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Tutors' Qualification

This is TuQu:

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Imagine you are leading a tutorial on a complex topic. You have prepared thoroughly and feel highly motivated. Yet only a few minutes into your explanation, you look at your group and see puzzled faces. What you are trying to convey does not seem to resonate. Some students begin asking uncertain questions, while others appear confused or disengaged. You quickly realize that your way of presenting the material is not having the intended effect. It becomes clear that something is not working, and you start wondering how to turn the situation around.

This is where the Tutor Qualification Programme comes in. The programme is designed to support students who lead tutorials or study groups in communicating their subject knowledge in a clear, structured, and audience-oriented way. Participants learn how to convey complex content effectively and understandably by engaging with core principles of teaching and practical didactic techniques.

In addition, the programme introduces fundamental concepts from learning psychology, enabling tutors to better understand how students learn and how to respond to different learning needs. It also encourages participants to reflect critically on their own teaching practice and to continuously adapt and improve it.

Participants can choose from a range of workshops, selecting topics that best match their interests and needs. The programme not only strengthens didactic skills but also fosters social and personal competencies essential for successful peer teaching.

The Course

Certificate

Customisation of the Concept

Materials

Registration here. First Session: April, 29th 2026, 12:00pm-4:00pm.

 

Programme:

With the exception of the Reflection Course, all sessions take place on site at the Service Centre for Higher Education Didactics, Rathenaustraße 10, 35394 Gießen, Room 113.

All sessions begin c.t. (cum tempore).

 

Objectives:

Contents of the programme:

  • Guidance for effective preparation and knowledge transfer
  • Introduction to group processes and learning psychology
  • Preparation for challenging teaching situations
  • Promotion of critical reflection on one's own activities
  • Strengthening the role of mediator between teachers and students
  • Development of didactic, social, and personal competencies

 

Overview:

The tutor qualification programme runs alongside the semester and is available in both German and English. It is divided into four sections: Introduction, Practice, Workshops, and Conclusion. You choose your workshops, whether in German or English, according to your interests from the programme.

At the end of the programme, you will receive a certificate that records your participation and the workshops attended. Additionally, you have the opportunity to earn 1 ECTS credit, which may be recognised as a non-subject specific competence (AfK) for your studies. This depends on the respective institute or department."

Note: Tutors can create an accompanying reflective portfolio and then receive a certificate of qualification as a tutor. If necessary, they can have one credit point recognized for extracurricular skills.

A graphic overview presents a training program structured into four phases: "Introduction", "Application", "Workshops", and "Conclusion". The "Introduction" phase includes "Basic Didactic Principles" (4 hours). The "Application" phase features "Practical Coaching: Sharing and Discussion of Experiences and Problems" (3 hours). The "Workshops" phase offers three selectable workshops, each lasting 2 hours. The "Conclusion" phase includes "Conclusion: Joined Reflections on Learnings and Experiences" (2 hours). At the bottom, an additional element labeled "+ Portfolio" is shown.
Graphic: Juliane Sommer

To register for the training courses, please complete the registration form, which you can find at the bottom of the page under the "Documents and links" tab.

 

Contact Person:

If you have any questions about the tutor qualification, the tutor assignment or your work as a tutor, please contact Juliane Sommer by e-mail: juliane.sommer.