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Voluntary work placements: operational framework
On June 29, 2020, the Education Council of Ghent University approved the policy text ‘Ghent University vision on work placement’. This note includes the following about voluntary work placements:
Allowing voluntary work placements and activities in Belgium and abroad is a faculty decision. Voluntary work placements are work placements and … Read more -
The Captain System
What is the captain system?
The captain system is a kind of group work in which students work together on a weekly basis in groups of three to six people. In each class session, one group member is appointed as captain.
The captain may be assigned various roles:
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What to Do in Case of Lost Exam Copies or Papers?
It is every lecturer’s nightmare: losing a student’s exam copy or paper. Find out here how to prevent this from happening, and what to do if it happens anyway.
How to Avoid Lost Exam Copies or Papers?As a lecturer, you are responsible for finding out if a student submitted …
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Voice problems: how do you prevent them?
As a lecturer, you depend on your voice. However, there are many lecturers who suffer from voice problems. With these education tips you will be on your way to becoming The Voice of the UGent.
Pay attention to your body postureBe sure to stand in front of the classroom, …
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Student Presentations
Presentations, be they individual or in group, are a good way to assess the students’ language skills in combination with their knowledge, understanding and application. Read up on some tips here!
What is the “Presentation” Assessment Method?A presentation allows individual students or a group of students to present a …
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How can you avoid disputes during a work placement?
Complaints about the evaluations of work placements are firstly processed by the Institutional Appeal Committee (UGent) and, if the student does not agree with the decision, the Council for Disputes concerning Decisions on Study Progress (external appeal). These complaints usually involve the documentation and argumentation of negative final results by …
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How to Build Learning Paths in Ufora
A digital learning path, explicitly outlined by the lecturer in the form of a trajectory, is a useful tool for students to gain knowledge and insights. Creating learning paths in Ufora using the ‘Content’ tool is easy. This Education Tip shows you how.
What is a Learning Path?A learning …
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Structuring Lecture Series: from the Bigger Picture to the Syllabus
Well-structured lectures enhance the motivation and study success of the students. Learning and course materials (syllabus, textbooks, handouts, collection of articles...) play a significant part in that. That is why the course evaluations of a course unit, among other things, analyse the structure of the lecture series. Read here …
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Cherry-Picking vs. Rocket Science: Choices and Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Education
Our education reverberates with yesterday’s crises and today’s challenges. Spurred on by individual lecturers and study programmes, Ghent University’s education community develops new practices to meet the needs of today’s professional field and society. Future-proof education, digital skills and lifelong learning take centre stage. But how can we capitalize on …
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What is the financial support for a work placement abroad?
A work placement abroad usually means extra costs for the student, for transportation, accommodation, administration or maintenance, etc. Depending on the country and the place of residence, costs may vary. There are a number of institutions that offer financial support by granting scholarships that can cover the extra costs, in …
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Master’s Dissertation: How to Coach Students?
At the end of their study programme, students are required to write a Master's dissertation. As a supervisor or assistant, the quality of your coaching will influence the quality of the dissertation. As a supervisor, you take up three different roles: the instructor with clear expectations, the feeder and the …
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What to Do with Old Exam Papers?
Exam papers must be retained for up to one year after the end of the academic year in question, after which they can be destroyed. However, do not simply throw them in the recycling bin, because that means they will end up in unsecured containers, increasing the risk of distribution …
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Dyslexia: How Can You Help?
Students with dyslexia show pronounced problems with their reading pace, which means that it takes them much longer to review, process and study written learning materials. Texts written by students with dyslexia lack structure and are often less enjoyable to read. Before you assess the texts, it is useful to …
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Putting Diversity Consciousness into (Teaching) Practice
Diversity awareness in your teaching practice means that you actively, consciously and respectfully consider and respond to the diversity of your student group. In practice, this means that:
you communicate with and treat your students inclusively; you create a safe and inclusive learning environment for your students; you develop clear, … Read more -
The Basics of Designing a Course Unit
What are points to consider for Ghent University lecturers when designing and/or fine-tuning your course unit? What are elements to ensure a well-structured course unit, and to a powerful learning environment for students? This Education Tip outlines the basics of any type of high-quality education.
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Teaching in a Hybrid Setting
Teaching in a Hybrid Setting: What?
Teaching in a hybrid setting means that part of the students physically attends the lecture on campus, and that another part simultaneously attends the lecture online. Students attending the lecture online can either choose to attend individually (from home or from their student flat) …
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What does Ghent University consider as “work placement”?
Ghent University has 11 faculties, with over 400 study programmes, and is home to a multitude of different (inter)national work placements. This educational tip defines the term work placement and is based on the Ghent University vision on work placement, as approved by the Educational Council.
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What do the risk analysis, the workstation file and the health assessment include?
Risk analysis and workstation file Before the work placement, any health risks have to be evaluated. To that end, the trainee should let the work placement provider complete and sign a risk analysis. This analysis is used to decide if a health assessment is required. Should that be the … Read more
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Extend Horizons: Internationalisation in the Study Programme: Students and Staff
The study programme pursues an internationalisation policy vis-a-vis students and staff. It invests in international initiatives in the curriculum, student mobility, and Internationalisation@Home experiences. This helps students develop their international and cultural competencies.
What?Ghent University study programmes introduce their students and teaching staff to international perspectives. Programme Committees …
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Peer Teaching
Are you looking to involve students actively in their learning process? Do you want students to benefit from each other’s knowledge and experiences? Consider implementing peer teaching as a teaching and learning activity. This Education Tip explains the concept of peer teaching, its different types, advantages, and points to consider. …
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