Start to Teach

Have you recently started teaching in (higher) education? Would you like to begin your first days with confidence and solid preparation? The Start to Teach training offers you a strong foundation in didactic skills -  all in one day - so you can start teaching effectively and with enjoyment right from the beginning.

This interactive training is designed for new lecturers, tutors, and PhD candidates who are taking their first steps in education. The focus is on practically applicable knowledge and skills, such as lesson preparation, giving feedback, managing group dynamics, and handling challenging situations.

Learning outcomes 

During the Start to Teach training, we work on the following learning outcomes:

• Activating students’ prior knowledge during a lesson
• Selecting suitable learning activities that align with learning objectives and promote active learning
• Applying guidelines for effective classroom management in expected challenging situations
• Giving effective feedback to students, both verbal and written

Programme structure 

The Start to Teach training consists of:

• Online preparation via Canvas: Includes videos, reflection questions, and preparation of a personal teaching case.
• One-day training session: A full-day interactive session led by two educational experts from Risbo and a training actor.

The training combines theory with extensive hands-on practice and immediate application. In consultation with the faculty, the programme can be partially tailored to meet the specific needs of the participant group (for example, with extra emphasis on activating students, feedback techniques or group dynamics).  

Registration 

Faculties can book a Start to Teach training for groups of 4 to 16 participants.

Curious whether this training would be a good fit for your institution or team of new lecturers? Feel free to contact us - we’re happy to help think through a suitable approach!