(CoP) Workshop on Innovative Teaching and Learning Methodologies

Attend and learn from a world class expert on teaching and learning methodologies about how design thinking, flipped learning/classrooms, gamification, Artificial Intelligence, Project-based Learning and more manifest a paradigmatic shift in educational transformation in the 21st century. This is an in-person only workshop with in-class activities and seats are strictly limited. Priority will be given to academic/teaching staff who signed up for the whole day event.

• Global paradigm shift in Higher Education
• Project-based Learning
• Design Thinking

PM Session
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Venue: To be informed upon successful registration

• Flip the Classroom and Flexible Learning
• Gamification
• AI in Higher Education

Speaker's bio:
Dr Ray Taheri is a highly esteemed educator whose significant contributions have profoundly impacted higher education pedagogy, particularly in the realms of engineering design and human-centred design thinking. With an illustrious career spanning nearly two decades, Dr Taheri holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the prestigious University of Saskatchewan, Canada.

He has conducted over one hundred workshops, seminars, and talks on international platforms and has played a crucial role in shaping the discourse surrounding pedagogical advancements.

Dr Taheri has received numerous teaching awards, including Teaching Excellence (2011), Honor Roll Teaching awards (2011-2014), Provost Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation (2015), "I am Accessible" Award (2016), "Golden Apple" (2016), Outstanding Service (2019), Life Raft Debate (2019-2021), and the 2022 Educational Leadership Award. Dr. Taheri stands as an exemplary figure in educational leadership and innovation.

The activity is jointly organised by IHERD, the CoP on Educational Research and EDC.

EDC Coordinator: Eric Tsui