Teaching and Learning Centre - Wageningen UR

Welcome on the Teaching and Learning Centre Course Registration Website.

Below you'll see an overview of our courses and sessions per title. For an overview of the offered session per date you can visit our Education Events Calender HERE.

If you would like to follow one of these sessions, but the course schedule does not offer a suitable opportunity, please send a request to education.support@wur.nl. 

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01. Orientation to teaching and supervision

• Introduction to teaching @ WUR
  Are you new to teaching at WUR? We understand how overwhelmed you must feel! This three hour training will help you on your way.
• Start to Lecture: Presentation/Instruction Practice
  For those who want to make their lectures more effective by combining engaging presentations/instructions with active learning. The focus of this training is on practicing presentation/instruction skills. We therefore work in small groups (4 to 6 participants). The training will be held in English.
• Start to Teach: Preparing Learning
  Start to Teach introduces you to some basic teaching and learning principles, which include topics such as constructive alignment, writing learning outcomes, activating students prior knowledge and understanding the importance of assessment. You will be given the opportunity to practice your teaching skills by presenting a micro/minilesson to the group. This course is designed for teaching staff with little experience in teaching but are appointed by Wageningen University and Research. Because it is designed for PhD candidates, post-docs and teaching assistants, it is considered suitable to form part of your teaching and supervision plan. 1 ECTS = 28 hours
• Start to supervise BSc & MSc thesis students
  In this 2,5 hour workshop you will be provided with some general information about supervising thesis students at Wageningen University and discuss good practices, expectations, basic skills. Furthermore there will be room for questions.
• Start to Supervise Group Work
  How to get students doing group work motivated, active and involved? In this 2,5 hour workshop you will learn basic skills and strategies for supervising group work at Wageningen University. Furthermore there will be room for exchanging perspectives and asking questions.
• Peer consultation for thesis ring facilitators & coordinators
  If you facilitate or coordinate the thesis rings in your chair group and in need for some extra peer consultation (intervision) in small groups around this topic, you are welcome to join.

02. UTQ activities (open to all teaching staff)

• UTQ Introduction meeting
  In this meeting you will receive information about the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ; or BKO in Dutch). You will obtain insights into your strengths and points to focus on in relation to the UTQ competences. After this meeting you will be informed about the trajectory and can book a personal intake with your UTQ coach.
• UTQ Personal intake
  In the individual intake interview you will meet your UTQ coach. Together you will translate your personal focus per UTQ competence into a meaningful programme, a provisional planning and a design for the assignments; considering your own teaching practice, the duration of the programme (usually no longer than two years), the time investment of 155 hours and the admission criteria. The contract will be the basis for this meeting.
• UTQ Teach
  In this course you will gain a deeper understanding of your classroom experiences by comparing and connecting your experiences to educational concepts, models, theory, good practices with your fellow participants and trainers. The trajectory consists of independent assignments in Brightspace, a lunch meeting and three themed live meetings. The 'UTQ Teach'course focuses on UTQ sub-competences: - 2a Prepare an educational meeting - 2b Conduct an educational meeting.
• UTQ Supervise
  UTQ supervise focuses on UTQ sub-competence 2c. Supervising, individually and in groups. In this course you will get a deeper understanding of your supervisor experiences by comparing and connecting your experiences to educational concepts, models, theory, good practices with fellow participants and TLC trainers. The course consists of self-work assignments in a digital platform (Brightspace) and two live course days.
• UTQ Design
  The UTQ Design course focuses on the UTQ design competences. During the course days we will use cooperative and activating didactics that can be inspirational for your own teaching practice. We will use peer feedback as an essential part of the learning process. Attendance and active participation of all participants is therefore expected. You will learn which design principles you can use to make your course (more) active, effective and efficient. You will practice your design competences with the use of one of your own courses.
• UTQ Assess
  Why follow this course? To prepare yourself for your role in designing, implementing, and evaluating assessments at Wageningen University. The UTQ Assess course comprehensively focuses on knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for constructing and using assessments. We do this by following the steps of the assessment cycle: from the assessment strategy to the construction and evaluation of your exams and assignments.
• UTQ Self-study Brightspace
  You can find several self-study modules related to your teaching practice in this Brightspace environment. These modules offer a flexible and convenient way for you to enhance your teaching toolbox. Through a combination of multimedia resources, examples, quizzes, and reflective exercises, you will gain a deeper understanding of the respective topics and learn practical strategies to implement in your teaching practices. Please note, that some of the self-study modules are required as prior knowledge for one or more of the UTQ courses.
• Portfolio writing (only if you started the UTQ before July 2023)
  Have you started writing your UTQ portfolio? and/or Do you need to book some time to write your portfolio? This is an opportunity to book time in your calendars to write and to have guidance and instant feedback from UTQ supervisors.

