Writing a thesis is a struggle for many students. How can lecturers make sure that it does not turn into an obstacle for both parties? In other words: what does optimal thesis supervision look like, and how far does your responsibility stretch? 

This course focuses on supervision of the writing process and the assessment of BA and MA theses. The principles for PhD supervision are more or less the same.

This training is aligned with the UTQ objectives and supports you in working towards your university teaching qualification.

Programme - set up

This module consists of two meetings. During the first meeting we will discuss the following topics:

• Regonise several supervising roles
• Regonise stages in supervision
• Consider how far your responsibility strechtes
• Increase efficiency of supervision
• Give constructive feedback

During the second meeting we will discuss the following topics:

• Feedback written and oral
• Conversation skills

Learning objectives

During the training the following questions will be answered:

• What is the purpose of a thesis?
• How are students prepared for the writing a thesis?
• How can students be guided?
• Wich expectations do you have of your students?
• What are your responsibilities as a supervisor?

Training dates & Registration

For the available dates for this training and the possibility to sign up, please refer to the button on the right side of this page

Price

• For Leiden University/LUMC staff and teachers from Erasmus University Rotterdam and TU Delft: €275
• For other participants: €385

Study load

4 hours assignments + 8 hours session