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Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies

SIG Affective Learning

The university is increasingly central to society. This calls for education that goes beyond mere knowledge transfer. Students need to learn not only what they know, but also how they relate to what they learn - and to the world they live in. This is why affective learning is gaining importance in university education. This helps students develop the skills to contribute to an inclusive and equitable society. The Special Interest Group (SIG) Affective Learning is a network of lecturers and education professionals at the UvA. Within this SIG, colleagues from different faculties come together to exchange ideas, knowledge and experiences, develop new teaching and testing formats and reflect together on how we can guide students in their personal and social development.

This Special Interest Group (SIG) is a collaboration between the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies' Education Lab and the Teaching & Learning Centre (TLC) and is part of the Comenius Leadership project Empowered Minds. Together, we organise interactive meetings, workshops and inspiration sessions.

More information on the SIG Affective Learning
  • What does Affective Learning entail?

    Affective learning focuses on the development of students' attitudes, values, emotions and motivation. It involves personal growth, engagement and the ability to contribute to an inclusive and just society.

  • Who is this SIG for?

    Are you a teacher who wants to support students in their personal development? Are you an educational developer or policy maker with a focus on social-emotional or ethical dimensions of education? Or just curious about how to give affective learning a place in your teaching? Then we cordially invite you to join the SIG! Becoming a member will give you the opportunity to connect with colleagues with the same interest. Whether you are experienced or unfamiliar with the subject, everyone is welcome!

  • When does this SIG start?

    The SIG Affective Learning will start from December 1st 2025. Would you like to join the SIG Affective Learning? Send an email to empoweredminds-idg@uva.nl. We will be happy to keep you informed of developments around this SIG.

  • Multi-day teacher training course Affective Education

    Are you looking for ways to incorporate personal and professional development into your teaching? Are you a teacher who wants to support students in their personal development and grow in this area yourself? Then this multi-day teacher training course is for you. Jasper ter Schegget, Linda de Greef and Ilja Boor will take you on a four-day workshop journey in which we explore various aspects of affective teaching. Reflection on your own teaching will be central to this. 

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Kick-off SIG Affective Learning – 1 December

On Monday 1 December 2025, the new Special Interest Group (SIG) Affective Learning will launch with an inspiring kick-off at REC Impact (JKTB.20). During the kick-off, three UvA colleagues will share how they integrate affective learning into their own teaching.

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Drs. L. (Linda) de Greef

Faculty of Science

Inst.voor Interdisciplinaire Studies

l.degreef@uva.nl +31 (0)20 525 5536