The Learning Curve

Sharon Klinkenberg & Fam te Poel•tlc.uva.nl

The Learning Curve, a podcast about insights, inspiration and innovation in higher education. With Fam te Poel and Sharon Klinkenberg. Produced by the teaching and learning center of the faculty of social and behavioral sciences at the University of Amsterdam.

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Episodes

From student evaluations to feedback

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. Editing: Sten Paffen

Jun 26, 2025•25 min•Ep. 12

How to cope with student evaluations

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

Mar 10, 2025•14 min•Ep. 11

Open Educational Resources, what, how and why.

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.n l Method & Statistics Videos TUDelft PRIME catalogue Editing: Floor Terluin...

Jan 31, 2025•16 min•Ep. 10

Constructive alignment how hard can it be?

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

Dec 19, 2024•15 min•Ep. 9

LEGO serious play in HigherEd

In this episode we discuss the use of Lego serious play in higher education with Ruth-Martine Huijs-Keegstra, trainer at the Teaching & Learning Center of the faculty of social and behavioural sciences at the University of Amsterdam This podcast was edited by Floor Terluin

Oct 18, 2024•20 min•Ep. 8

The LEGO approach to course design

In this episode we discuss a modular approach to course design. We cover making building blocks for reuse.

Jul 15, 2024•17 min•Ep. 7

How to motivate students

In this episode we discuss student motivation, what can we do as teachers to improve motivation through competence, relatedness, and autonomy.

May 23, 2024•25 min•Ep. 6

Assessment of what?

In this episode we cover assessment as, for, and of learning. What's the difference and how can you use it in your teaching.

Mar 18, 2024•23 min•Ep. 5

How to prepare for lectures

In this episode, we cover the lecture preparation. How much time do you spend, on it. What is relevant and what could be done outside of the course period.

Jan 23, 2024•20 min•Ep. 4