A Competency Enhancement Workshop for Researchers and Instructors.

The workshop was held at the Kenya School of Monetary Study (KSMS) and organized by the School of Technology in conjunction with the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence as part of the Kenya Norway Mobility (KeNoMo) project activities. The workshop triggered research interest on discrete event modeling using Petri nets among faculty members. The target group was all the full-time School of Technology Academic staff members. The event was facilitated by a visiting Professor from the University of Stavanger (UiS) - Prof. Reggie David Ranjurah.

CTLE Committee Retreat

CTLE provides typical online activities and teaching tools to help new and experienced faculty to plan and effectively execute blended courses. These includes recorded training workshop videos, syllabus resources, teaching tips, inclusive practices, simulations, tools, guides etc. The retreat was held at Panorama Park Hotel in Naivasha and was attended by 5 participants who were the 3 CTLE staff and 2 CTLE committee members, and was opened by Prof. Joshua Bagaka’s – DVC, Academic & Student Affairs. The CTLE members were;

1. Simon Ngigi – The Director
2. Catherine Kanana – Program Specialist
3. Angelicah Kinyamasyo – Program Assistant
4. Priscilla Gachigi – Chairperson, CTLE Committee
5. Benson Ngobia – Co-opted Member, CTLE Committee

• Review of 2022 Work Plan and lessons learnt
• Review of PASGR collaboration
• Develop Academic year 2023 workplan in line with:
• the academic division strategic direction
• CTLE strategic plan
• schools’ training needs/gaps
• Conceptualization of KCAU teaching and learning policy
• Conceptualization of postdoctoral certificate in University pedagogics (teaching and learning)
• Conceptualization of a standard blended learning environment Course outline