Center For Excellence In Teaching And Learning

Summer School for  Teaching Faculty: Designing Hyflex and Competency Based Learning Courses

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Summer school for  teaching faculty: Designing Hyflex and Competency Based Learning

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Introduction:

In today's rapidly changing educational landscape, the need for flexible and adaptive instructional designs has become more crucial than ever. The convergence of various factors, most notably the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, has disrupted traditional teaching methods while highlighting the importance of innovative approaches that can accommodate diverse learning environments. Two instructional design models - HyFlex and Competency-Based Learning - have proven effective. Educators are using these models to provide personalized, engaging, and effective learning experiences that meet the evolving needs of students.

HyFlex courses allow equitable and flexible access to a blend of face-to-face and online instruction. Competency-Based Learning focuses on student mastery of specific skills and knowledge. Educational institutions that implement courses using these two methods are better able to meet the diverse needs of students while also documenting the acquisition of skills required in the twenty-first century marketplace. The Summer School for Teaching Faculty will serve as a critical catalyst for the enhancement of online and blended, competency-based instruction.

Goals:

During the Summer School, Faculty will: 

  • work with international HyFlex and Competency-Based Learning experts, to improve their instructional design skills.
  • collaborate with experts and GCC colleagues to build partnerships that may enrich their international research-based teaching practice.
  • develop online and blended competency-based instruction for fall courses. 
  • explore Oman’s charming tourist destination; Salalah in the Dhofar Governorate.

 

Hyflex designing

Competency based learning

HyFlex, short for "hybrid flexible", refers to an educational approach that combines face-to-face and online learning modalities.

HyFlex Learning offers several advantages, including:

  • Flexibility: Students can choose to attend classes in person or remotely, accommodating diverse learning preferences and circumstances.
  • Personalized Learning: Students can progress at their own pace and access resources tailored to their needs.
  • Collaboration and Interaction: HyFlex environments foster collaboration among students, both in-person and virtually, leveraging technology to enhance communication and engagement.

Competency-Based Learning focuses on mastering specific skills or competencies rather than relying solely on traditional measures like time spent in class or lower-level knowledge acquisition. Competency-Based Learning brings numerous advantages, including:

  • Personalized Learning Pathways: Students progress based on their demonstrated mastery of competencies, allowing for individualized learning journeys.
  • Relevant and Applicable Skills: Competency-Based Learning emphasizes real-world skills that align with career readiness and industry demands.
  • Flexibility and self-Pacing: Learners can advance through competencies at their own pace, ensuring a deeper understanding and retention of knowledge.

 

Speaker:

  • Dr. Brian Beatty is an Associate Professor of Instructional Technologies in the Department of Equity, Leadership Studies and Instructional Technologies at San Francisco State University.
  • He has more than 30 years of experience as a classroom teacher, trainer, and instructional designer at universities, businesses, and the US Navy.
  • He held various academic/administrative positions such as: Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Operations at San Francisco State University.
  • He is a Pioneer in using “HyFlex” terminology and methodology. 

Speaker:

  • Dr. Husam Aldamen is an Associate Professor of Accounting in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems at Qatar University.
  • He has more than 15 years’ experience in teaching.
  • He held various academic/administrative positions such as:  Director for Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning at Qatar University.

 

Day

Time

Group A

Group B

16 July 2023

9 am -12 pm

Opening ceremony

2:30 pm-5 pm

Hyflex workshop

Competency based Learning Workshop

17 July 2023

9 am -5 pm

Hyflex workshop

Competency-based Learning Workshop

18 July 2023

9 am-12 pm

Hyflex workshop

Competency based Learning  Workshop

1 pm-5 pm

Excursion trip

19 July 2023

9 am-5 pm

Competency Based Learning  Workshop

Hyflex workshop

20 July 2023

 

 

 

9 am -5 pm

Competency based Learning  Workshop

Hyflex workshop

5 pm- 6 pm

Closing, Remarks, Presentation of some participants work and handing over the certificates

 

   Note Note: Lunch and prayer break from 12pm to 2:00pm every day.

   try1 Location: Salalah Rotana Resort

    calendar-clock Duration: 5 days (16-20 July 2023)

 

Category

Fees in OMR

What is included in each Package?

1 Participant Package (SQU)

 

550

 

1) Accommodation (bed  & breakfast) for the participant in a Double Classic Garden Room at Salalah Rotana Hotel.

 

2) Accommodation (bed & breakfast) for 1 additional adult person in the same room.

 

4) Lunch for the participant.

 

5) One coffee break for the participant.

