Becoming a Student Assistant – Free Online Course
Learn how to be professionally involved in teaching, support and governing of higher education institutions with this online course from University of Groningen.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone with a passion for higher education. The course is specifically tailored to the needs of students and employees, who are involved in teaching, support and participation in governing bodies of higher education institutions.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Contribute professionally in a higher education working environment
Develop a well-founded opinion of what is a good university teacher and mentor
Identify the basic principles for designing a course
Explore the aspects of how to teach a small group session in an interactive way while paying attention to classroom management and atmosphere
Interpret the difference between directive and facilitative formative feedback
Reflect on challenges students participating in governing bodies face
