Program Overview

Senior Qualification Examination (SKE-VU)

The SKE track runs over an academic year and consists of six plenary meetings, an individual feedback/feed forward meeting and concludes with an oral assessment.

Curriculum

The SKE programme is guided by two trainers from the VU Centre for Teaching & Learning and consists of six half-day sessions. The track begins with an individual intake and halfway through there is an individual feedback/feed forward meeting with one of the trainers. During the track, you will also work on your own project and evaluate assessment documents in your programme from the perspective of the SKE so that you can include them in your portfolio. The track will conclude with an oral assessment based on your portfolio, in which you will demonstrate that you master the SKE qualities. Upon successful completion, the SKE certificate will be awarded by the Certification Committee Professional Development of teaching staff in Higher Education Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Overview

• The SKE track is designed to support the development of teaching staff in higher education.
• The programme is guided by experienced trainers from the VU Centre for Teaching & Learning.
• The track includes six half-day sessions, an individual intake, and an individual feedback/feed forward meeting.
• Participants will work on their own project and evaluate assessment documents in their programme from the perspective of the SKE.
• The track concludes with an oral assessment based on the participant's portfolio.

Result

Upon successful completion of the SKE track, participants will be awarded the SKE certificate by the Certification Committee Professional Development of teaching staff in Higher Education Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Dates and Contact

• The SKE track runs over an academic year.
• For more information about the programme, please refer to the VU Centre for Teaching & Learning.

VU Centre for Teaching & Learning

The VU Centre for Teaching & Learning offers various courses and programmes for professionals in higher education, including the SKE track. The centre is dedicated to supporting the development of teaching staff and promoting excellence in education.

Educational Consultants

• Barbara Allart: Educational consultant and expert in the field of testing and test quality, specializing in educational quality assurance.
• Elise Janssen-Veraar: Educational consultant and specialist in educational quality assurance.