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SUMMARY:Teaching for Tomorrow – Professional Learning Series: Designing Engaging and Inclusive Learning Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Southern Cross Institute (SCI) academic staff had the privilege of participating in an exceptionally engaging and insightful professional learning session titled Designing Engaging and Inclusive Learning Experiences\, as part of the Teaching for Tomorrow – Professional Learning Series. The session was expertly facilitated by Minh Huynh\, PhD\, SFHEA\, Senior Education Designer at Macquarie Academy\, Office of the PVC (Education). \nMinh brought outstanding expertise\, enthusiasm and a wealth of practical experience to the session\, creating a stimulating and highly engaging learning environment. Her ability to translate contemporary educational principles into practical strategies for everyday academic practice was particularly commendable. Through her thoughtful facilitation\, insightful explanations and interactive approach\, she encouraged participants to reflect critically on their teaching practices and explore innovative ways to enhance student engagement and learning. \nThe session explored the principles of learner-centred teaching and active learning strategies\, with particular emphasis on Universal Design for Learning\, scaffolding techniques and the development of inclusive learning activities that respond to diverse student needs. A key focus was the importance of constructive alignment between learning outcomes\, teaching and learning activities\, and assessment requirements in unit design. Participants also had opportunities to engage in practical activities and develop teaching and learning strategies that directly align with assessment expectations. \nBy the end of the session\, academic staff had strengthened their understanding of learner-centred teaching\, active learning approaches\, inclusive educational design and constructive alignment. They also gained practical insights into developing meaningful learning activities that promote student engagement\, accessibility and successful learning outcomes. \nSCI extends its sincere appreciation and highest commendation to Minh Huynh\, PhD\, SFHEA\, for delivering such an outstanding professional learning experience. Her exceptional knowledge\, engaging presentation style\, generosity in sharing her expertise and ability to inspire meaningful professional reflection made the session particularly valuable. Her contribution provided our academic staff with practical ideas and renewed perspectives on enhancing teaching and learning practices. \nThe session was greatly appreciated by our academic community and represents another important step in SCI’s ongoing commitment to teaching excellence\, academic development and creating engaging\, inclusive and student-centred learning experiences. \n               \n 
URL:https://sci.edu.au/event/teaching-for-tomorrow-professional-learning-series-designing-engaging-and-inclusive-learning-experiences/
CATEGORIES:Teaching for Tomorrow – Professional Learning Series: Designing Engaging and Inclusive Learning Experiences
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