This training programme is designed for early-career lecturers who wish to develop the core competences required for effective teaching in higher education. It aims to train reflective teachers who are able to create more dynamic, accessible, and internationalised learning environments, responding critically and creatively to the transformations taking place in society and education. Across four online sessions, each combining theoretical and practical components, participants will be invited to reflect on the essential dimensions of the teaching and learning process - planning, teaching, and assessment - in an integrated way that supports the continuous improvement of teaching practice.

The programme aims to foster the development of an informed, critical, and reflective professional teaching identity, while providing practical tools for curriculum design, implementing effective teaching strategies, and utilising assessment processes that promote meaningful student learning. Specifically, the course seeks to:

• Strengthen participants’ capacity to plan, deliver, and assess student learning effectively.
• Promote the adoption of active, student-centred, and inclusive pedagogical approaches.
• Encourage reflection on the professional identity of university teachers and their continuous development.

The four modules address key themes:

Module 1 – How to plan? Designing the curriculum unit and lesson planning based on clear and coherent learning outcomes.

Module 2 – How to teach? The importance of the pedagogical relationship, communication, and creating a positive learning environment.

Module 3 – How to teach? Exploring active learning methodologies and pedagogical strategies that foster student engagement and autonomy.

Module 4 – How to assess? Principles and practices of assessment and formative feedback, focused on enhancing learning and supporting students’ self-regulation.

Through moments of reflection, experience sharing, and practical activities, this training programme aims to support lecturers in consolidating their pedagogical practices and developing a professional approach centered on student learning. By recognising the complexity and specificity of academic work in higher education, this training contributes to the development of more informed, responsible, and transformative professional pathways.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Design a coherent lesson plan aligned with intended learning outcomes and assessment methods.
• Describe a range of active learning and assessment strategies that promote student engagement and learning.
• Integrate active learning strategies and digital tools into their teaching practice.
• Apply strategies for effective communication and interaction in diverse learning environments.
• Develop and implement assessment and feedback strategies that support learning and self-regulation.
• Reflect critically on their teaching practice and continuous professional development.
• Demonstrate a commitment to inclusive, ethical, and student-centred teaching.
• Engage in peer learning and collaborative improvement of teaching practices.

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