Basic Teaching Qualification in Dutch Universities Hanno van Keulen University of Utrecht Maarten van de Ven Rotterdam University

1. Driving forces Bologna: introduction BA/MA structure National goal: 50% of population owns a degree in HE Quality assurance, including assurance of teachers quality

2. Teacher qualifications New universities: teacher qualification needed (at least 10 ECTS) Universities: no formal teaching qualification needed Most universities used to offer a teaching course (about 2 ECTS) And are now moving towards a more substantial programme (about 10 ECTS)

3. Simple teaching course Modules on several topics: preparing courses, offering courses, assessing performance etc. Modules are based upon practical assignments (video-taped!) Attendance is sufficient, no formal assessment required Two-months period

4. More substantial courses Modules on several topics, based upon practical assignments (video-taped!) Observation of real educational practice Intervision among participants Portfolio assessment: proof of teaching qualities, organisational qualities, etc. Portfolio judgement by both an educationalist and a content-expert One year period

5. Recognition of certificates New developments Parties involved: individual universities, national organisation of universities (VSNU), national network of university educationalists (CRWO), Ministry of Education By professional responsibility or by legislation?

6. Quality assurance criteria Is the course linked to university policy and procedures? Is the course substantial? Is the assessment taken up seriously?

7. Conclusions Dutch teacher qualification courses become more substantial Increased study load Developmental perspective Actual education settings Driver: universities follow each other No legal obligation or certification, but still the responsibility of universities

Workshop

Dutch QA criteria Is the course linked to university policy and procedures? Is the programme substantial? Is the assessment taken up seriously? Are these the most appropriate criteria?

Workshop setup Suppose agreement exist upon the more substantial course Which QA criteria are appropriate? Four groups: A university with a small course A university with a substantial course A national network of educationalists The ministry of Education

Schedule of the workshop 1. Preparation set of criteria within groups (10 m.) 2. Role play: national meeting (15 m.) 3. Finalizing set of criteria within groups (10 m.) 4. Plenary discussion (20 m.)