NEWS JANUARY 2020 |
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SEFI2020:SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSALS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
4TU.CEE will host the Engineering Education conference of SEFI2020 in Twente (20-24 September). The theme is Engaging Engineering Education. We expect many 4TU colleagues to showcase and discuss their finest educational work on this platform, also you can get inspired by meeting and discussing with 400 international colleagues. Both full conference and day tickets will be available. Read more about the different themes and ways to present in the call for contributions. |
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SIGN UP NOW: LEARNING SPACES TOUR UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE
Our next stop in the learning spaces tour is the University of Twente on the 4th of February 2020. The Design Lab and the Technical Medical Center will be visited. The programme will include presentations of the Robo student team, VR and Smart Industry Labs and a workshop to experience how the ‘innovative learning space’ stimulates learning and innovation. Read more and sign up…
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INTERNATIONALISATION TOOLBOX ONLINE
A toolbox for teachers on the topic of internationalisation is now available online. It has been developed for 4TU.CEE by experts on internationalisation from UT, WUR and TU/e. It brings together their knowledge and experiences. Here you will find good practices and materials, inspiration and ideas when teaching in an international classroom. |
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION FOR 21ST CENTURY EUROPE
CESAER has published a discussion paper on ´Science & Technology education for 21st century Europe´. The paper is written by Aldert Kamp, 4TU.CEE leader at TU Delft. The paper explores the trends in engineering sciences and technology, education and society, and provides orientation how universities of S&T and the CESAER can change education in Europe to the better. Read more… |
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COMPREHENSIVE ETHICS TEACHING FOR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN STUDENTS
The COMET project focuses on the future of engineering ethics education at TU Delft. It looks back at the successes and challenges from the last 20 years of integrating ethics into the curriculum at TU Delft, and identifies and proposes best practices for ethics education going forward. Researchers Janna van Grunsven, Taylor Stone and Lavinia Marin are involved in the project. Read more… |
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ARTICLE ‘GAMES IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION’ PUBLISHED
An article on the motivational effects of games in engineering education written by Andreas Hartmann and Lisa Gommer of the University of Twente has been published in the European Journal of Engineering Education. Read more… |
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HOW TO DEAL WITH LARGE STUDENT GROUPS
In recent years, Dutch universities have experienced an increasing trend in the number of students entering. The Dean of Education at WUR requested the local 4TU.CEE staff to look into what is currently known about teaching and assessing large groups of students. The findings are bundled in a publication which provides helpful strategies and resources for lecturers. Read more…
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TRAINING: TEACHING IN THE INTERNATIONAL CLASSROOM
This 2-day course is designed to help teaching staff at universities learn to teach their domestic and international students core intercultural competencies. The training is given at TU Eindhoven on 6 and 7 April and is open to all 4TU lecturers. Read more… |
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LUNCH LECTURE: TEAM-BASED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
On the 24th of January 2020 Inken Gast, assistant professor at Maastricht University, will visit TU Delft to shed more light on the opportunities for teacher professional development during collaborative curriculum design and implementation. She also discusses ways in which higher education institutions can positively influence teacher attitudes towards curriculum innovations. Read more… |
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WORKSHOP: FEAR OF FAILURE
International students are confronted with various challenges when moving abroad: increased stress, isolation, anxiety and difficulties, while adjusting to a very different environment. This 1-day training will explore how teaching and counselling staff can help students stabilise their self-esteem and cope with the emotions triggered by real or perceived failure. Read more…
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WORKSHOP TU/E INNOVATION FUND PROJECTS
On Monday 27 January 4TU.CEE organises a workshop to inspire teachers at TU/e to propose new projects on innovation in education. During the workshop previously funded projects are exhibited and a panel discussion will take place on innovations in education in relation to the TU/e Education Vision 2030. Read more…
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IMPRESSIONS OF WUR TEACHERS DAY AND UT SYMPOSIUM ON SUSTAINABLE LIVING
Read the impression of the WUR teachers day here and that of the UT symposium on sustainable living here.
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AGENDA 4TU.CEE
- 24 January: Lunch lecture team-based professional development at TU Delft
- 4 February: Learning Spaces Tour Twente
- 14 February: Workshop Fear of Failure at WUR
- 6 & 7 April: 2-day training Teaching in the international classroom at TU/e
- 15 May: Workshop intercultural interdisciplinary group dynamics at University of Twente
- 5 June: Workshop intercultural interdisciplinary group dynamics at TU Delft
- 20-24 September ‘20 SEFI Conference ‘Engaging Engineering Education’ at University of Twente
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