Safe Learning Environment: Bridging the Gap Between Learning Partners. Education Workshop, 2025

‘Safe Learning Environment: Bridging the Gap Between Learning Partners’
A joint FEBS & TBS Education Workshop.

İzmir University of Economics, İzmir, (Turkey), 28 Feb. - 2 March 2025

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Organised by:

Turkish Biochemical Society
Izmir University of Economics
FEBS Education and Training Committee

Workshop coordinator: Ali Burak Özkaya (İzmir University of Economics)

Workshop facilitator: Öykü Gönül Geyik (Istinye University)

Event manager: Hasan Kazdağlı (İzmir University of Economics)

Trainers:

Leanne Williams (University of Warwick and LearnSci, UK)
– Engaging students: In-class strategies and instructional design.
Steve Rutherford (Cardiff University, UK)
– Student-centered assessment: assessment design to support learning
Marco Antonio Carvalho Filho (University of Groningen, Netherlands)
– Guiding students in introspection
Robert Harris (Karolinska Institute, Sweden)
– Getting the most out of a PhD education

Speakers:

Ferhan Sağın (Ege University, Turkey)
– Safe learning environment
Gül Akdoğan (Izmir University of Economics)
– Academic mentoring for greater student wellbeing
Frank Michelangeli (University of Chester, UK)
– Academic mentoring for greater student wellbeing
Alara Rodoplu (İzmir University of Economics)
– Students’ perspective on learner-educator power dynamic: a quantitative research

Registration:

Deadline: 9 Feb. 2025
150 € (Euros) general registration fee
2 000 ₺ (Turkish Liras) for members of the Turkish Biochemical Society or employees of İzmir University of Economics.

Aim:

In modern education, especially within the life sciences, creating an environment where both educators and learners can thrive is essential for effective learning and development. Traditional educational settings often reflect power dynamics that can hinder open communication, equitable learning opportunities, and student empowerment. This workshop aims to address these challenges by equipping lecturers with practical strategies to rebalance power dynamics, promote inclusivity, and foster a supportive learning environment.

Motivation to attend

Engage in expert-led sessions focusing on interactive classroom strategies, equitable assessments, introspective practices, and optimizing doctoral education.
Network with fellow educators and share innovative ideas to empower your students.

Learning objectives

Develop strategies to establish a safe and inclusive learning environment by fostering open, and effective communication.
Design assessments as learning tools while prioritizing equity and student centeredness.
Develop strategies to empower students to engage in introspection that promotes personal development.
Develop strategies to establish a safe and inclusive learning environment in post-graduate education.

Program:

Friday, 28 February

16:00	Opening
16:15	FEBS Education and Training Committee — Ferhan Sağın
16:30	Students’ perspective on learner-educator power dynamic: A quantitative research — Alara Rodoplu
16:45	Creating a safe learning environment — Ferhan Sağın
17:15	Meet the trainers and panel discussion — Ali Burak Özkaya, Leanne Williams, Steve Rutherford, Marco Antonio Carvalho Filho and Robert Harris
18:15	(end)
19:30	Social event