From University Teaching Qualification to Senior Teaching Qualification

In short
1. Introductory meeting
2. STQ Portfolio track
3. Writing retreat
  • Prices differ per meeting
  • Classes in English, Dutch
  • Start17 November 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.

The individual components

  • 1. Introductory meeting

    In this half-day session, we will explore what it means to be “senior in education” by looking at role models and the UU STQ criteria. We will examine which activities and experiences are typically part of an STQ portfolio. Finally, you will assess your own position at the STQ level, based on your experience, and decide on your next steps: joining the STQ portfolio track, participating in the writing retreat, or continuing independently.

    Target group:

    Lecturers who hold a University Teaching Qualification (BKO) and are orienting or preparing to apply for an SKO.

    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

    Dates Introductory Meetings

    (one meeting)

    • Thursday 18 September 2025 (13.30 -16.30)
    • Wednesday 3 December 2025 (13.30 - 16.30)
  • 2. STQ Portfolio track

    Four meetings, each 2 hour

    Fall 2025:

    Mondays at:

    Najaar 2025:

    Mondays at: 17 November en 8 December 2025
    & 12 and 26 January 2026 - 14:30 - 16:30.

    Spring 2026;

    Thursdays at: 26 March, 16 April, 7 May, 28 May from 14.30 - 16.30

  • 3. Writing retreat

    Data

    (1 course of 2 days) Thursday 29 en Friday 30 January 2026

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.

Sign up

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.

Sign up

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