Effective student-centered teaching in higher education

This workshop explores how to design and implement effective student-centered learning environments (SCLEs) that foster deeper learning outcomes. Rooted in empirical research on teaching effectiveness, the course will provide instructors with strategies and tools to engage students actively, stimulate critical thinking, and enhance motivation. Participants will reflect on their own teaching practices, discuss challenges, and develop concrete action plans for applying student-centered methods in their courses.
 

Participants will

• Understand key principles of student-centered learning and teaching (SCLT) and their impact on student engagement and achievement.
• Apply research-based instructional strategies that support cognitive activation, formative assessment, and active student participation.
• Develop actionable plans to integrate student-centered methods into their courses and foster a collaborative learning environment.

• Design principles of student-centered learning environments
• Effective instructional strategies for student engagement and assessment

• Interactive presentations 
• Hands-on activities
• Small-/Large-group discussions
• Reflective journaling

• University instructors and lecturers who wish to enhance student engagement.
• Faculty members looking to shift from a teacher-centered to a student-centered approach.
• Higher education professionals responsible for curriculum and instructional design.
• Educators interested in integrating digital tools and active learning strategies in their teaching