 

6) One half a day excursion trip.

1 Participant Package (non- SQU)

 

650

 

NoteNote: There are extra charges for each additional accompanying person. Please contact us for a price quotation and reservations for suitable rooms no later than 12 June, 2023. Family accommodations and competitive pricing is available.

 

* Payment should be made no later than 15 June, 2023 to confirm your registration.

If payment is not verified by 15 June 2023 your registration will be cancelled. 

 

Hurry seats are limited 

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For registration and more information:

Call: 24141025/24141024

Email: cetl@squ.edu.om

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Wh-we-are Who we are?

Welcome to Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CHTL) is a service oriented and research led center that supports the university to achieve its strategic teaching and learning aims.

 

vision Vision

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) will serve to position Sultan Qaboos University at the forefront of research-based teaching and learning practices in higher education.

 

misionMission

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning will: 

  • Promote learning by supporting and enhancing effective higher education teaching and learning practices evidenced by current research, and aligned with the requirements of the major accrediting agencies.

  • Stimulate a learning community that continually explores the relationship between higher education teaching and learning.

  • Encourage research and scholarship in teaching and learning in higher education.

  • Provide consultancy services in the areas of teaching and learning in higher education.

 

ObjectivesObjectives

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning will: 

  • Provide professional development and consultancy for faculty to support the implementation of best practices in teaching and learning through programs, services, and resources.  
  • Create, promote, and support community learning through: 
  • Supervising awards for excellence in teaching. 
  • Providing opportunities for reflection on pedagogical practices. 
  • Managing a Faculty Fellows program. 
  • Managing faculty and staff teaching “experts” who will share their teaching expertise with colleagues and who may post online teaching portfolios.
  • Conduct and disseminate research on teaching and learning.  
  • Conduct a periodic needs assessment to adapt to changing situations, goals, and research findings related to teaching and learning. 
  • Work collaboratively with the Centre for Educational Technology (CET) to provide consultation services to faculty aimed toward more effective teaching. While CETL will provide consultation services, CET staff will provide e-learning and technology support to CETL and to the faculty. CETL will showcase e-learning platforms that are promoted by CET and will co-host workshops as appropriate.
  • Report to faculty and administration formative and summative evaluation data related to curriculum change and student learning. 
  • Offer certificate in higher education teaching and learning (CHETL). 

 

Values

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Program focus:

The Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning program is designed to support faculty in developing the strategies and skills needed to improve teaching and maximize student learning across higher education institutions in Oman.

Program goals:

 

Recipients of the Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning Program have demonstrated the ability to:

  • Apply instructional strategies suggested in current research and pedagogical literature related to; learner-centered education; development of critical thinking skills, establishment of appropriate learning goals at the course and program levels, and development of appropriate assessments to measure student achievement of those goals.
  • Use the SQU course outline to align university graduate attributes, program outcomes, learning objectives, teaching and learning activities, materials, assessment tools, and feedback.
  • Apply the principles of active learning.
  • Reflect on teaching practice to describe the correlation between course climate and student learning.
  • Give effective feedback to fellow teachers.
  • Prepare a capstone portfolio (a work in progress throughout teaching career) to highlight student centered courses, active teaching strategies, and authentic assessments of student learning at the course and program levels.

Program Structure:

The Certificate in College Teaching Program offers modular workshops focused on the following topics:

  • Introductory workshop for all participants focused on effective integrated course design models and outcome based learning objectives,
  • Teaching with Technology
  • Student-centered active teaching and learning environment
  • Outcome-based learning objectives for programs and courses
  • Rubric Design
  • Research-based teaching
  • Authentic assessment and data analysis
  • Teaching with Cases
  • Problem-based Learning
  • Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum
  • Student supervision
  • Teaching Portfolio

Each workshop certificate will state the credits of study in the required topic to which it can be applied.

 

1)CHTL Faculty fellow:

 

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Sultan Qaboos University provides services to academic faculty, thus enhancing the quality of teaching and learning first at SQU, then at both public and private higher education institutions nationally. CETL also makes visible the intellectual work of teaching while recognizing excellent Faculty Fellows across the SQU Colleges. 

