The purpose of supporting the professional development of academic staff is to ensure the high quality of teaching at the university. The development of teaching and instruction skills at the University of Tartu is based on the good practice of teaching (for example, learning-centred approach, scientific way of thinking, cooperation).
Training is offered regularly, and it includes both longer courses to develop teaching and instruction skills, as well as shorter seminars and workshops. The training sessions provide fresh teaching ideas for both novice lecturers and more experienced colleagues.
In order to develop the e-learning skills and knowledge of the lecturers, various training courses are organised for the lecturers in the series "Digital learning".
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The European Union-funded measure “Quality and Internationalisation in Higher Education” (KVARA) aims to enhance cooperation in order to raise the quality of higher education studies, improve the teaching capacity and flexibility of higher education institutions, and increase the international visibility and competitiveness of Estonian higher education, including participation in international networks.
Various learning events are organised within the framework of the KVARA programme, in which lecturers from the University of Tartu can also participate.
As part of the ENLIGHT collaboration, the University of Bern offers 12 online, self-paced modules focused on the development of future skills to students and staff of the University of Tartu (UT). These modules can be completed at one’s own convenience, and registration for the University of Bern’s learning environment is done using one’s UT user credentials.
Each module takes approximately two hours to complete and is suitable for students from all fields of study and academic levels. They can be recommended to students for independent study or used as supplementary learning material within a specific course. Upon completion, the learner receives a certificate; however, the University of Bern does not award ECTS credits for these modules.