The four-day Re-Thinking Teaching (RTT) Workshop concluded on 29th May 2025 with an inspiring final activity: the 90-second Pitch Presentation, where participating faculty members confidently showcased their redesigned courses.
Throughout the workshop, faculty from various departments engaged in large and small group activities focused on enhancing teaching practices. The structured sessions were designed to support faculty in aligning their course design with student learning outcomes.
• Day 1: Explored the concept of concept mapping
• Day 2: Focused on Learning Outcomes
• Day 3: Assessment Strategies
• Day 4: Covered instructional strategies to improve engagement and learning
Acting Vice Chancellor Dr. Sana Ullah, the Director of Academics, Heads of Departments, and other senior university officials graced the final session. Faculty members presented their redesigned course outlines, reflecting the skills and insights gained during the workshop.
This transformative workshop was facilitated by expert faculty from Aga Khan University (AKU) Karachi, Karakoram International University (KIU) Gilgit, and the University of Chitral. We sincerely thank AKU and KIU for their valuable collaboration and expertise.
A special note of appreciation goes to the facilitators from the University of Chitral, including:
• Dr. Rizwan Ullah, HoD Management Sciences
• Dr. Saif ul Mujahid Shah, HoD Economics
• Dr. Yasir Arafat, Deputy Director, QEC
• Mr. Saif Ullah, Lecturer, Department of Zoology
We are especially grateful to the Network of Quality Teaching and Learning (NQTL) at Aga Khan University for organizing this outstanding professional development opportunity. Thanks to Ms. Afshan Ahmed, Senior Coordinator, University Improvement Program, for her dedicated coordination and administrative support throughout the workshop.
This collaboration marks an essential step in advancing academic excellence and innovation in teaching, reaffirming the University of Chitral’s commitment to quality education.
