Introduction of the Art & Science of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
The Art & Science of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (ASTLHE- Level I) is an online, asynchronous, self-paced, training program, where educators will interact with the content through related learning activities, engage in deep learning through live interaction with local/foreign practitioners, and apply principles and methodologies that are based on well-known international perspectives of teaching & learning in Higher Education. The program is designed to enhance and improve one’s understanding of what elements motivate and engage the students to achieve the desired learning outcomes. This becomes all the more important when designing and delivering courses for online, hybrid, or mix-mode instructional pedagogies.
The 8 sessions of the Level I program focus on 6 critical elements (Communications, Participation, Critical Thinking, Live Lectures, and Setting Course Objectives & Differentiated Instruction) that form the core around which academicians can build their courses and deliver them effectively.
Course alignment, the international key that defines the quality of any course, has been used effectively and throughout the design of this course. All sessional learning objectives (SLOs) are linked to at least one course learning objective (CLOs), the relevant learning content, and the associated learning activities. This ensures that all the knowledge, skills, and approaches generated in this program, ultimately steer participants towards the CLOs.
Apart from the many takeaways from this program, the design & structure of individual sessions/modules/units are the icings on the cake. One may, effectively, use it as a template for designing/delivering one’s own courses, thus achieving the desired learning outcomes.
Course Objectives
The primary objectives of the Art & Science of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are:
Learning Outcomes
Live Sessions
7 Live Sessions with foreign faculty members
Target Audience
The course is particularly designed for recent graduates who are considering teaching at a college or university. This course will also be beneficial for current teachers who did not have a chance to attend a formal teacher training program. It is encouraged that experienced teachers attend this course to interact with the aspiring teachers to build further capacity.
Why Take This Course
This course will provide you with skills that will help you:
Key Salient Features
Course Outline
SE 1. Effective communication is the key to all learning. Maximize it!
SE 2. The Art & Science of Verbal and Non-Verbal Communications
SE 3. Participation Strategies are tools to Maximize Learning
SE 4. Develop Critical Thinking as the bedrock foundation of learning
SE 5. Webinar/Live Lectures are powerful motivational tools in the hands of a Pro. Be a Pro
SE 6. Course Educational Objectives dictate course Design & Structure
SE 7. Differentiated Instructions (customization) maximizes engagement & enhances learning
SE 8. Culminating Project
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Mansoor A. Bhatty
Dr. Bhatty has a Ph.D. (2020) from Robert Morris Univ., Moon Campus, Pittsburgh in ‘Instructional Management & Leadership’, MBA from IBA, Karachi (1973), B. E. from NED Engineering College, Karachi (1971), and is also a Certified Project Manager (PMP) from PMI, USA (2013). Presently he is a consultant at the Center for Innovative Teaching, Robert Morris University (Moon Campus), PA, USA. He is also an advisor for International Content and Outreach, American Center for the Study of Distance Education (AC4SDE).
Furthermore, he is a member of many prestigious international organizations such as the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE); the American Educational Research Association (AERA); the Quality Matters Instructional Designers Association (IDA); ProQuest Dissertations & Thesis Community (PQDT).
He is a QM (Quality Matters) Certified Peer Reviewer for Higher Ed. Courses (PRC), as well as QM (Quality Matters), Certified Peer Reviewer for Higher Ed. Continuing & Professional Education Courses (CPE). He is also regularly invited to undertake reviews of articles for the American Journal of Distance Education (AJDE) & the American Educational Research Association (AERA).
Zarnab Shakeel Haq
Ms. Zarnab Shakeel Haq, currently working as an Educational Developer at the Center for Teaching and Learning and a Digital Content Producer at UMT-CONNECTED completed her B.Sc. honors in Economics and M.Phil. in Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing from Kinnaird College for Women. She started her career as a Marketing Executive at World Wide Fund for Nature an international NGO, later she joined Unze London a UK-based brand as a marketing and brand associate, content writer & customer care specialist.
In her words " a person’s level of communication is connected to one's quality of life and I am always pleased to help learners improve the quality of their lives by developing their skills and abilities. " She is a certified Online Teacher by the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE).
Her primary focus is:
Ms. Zarnab Shakeel Haq, as well as other staff members supporting this course, look forward to having you as one of our students, in this online course that we have put together with a lot of care and consciousness.
