Teaching at the university level is not just a task, it's a crucial component of our academic mission alongside research and university administration. Modern teaching and learning formats, individual study programmes, challenging content: The University of Paderborn wants to accompany students on their way to becoming responsible experts with broad competence profiles. For UPB, this means continuously improving teaching and its quality, as well as linking the various teaching styles and competencies across the university. To empower you as educators and help you excel in the classroom, we are thrilled to introduce our NRW Certificate of Professional Competence for Academic Teaching.
Why choose our programme?
- Elevate Your Teaching: Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to enhance your pedagogical skills, enabling you to create engaging, effective, and inclusive learning environments.
- Tailored Learning: We understand that each instructor has unique needs and competences. Our programme offers a flexible learning approach, allowing you to select courses that align with your teaching goals.
- Student-Centred Design: We support you in learning techniques to better connect with your students, foster critical thinking, and create meaningful learning experiences.
- Assessment Mastery: You will gain insights into innovative assessment methods that accurately assess student progress and drive improvement.
- Professional Recognition: Upon completion of the programme, you'll receive a nationally recognised certificate as a proof of your pedagogical aptitude (cf. Hochschulgesetz NRW §36 Art. 1), a valuable asset for your career development.
- Community of Educators: You will join a supportive network of fellow educators, where you can exchange ideas, best practices, and collaborate on teaching innovations.
Investing in your teaching skills not only benefits you, but also enriches the educational experience for your students. Together, we can elevate the quality of teaching at our university and empower our students to succeed.
Ready to take your teaching to the next level? Join our qualification programme Professional Competence for Academic Teaching today and become a more effective, confident, and impactful educator.
For more information and to enroll, please contact us at hochschuldidaktik@upb.de.
Let's make our university an even better place for learning!