03. Teaching & supervising courses

• Starting with real-life learning
  This workshop is made for teachers who want to enhance student engagement and cultivate a profound connection between academic knowledge and society. We believe that every course, including those for first-year students, can take that crucial first step towards real-life relevance. Together, let's embrace a low-threshold approach to real-life learning, making education not only meaningful but also enjoyable for both you and your students.
• Nature inclusive teaching 1: Onboarding in nature inclusive education
  This is the first of 4 modules on nature inclusive education. In this module you will learn about the value of nature inclusive education, experience nature inclusive teaching methods and reflect on the attitude and worldviews that underlie a shift towards nature inclusive learning. We will use a framework in which cognitive, physical, emotional, existential and action-oriented aspects are addressed. These are explored through experiential (outdoor) exercises, dialogue and literature.
• Nature inclusive teaching 2: Teaching with nature
  Exploring and implementing (outdoor) relational teaching methods. In this module you will explore the potential of teaching with nature to support cognitive, emotional, physical, existential and action-oriented domains of learning. You will get to experience and evaluate the potential effect and relevance of embodiment exercises (outdoors) and explore how to connect (outdoor) relational teaching methods to a specific course you teach and practise this with colleagues.
• Nature inclusive teaching 3: Care in the classroom
  Supporting students in social-environmental responsibility and anxiety. This module takes into consideration the socio-environmental context in which students find themselves. You will learn how to address the student’s sense of responsibility and care for the world by exploring their intrinsic motivation and values. You will also learn how to acknowledge feelings of anxiety and despair, supporting students in their relation to urgent global (environmental) concerns.
• Nature inclusive teaching 4: Course design and implementation
  In this module we aim to help teachers and programme committees to implement nature inclusive teaching. Consisting of several moments of exchange, practice and reflection.
• Group work
  Do you want to learn more about supervising group work and the design and assessment of group assignments? Then this on-demand workshop is yours!
• Brain Based Teaching
  Brain based teaching is the state of the art when it comes to approaching classroom teaching. New insights on how the brain works are translated into classroom strategies. During this training you will experience and practice lots of these strategies, so you can apply them to boost both your teaching and your student’s learning.
• Gamified Design
  What can we learn and use from games to make learning more effective? We will explore the underlying mechanisms that make games so engaging and use this as a starting point for rethinking your own education.
• Teaching in an Intercultural & Diverse Classroom
  Wageningen University is an international university with students coming from more than 100 cultures. Cultural diversity has many educational benefits, such as increased collaboration, successful decision-making, greater creativity. However, cultural differences hugely impact our ability to value diversity, with biases and blind spots unknowingly blurring our view and blocking effective, inclusive teaching behaviour. This course is for lecturers to develop awareness and skills in order to interact effectively and appropriately with the culturally different students in today’s international classrooms.
• Teaching lab practicals
  This course is intended for people who want to improve their lab teaching skills and elements of their practical class. All people who teach lab practicals (technicians, PhDs, post-docs and other staff) are welcome.
• Boundary Crossing Training for Teachers
  During this hands-on course we will work with a combination of observational learning and experiential learning, relating to theoretical framework of Boundary Crossing.
• Supervising (BSc & MSc) thesis students
  Sign in after you successfully passed the workshop 'Start to Supervise BSc & MSc thesis students' and supervised at least 2 BSc or MSc thesis students

04. Assessment and Examination

In these courses/activities, you will learn about different functions of assessment (formative and summative use), how to use specific tools & methods (Ans, rubrics, group assignments) and how to imply working procedures (invigilation).

