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Teaching & Diversity

Rethinking teaching together: perspectives on diversity in FAU Tech Teaching and Learning
A networking event for students and lecturers and academic support staff of the Faculty of Engineering.

For whom?

• Students
• Teaching staff
• Academic support staff

Why join? Your perspective matters.

✅Share what works for you in your studies and what doesn’t
✅Experience diversity through new perspectives – Learn how diverse learning and life realities can be
✅Get practical, ready-to-use teaching ideas and take away fresh inspiration for your teaching
✅Connect with peers in interactive formats
✅4 AE in area A (Teaching and Learning Concepts) for Zertifikat Hochschullehre der Bayerischen Universitäten

Event Details

Program

12:00 – Welcome
Eva Richter

12:15 – Breakout Sessions
We warmly welcome all participants (students, teaching staff, and academic support staff) to choose one of the two workshops below to join, share their experiences, and broaden their perspectives.

Alessandra Kenner M.A.
Activating Teaching Methods – compact & hands-on
How can students in courses at the Faculty of Engineering be effectively engaged – even in large classes?
In this 60-minute interactive workshop, participants will experience selected activating teaching methods from a learner’s perspective and try out how to apply them. The focus is on simple formats that enhance participation and conceptual understanding.

Harriet Ziegler M.A., Dr. Julia Will, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Philipp Beckerle
Awareness in Teaching – Explore, Experience, Reflect
In this interactive workshop, you will engage with multiple dimensions of diversity and experience typical challenges in teaching contexts from new perspectives.
A short “Diversity Walk”, a role-play, and a group reflection will sharpen your awareness and open up new options for action, drawing on the FAU Awareness Toolkit.

13:15 – Speed Networking

13:35 – Short Break

13:45 – Panel Discussion
Key insights from the breakout discussions will be brought together and discussed in a joint panel.

14:30 – 15:30 – Get-Together
Informal networking and continued exchange. Cold beverages and snacks provided.

Take part in the conversation

Whether you are a student or a lecturer, your perspective is valuable.
Join us to exchange ideas, reflect on teaching practices, and connect with others interested in inclusive learning cultures at the Faculty of Engineering.

We are delighted that you have registered and are very much looking forward to welcoming you.

If you have registered and are unable to attend – please send a short message to Hanna Stöcker.

Please note: By participating, you agree that photographs and film footage in which you may be recognizable may potentially be published in various media for purposes of event coverage and general publicity.

If you have any questions, please contact Hanna Stöcker.