Academic Innovation Hub

1. Faculty Support & Development: The Hub is responsible for guiding faculty members in developing innovative teaching methods, providing professional development opportunities, and offering support for curriculum design and technology integration.
2. Community Building & Collaboration: The Hub is responsible for fostering a supportive community for faculty members, recognizing their achievements, and facilitating collaboration with external partners.
3. Data Management & Analytics: The Hub is responsible for managing data related to faculty and student engagement through the Bethlehem University´s LMS.
4. Assessment & Evaluation: The Hub is responsible for supporting the development of meaningful assessment and evaluations for the components of the Transformative Educational Model.
5. Resource Management & Development: The Hub is responsible for supporting and managing resources for faculty, including a central repository and an online professional development resource center.
6. Research & Innovation: The Hub is responsible for collaborating closely with the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research in research on teaching and learning, experimenting with new technologies, and providing support and recommendations.
7. Sustainability & Improvement: The Hub is responsible for monitoring and evaluating a long-term sustainability plan for the Transformative Educational Model and suggesting possible changes for its improvement.

The Transformative Educational Model is a teaching and learning model based on andragogy, which prioritizes adult learners’ autonomy, self-directed learning, and experiential knowledge. It seeks to achieve “Education 4.0” by integrating technology, including AI, and active learning methodologies. The model has three key components: synchronous, asynchronous, and community.

1. Synchronous Component: This involves learner-centered classroom dynamics using methods such as Project-Based Learning (PBL), Problem-Based Learning, flipped classrooms, STEAM education, gamification, service-based learning, research-based learning, case studies, and Socratic questioning.
2. Asynchronous Component: This uses the university’s Learning Management System (LMS), Moodle (Eclass), for online activities and resources. A key aspect of this component is sound instructional design.
3. Community Component: This component aims to connect academia with society through service-based learning projects that address local challenges. These projects can be direct, indirect, research-based, or advocacy-based.

• Foundational Knowledge: Equip faculty with a strong understanding of the Transformative Educational Model, its connection to the evolving educational directions, and its benefits for student learning.
• Andragogical Skills: Develop faculty expertise in innovative teaching methodologies aligned with Bethlehem University’s educational vision, focusing on active learning, student-centered approaches, and technology integration.
• Curriculum Redesign: Guide educators in redesigning their course outlines to integrate the new approaches of the Transformative Educational Model, ensuring alignment with the university’s educational goals.
• Assessment and Evaluation: Develop faculty skills in designing assessments that accurately measure student learning outcomes within the educational framework.
• Technology Integration: Enhance faculty confidence in effectively using technology to support teaching, learning, and assessment.

• One semester (From January to May 2025 – A total of 14 sessions).
• Each session will last for an hour and a half.
• Extra sessions in Moodle (Eclass) are open to all faculty members who need support to learn the basic skills on Moodle. These sessions will be on Thursdays from 11:15 to 12:45. A form will be sent out for you to register.