• Writing multiple-choice and other closed question types
  In this workshop you will learn how to formulate closed questions that are valid, reliable and cover the right cognitive level.
• Information meeting for Invigilators on BYOD exams
  Is this your first BYOD exam? Then sign up for this presentation. You will learn more about the instructions, how the security software works and how to help students who experience issues before or during the exam. There is a small document available with trouble shooting guidelines. You will learn how a student can get a spare laptop and how you can check if a student has submitted the exam successfully. (More information is available at Student Support https://wur-studentsupport.screenstepslive.com/m/106158.)
• Designing assessments in Ans
  From September 2020 all digital assessment will take place in our new software Ans. In this training, you will learn you can design your assessment with open and/or closed questions in Ans and how to build and manage your question bank.
• Formative use of assessment
  Do you want more insight in student learning during your course? In this online session we will discuss how you can use assessment as a learning activity. And how you can make it activating and informative for both students and yourself.
• Rubrics: How to use and develop them for feedback and assessment
  In this session we will explore how you can design rubrics and use them to facilitate student learning. We will start with a short general introduction on rubrics and have some small exercises to experience different aspects of using and developing rubrics. This workshop is planned on demand. Please contact assessment.quality@wur.nl
• Thesis assessment: calibration session workshop for chair groups
  Do you with your chair group want to have a calibration session workshop for staff that is involved in thesis assessment? We can facilitate your session and help you defining its programme.
• Group work
  Do you want to learn more about supervising group work and the design and assessment of group assignments? Then this on-demand workshop is yours!
• Quick Start Ans
  In this online session you will get acquainted with the basics of Ans so that you can develop your own question bank and build your own exams. This session is offered almost every week, so if the available date does not fit, come back later!

05. Teaching tools & methods (Face-to-face)

In these courses/activities, you will learn about teaching methods & tools and learning activities that you can use to create an interactive and activating face-to-face (real life) learning environment.

• Boundary Crossing ring
  A Boundary Crossing ring meeting aims to facilitate teachers to learn with and from each other, by sharing their experiences, practices, tools, and resources in a very intentional way to improve their teaching practice concerning Boundary Crossing.
• Course Didactics for Continuing Education
  Universities, in addition to education for initial students, also have Continuing Education as their task. Education for (external) professionals requires a certain design and supervision. In order to support EWUU lecturers in the (further) development of this type of education and to learn from each other, the alliance partners offer the course 'Didactics for Continuing Education’. You register for module 1. If you need further translation to your own CE, you can then register for the rest of the course.

06. Teaching tools & methods (online/digital)

In these courses/activities, you will learn about our Learning Management System Brightspace and other online/digital teaching tools that can help you shape your online and blended education. Activities can cover technical aspects of how to use the tools as well as didactics of online and blended learning.

• Q&A Sessions: Educational Video
  In these online Q&A sessions, you can ask all questions related to Educational Media. Different topics can be discussed, like 'How to manage a YuJa channel?', 'How do I find a video in YuJa?', or 'How to prepare for Weblectures and livestreams'.
• Brightspace Introduction Training
  To give all teachers and educational supporters a smooth start in Brightspace, all can follow the Brightspace Introduction Training. Main topics in this training are: navigation, organizing and adding content, setting up online activities, such as assignments and discussion fora, setting up groups and following student’s progress.
• Brightspace Introduction Training (Self-study)
  If you want to get familiar with Brightspace, but do not want to sign-up for a live session, you can sign-up for this self-study version. You will get access to the Brightspace and go through the materials at your own pace while doing the exercises in your practice course. Main topics in this training are: navigation, organizing and adding content, setting up online activities, such as assignments and discussion fora, setting up groups and following student’s progress.
• Using Interactive Tools in Brightspace for course design
  How can you make your courses in Brightspace more attractive, creative and varied? Learn about some simple tools (H5P, Creator+ & FBF) that give you immediate results.
• Recording a knowledge clip @ TLC (self-study)
  Knowledge clips are short video clips in which you explain a theory or concept or show a skill or procedure. This course prepares you for recording a knowledge clip in the studio in Atlas.
• Getting started with YuJa
  YuJa is the video platform of the WUR. It is accessible via Brightspace, for both teaching staff and students. In this training you will get to know the most important basic functionalities in YuJa. 
• Digital Accessibility: What, why & how?
  Every student has the right to learn, and so our education needs to be accessible to them. This workshop introduces you to the intricacies of Digital Accessibility (DA), and will leave you with clear tips on how to make your educational materials more digitally accessible.

07. Events & Other activities

In the events organised by TLC, you will discuss about good practices in teaching, get introduced to new learning technologies, and have the opportunity to learn from and exchange experiences with other educators.

