Tutors' qualification
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Handout "Introductory Material – The Course and Its Methodology"This handout provides an introduction to the International Tutors’ Qualification Program (SoSe 2025). It outlines the course structure, applied methodology, participation requirements, and certification criteria. The focus is on developing competencies in intercultural teaching, conflict management, and digital instruction within international contexts. Click here to view the full handout. The document is in English. |
Poster "Tutors' Qualification - International Course"This poster provides an overview in English of the ‘TuQu’ qualification programme for international tutors. It describes the programme's objectives, key content such as interculturality, conflict management and digital teaching skills, and its modular structure. In addition, the poster illustrates how TuQu empowers international students in their role as tutors and provides them with practical, didactic tools for university teaching. Click here to view the full poster. The document is in English. |
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Worksheet "Needs Assessment Template"This worksheet supports tutors and lecturers in identifying students’ learning needs, analyzing the causes of learning difficulties, developing possible solutions, and planning concrete measures for improvement. It provides a structured template that guides users from needs assessment and root cause analysis to creating an individual development plan. Click here to view the full worksheet. The handout is in English. |
Checklist reflection courseThis checklist supports prospective tutors in reflecting on their tutorial sessions—especially in preparation for an accompanying exchange event. It includes questions on key topics such as the tutor’s role, teaching and learning objectives, planning and time management, communication, use of media, digital tools, and teaching methods. The worksheet is designed as a starting point for personal reflection and helps identify individual strengths, challenges, and development opportunities in everyday tutoring practice. Click here to view full checklist. The document is in English. |
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Handout "Digital tools for gamified elements in (online) tutorial courses"This handout provides a concise introduction to the concept of gamification in the context of higher education and is aimed at lecturers and tutors. It explains the basic principles of game-based learning, introduces common gamification elements such as points, levels, badges, and quests, and demonstrates how these can be purposefully integrated into teaching and learning scenarios. The goal is to enhance student engagement and make learning experiences more sustainable through motivating and interactive approaches. Click here to view full handout. The document is in English. |
Report "International Tutors' Qualification Programme: A consecutive success"This report provides an overview of the successful implementation of the International Tutors’ Qualification Program (TuQu), which was launched in the winter semester 2021/22 following a pilot phase in the summer semester 2021. A key success factor was the integration of the program into the orientation week for international students, as well as its compact and intensive six-week format. The report also highlights the intercultural and interdisciplinary diversity of the participants and emphasizes how lively discussions and mutual exchange enriched the overall quality of the program. |
Explainer video "Intercultural competencies for (young) lecturers"This video provides a comprehensive explanation of the topic of intercultural competencies for tutors. The video was created as part of Dr Inês Gamelas' tutor training programme. |
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