Teaching & Supervising

Teaching for Student Learning: Teaching and Supervising essentials

This module focuses on the primary question of ‘How can I most effectively help my students learn?” Students are more likely to be successful in a classroom that has organised instruction, safe atmosphere, and activating learning methods. That being said, all of this takes time to develop and occurs over time for all teachers. Key topics supporting the development of effective classrooms include:

  • Defining "good" teaching
  • Fostering students' sense of belonging and motivation
  • Implementing active learning methods
  • Creating a lesson plan
  • Providing effective supervision (for small groups or individual students)

Semester 1

Group A (English)

Trainer
Day and time
Wednesday mornings, 09:30-13:00
Dates
September 10th, October 1st, October 29th, December 3rd

Fully booked! Group B (English)

Trainer
Day and time
Thursday afternoons, 13:30-17:00
Dates
September 11th, October 2nd, October 30th, December 4th

Group C (Dutch)

Trainer
Day and time
Tuesday mornings, 09:30-13:00
Dates
September 16th, October 7th, November 4th, December 9th

Group D (English)

Trainer
Day and time
Tuesday mornings, 9:30-13:00
Dates
September 9th, September 30th, October 28th, December 2nd

Semester 2

Group E (English)

Day and time
Wednesday mornings, 9:30-13:00
Dates
February 11th, March 4th, April 8th, May 27th

Group F (Dutch)

Day and time
Thursday mornings, 9:30-13:00
Dates
February 12th, March 5th, April 9th, May 28th

Group G (English)

Day and time
Tuesday afternoons, 13:00-16:30
Dates
February 17th, March 10th, April 14th, June 2nd

How you will learn in this module

Teacher development is a continuous journey that requires reflection, feedback, and collaboration. This module supports your growth through:

  • Classroom observations: You will be observed twice and observe two colleagues using structured research-based observation forms.
  • Micro-teaching: A mini-lesson presented to peers for constructive feedback.
  • On-site activities: Interactive discussions and exercises during sessions.

Note: Enrollment in this module is only for those actively teaching, as observations are essential to the module.

Set-up
Four on-site sessions and activities via Brightspace before, during or after the session.
Entry requirements
Observable teaching activities between the first and last session of this module
Study load

40 hours

Number of participants
12-16 participants per group
Main language
Depending on the group you are registering for: English or Dutch.
Location
All meetings will take place at the Zernike Campus. It is not possible to join online.

Module Designing & Assessing

Designing & Assessing

This module focuses on the topics of effective course design, feedback and assessment in Higher Education. Whether you are involved in the design of a new course, or are thinking about adjusting a course unit, you’ll be provided with a toolbox that contains all the ingredients to adjust or revise a course design. Furthermore, you will explore the ins and outs of different types of assessment and feedback to enhance student learning. In all workshops, you will actively work on your own course design or assessment.

If you do not have responsibilities as a (co-)course coordinator, try to discuss with the course coordinator whether there are possibilities to work on a revised course design or to work on an improvement plan for the current course.

Key topics that will be discussed:

  • Learning outcomes and the principle of ‘constructive alignment’
  • Fitting your course (unit) in the curriculum and/or programme
  • A diverse student population
  • Assessment for, as and of learning
  • Implementing different forms of assessment and feedback fitting your course design

Semester 1

Group A (Dutch)

Trainer
Day and time
Thursday mornings, 09:30-13:00
Dates
October 2nd, October 30th, November 20th, December 11th 2025

Group B (English)

Trainer
Day and time
Friday mornings, 09:30-13:00
Dates
October 3rd, October 31st, November 21st, December 12th 2025

Group C (English)

Trainer
Day and time
Tuesday mornings, 09:30-13:00
Dates
October 7th, November 4th, November 25th, December 16th 2025

Semester 2

Group E (English)

Trainer
Day and time
Wednesday mornings. 9:30-13:00
Dates
March 4th, March 25th, April 15th, May 13th

Group F (English)

Day and time
Thursday afternoons, 13:00-16:30
Dates
March 12th, March 26th, April 16th, May 21th

Group G (Dutch)

Trainer
Day and time
Tuesday mornings, 9:30-13:00
Dates
March 10th, March 31th, April 21th, May 19th
Set-up
Four on-site sessions and activities via Brightspace before, during or after the session.
Entry requirements
Involved in the design and/or assessment of a course or learning unit. Preferably a role as (co-) course coordinator
Study load

40 hours

Number of participants
12-16 participants per group
Main language
Depending on the group you are registering for: English or Dutch.
Location
All meetings will take place at the Zernike Campus. It is not possible to join online.
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