UTEL Symposium 2024
June 26th, 2024
University of Bahrain, Sakhir campus
Zallaq Road
Building S45 – Hall 101
Pedagogical Innovations for Sustaining Excellence in Higher Education
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, higher education institutions face numerous challenges in delivering effective teaching and learning experiences. Therefore, sustaining excellence in teaching and learning practices in higher education is crucial for meeting the evolving needs of students and preparing them for the future. By addressing challenges, leveraging successful examples, and implementing strategies, higher education institutions can create an environment that fosters ongoing innovation and enhances the learning experience for all. Sustainable innovative teaching and learning practices refer to pedagogical approaches, activities, and technologies that are sustainable and innovative in terms of promoting environmental, social, and economic sustainability. These practices help students develop the skills and values necessary to create a more sustainable and equitable world for all.
This much-anticipated symposium will shed light on the significance of innovative practices for higher education by showcasing successful cases, identifying some academic practices that contribute to sustainability, and addressing hurdles. It brings together faculty members to share cutting-edge strategies and techniques for transforming the higher education landscape, for whom cultivating a student-centered environment where students are actively engaged, hands-on, and given the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts is the key to effective teaching and learning. Educators may create transformative learning experiences that empower students to become lifelong learners.
Objectives
- Explore pedagogical innovations that enhance student learning and engagement in higher education.
- Exchange innovative practices among faculty related to academic practice including teaching techniques, designing assessment methods, and activating students’ enrolment in the teaching-learning process.
- Showcase UTEL participants’ projects and efforts that are sustainable to inspire and empower educators to create a positive impact on their students in Higher Education which promote environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
- Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among educators, researchers, and professionals within the field of higher education.
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