In this episode we discuss the need for the final exam. We cover how the final exam gives students the ability to showcase their abilities, and how there are other means to keep students engaged and working during the learning process.

The book we discussed: Toetsen in verbinding

The earlier podcast we referenced: Constructive alignment how hard can it be?

Editing: Floor Terluin

In this episode of The Learning Curve, we dive into student resilience with experts Andreas Schuck and Maggie van den Heuvel. Tune in to learn how self-compassion can support students in coping with stress, adversity, and the everyday pressures of study life.

Editing: Floor Terrain

In this episode we talk to Jacqui Edwards and Koen van Elsen about GenAI in the classroom. We cover personas, scaffolding and self regulation among many more interesting points related to the consequences of generative AI.

Editing by: Floor Terluin

What to do in case of an emergency in your classroom. In this episode we talk to Andre Chielie, head of the emergency response team at the faculty of behavioural sciences at the University of Amsterdam.

We learn what to do in case of an emergency and most of all how to prepare in advance.

Some useful links Andre shared with us:

• 3D animation video on how to properly apply CPR
• UvA Faculty page on safety
• If you want to join the UvA emergency response team.

This podcast was edited by Floor Terrain

In this episode we talk to our guest Dr. Jelle Boumans about turning student evaluations into useful feedback. We discuss anonymity, formulating constructive feedback and reflection on experience.

Jelle's video's for informing students about the relevance of providing feedback can be found on his YouTube channel.

Editing: Sten Paffen

In this episode we share our experiences with student evaluations. We discuss how the negative one's stick and sting, and how to cope with them as a teacher and as a course coordinator.

Editor: Floor Terluin

In this episode we discuss the use of open educational resources. What is it, where do I find it and how do I use it.

EOResources:

• Educources.nl
• ShareStats.nl
• Method & Statistics Videos
• TUDelft PRIME catalogue

Editing: Floor Terluin

In this episode we cover constructive alignment in our education. How hard can it be to align learning activities with assessment, how can it go wrong and what do we need to check to make sure we are aligned?

Podcast editor Floor Terluin