Bringing Purpose & Impact to Teaching
The Essentials of Teaching and Learning (ETL):
An interactive programme supporting higher education faculty in creating meaningful, engaging, and transformative learning experiences through reflective, practical, and student-centred approaches.
Online · Interactive sessions · International network
What You Will Gain from the Programme?
Through ETL, you will experience:
- Proven content
The essential teaching and learning principles distilled from the ITP, grounded in years of experience and practice.
- Your best self as a teacher
There is no single “best” way to teach. We support you in developing your own authentic teaching identity, aligned with who you are and how you want to show up in the classroom.
- An international network of peers
Engage in highly interactive, hands-on learning alongside a diverse group of motivated and like-minded faculty from around the world, all committed to excellence in teaching.
- An enhanced professional reputation
Learn from and connect with leading faculty from top business schools, representing a wide range of cultural, disciplinary, and professional perspectives.
- Fun, passion, and purpose in the classroom
Discover how to intentionally shape your classroom culture to create engaging, meaningful, and memorable learning experiences for every student.
- Lasting impact
Most of us don’t teach simply to make a living, we teach to make a difference. ETL helps you strengthen your impact on students’ lives, learning journeys, and future careers.
What’s in It for Your Institution?
ETL supports institutions by offering:
- Inspiration
Witness and support the transformation of your institutional culture, from a focus on teaching to the creation of rich, intentional learning environments.
- Credibility and commitment to excellence
Demonstrate to faculty, students, and key stakeholders that your institution genuinely values and actively supports excellence in teaching.
- An enhanced student experience
Student learning matters. Investing in teaching quality leads directly to more engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences.
- Faculty recruitment and retention
Attracting and retaining outstanding faculty is increasingly challenging. Institutions that invest in pedagogical development are more attractive, supportive, and sustainable places to work.
- Long-term relevance and leadership
Organisations worldwide need to be better managed. Drawing on more than 50 years of collective learning from ISBM consortium schools, your institution can lead the way in shaping responsible, effective future leaders.
Who Is Behind the Programme?
- ETL is grounded in the ITP legacy
It draws on the pedagogical foundations and learning philosophy developed within the International Teachers Programme (ITP), a globally recognized faculty development initiative with a long-standing commitment to reflective, impactful teaching.
- An international consortium of institutions
The programme is shaped by insights and practices emerging from more than 50 years of collaboration within the ISBM Consortium, bringing together leading business schools from around the world.
- Experienced and respected faculty
Sessions are facilitated by senior faculty and pedagogical leaders from top business schools, known for their excellence in teaching, their openness to experimentation, and their ability to create meaningful learning environments.
- Diverse perspectives, shared values
Participants benefit from a rich mix of cultural, disciplinary, and professional perspectives—united by a shared belief that teaching is not only a skill, but a practice that evolves through reflection, dialogue, and experience.
Voices from Past Participants
“Participating in the Essentials for Teaching and Learning 2025 programme was an enriching and
inspiring experience. Each session offered a valuable opportunity to reflect on teaching practice,
explore personal strengths, and discover new ways to engage with learning styles.”
Inna Paiva,
Associate Professor - Department of Accounting
ISCTE Business School
Lisbon - Portugal
“Wonderful sessions with lot of take-aways as a teacher to understand the dynamics in a class among learners.”
Tanmoy De,
Associate Professor - Marketing & Strategy
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management
Hyderabad - India
“The course, although short, has been very enriching, it has given me a new perspective on the way of teaching and tools to apply. It has helped me understand
and analyze how I teach my classes and what can I do to improve.”
Mariela Ortega Meneses,
Assistant Professor
Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales y Económicas
Universidad de Lima, Peru
Programme Structure
- Interactively designed and delivered online sessions
- With small-group breakouts and other engaging activities
- All in all, taken together and in addition to its content, ETL provides a demonstration of highly effective teaching that can serve as a role model for any kind of teaching and learning setting.
Practical Information
- Who can participate: Higher education and business school faculty, as well as educational leaders involved in teaching and learning.
- Time commitment: Four - 4 hours - sessions via Zoom, time zone friendly from 2PM to 6PM Central European Time.
- Conducted in English
- Certification: Participants receive a certificate of completion upon successful participation in the programme.
Dates & Sessions
- Session 1: Friday 10/04/2026
Using Learning Styles for Teaching Effectiveness
- Session 2: Friday 17/04/2026
Engagement and Credibility: Tools and Tips
- Session 3: Friday 24/04/2026
Uncover the Best Teacher in You
- Session 4: Thursday 30/04/2026
Boost Your Presence in the Virtual Classroom
Fees and registration
New Year Offer - Discount Rates Available until 1st FEB 2006 - Click here
The fee for the Essentials of Teaching of Learning is 600€
If your institution is sending more than one faculty we will apply the discounts below:
- 2 faculty for 1100€ (instead of 1200€)
- 3 faculty for 1600€ (instead of 1800€)
- 4 faculty for 2100€ (instead of 2400€)
To apply, complete the registration form below.
For more information, please email contact@itp-essentials.com