From University Teaching Qualification to Senior Teaching Qualification

In short
1. Introductory meeting
2. STQ Portfolio track
3. Writing retreat
  • Prices differ per meeting
  • Start18-09-2025
  • DurationThe parts of the menu can be followed independently of each other. Below you will find more information for the different parts.

How can I work towards a Senior Teaching Qualification (STQ, in Dutch SKO)? What are the criteria for obtaining an STQ? How do I know whether I am already ‘senior’?

For teachers who would like to obtain a Senior Teaching Qualification (STQ), we have the following selection menu:

  1. A 3-hour introduction meeting for teachers who are working towards an STQ or who are preparing to write an STQ-portfolio.
  2. A STQ portfolio-trajectory of 4 meetings in which your experiences as a senior in education are connected to educational literature, which will be discussed with colleagues.
  3. A two-day writing retreat that provides the time to write a large part of the portfolio or to finish it.

The parts of the menu can be followed independently of each other. Below you will find more information for the different parts.

  • 1 Introductory meeting

    In this half day meeting, we will explore the meaning of “seniority in education” by looking at role models and the STQ-criteria. We will examine which activities and experiences are typically part of an STQ-portfolio. After the introductory meeting you will discuss your next step(s) with the course leaders.

    Dates Introductory Meetings

    (one meeting) Monday 18 September 2025 (13.15 -16.15) Wednesday 26 November 2025 (13.15 - 16.15)

    Costs

    € 240,- (external price) UU-employees can use O&T units (if available) or at reduced rates. Both cases are to be done in consultation with your faculty.

    Registration

    You can enroll by filling in this registration form external link until two weeks before the meeting takes place.

  • 2. STQ Portfolio track

    Every meeting starts with (peer)feedback on each other’s texts for the STQ-portfolio. Based on the written text and the STQ criteria, we will discuss inspiring topics which will help you expand the content of your portfolio. At the end of the course, you will have a complete STQ portfolio that you can use for your STQ application.

    Target group

    The STQ-portfolio course is aimed at those lecturers with enough experience at the STQ-level and who would like support in compiling their portfolio. To finish the portfolio, participants in previous editions strongly recommend participation in the writing retreat (see below).

    Expected time-commitment

    The track consists of four meetings of 1.5 hours with a maximum of 6 participants. Please take into account that you will also need some time reading articles in preparation of the meetings, writing for your portfolio and giving feedback on texts of other participants.

    Dates

    Four meetings, each 1,5 hour New dates will follow

    Costs

    € 800,- (external price) UU-employees can use O&T units (if available) or at reduced rates. Both cases are to be done in consultation with your faculty.

    Registration

    You can register by sending in the registration form external link until three weeks before the retreat takes place.

  • 3. Writing retreat

    For many senior teaching finishing their STQ-portfolio is difficult due to lack of time or uncertainties about the criteria for the STQ application. Participating in the writing-retreat is an incentive and a support for finishing the STQ-portfolio.

    Two days in peace to concentrate on writing your portfolio: that is what the writing retreat is about. The course leaders will be available to read your texts and provide you with feedback and support you, for example with finding suitable literature.

    Target group

    The writing retreat is aimed at those lecturers who fulfil the STQ-criteria and want to write/complete their STQ portfolio.

    Expected time-commitment

    The writing retreat consists of five half-day sessions, spread over two days, including an overnight stay.

    Dates

    One meeting consists of two days: Thursday 22 and Friday 23 May 2025

    Costs

    € 1410,- (external price) (a one-night stay in a hotel is included) UU-employees can use O&T units (if available) or at reduced rates. Both cases are to be done in consultation with your faculty.

    Registration

    You can register by filling in the registration form external link until three weeks before the retreat takes place.

The individual components

  • 1. Introductory meeting

    At the end of the introductory meeting you will have a clear image of which knowledge, skills and attitudes fit with a senior in education; At the end of the introductory meeting you have insight into how your own knowledge, skills and experiences in education relate to the UU criteria for STQ.

    Costs 240 euro’s or 1,5 O&T credits

  • 2. Portfolio trajectory

    Content: The portfolio trajectory consists of 4 meetings. In between the meetings you will write text for your STQ portfolio. Meetings start with (peer-)feedback on each other’s texts. Based on the written text and the UU STQ criteria, we will discuss inspiring topics which will help you expand and deepen the content of your portfolio. At the end of the trajectory, you will have written parts of your portfolio.

    Target group: The STQ-portfolio trajectory is aimed at lecturers who have enough experience at the STQ-level and who would like support in compiling their portfolio. To finish the portfolio that you started during this trajectory, participation in the writing retreat is recommended.

    Estimated time commitment: The track consists of four meetings of 2 hours. Also count time for reading articles in preparation of the meetings, writing for your portfolio and providing feedback on texts of other participants.

