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The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and the IT Academic Core Processes and Systems (ACPS) at the American University of Beirut will hold their second international conference on “Effective Teaching and Learning in Higher Education” on December 9 and 10, 2011 at the American University of Beirut. The Conference Program Committee invites university faculty members from Lebanon, the region, and beyond to submit proposals for presentations to be reviewed for possible inclusion in the Conference program.

Deadline for receiving complete proposals is October 15, 2011.

CONFERENCE STRANDS

Measuring Teaching Effectiveness If teaching performance is to be recognized and rewarded as scholarship, it should be subjected to rigorous and consistent measurement. Measuring teaching effectiveness provides evidence that can be used to improve and shape the quality of teaching as well as take fair data-driven personnel decisions. Data sources that can be used to measure teaching effectiveness include, but are not limited to, student ratings, peer ratings, self-evaluation, videos, student interviews, alumni ratings, administrator ratings, learning outcome measures, course design evaluation rubrics, teaching portfolios (including electronic portfolios), and scholarship of teaching.

Assessment of Program Learning Outcomes. Developing and assessing program learning outcomes has been gaining momentum despite some skepticism about the effectiveness of the whole process. However, departments and programs which are keen on assessing their students' attainment of set program goals and learning outcomes identify and design assessment procedures, collect data, analyze it and use the results in order to improve their curriculum and student performance. Assessing program learning outcomes therefore takes into account different variables such as selecting appropriate assessment methods, setting an assessment plan, and deriving recommendations for improvement. In this strand, professional experiences, research and challenges in assessing program learning outcomes will be addressed.

Innovations in Teaching Technologies and Methodologies. As new trends emerge in Higher Education, there is an increased need for implementing new teaching methodologies. Instructors are challenged on a daily basis to find innovative ways of enhancing student learning experiences. In Face-to-Face, Blended, and Online learning environments, students and faculty explore a variety of strategies (Team Based Learning, Evidence Based Learning…) and tools (E-portfolios, Learning Objects…), meant to improve the overall academic experience. Contributions to this strand are welcomed on any aspect of promoting and supporting innovative educational change in Higher Education with an emphasis on research, experience, and best practices.  

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