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![Teach-Meet: Teaching and mentoring](/sites/default/files/2024-03/teach-meet%20%281%29.png)
… creating opportunities for academic development and personal interactions between students and tutors. During our recent Teach-Meet on 17 April 2024, Therese Grohnert (SBE), Wilfred van Dellen (FSE/UCM), Nynke van den Akker (FHML), Levin Stein (FASoS), and Eliza de Sousa Fernandez Perna (FPN), presented their understanding of the intersection of mentoring and teaching and shared experiences from their respective faculties. Teach-Meet: Teaching and Mentoring Similarities and differences Anyone can be a mentor While we often think of mentoring as a formal activity, such as academic advising or a coaching trajectory, mentoring can take many forms and happen more … fulfil formal mentoring requirements while building relationships and supporting students more personally. Finding your mentoring style "The role of a mentor can be highly rewarding but also quite confusing," said Levin Stein, a teaching fellow at FASoS. Levin highlighted the complexity of blending formal and informal mentoring and the ever-changing nature of mentoring. "Each student has different needs, and they change over time. While some first-year students need more help adjusting to the …
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… stories, please visit our dedicated recap page . EDLAB St Hubertuslaan 12, Tapijnkazerne 23, Building X 6211 KD Maastricht UM Education Days 2023: Participants voices To You, what is Teaching & Learning all about? This question was the main theme of the second edition of the UM Education Days on 7-8 June 2023, when over 140 members of the Teaching & Learning community at Maastricht University gathered at EDLAB for two days of inspiration and knowledge sharing. In a vibrant atmosphere, we …
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… journey of self-discovery, she recognised that, at that moment, she found it difficult to accept. Antonia noticed her fear of failure, mainly at university, when she started comparing herself to others. For Maxime, fear of failure has been a constant theme in her life: “Even as a little kid, I wouldn’t show people my drawings if I did not colour within the lines perfectly.” She told the attendees and other panellists that she even experienced a severe panic attack when she was doing her master’s as … them realise how to tackle them. After the session, attendees expressed similar sentiments. One attendee commented, “It’s good to know I am not the only one who struggles with this,” another mentioned how, even though she still struggles with these themes, listening to the panel discussion was an important first step for her. The personal stories shared in this 10th Student-Meet conveyed that failure is a shared human experience, which can serve as a valuable opportunity for learning and …
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… UM Education Days 2024. Expect a session full of lively engagement and meaningful connections that sets the stage for the next two days. Some playful reflections await… Sessions round 1 - 10:30-12:00 Sessions round 1 - 10:30-12:00 EDLAB Education Research Fellows workshop by Anke Sambeth : In this workshop organised by the EDLAB Education Research Fellows, we will dive into the world of educational research. Brace yourselves, you will have to work for, and of course also with, us! In a gallery … 2. Hans Maarse (FHML) , Emeritus Professor, published UM's first open textbook via Maastricht University Press, "Health Policy Analysis, An Introduction," advancing open science in the field of public health and policymaking. 3. Costas Papadopoulos (FASoS) integrated OERs into the course design via #dariahTeach, enhancing student engagement with interactive open learni ng materials. 4. Antonia Waltermann (LAW) shared legal open educational resources on an OER repository, promoting accessible … perspective on higher education Sessions round 4 - 10:00-11:30 Tea & coffee break Sessions round 5 - 11:45-13:15 Wrap-up lunch - 13:15-14:15 UM Education Days 2023 aftermovie To You, what is Teaching & Learning all about? This question was the main theme of the second edition of the UM Education Days on 7-8 June 2023, when over 140 colleagues and students, along with 30+ presenters from various departments of Maastricht University, came together for two days filled with discussions, workshops, …
![AI in education](/sites/default/files/2023-10/andrea-de-santis-zwd435-ewb4-unsplash.jpg)
… of perspectives. Participants reflected on the lecture’s key insights and how these related to their own teaching experiences. Educators shared their encounters with AI, voiced their concerns, and explored the boundless possibilities brought forth by Web 4.0. Many participants seemed to concur that AI is an invaluable ally for educators, capable of addressing some of the most difficult challenges in higher education. The discussion naturally delved around our immediate environment, Maastricht …