    Costs 825 euro’s or 5 O&T credits

  • 3. Writing retreat

    Content: For many senior teaching finishing their STQ-portfolio is difficult due to lack of time or uncertainties about the criteria for the STQ application. Participating in the writing-retreat is an incentive and a support for finishing the STQ-portfolio. Two full days in peace to concentrate on writing your portfolio: that is what the writing retreat is about. The course leaders will be available to read your texts and provide you with feedback and support you, for example with finding suitable literature.

    Target group: The writing retreat is aimed at those teachers who fulfil the STQ-criteria and want to write/complete their STQ portfolio. Estimated time commitment: The writing retreat consists of five half-day sessions, spread over two days, including an overnight stay.

    Costs 1410 euro’s or 9,3 O&T credits

  • 1 Introductory meeting

    In this half day meeting, we will explore the meaning of “seniority in education” by looking at role models and the STQ-criteria. We will examine which activities and experiences are typically part of an STQ-portfolio. After the introductory meeting you will discuss your next step(s) with the course leaders.

    Dates Introductory Meetings

    (one meeting) Monday 18 September 2025 (13.15 -16.15) Wednesday 26 November 2025 (13.15 - 16.15)

    Costs

    € 240,- (external price) UU-employees can use O&T units (if available) or at reduced rates. Both cases are to be done in consultation with your faculty.

    Registration

    You can enroll by filling in this registration form external link until two weeks before the meeting takes place.

  • 2. STQ Portfolio track

    Every meeting starts with (peer)feedback on each other’s texts for the STQ-portfolio. Based on the written text and the STQ criteria, we will discuss inspiring topics which will help you expand the content of your portfolio. At the end of the course, you will have a complete STQ portfolio that you can use for your STQ application.

    Target group

    The STQ-portfolio course is aimed at those lecturers with enough experience at the STQ-level and who would like support in compiling their portfolio. To finish the portfolio, participants in previous editions strongly recommend participation in the writing retreat (see below).

    Expected time-commitment

    The track consists of four meetings of 1.5 hours with a maximum of 6 participants. Please take into account that you will also need some time reading articles in preparation of the meetings, writing for your portfolio and giving feedback on texts of other participants.

    Dates

    Four meetings, each 1,5 hour New dates will follow

    Costs

    € 800,- (external price) UU-employees can use O&T units (if available) or at reduced rates. Both cases are to be done in consultation with your faculty.

    Registration

    You can register by sending in the registration form external link until three weeks before the retreat takes place.

  • 3. Writing retreat

    For many senior teaching finishing their STQ-portfolio is difficult due to lack of time or uncertainties about the criteria for the STQ application. Participating in the writing-retreat is an incentive and a support for finishing the STQ-portfolio.

    Two days in peace to concentrate on writing your portfolio: that is what the writing retreat is about. The course leaders will be available to read your texts and provide you with feedback and support you, for example with finding suitable literature.

    Target group

    The writing retreat is aimed at those lecturers who fulfil the STQ-criteria and want to write/complete their STQ portfolio.

    Expected time-commitment

    The writing retreat consists of five half-day sessions, spread over two days, including an overnight stay.

    Dates

    One meeting consists of two days: Thursday 22 and Friday 23 May 2025

    Costs

    € 1410,- (external price) (a one-night stay in a hotel is included) UU-employees can use O&T units (if available) or at reduced rates. Both cases are to be done in consultation with your faculty.

    Registration

    You can register by filling in the registration form external link until three weeks before the retreat takes place.

Trainer

Dr. Sanne Elling

Dr. Sanne Elling

Contactperson

Dr. Carien Lansink

Dr. Carien Lansink

1. Introductory meeting

In this half day meeting, we will explore the meaning of “seniority in education” by looking at role models and the STQ-criteria. We will examine which activities and experiences are typically part of an STQ-portfolio. Finally, you will determine how your experiences at STQ level compare with the criteria. Based on this you can choose what your next steps in the process will be, which may include participation in portfolio trajectory or the writing retreat.

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STQ: Portfolio trajectory

The portfolio trajectory consists of 4 meetings. In between the meetings you will write text for your STQ portfolio. Meetings start with (peer-)feedback on each other’s texts. Based on the written text and the UU STQ criteria, we will discuss inspiring topics which will help you expand and deepen the content of your portfolio. At the end of the trajectory, you will have written parts of your portfolio.

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STQ: Writing retreat

For many senior teaching finishing their STQ-portfolio is difficult due to lack of time or uncertainties about the criteria for the STQ application. Participating in the writing-retreat is an incentive and a support for finishing the STQ-portfolio. Two full days in peace to concentrate on writing your portfolio: that is what the writing retreat is about. The course leaders will be available to read your texts and provide you with feedback and support you, for example with finding suitable literature.

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Do you have an (educational) question, or are you curious about in-company and customisation options? We would be happy to explore the possibilities with you.

Please contact us via:
onderwijsadviesentraining@uu.nl
030 253 2261