Workshops and Seminars

Improve your teaching skills with our interactive workshops and seminars. Accessible to all faculty, our sessions cover the latest research on teaching and learning, innovative teaching methods, evidence-based strategies, and offer opportunities for lively discussion with colleagues from various disciplines. Join engaging and introspective learning opportunities to share your knowledge and learn from others. Topics vary each semester, so check our event calendar for upcoming workshops and seminars. Access past workshop materials with your Alfaisal University credentials. Grow as an educator and stay informed!

List of Upcoming Teaching and Learning Workshops

Workshop	Date/Time	Facilitator	Location	Details & Registration

Using Backward Design as a Strategic Approach to Course Development	Thursday Sep. 26 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Dr. Bouchra Bakach	B3-065

Workshop Highlights

Understand the difference between traditional and backward course design.
Explain the advantages of integrating backward design into your course planning, including its positive impact on student learning outcomes.
Describe the three steps of the backward design framework to ensure effective implementation.
Identify tools and methods needed to apply backward design to your courses effectively.

Enhancing Educational Excellence: A Workshop on Quality Assurance and Course Portfolio Development at Alfaisal University	Wednesday Oct. 9 2024, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	QAA Department	BG-088

Workshop Highlights

Understand the objectives and key principles of quality assurance (QA) at Alfaisal University (AU).
Discover the importance of compliance and how AU meets these crucial standards.
Explore effective techniques to initiate and sustain QA processes across departments.
Identify methods to foster continuous improvement within the academic environment.
Effectively complete your FAR and gain insights into tools and resources that streamline course documentation.

Open Lab – Individualized Help on How to Complete Your Faculty Activity Report (FAR)	Thursday Oct. 10 2024, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	QAA Department	BG-088

Open Lab Highlights

Bring your open Faculty Activity Report (FAR) and receive personalized guidance from QAA Department staff.
Get help in completing your report and clarifying any queries related to the FAR documentation.
Learn about tools and resources available that can help streamline the documentation process for your courses.

Writing Measurable Learning Outcome	Wednesday Oct. 16 2024, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	Dr. Bouchra Bakach	B3-088

Workshop Highlights

Break down broad course goals into measurable outcomes
Identify components of effective, aligned learning outcomes
Distinguish vague vs. measurable outcomes using action verbs
Use Bloom’s Taxonomy to write clear, actionable objectives
Learn how transparent teaching practices foster inclusivity and create a more welcoming classroom for diverse students.

A Primer on Designing Effective Assessments	Thursday Nov. 31 2024, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	Dr. Bouchra Bakach	B3-065

Workshop Highlights

Learn the fundamental principles of effective assessment design.
Understand how to align assessments with your course learning objectives for better accuracy.
Gain practical skills in creating clear, relevant, and practical assessments for your courses.
Enhance student learning by designing assessments that reflect and support learning goals.
Improve the quality of evaluation and feedback for both faculty and students.
Create assessments that align with learning outcomes, guide and motivate students, and foster a supportive learning environment.

Upcoming Workshops and Seminars

Workshop	Objectives
Writing Measurable Learning Objectives	Describe the 3 taxonomies of educational objectives Differentiate between Course goals and learning objectives Write learning objectives. Map Learning objectives to Course Goals.
Designing Assessments	Describe the role of formative and summative assessment in learning. Explain why assessments should be aligned to learning objectives, teaching practices and assessment. Evaluate different types of assessment activities to find those that are aligned best with the learner’s abilities and level of understanding to be assessed. Develop aligned assessment activities to provide evidence of learning to both the instructor and learner.
Designing Rubrics	Discuss the benefits of using rubrics Identify situations in which rubrics are useful Explain the main characteristics of effective rubrics. Discuss examples of good and bad rubric designs Describe several types of rubrics Design a rubric
Curriculum Mapping	Define curriculum mapping. Describe the purposes of curriculum mapping. Identify potential steps and considerations for the curriculum mapping process. Create or contribute to a curriculum map to inform curriculum revision or program assessment.
Active Teaching and Learning	Define active learning. Apply the general principles of active leaning within your course. Identify active learning techniques and use them in your class. Evaluate the effectiveness of active learning techniques.
Transparency in Learning and Teaching	Discuss the concept of transparent teaching and learning. Recognize the benefits of transparent teaching. Apply the Transparency Framework to the design of your own class activities and assignments

Past Workshops

Workshop	Objectives	Handouts/Recording
Backward Design	Distinguish Between the Traditional and Backward Design Explain the Benefits of the Backward Design Identify the 3 Steps of the Backward Design Process Use the Backward Design Template	Link to Slides Link to Handouts Blooms Taxonomy
Writing Measurable	Learning Objectives:	Link to Slides Link to Handouts
ChatGPT, Cheating, and the Future of Education in the Age of AI:		Link to Slides Link to Recording

Past Seminars

Seminar	Presenter	Handouts/Recording
ChatGPT, Cheating, and the Future of Education in the Age of AI	Dr. Necati Aydin	Link to Slides Link to Recording