Student Directed Series (SDS) | Educational Development Centre

If you cannot explain something in simple terms, you don't understand it. The best way to learn is to teach.

Prof. Richard Feynman

Student Directed Series

What is SDS?

Student Directed Series (SDS) aims to empower students by encouraging them to take charge of designing, preparing, and presenting their own courses and events. This initiative fosters partnership between students and teachers, and an environment for mutual growth and development.

What is EDC's role in SDS?

Dedicated to providing students with instructional advice and guidance, our ESP team takes charge of publicity, enrollment, and professional recording and broadcasting. As such, students (and teachers) can focus on co-creating and delivering high-quality content for an exceptional learning experience.

The SDS program offers multiple benefits to students:

Boosts Confidence & Leadership Skills: By taking charge of course creation and delivery, students bolster their self-confidence and develop essential leadership abilities.
Enhances Learning: By teaching others, students reinforce their own understanding of the subject matter, which leads to a deeper and more profound learning experience.
Promotes Collaboration: Working closely with teachers and peers, students enhance their teamwork and communication skills, which are invaluable in both academic and professional settings.
Gains Recognition: Participants receive a certificate and a special mention in their e-transcripts, showcasing their dedication and expertise in their chosen field.

The SDS program also benefits teachers by:

Encouraging Innovation: Collaboration with students fosters fresh perspectives and ideas, enriching the overall curriculum and teaching methods.
Building Stronger Relationships: Working together in the SDS initiative promotes mutual respect and understanding between teachers and students, leading to a more positive learning environment.
Strengthening Professional Development: Teachers have the opportunity to reflect on their teaching practices and learn from the insights and experiences of their students.

Become a student instructor and take charge of your learning experience by joining the SDS program now – open to all disciplines and backgrounds!