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Center of Excellence in Learning and Teaching ( CELT ) @ An- Najah National University

Center of Excellence in Learning and Teaching ( CELT ) @ An- Najah National University . We Challenge the Present to Shape up the Future. Center of Excellence in Learning and Teaching ( CELT ).

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Center of Excellence in Learning and Teaching ( CELT ) @ An- Najah National University

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  1. Center of Excellence in Learning and Teaching ( CELT )@ An-Najah National University We Challenge the Present to Shape up the Future

  2. Center of Excellence in Learning and Teaching ( CELT ) • CELT is one of the Palestinian Faculty Development Program (PFDP). USAID fund implemented by AMIDEAST • Lifespan : Feb 2011 – June 2012 • Partners: • Palestine: Bethlehem University • US: Northwestern Searle Center for Teaching Excellence http://www.northwestern.edu/searle/

  3. CELT Mission The CELT will facilitate the transition to a learner center paradigm in teaching and research.

  4. Main Goals of CELT • Promoting excellence and innovation in teaching & learning methods and environments in higher education. • Improving teaching practices through integrating Information and Communication Technologies. • Constructing & introducing new methods of assessing learning. • Promoting research in teaching & learning. • Building & disseminating a culture of learning.

  5. Short-term Activities • Conduct training needs assessment • Prepare Trainers of Teachers • Design and implement New Faculty program • Conduct a workshop for Chairs and Deans • Provide training seminars & workshops for all faculty • Initiate a teaching consultation program • Initiate an Innovative Teaching Grants program • Conduct research & evaluation on CELT programs • Participate in international conferences. • Conduct a national conference. • Create CELT website.

  6. Long-term Activities • Expand & develop short-term activities. • Provide support for developing online courses (instruction, assignments, materials, assessments) online evaluation (surveys & assessments) and consultations. • Conduct & facilitate collaborative research projects with US, national & international partners. • Disseminate the culture of innovation and excellence in teaching (conferences, publications and reports). • Prepare a plan for outreach programs • Develop student & faculty exchange programs.

  7. CELT Program Structure Chicago Apr-May 2011 6-8 week CELT Directors (2) NUStudy Tour 1-2 week CELT Trainers (6) Study Tour to NU Train the Trainers workshop (24 Trainers) ANU Nablus Aug 2011 3-day Learning & Teaching Workshop for 20-30 (Part 1) New ANU faculty (~8 groups of 6) CELT Workshop CELT Workshop Nablus Sep 2011 - May2012 CELT Consult CELT Consult Existing and Senior ANU Faculty CELT Workshop CELT Workshop CELT Consult CELT Consult Nablus June 2012 2-day Learning & Teaching Workshop for 20-30 (Part 2) New ANU faculty (~8 groups of 6)

  8. Train The Trainers Program Chicago Apr-May 2011 6-8 week CELT Directors (2) Study Tour NU 1-2 week CELT Trainers (6) Study Tour to NU Train the Trainers workshop (24 Trainers) ANU Nablus Aug 2011 3-day Learning & Teaching Workshop for 20-30 (Part 1) New ANU faculty (~12 groups of 6) CELT Workshop CELT Workshop Nablus Sep 2011 - May2012 CELT Consult CELT Consult Existing and Senior ANU Faculty CELT Workshop CELT Workshop CELT Consult CELT Consult Nablus June 2012 2-day Learning & Teaching Workshop for 20-30 (Part 2) New ANU faculty (~12 groups of 6)

  9. New Faculty Program Chicago Apr-May 2011 6-8 week ANU CELT Directors (2) Study Tour NU 1-2 week CELT Trainers (6) Study Tour to NU Train the Trainers workshop (24 Trainers) ANU Nablus Aug 2011 3-day Learning & Teaching Workshop for 20-30 (Part 1) New ANU faculty (~8 groups of 6) CELT Workshop CELT Workshop Nablus Sep 2011 - May2012 CELT Consult CELT Consult Existing and Senior ANU Faculty CELT Workshop CELT Workshop CELT Consult CELT Consult Nablus June 2012 2-day Learning & Teaching Workshop for 20-30 (Part 2) New ANU faculty (~8 groups of 6)

  10. Existing Faculty Workshops Chicago Apr-May 2011 6-8 week ANU CELT Directors (2) Study Tour NU 1-2 week CELT Trainers (6) Study Tour to NU Train the Trainers workshop (24 Trainers) ANU Nablus Aug 2011 3-day Learning & Teaching Workshop for 20-30 (Part 1) New ANU faculty (~8 groups of 6) CELT Workshop CELT Workshop Nablus Sep 2011 - May2012 CELT Consult CELT Consult Existing and Senior ANU Faculty CELT Workshop CELT Workshop CELT Consult CELT Consult Nablus June 2012 2-day Learning & Teaching Workshop for 20-30 (Part 2) New ANU faculty (~8 groups of 6)

  11. CELT Structure The CELT staff is comprised of: • Advisory Board. • Director. • Academic Assistants. • Administrative Assistant. • Accountant. • ToT.

  12. ToR for ToT • Design schedules and materials for training sessions • Implement training models • Participate in CELT meetings upon director’s request. • Provide individual consultations • Report activities to the CELT Director

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