Opportunities for continuous professional development

The landscape for post-UTQ and post-SUTQ professionalization is still emerging

It is an exciting time for development. WUR has shown its commitment to recognizing growth in educator professionalization with the adoption of the Academic Career Framework. The TLC is stepping up our commitment to create a broader framework for continuous professional development for teachers by creating the TLC Teaching Academy. With the formation of the TLC Teaching Academy, we strive to not only continue to expand our own support and offerings, but also to help educators access other opportunities offered within WUR and externally through other alliances such as 4TU and EWUU. The goal of the TLC Teaching Academy is, at its heart, to build an inspiring learning community for educators. 

There are already valuable opportunities to stay engaged and continue learning both within WUR and in collaboration with other universities:

Current offerings

NOTE: when courses are full, please sign up for the waiting list, so we can reach out if new possibilities arise. 

Intervision & Professional Learning communities

The TLC Teaching Academy can facilitate InterVision groups and Professional Learning Communities where senior teachers come together in a safe and collegial space to reflect on challenges, exchange experiences, and learn from one another. These sessions build a strong network of peers who understand the complexities of teaching and leadership in higher education. 
For more information you can email Meg.Hayne@wur.nl. 

Nature Inclusive Education

Nature Inclusive Education addresses the need for more regular, direct nature experience in the daily life of students to facilitate development towards responsible changemakers for science and society. It supports well-being, enriches learning with experiential approaches and facilitates reflection on fundamental human-nature relationships. It encompasses a broad range of teaching methods - from small activities to full-day experiences - to facilitate skill and attitudinal development.

• More information and registration for the onboarding course in Nature Inclusive Educations
• More information and registration for Emotions in the classroom: introducing a pedagogy of hope

Transdisciplinary Teacher Trajectory 

The Transdisciplinary Learning Trajectory (TLT) is a transformative 2-year coaching program designed to empower you with innovative methods for integrating real-life relevance into your teaching. Click here for more information and registration.

National offering compiled by Dutch universities

Eleven Dutch univeristies are united in the Professional Development Exchange Hub. From Rotterdam to Maastricht, Amsterdam to Groningen, there are face-to-face meetings, online courses, webinars and hybrid events at various locations and dates. This allows you to deepen your teaching skills in current topics such as innovative technology, diversity and inclusion, assessment, sustainable development goals or interdisciplinary teaching. The institutions make it possible for teachers to choose from a rich, varied offer that suits their own development and interests, without being tied to a fixed location.  

You can find the list of courses and how to register in this article. For questions you can email Marca.Gresnigt@wur.nl.