Center for Teaching and Learning
The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) supports Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education through professional development, research, and innovation. The center aims at leading the teaching community in nurturing their practices and promoting meaningful student experiences across disciplines, including educational technology tools. The center's primary goal is to promote teaching as a scholarly practice aligned with KU's mission and priorities. The CTL strives to empower students to become independent thinkers, lifelong learners, and future leaders by providing them with the necessary tools to develop their academic and personal skills. CTL offers students the following learning experiences:
- Peer tutoring and faculty-led tutoring in the CTL Learning Centers
- Lead Peer Mentoring Program
- A seven-week Training Certificate on Leadership (Leading with Passion and knowledge)
- A series of workshops about the following topics:
Reflective Practice
Public Speaking
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
Event Planning
Leadership Training for Seniors
- Grit and Growth Mindset Workshops
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Bootcamps
- Training on the use of Blackboard (LMS) and other tools (e-Portfolio)
- A semester-long Intensive Training on Leadership
To keep students and KU community abreast of trends in digital transformation, CTL offers various activities including Hackathon, E-gaming Competition, and Musabaqat Math Competition. CTL also sponsors an annual Experiential Learning (ExL) Symposium, which offers students an opportunity to reflect on, and share about experiences inside and outside the classroom space. The ExL also offers students opportunities to assess challenges and successes, which serves to inspire their peers and other members of the academic community. To learn more about this initiative, please visit the https://www.ku.ac.ae/virtual-experiential-learning-symposium and the CTL page on the KU Portal or email us at ctl@ku.ac.ae.