Summer School Teaching Faculty

Designing Hyflex and Competency-Based Courses

Objectives:
● Faculty will work with renowned international experts to design hyflex
and competency-based instruction for their fall courses.
● Faculty will be able to network with professionals from Oman and the
GCC.
● Faculty will have a wonderful opportunity to explore our charming
tourist destination; Dhofar Governorate.

Themes:
A) Hyflex Instructional Design:
Hyflex, short for "hybrid and flexible," is an educational approach that combines
face-to-face and online learning modalities.

Speaker: Dr. Brian Beatty

● Associate Professor of Instructional Technologies in the
Department of Equity, Leadership Studies and Instructional
Technologies at San Francisco State University.
● He has more than 30 years of experience as a classroom
teacher, trainer, and instructional designer at universities,
businesses, and the US Navy.
● Pioneer in using the term H Fle .
● His website: https://gcoe.sfsu.edu/brian-beatty

B) Competency-Based Learning:
Competency-Based Learning is instructional design that focuses on student
mastery of specific skills or competencies.

Speaker: Dr. Husam Aldamen

o Associate Professor of Accounting in the Department of
Accounting and Information Systems at Qatar University.
 o Previous Managing Director, CETL Qatar University
o He has more than 15 years of experience in teaching and
instructional design research.

His research website:

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_QqaurwAAAAJ&hl=en
Program Synopsis:
● For the scientific program, participants will be divided into
parallel groups. Each group will work on one of the instructional
design models for two days; then switch focus for the next two
days. A digital badge (Fundamental) will be awarded for the
completion of Hyflex sessions.
● Included is a half-day Dhofar governorate excursion trip.

Registration Fees packages: There are different education/holiday packages

described on the website starting from OMR 550.
https://www.squ.edu.om/About/Support-Centers-/Centre-For-Excellence-In-Teaching-
and-Learning
● Note: Registration will be confirmed after verification of registration fee payment.

Registration link: https://shorturl.at/jT679

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Designing HyFlex and Competency-Based Learning Courses

Introduction:
In today's rapidly changing educational landscape, the need for flexible and
adaptive instructional designs has become more crucial than ever. The
convergence of various factors, most notably the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, has
disrupted traditional teaching methods while highlighting the importance of
innovative approaches that can accommodate diverse learning environments. Two
instructional design models - HyFlex and Competency-Based Learning - have
proven effective. Educators are using these models to provide personalized,
engaging, and effective learning experiences that meet the evolving needs of
students.
HyFlex courses allow equitable and flexible access to a blend of face-to-face and
online instruction. Competency-Based Learning focuses on student mastery of
specific skills and knowledge. Educational institutions that implement courses using
these two methods are better able to meet the diverse needs of students while
also documenting the acquisition of skills required in the twenty-first century
marketplace. The Summer School for Teaching Faculty will serve as a critical
catalyst for the enhancement of online and blended, competency-based
instruction.
Goals:
During the Summer School, Faculty will:
● work with international HyFlex and Competency-Based Learning experts, to
improve their instructional design skills.
● collaborate with experts and GCC colleagues to build partnerships that may
enrich their international research-based teaching practice.
● develop online and blended competency-based instruction for fall courses.
● explore Oman’s charming tourist destination; Salalah in the Dhofar
Governorate.

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 Summer School Teaching Faculty:
Designing HyFlex and Competency-Based Learning Courses
HyFlex Instructional Design Model
HyFlex, short for "hybrid flexible," refers to an Competency-Based Learning focuses on mastering
educational approach that combines face-to-face and specific skills or competencies rather than relying solely
online learning modalities.
HyFlex Learning offers several advantages, including:
● Flexibility: Students can choose to attend
classes in person or remotely,
accommodating diverse learning preferences
and circumstances.
● Personalized Learning: Students can progress
at their own pace and access resources
tailored to their needs.
● Collaboration and Interaction: HyFlex
environments foster collaboration among
students, both in-person and virtually,
leveraging technology to enhance
communication and engagement.
Speaker:
● Dr. Brian Beatty is an Associate Professor of
Instructional Technologies in the Department
of Equity, Leadership Studies and
Instructional Technologies at San Francisco
State University.
 He has more than 30 years of experience as a
classroom teacher, trainer, and instructional
designer at universities, businesses, and the
US Navy.
● He held various academic/administrative
positions such as: Associate Vice President
for Academic Affairs Operations at San
Francisco State University.
● He is a Pioneer in using “HyFlex” terminology
and methodology.
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Competency-Based Learning Design Model
on traditional measures like time spent in class or
lower-level knowledge acquisition.
Competency-Based Learning brings numerous
advantages, including:
● Personalized Learning Pathways: Students
progress based on their demonstrated mastery
of competencies, allowing for individualized
learning journeys.
● Relevant and Applicable Skills: Competency-
Based Learning emphasizes real-world skills
that align with career readiness and industry
demands.
● Flexibility and self-Pacing: Learners can
advance through competencies at their own
pace, ensuring a deeper understanding and
retention of knowledge.
Speaker:
 Dr. Husam Aldamen is an Associate Professor
of Accounting in the Department of Accounting
and Information Systems at Qatar University.
 He has more than 15 years’ experience in
teaching.
 He held various academic/administrative
positions such as: Director for Center for
Excellence in Teaching & Learning at Qatar
University.
 Summer School Teaching Faculty:
Designing HyFlex and Competency-Based Learning Courses

Day Time Group A Group B

16 July 2023 9 am -12 pm Opening Ceremony

2:00 pm-5 pm HyFlex Workshop Competency-Based

Learning Workshop
17 July 2023 9 am -5 pm HyFlex Workshop Competency-Based
Learning Workshop
18 July 2023 9 am-12 pm HyFlex Workshop Competency-Based
Learning Workshop
1 pm-5 pm Excursion Trip

19 July 2023 9 am-5 pm Competency-Based Learning HyFlex Workshop

Workshop
20 July 2023 9 am -5 pm Competency-Based Learning HyFlex Workshop
Workshop
5 pm- 6 pm Closing Remarks and Certificate Presentation

* Note: Lunch and prayer break from 12pm to 2:00pm every day

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Category Fees in OMR What is included in each Package?

1 Participant Package 550 1) Accommodation (bed &
(SQU) breakfast) for the participant in a
Double Classic Garden Room at
Salalah Rotana Hotel.
1 Participant Package 650
2) Accommodation (bed &
(non- SQU)
breakfast) for 1 additional adult
person in the same room.
Group packages 550 4) Lunch for the participant.
(from 5 and above)
5) One coffee break for the
participant.
6) One half a day excursion trip.
340 OMR 1) Attending the program
Program without 2) One coffee break for the
accommodation participant.
3) Lunch for the participant.

* Note: There are extra charges for each additional accompanying person. Please contact us
for a price quotation and reservations for suitable rooms. Family accommodations and
competitive pricing is available.
* Payment should be made no later than 72 hours after you receive the confirm your
registration, otherwise your registration will be cancelled.

Hurry seats are limited

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