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… grant winners in which they introduce themselves and their projects further. Stay put! Overview of 2024 Edugrant projects (in alphabetical order) Name/Faculty Proposal abstract Ian Anthony (FHML Teaching with an interactive charged particle optics website Charged particle optics is important for understanding many modern scientific instruments and fields of study. However, it is a difficult topic to teach in an interactive setting such as PBL. An interactive website facilitates interactive … they go on exchange, internship, field study, or even stay in Maastricht, they will end up in intercultural situations. In this project, bachelor students in Global Studies will develop a 360-degree video on intercultural situations usable in all faculties. Mindel van de Laar (SBE) Policy dissemination of research ideas Student research output often does not get disseminated. Through this project, we will train students to translate their research results into a short policy memorandum that can be used to report research results to policymakers or …
![UM Education Days 2023](/sites/default/files/2024-02/Education%20days%202023.DSCF3833%20kopi%C3%ABren.jpg)
… the use of plants to regulate indoor humidity. “I spent a significant amount of time testing different types of plants and measuring their effectiveness in absorbing CO 2 . And all of sudden, I thought: ‘Why not use moss instead?’” Burak conducted research on live moss with students from the Maastricht Sustainability Institute: “Moss is a very effective carbon absorber because it is multi-dimensional, fully green, and it covers surfaces more efficiently than other plants. It can be used to … these qualities to personal growth and emotional regulation. Participants can anticipate another engaging workshop, blending art, creativity and reflection, during the next UM Education Days! By Lia Krizova, EDLAB Student Assistant, Bachelor Student FASoS This article is a publication of edUMinded , the Maastricht University online magazine on Teaching & Learning. Mark your calendar! Burak Can will host a new engaging moss-based workshop, blending creativity, art and reflection, during the …
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… and consciousness This activity will be offered on-site (at EDLAB). About the trainer Michael Capalbo has a wide range of interests and backgrounds. He has a Master's degree in Educational Psychology, a PhD in computational neuroscience, and does research into the human brain and personalised assessment. He is a BBC public speaking competition winner, a Comenius Senior Teaching Fellow and teaches at the faculty of psychology, the university college and at the faculty of computing sciences. In …
![Teach-Meet on Evaluation](/sites/default/files/2023-04/DSCF0987.jpg)
… evaluation needs to be inclusive and collaborative. Matthis Krooi, Policy Advisor & Quality Assurance, Academic Affairs Evaluations have the potential to drive transformative change in education “Why evaluate our education?” asked Matthijs Krooi , researcher and policy advisor at Academic Affairs. His presentation focused on the two main benefits of evaluation from the institutional perspective — accountability and improvement. “Evaluations serve as a tool for educational institutions to achieve … to first-year students. The process is simple, and the first results have been positive. The dialogue feedback method consists in conducting semi-structured interviews twice a semester. She highlighted the importance of using IWIO (Interfacultair Web-based Informatiesysteem Onderwijkwaliteit) to support the evaluation process. Regine presented the pros and cons of this evaluation technique, explaining that while it may be time-intensive and student-dependent, it provides a feeling of joint … previous work experience at ENQA (European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education) in Latvia, Iveta highlighted the differences that can arise in evaluation practices within the same organisation. “Course evaluations can vary between faculties and are often dependent on the course coordinators and tutors.” Despite attempts to create more cohesive evaluations, students’ responses are often inconsistent due to a lack of motivation. Iveta advised tutors and course coordinators to ask …
![Stefan Maubach recording a video](/sites/default/files/2023-06/Stefan-Recording.jpg)
… who was always somewhat sceptical of education theory but who changed his point of view after implementing PBL in his own way. The Past Yes, that teacher is me, just to be clear. And to tell this story, I need to go to The Past . I used to be a researcher who liked teaching. I even liked teaching so much that after 15 years of research work, I voluntarily chose to drop research in 2015 to focus almost entirely on teaching. I wanted to teach, and in my case, teach math, as we can all agree that math is beautiful – and if you don't believe it, I'll convert you :-) Faculty of Science and Engineering Stefan Maubach, …