Mission:

The conference vision is to actively engage higher education institutions in KSA to

take steps of providing and enhancing an innovative, high quality and inclusive learning experience structured by commitment to the advancement, dissemination and application of knowledge, dedication to developing individuals, where youth are valued, well-educated, self-confident, in challenging and supportive environments

 Goals:

1) To encourage communication and dialogue among educators and professionals in higher education institutions at local, regional, and international levels about critical issues in teaching and learning.

2) To provide an overview of how and why higher education institutions or organizations identify, implement, sustain, reward, and disseminate the quality of teaching.

3) To address the measurement of progression and the impact of quality teaching, to explore the link quality between teaching and the student learning outcomes approach, and thus to contribute to raising the effectiveness of teaching and of learning in higher education.

4) To investigate the Inclusion and Integration of innovative approaches and new technologies into teaching and learning.

5) To develop a collective vision of education that improves the educational management at all levels.

6) To promote scholarly research and communication, and exchanges of experiences and best practices in teaching and learning, domestically and internationally.

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 Conference Themes :

 - Trends and Practices in Teaching and Learning: Covers all aspects of successful experiences in quality teaching and learning environments, including specific disciplines (e.g. Mathematics, Science, Computer Science, English, Law, Interior Design, and Business Administration) and of a more general nature.

2)  Effective teaching practices

4)  Problem/ project based learning

6)  Student assessment

- The Role of Technology in Teaching: Covers all aspects of technology use in the learning and teaching environment.

1)   Emerging technologies

2)   Distance learning/E-learning

3)   Computer-based testing

4)    Instructional design/Learning design opportunities through technology

5)   Research on technology integration in teaching and learning

-  Professional Development: Stresses the development of leaders and the education and accountability of faculty members, administrators, and other educators through an overview of programs, strategies, and methods.

1)   Faculty development

2)   Foundational grants

3)   Teacher Education (Preserves & Advanced)

4)   Online professional development (e.g. successful examples and models)

1)  Supporting research for teaching and learning, including teacher quality, school

         reform, and technology integration issues

2)  Educational planning (e.g. developing visions, planning and evaluative processes)

3)  Student assessment & data analysis (e.g. the use of data to inform curriculum and

        policies)

4)  Innovations in teaching and learning practices and programs

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Upcoming academic workshops from experts and significant faculty members from  Zayed University.UAE,  Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA), Purdue University: USA, British council, Wollongong University: UAE and Imperial College ,London: UK.

Conference organizing team welcomes the Call for Sponsors and Media sponsors