Peer tutoring
In the summer semester, the Language Centre offers training for tutors in language learning and writing in French, German and English. This training leads to a certificate from the Language Centre and equips you to advise your fellow students on language learning and writing academic papers.
The peer tutor programme can also be integrated into the following study programmes:
- Bachelor en Cultures Européennes (4 ECTS)
- Master in Learning and Communication in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts (5 ECTS)
- Master in Secondary Education (professional) (5 ECTS)
Required profile:
- Very good language skills in the language(s) in which you want to complete your tutor training (max. two languages);
- A commitment to the student community and to supporting your fellow students;
- A keen interest in language, grammar, intercultural communication and learning processes.
After successfully completing the training, you may apply for a position as a peer tutor at the Language Centre (under a Student Assistant contract).
How to apply
Please send the following documents by email before 3 March 2025:
- a high quality text written by yourself in the language(s) in which you want to complete your tutor training (max. two languages);
- a covering letter explaining why you want to complete the training.
Once we have selected the candidates, they will start their training in March 2025 (see dates below).
Training
Training is conducted in three modules (theory, practice and ePortfolio) and concludes with a final test.
| Module | ECTS | Dates for 2024-2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Theory module 24 units (3 workshops of 2 x 4 units each) | 1 | 11 and 12 March 18 and 19 March 25 and 26 March From 16.00 to 19.00 Belval Campus |
| Practice module Course observation and teaching | 1-2 | During the semester |
| Work with ePortfolios Reflection, materials, ideas | 1-2 | To hand in by the end of the semester |
| Final presentation | June 2025 | |
| Total ECTS | 3-5 |
The theory module will comprise six workshops on the following topics:
- Supporting language learning processes
Students learn about the various language learning methods so that they can support others as they learn languages. Topics include language learning consultations, setting learning goals and devising a study schedule, keeping a learning journal, ePortfolio work and self-assessment. Students will also be given an overview of language learning materials.
Dates: 11 and 12 March, from 16.00 to 19.00.
- Academic writing at the University
Students learn about the methods used in consultations on writing. They are taught how to improve the writing process in academic and professional settings. This involves expanding subject knowledge, setting schedules, and boosting motivation.
Dates: 18 and 19 March, from 16.00 to 19.00
- Intercultural skills and the didactics of multilingualism
Students are taught the basics of intercultural communication and learn how to use these skills in multilingual settings with international students in order to provide guidance and support learning.
Dates: 25 and 26 March, from 16.00 to 19.00
During the practice module, students actively participate in a few sessions of two Language Centre courses (e.g. the general language course, the academic writing workshop, presentations, intercultural communication or the conversation course). Active participation means that students should not only attend the course but also reflect on and document their own learning process and observations in an ePortfolio. They will also be asked to design exercises and tasks, some of which they will present themselves as part of a course after consultation with Language Centre staff, or to conduct a writing consultation under supervision.
Date: during the semester
For the entire duration of the training, an ePortfolio is available for students to document and reflect on their own learning experience, upload their exercises and design a poster for their final presentation.
Date: to hand in by the end of the semester
Using the ePortfolio, students design a poster for their final presentation. After successfully completing the modules, the final presentation and the final discussion, students receive their certificates as student tutors in language learning and writing.
Date: June 2025