The Centre for Teaching and Learning of European University Viadrina offers a module-based certificate program for teachers of Ukrainian universities in October-November!

The "Online Future Teaching Skills" certificate confirms qualifications in didactic and digital competencies in higher education, obtained after completing two modules of the certificate program.

The program integrates trauma-sensitive teaching skills, vital for Ukrainian students with traumatic backgrounds often neglected in teaching strategies. Additionally, it encourages educators to adopt AI and digital resources, empowering them to enhance teaching quality through innovative technology.

*Please note that participation in the program is free of charge. If you have already participated in the certificate program in the previous year, you can repeat it and select additional workshops that may be beneficial for your teaching practice.

Workload and structure of the program

Module 1: Theoretical Part

Participants will explore key issues in teaching and learning. The certificate program includes the development of trauma-sensitive competencies in teaching. This aspect aims to equip educators with the necessary skills to implement trauma-sensitive approaches in their teaching, fostering a learning environment that prioritizes safety and support. Furthermore, the program promote the integration of AI tools and digital resources into teaching to enhance the quality of education. This aims to empower educators to utilize innovative technologies for more efficient and effective knowledge transfer. Emphasis will continue to be placed on developing writing skills in teaching, as writing is a fundamental cultural skill for academic education.

Participants are offered workshops on the following topics:

1. Integrating Generative AI Tools into Higher Education Teaching Practices;
2. Trauma, its effects and forms in the educational process;
3. Implementation of digital technologies;
4. General approaches to the organisation of the educational process in a trauma-affected society;
5. Digital presence and digital security;
6. Working with the trauma of teachers. Self-healing.

To receive a certificate, participants must actively attend a minimum of 3 workshops and do the practical part. 

Module 2: Practical part

The second part involves your own contributions. Together with the expertise of Ukrainian educators, we aim to further develop the Viadrina Online Learning Lab. This platform provides free materials to users, with the goal of enhancing teaching and learning. Managed and updated by the Center for Teaching and Learning at the European University Viadrina, it seeks to create a platform designed to promote diverse teaching methods and inspire learning. Here is the link to the Viadrina Online Lab.

1. Your task is to create content for the Viadrina Online Lab. As educators, you are required to produce two contributions (content) for the Viadrina Online Lab, drawing on your expertise and experience, and based on scientific sources: one for your fellow educators and one for the students.
    
2. Another task is to include your reflections – these should not be a summary of the workshop, but rather your personal thoughts on the topic and your key learning outcomes. These reflections should be written after each workshop session you attended and submitted as a single PDF after all the workshops to qualify for the certificate. 

Deadline for submission: 30.11.2024. 

Please note:

• You can find the workshop dates in the registration form here. Please register for the workshop no later than the day before it takes place.
• Please take into account the time difference.
• The day before the workshop we will send you an email with a Zoom link.
• We kindly ask you to take your registration for the workshop seriously and try to attend the event. If for any reason you are unable to attend, please let us know. We will try to record the workshops, but please be prepared that this will not always be possible.
• We expect you to write reflections on the workshops you have attended. Please note that it should not be a summary of the workshop but rather your reflections on it. You will find the reflection guide on our website.

If you have any remaining questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via [email protected].

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