• SUTQ | Information Meeting
  The Teaching & Learning Centre currently offers the UTQ BKO). In this trajectory in-service teachers are equipped with specific teaching competences that are formally assessed. By offering a SUTQ, the educational trajectory can continue for those who successfully completed their UTQ (or equivalent) and wish to further their educational development. The information day serves as a Q&A moment where you can inquire more information about the overall competences and how these are planned, assessed, implemented and monitored. To help you understand what the SUTQ entails, we encourage you to watch our introduction video https://intranet.wur.nl/Project/SeniorUniversityTeachingQualificationSUTQ
• Inspiration Lunch workshops (2023-2024)
  The Inspiration Lunch Workshops are events organized for educational staff to get inspired in topics related to Technology Enhanced Learning, Blended Learning Design Approaches, Didactic Concepts, Diversity and Inclusion. The workshops take place on campus from 12:00 – 13:30 on weekdays.
• Teachers Day
  The annual event is organised by and for WUR teachers. Check intranet for the full programme of this day: https://intranet.wur.nl/Project/EducationSupport/Pages/T5-QhExMjE-7nDFYWk-xqA

08. Study advisers

• Workshop on Study choice
  Successful studying is also dependent of making the most fitting choices. In this workshop we explore a method (in Dutch) to facilitate students to do so. Provided by study adviser Mique Menheere Method: "Mission at Work©" van Paul Weermeijer Don’t you speak Dutch? It’s possible to make an appointment with Mique, to have a talk about this knowledge bite in English.
• Training Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (by Autisme Academie)
  Themes that will be part of the training: - stress, overstimulation and the expressions in behavior - effect of stress on physical and mental well-being and the causes of this - relationship autism and cognition - learning to read and use 6 communication channels in communication - sensory hypersensitivity and hypersensitivity including the internal senses - communication applied at a higher level of understanding
• Knowledge bite on communication technique self-disclosure (zelfonthulling)
  Knowledge bite on communication technique self-disclosure (zelfonthulling) This meeting is facilitated by study adviser Sietse Sterrenburg. When is it appropriate or not to bring one's own experiences and views into a conversation with a student? In this knowledge bite we explore this topic together on the basis of a bit of theory and our own cases.
• Training on Gen Z & generational diversity
  Emma Agricola is a much sought-after speaker, trainer and moderator in the field of generational diversity, inclusion and equality. She has supported hundreds of organizations in dealing with generational differences in the workplace and conducted research into this herself.
• Oplossingsgericht coachen van studenten
  When you don’t speak Dutch? It’s possible to make an appointment after 22 May 2025 via sa.development@wur.nl, to have a talk about this training in English. =====> De student is zélf verantwoordelijk voor zijn studie, maar hoe kun je deze hierin optimaal ondersteunen? Voor je het weet, werk je harder dan de ander en voelt het soms als ‘trekken aan een dood paard’. Dat kost energie, is weinig effectief en ook niet leuk. Maar ook voor de gemotiveerde student geldt: hoe hou je de regie bij de ander?
• Holding space for students to gain more self-responsibility and agency
  The purpose of this training is to learn new tools and practices in holding space for a student to gain more self-responsibility and agency. Most students are learning to do this, and you can empower them to do so. Spaceholding is different from teaching in the sense that a spaceholder holds a very specific space of unknown and uncertainty, where it is safe enough to learning together and invent ways to collaborate in a way that works for the empowerment of the student and for the adviser.

09. On demand

These courses or activities are organised on demand. Depending on whether it is an individual support activity or course, we will try to plan an occurence when there is interest. Please send an e-mail to education.support@wur.nl. 

• (re)designing a course: self-study modules for exemption trajectories
  This course teaches you the basics of designing education. It is open for self-study; all knowledge clips and readings are accessible, the discussion fora and course analysis are not open. If you are interested in joining the full course, check our schedule: https://esd.crs.wur.nl/courses/details/257/
• (Re)design Lab intake
  The Design Lab welcomes teachers, programme committees and other people at WUR who wish to rethink the design of their education or develop new education. It facilitates design on different levels: course, learning trajectory and programmes as a whole. The Design Lab consist of an intake, a design workshop and possible follow-up sessions focused on detailed design and implementation. You can e-mail course.design@wur.nl for an intake to discuss the possibilities.
• Organising IT in your course design
  This is an advanced course for teachers. Registration to this course is only possible when you have participated in the workshops “Online teaching methods to activate your students” and “Orientation on digital tools”.