As part of enhancing scientific and academic cooperation between the University of Baghdad, represented by the Department of Plant Protection at the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, and Al-Turath University, Dr. Qasim Hussein Ahmed delivered a training workshop entitled (Preparing and Designing the Lecturer’s Educational Portfolio in Accordance with Quality Standards and Academic Accreditation). The workshop targeted the faculty members at Al-Turath University, aiming to develop their skills in designing and preparing educational portfolios in line with modern scientific and pedagogical principles and the requirements of university education quality.
The workshop featured scientific and practical modules covering the concept and significance of the educational portfolio in organizing the teaching process, mechanisms for analyzing learning needs, formulating measurable learning outcomes, designing scientific content and educational activities, and selecting appropriate teaching strategies, in addition to preparing evaluation tools and measuring the attainment of learning outcomes.
Furthermore, the workshop focused on clarifying the components of the lecturer’s educational portfolio, alongside the steps for its preparation and development. It highlighted the importance of aligning portfolio content with targeted learning outcomes, incorporating digital technologies and interactive activities, and adopting continuous evaluation and feedback methods to improve teaching performance and enhance learning effectiveness.
The workshop emphasized the importance of aligning educational portfolio design with quality standards and academic accreditation, as it serves as a supportive tool for systematic instructional planning, documenting educational practices, enhancing academic program quality, and empowering university institutions to achieve their educational objectives according to accredited standards.
This workshop falls within the context of supporting academic partnerships among Iraqi universities, exchanging scientific and teaching expertise, and fostering cooperation in developing the professional capacities of faculty members, thereby elevating the standard of university education and establishing a culture of quality and continuous improvement within educational institutions.
