University Teaching Qualification trajectory

In the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ)/ Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs (BKO) trajectory, lecturers have to show their skills in four Quality requirements/ competences that cover the design and implementation of teaching as well as the assessment of learning outcomes and the evaluation of teaching. Lecturers do this by writing a portfolio in which they reflect on all 4 competences. In 2013, a fifth element was added to these competences.

Based on the framework of the University of Groningen International Classroom project, an addendum to the UTQ quality requirements was drawn up (based on Leask, 2012, Internationalisation of the curriculum in action). This addendum provides the lecturer with training in intercultural aspects and gives (the design of) teaching a more international focus, in particular for lecturers working in an international context. These lecturers may emphasize this in their UTQ profile if they wish to do so.