Innovation in Higher Education: Why? How?
Welcome to the Flash Course “Innovation in Higher Education: Why? How?”! This training session invites lecturers, students and anyone interested in the topic to reflect on the differences between innovation and change in the context of higher education and how these relate to teaching practice. Through a critical and reflective approach, the session will explore questions concerning the application of pedagogical innovation principles to different curricular contexts, as well as the relationship between teaching practice, active learning methodologies, digital tools and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The session aims to encourage reflection on teaching practice, promoting a broader, more relevant and feasible approach to pedagogical innovation in higher education.
Content
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The differences between innovation and change in higher education and their implications for teaching practice.
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Critical reflection on the principles of pedagogical innovation and their application to different curricular contexts.
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The relationship between teaching practice, active learning methodologies, digital tools and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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Analysis of pedagogical innovation approaches and strategies that promote more relevant teaching practices tailored to the current challenges of higher education.
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Reflection on teaching practice, exploring ways to make pedagogical innovation broader in scope, more relevant and feasible.
Target Audience
Higher education lecturers interested in reflecting on their teaching practices and understanding the differences between innovation and change in educational contexts, as well as education and pedagogical innovation professionals and anyone interested in exploring innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
Motivation
Pedagogical innovation in higher education requires critical reflection on teaching practices and how they can evolve to address current educational challenges. This course offers an opportunity to question the relationship between innovation and change, explore the application of innovative principles to different curricular contexts, and reflect on the contribution of active learning methodologies, digital tools and Artificial Intelligence to teaching and learning. The aim is to promote a more thoughtful, relevant and feasible approach to pedagogical innovation, aligned with the needs and challenges of higher education.