​5th Biennial Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, 2023

​Shaping Tomorrow Together: Transformative Teaching for Engaged Learning

The conference will be blended, hosted in Nairobi, Kenya and Karachi, Pakistan on 17-18 October, 2023. There will also be Pre-Conference workshops on 16 October. Additionally, there will be opportunities for participants from all AKU campuses to attend some/all sessions online.​ 

​The Aga Khan University’s 5th Biennial Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, 2023 (SoTLC2023) aims to bring together educators, students, academic staff, researchers, and other stakeholders to share innovative ideas, trials and triumphs, and best practices in transformative teaching for engaged learning. The conference is a momentous occasion for the AKU's Network of Quality, Teaching, and Learning (QTL_net) as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.​​​ 

​View the SOTL Conference 2023 Schedule by Clicking He​re.

View the SOTL Conference 2023 Booklet by Clicking He​re.

​View QTL_net's case study book ''Transforming Teaching & Learning in Higher Education'' 
by Clicking Here​


​​Conference Themes

​Sub Theme I - Nurturing Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness in Teaching and Learning

  • ​​Equity, diversity and inclusivity in higher education,
  • Culturally responsive and contextually relevant teaching pedagogies
  • Safe and supportive learning environments
  • Social and mental well-being in the higher education community
  • Fostering belongingness and inclusivity through technology ​

​Sub Theme II - Fostering creativity and innovation in teaching, learning and assessment​

  • Redesigning curriculum for transformational learning
  • Innovative pedagogies for engaged learning
  • Technology and AI-enhanced teaching, learning, and assessment
  • ​Creating a quality culture in higher education​​

Sub Theme III - Enhancing Synergies through collaborative partnership in higher education​

  • Students as partners 
  • Cross-campus/institutional collaboration for capacity building
  • Partnerships for sustainable development
  • Use of knowledge, technology, and innovation to promote collaboration​​

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