Design for Impact: Transforming Courses for Real-World Success Institute
March 29-30, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CAT
Hybrid (both in-person and online attendance)
Organizing university
American University in Cairo
Event description
The Afretec Faculty Course Design Institute is a hybrid professional development program designed to support faculty in redesigning existing courses or developing new ones using learner-centered, challenge-based, and design thinking approaches. The Institute aims to enhance teaching practices by aligning course design with real-world challenges, industry needs, and inclusive pedagogies.
Expected outcomes include the development of ready-to-use course prototype syllabi, high-impact learning activities, and open educational resources (OERs). Participants will also build a cross-institutional community of practice that fosters collaboration, innovation, and sustainable improvement in teaching and learning across the network.
Participants
This event is only open to Afretec members
Pillar
Teaching and Learning
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