Excellence in Teaching and Learning (ETL), AIUB-IQAC 

Excellence in Teaching and Learning (ETL) unit, mandated by University Grants Commission UGC, Bangladesh, under Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (AIUB-IQAC) organigram with assistance from the four faculties (FASS, FBA, FE and FST) forms the Learning Development Center of American International University - Bangladesh (AIUB). The objective of this unit is to bring out and nourish the graduate skill sets of the students; curriculum modification and development of programs with identified knowledge skill and ability; maintaining and implementation of the pre-requisite of Bangladesh National Qualification Framework. (BNQF) as well as national accreditation standards by Bangladesh Accreditation Council (BAC).

· The center offers sessions to help students improve their study strategies, time management skills, and goal-setting abilities and other soft skills.

· With the support of AIUB-IQAC and four faculties, ETL organizes workshops and training to help students identify and develop the academic skills they need for success in their studies and future career

· ETL works for the faculty development as well in terms of teaching-learning techniques, outcome-based education, research, student skill assessment and others.

The supports provided by ETL for the students are as follows:

1. Study Skills Workshops: Conducting workshops and seminars on effective study techniques, time management, note-taking, and test preparation.

2. Workshops on Academic Integrity: Conducting workshops on academic integrity, plagiarism, and ethical practices in academia.

3. Career Development Workshops: Organizing workshops and events to help students with career exploration, resume writing, job search strategies, and interview skills.

4. Research and Assessment: Conducting research on effective teaching and learning strategies and using data to improve the center's services.

5. Outreach and Promotion: Engaging in outreach efforts to raise awareness of the center's services and encourage student participation.

The support from ETL for the Faculty Members are as follow:

· Plan training/workshop/seminar etc. for faculties, officers and support staff to implement policies regarding all aspects of teaching-learning;

· Review the literature related to modernization of curriculum, teaching-learning and research etc.;

· Conduct research on various aspects of teaching-learning, performance of teachers, students learning behavior, blended learning mode, code of conduct for teachers and students, and so on;

· Conduct research on the implementation of outcome-based teaching-learning and assessment;

· Assist the university authority to introduce an award/recognition system for excellence in teaching-learning, research, leadership quality, office management skills, etc.

· Respond to the requests regarding training, and formulate training proposals, deliver courses, prepare necessary documents, etc.;

· Identify and organize short training courses on professional development;

· Guide and assist the POEs of the university to implement the Outcome Based Education (OBE);

· Develop an improvement plan regarding ETL for every 4 years and ensure its effective implementation as well as monitoring of its achievements;

· Assist in developing a data-based software containing all information on the programs undertaken for ETL;

· Execute ETL related decisions as directed by the UGC and/or by the QAC and Syndicate of AIUB;

· Provide training to the faculty members to implement research and scholarly activities.