1 Modular Programme in Didactics for Continuing Education (CE)
Support for the development of Continuing Education
Utrecht University aims to provide a varied range of education for professionals alongside its regular education. To support lecturers in their development, the Continuing Education (CE) programme includes the objective of professionalising lecturers for CE. Based on a questionnaire among (prospective) CE lecturers and among CE stakeholders in the strategic alliance EWUU (TU Eindhoven, Wageningen University & Research, UMC Utrecht, Universiteit Utrecht), an inventory was made of the need for further professionalisation of lecturers in didactics for CE.
This showed that both CE lecturers and coordinators are in need of professionalisation in CE didactics, with some needing more guidance and others needing assistance regarding a design for CE.
Modular programme on didactics for CE
The programme offers participants insight into research in the field of didactics, specifically for CE. In order to meet different needs, a modular approach has been chosen, which also offers the possibility to work on personal learning goals/own cases. Each participant will at least take part in: intake interview, basic module (module 1), one follow-up module (module 2 or 3) and the wrap-up meeting. The follow-up module is flanked by working on own material/methods for CE, individual coaching and collegial exchange. Participants can also opt for both follow-up modules after the basic module.
Objectives: After this programme, participants will be able to - Formulate what characterises the quality of CE;
Participants who have chosen a route via follow-up module Design can…
- Make conscious choices for course design, work formats and assessment formats that suit professionals.
Participants who have chosen a route via the Supervision follow-up module can…
- Make conscious choices for supervising professionals in the education they provide.
Programme fee: in August 2021, a pilot will start with a group of 10 lecturers from the UU and the Alliance partners. The programme is offered by the Centre for Academic Teaching and is funded by the CE programme and the Alliance. Participants who are able to follow this
programme one time free of charge will be asked for both a commitment to participate and to contribute to the evaluation. Subsequently, the programme will be included structurally in the offer of the Centre for Academic Teaching and participants will have to pay for it. The costs for participation are to be determined.
Target group
Lecturers and developers (coordinators) of CE:
• from various faculties and institutions;
• with learning questions about didactics (design and/or supervision) of CE;
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• With verifiable knowledge and experience at UTQ (BKO) level;
• who, during the programme, are involved in the implementation of CE if they opt for the follow-up module Supervision;
• who have an idea for a CE course if they opt for the follow-on module Design;
• who are able to follow the modular course from beginning to end, i.e:
√ participate in all meetings of the course,
√ carry out interim assignments (at least 10 hours plus the concrete design for their own CE).
Per follow-up module a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 7 persons will participate in the pilot.
Please note: If lecturers with little or no command of the Dutch language apply, the course will be taught in English after the pilot. Applicants can express their interest in this in advance.
Application: 4 June 2021 at the latest via the application form.
Timeline
Both routes
4 June 2021: Deadline applications before 25 June 2021: Intake interview 1 July 2021: Decision on group composition
before Thu. 2 September 2021:
Module 0: Retrieval of prior knowledge Module 1: Preparation assignments Thu. 2 September 9.00-12.00 hrs.: Module 1
Route Module 2: Design Route Module 3: Supervision Thu. 16 September 2021 9.00-12.00 hrs: Optional
Module 2 Design Wed. 22 September 2021 9.00-12.00 hrs: Optional
Module 3 Supervision
September-November: Individual coaching session September-November: Individual coaching session
Collegial consultation: Collegial consultation:
Tue. 21 Sept. 9.00-9.30 hrs. Wed. 29 Sept. 9.00-9.30 hrs.
Tue. 5 Oct. 9.00-9.30 hrs. Wed. 13 Oct. 9.00-9.30 hrs.
Tue. 19 Oct. 9:00-9:30 hrs.
Tue. 2 Nov. 9.00-9.30 hrs. Wed. 27 Oct 9.00-9.30 hrs.
Wed. 10 Nov. 9.00-9.30 hrs.
Both routes
Thu. 18 November 2021 9.00-12.00 hrs.: Wrap-up meeting
Programme supervision
This course is offered by the Centre for Academic Teaching (CAT) on behalf of the Continuing Education (CE) programme of the UU. The programme is supervised by Educational Consultancy
& Professional Development (O&T), a partner in CAT.
