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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Dear colleagues<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">There is a new opportunity to add expert-level modules to the MSc Physics & Astronomy curriculum.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Students can take these modules for 3EC, as part of the Capita Selecta (CS) course codes that I am now coordinating. See below for details and requirements.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">You are encouraged to design such a module and offer it to a minimum of 2 students simultaneously, but the more the merrier. If you are interested in offering such a module, you can do that via this form:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="en-NL" style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://forms.office.com/e/sWB5Yp98ha" target="_blank">Request for Capita Selecta teaching module - Formulier invullen</a></span><span lang="en-NL"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL">We require posting a module on the Canvas page of CS for 1 month before they start, to allow all interested students time to consider and enroll. Offering modules for Jan 2026 thus requires
action soon. Modules for period 6 are especially welcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL">If you have any questions about this after reading the PS, pleae let me know.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL">Best, <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL">Joshua<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL">PS: details and requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span lang="en-NL" style="font-size:11.0pt">Concept and Opportunity</span></b><span lang="en-NL"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="en-NL" style="font-size:11.0pt">Capita Selecta enables you to create a compact, in-depth learning experience. It is an appropriate format for:</span><span lang="en-NL"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<span lang="en-NL">Providing essential theoretical training to a group of your thesis students.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<span lang="en-NL">Exploring a specialized topic from a long-form review paper in a seminar style.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<span lang="en-NL">Offering content that was discontinued in recent program updates to a dedicated audience.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p><span lang="en-NL" style="font-size:11.0pt">The framework gives you significant freedom to determine the content, format, and schedule.</span><span lang="en-NL"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span lang="en-NL" style="font-size:11.0pt">Module Design and Guidelines</span></b><span lang="en-NL"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="en-NL" style="font-size:11.0pt">As a PI, you can design a teaching module with the following parameters:</span><span lang="en-NL"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="en-NL">Content and Format:</span></b><span lang="en-NL"> The module should focus on training cognitive skills through teachable content such as lectures, exercises, or design work. It is not intended for project work, writing assignments, or
thesis extensions.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2">
<b><span lang="en-NL">Scheduling:</span></b><span lang="en-NL"> Sessions can be scheduled ad-hoc, based on your availability and that of the enrolled students.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2">
<b><span lang="en-NL">Administration:</span></b><span lang="en-NL"> The course has a dedicated Canvas page where modules are advertised. A minimum enrollment of <b>2 students</b> is required for the module to run. The course is assessed on a pass/fail basis.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2">
<b><span lang="en-NL">Eligibility:</span></b><span lang="en-NL"> The person responsible for delivering the training must hold a PhD degree.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p><b><span lang="en-NL" style="font-size:11.0pt">Administrative Framework</span></b><span lang="en-NL"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="en-NL" style="font-size:11.0pt">To ensure academic standardisation, the structure is as follows:</span><span lang="en-NL"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="en-NL">Submission Process:</span></b><span lang="en-NL"> A standard form will be used to submit module proposals, collecting essential details such as the title, a content description, and the contact person.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<b><span lang="en-NL">Course Codes:</span></b><span lang="en-NL"> Two courses are available: <b>Capita Selecta (3EC)</b> and <b>Capita Selecta 2 (3EC)</b>. You can design a cohesive 6EC program by creating two separate 3EC modules.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<b><span lang="en-NL">Quality Assurance:</span></b><span lang="en-NL"> For coordination and quality control, you will be asked to provide:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span lang="en-NL">Clear learning goals.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span lang="en-NL">A description of the assessment method.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<b><span lang="en-NL">Assessment:</span></b><span lang="en-NL"> Acceptable methods include a written exam (to be archived) or an oral exam, the latter requiring a second assessor and a brief report.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<b><span lang="en-NL">Logistics:</span></b><span lang="en-NL"> PIs are responsible for coordinating directly with students regarding scheduling and location. Central support for room finding is not provided.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p><b><span lang="en-NL" style="font-size:11.0pt">Important Considerations</span></b><span lang="en-NL"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4">
<b><span lang="en-NL">Recognition:</span></b><span lang="en-NL"> Please note that contributing a Capita Selecta module does not carry a formal DVM credit. To ensure your teaching efforts are recognized, we advise you to document this contribution and discuss
it during your annual appraisal.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-NL" style="mso-fareast-language:NL"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL">---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL">Dr. Joshua A. Dijksman | Associate Professor | Soft Matter Group | University of Amsterdam<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="NL" style="mso-fareast-language:NL">Web: <a href="http://www.multiphasematters.com/">
<span style="color:blue">www.multiphasematters.com</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="NL" style="mso-fareast-language:NL">Linkedin: <a href="https://nl.linkedin.com/in/joshuadijksman">
<span style="color:blue">https://nl.linkedin.com/in/joshuadijksman</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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