Social impact (SI) is a key strategic priority of Stellenbosch University whereby it commits itself to reciprocally influence, motivate and activate stakeholders both in the university and in society towards positive social change through its core functions of teaching and learning and research. 

Engaged teaching and learning (ETL) is a form of teaching and learning which may be curricular or co-curricular; is credit-bearing and includes structured reflection by learners and educators. It aims to facilitate student transition from university to the workplace. It is also associated with collaborative teaching practice where professionals in practice become mentors and co-educators of students and provide opportunities for collaborative research that focuses on teaching practice. Students are mentored to be a new generation of engaged critical citizens and social change enablers.  

Engaged teaching and learning is embedded in reciprocal benefit for all involved and encompasses all pedagogical practices that favour experiential type learning where knowledge is socially constructed and activity based. 

During this workshop, participants will participate in informed discussions about SI and ETL practitioners will share best practice theoretical frameworks for ETL and their own application of those frameworks. Particular emphasis will be on the different assessment methods in ETL.  Participants, both advanced and new to ETL will also have the opportunity to network with and learn from others during the structured discussions.

DATE: Wednesday, 31 August 2016

VENUE: iThemba 2, First Floor, Africa Centre for HIV/AIDS Management, Joubert Street, Stellenbosch

TIME: 08:00 – 16:00

RSVP: Howard Gordon - [email protected] / 021 808 3645 by 18 August 2016