The Faculty Fellows of CETL are expected to assume the following responsibilities: 

  • Conducting peer consultation
  • Modeling and promoting teaching excellence 
  • Developing outcome-based learning objectives
  • Promoting innovation in teaching 
  • Promoting student success 
  • Linking the College to the Center
  • Conducting workshops
  • Promoting center activities and events
  • Committee participation  

In addition, CETL provides other services to SQU Colleges and faculty. These services include development of workshops specific to the requests of individual academic programs, classroom observation, confidential consultation, syllabus and assessment review, along with print and electronic resources. Faculty Fellows Program  recognizes faculty who use excellent teaching/learning strategies derived from classroom-based research and who will be trained to act as college and program consultants. CETL staff will work with administration and faculty to assess both curriculum/teaching changes as well as document the impact these changes have on student learning. This collaborative evaluation process  include the establishment of performance goals, assessment criteria, identification or design of assessment tools, data collection, and reporting.

2)CHETL Requirements:

The following 3 components must be successfully completed by each participant with 2-3 years:

  • Workshop completion:  28 credits in workshop.

         

Workshop Modules

Credits

Introduction to the CHETL

1

Educational Philosophy & Learning Theory

2

Outcome-based learning

3

Course design (alignment, syllabus design, instructional strategies)

3

Assessment and Rubric design/selection

5

Use of technology in teaching

2

Research-based teaching and/or SOTL

4

Peer assessment

2

Teaching CT online course

5

Capstone Portfolio

1

 Total credits

28

  • Peer Assessment

               -Complete peer review as the reviewer

  • Portfolio completion and submission
  1. Philosophical and theoretical foundations of your teaching
  2.  Course Outline/Syllabus for one or more courses including course goals, outcome-based learning objectives, course assessment tools and related rubrics.
  3. One classroom-based research analysis with instructional or assessment changes
  4. One new lesson plan with active, student-centered teaching strategies, course documents and artifacts
  5. Sample course assignments and activities to promote student critical thinking skills.
  6. Any work required for a workshop certificate
  7. Personal reflection on student learning that includes an analysis of student evaluations of the course and teaching
  8. Workshop certificates.

 

            There will be a charge (To be determined) for the portfolio review due at the time of submission.

            CHETL Credit Assignment Submission Procedures

            Applying for CHETL

1)Faculty Resources:

  • SQU document                                                                                     

Undergraduate Academic Assessment Policy

 

  • Course Design Tools   

CETL Critical Thinking Framewor

 

  • Webinars

Overcoming Obstacles to Collaboration Across Modalities

 

  • Articles

 Why One Science Professor Has Students Write a Children's Book 

 

  • Books

We have a rubric for that 

How to Talk about Race with Students in a Way that Matters

Why Good Teaching Is Good

Conversation Is Where Teaching Changes

How to Get Every Student Talking

Inclusion, Thresholds, & Pedagogy

Making Use of Educational Research

Race, Craft, and Creative Writing

 

  • Activity Learning                            

Confessions of a Converted Lecturer- Eric Mazur Vide 

Two-stage midterm exam

 

  • Newsletter

Enhancing teaching in nontraditional courses

 

  • Conferences 

-3rd Annual Dalhousie Conference on University Teaching and Learning(DCUTL).

Institute on Project-Based Learning

CTL Symposium: Engaging Students through Experiential Learning

 

  • Speakers

-Dr. Stewart Ross 

Creating Significant Learning through Integrated Course Design

 Engaging students in Active and Significant Learning Experiences

-Prof. Grahame Bilbow

Alternative Ways to Evaluate Teaching

The What and How of SoTL

E Portfolio Workshop

 

  •  Mr. Dave Paquin    
How Faculty Can Achieve Learning Objectives With Online Tools

 

 

2)Online teaching:

 

  • How to start              

Putting some of your course content online in a hurry? We have resources for you!  

Managing your online presence: telling students what to expect from you.

10 Tips for Students

 

  • Learning faculty                 
 
  • Webinars

Welcoming Students to your Online Environment - ACUE

Remote Exams and Assessments

 

  • Assessment Webinar:

Authentic online oral assessment

Online Assessment

Webinar Recording

 

  • Using big blue button

 Video on how to add and set us a Big Blue Button activity in Moodle.  

 

  • Using zoom

Anatomy and Physiology: How to Teach Online Using Lab Kits?

 

  •   Pedagogical Suggestions

    and Instructional Strategies                                                               

Online discussion guide

Online Assessment Strategies: A Primer

Student Success guide for online learning

 

  • Teaching Materials

 - Open Access writing textbook:

Writing Spaces website 

Parlor Press 

WAC Clearinghouse

https://writingspaces.org/node/1708

           

 

 

Summer school for teaching faculty: Designing Hyflex and Competency Based Learning (16-20 July 2023) (coming soon)

Reimagine Teaching to Maximize Student Learning Conference(2020).

try1   Sultan Qaboos University.

      Saltant of Oman, Muscat (alkawd).

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