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All About Curriculum:
New Visions and Future Directions

Join us at the Neville Alexander Building, Lower Campus on 20-21 November 2024 for an inspiring exploration of curriculum innovation. This year’s Teaching and Learning Conference, themed 'All About Curriculum: New Visions and Future Directions', is dedicated to reimagining curriculum in higher education, focusing on creating responsive and inclusive educational practices in the face of current global challenges.

Registration for TLC2024 has closed. Keep a lookout for communication about live streaming TLC sessions at some venues. For more information or any queries regarding live streaming, please contact the organising team at cilt.events@uct.ac.za

Read the full invitation from the Acting DVC Teaching and Learning Emer Prof Linda Ronnie.

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TLC 2024 Programme

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TLC 2024 Abstracts

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Keynote Speaker 

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Prof Hussein Suleman

Hussein Suleman is the Dean of Science and a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa. He was previously Head of Department of Computer Science at UCT from 2016 until 2023, where he has worked as an academic since 2003. He earned his PhD from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2002, after a BSc, BSc (Hons) and MSc from the then University of Durban - Westville. His research is situated within the Digital Libraries Laboratory in the Department of Computer Science, with a focus on digital libraries, ICT4D, African language Information Retrieval, cultural heritage preservation, Internet technology and educational technology.

Calendar

Important Dates

  • 15 July: Call for proposals opens
  • 15 July: Registration opens
  • 13 September: Submissions close
  • 16 September: Proposal review begins
  • 2 October: Presenters are notified of the outcome
  • 8 November: Registration closed
  • 13 November: Programme & abstract booklet released 
  • 20-21 November: Conference days

In a world shaped by digital transformation, pervasive AI technologies, and evolving societal needs, the curriculum needs to be adaptive, agile and innovative. Inspired by bell hooks' notion of the classroom as a "location of possibility," this conference invites educators, students, and academic leaders to collaboratively explore the future of curriculum design and implementation. Our goal is to foster dialogues that promote epistemic and social justice, inclusivity, and co-creation within the curriculum.

Read the full invitation from the Acting DVC Teaching and Learning Emer Prof Linda Ronnie.

Threads of focus

Threads of Focus

  1. Innovative and Responsive Curriculum Design: What should a modern curriculum look like in our context? Explore the factors that shape effective and relevant curricula.
  2. Promoting Epistemic and Social Justice: How can curricula advance justice and equity in education?
  3. Curriculum Transformation: Discuss the processes and impacts of transforming curricula in higher education.
  4. Role of Languages and Inclusivity: Investigate the influence of languages and cultural contexts on curriculum development.
  5. Digital Technologies in Curriculum: Assess how educational technologies support or hinder curriculum innovation.
  6. AI and Curriculum Imagination: Explore the opportunities and challenges AI presents to curriculum design and implementation.

We invite you to be part of this transformative event. Whether you'll be presenting your work or joining as an attendee, we are sure that your contribution will help shape the future of teaching and learning at UCT and beyond.