The document summarizes an orientation meeting for faculty and staff at AMA International University in Bahrain. It outlines the university's vision of being a recognized provider of innovative and quality education. It discusses the university's commitment to outcomes-based education and learning, with a focus on equipping students with skills like critical thinking, communication, and lifelong learning. It provides an overview of academic policies around teaching, learning, and assessment, and emphasizes aligning these to intended learning outcomes at the university, program, and course levels. It also reviews service expectations for faculty members and available academic committees.

1. AMA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY- BAHRAINAMA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY- BAHRAIN
May 12, 2012May 12, 2012
WELCOMEWELCOME
FACULTY and STAFF GENERAL MEETINGFACULTY and STAFF GENERAL MEETING
and RE-ORIENTATIONand RE-ORIENTATION
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ACADEMICSACADEMICS
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Dr. Emelin Mo Magada, Ed.D.Dr. Emelin Mo Magada, Ed.D.
Head, Academic Affairs - AMAIUBHead, Academic Affairs - AMAIUB

2. AMAIUB VISIONAMAIUB VISION
““AMA International University-AMA International University-
Bahrain (AMAIUB) will be aBahrain (AMAIUB) will be a
recognized dynamic provider ofrecognized dynamic provider of
relevant, innovative and qualityrelevant, innovative and quality
education in the Kingdom ofeducation in the Kingdom of
Bahrain and the region.”Bahrain and the region.”

3. ““
AMA International University – BahrainAMA International University – Bahrain
is a private international University whichis a private international University which
provides access to quality educationprovides access to quality education
through itsthrough its commitment to outcome-commitment to outcome-
based instruction,based instruction, research andresearch and
community engagement to producecommunity engagement to produce
highly-skilled and competent graduateshighly-skilled and competent graduates
dedicated to life-long learning anddedicated to life-long learning and
responsive to the growing socio-economicresponsive to the growing socio-economic
needs of Bahrain and the region”needs of Bahrain and the region”
MISSIONMISSION

4. ..
UNIVERSITY ILO’sUNIVERSITY ILO’s
AMAIUB Institutional Intended Learning Outcomes ( UILO )AMAIUB Institutional Intended Learning Outcomes ( UILO )
Upon completion of any Bachelor’s Degree Program at AMAIUB,Upon completion of any Bachelor’s Degree Program at AMAIUB,
graduates must be able to have:graduates must be able to have:
UIL0 1.0UIL0 1.0 An ability to apply skills in critical thinking, logic and problem solvingAn ability to apply skills in critical thinking, logic and problem solving
in their respective disciplines;in their respective disciplines;
UILO 2.0UILO 2.0 An ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences;An ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences;
UILO 3.0UILO 3.0 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
UILO 4.0UILO 4.0 A manifestation of the AMAIUB core valuesA manifestation of the AMAIUB core values
UILO 5.0UILO 5.0 A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-longA recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long
learning.learning.

5. TEACHING , LEARNING andTEACHING , LEARNING and
ASSESSMENT POLICIESASSESSMENT POLICIES
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES must be generally gearedACADEMIC ACTIVITIES must be generally geared
towards achieving ILO’s – University Level, Programmetowards achieving ILO’s – University Level, Programme
Level, Course LevelLevel, Course Level
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OUTCOMES – BASED EDUCATION ( OBE )OUTCOMES – BASED EDUCATION ( OBE )
OUTCOMES – BASED TEACHING and LEARNING ( OBTL )OUTCOMES – BASED TEACHING and LEARNING ( OBTL )
OUTCOMES – BASED ASSESSMENT TASKS “OUTCOMES – BASED ASSESSMENT TASKS “
* OUTCOMES-BASED INSTRUCTION ** OUTCOMES-BASED INSTRUCTION *
FOCUS : STUDENT / STUDENT – CENTEREDFOCUS : STUDENT / STUDENT – CENTERED

6. CONSTRUCTIVE ALIGNMENTCONSTRUCTIVE ALIGNMENT
ACTIONS VERBSACTIONS VERBS
BLOOMS TAXONOMY MODELBLOOMS TAXONOMY MODEL
COURSE SPECIFICATIONSCOURSE SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONSTABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS

7. OBTL Checklist for Faculty MembersOBTL Checklist for Faculty Members
1.1.Have you explained to students whatHave you explained to students what Outcomes-BasedOutcomes-Based
Education ( OBE )Education ( OBE ) all about ?all about ?
2.2.Have you explained to students whatHave you explained to students what Outcomes-BasedOutcomes-Based
Teaching and Learning ( OBTL )Teaching and Learning ( OBTL ) all about ?all about ?
3.3.Have you defined theHave you defined the Course Intended Learning OutcomesCourse Intended Learning Outcomes
(CILOs) ?(CILOs) ?
4.4.Are theAre the CILO’sCILO’s properly explained to the students ?properly explained to the students ?
5.5.Have you identified theHave you identified the Teaching Learning AssessmentsTeaching Learning Assessments
( TLA’s )( TLA’s ) that facilitate the achievement ofthat facilitate the achievement of Course IntendedCourse Intended
Learning Outcomes ( CILO’s ) ?Learning Outcomes ( CILO’s ) ?
6.6.Have you identified theHave you identified the Assessment Tasks ( AT’s )Assessment Tasks ( AT’s ) that willthat will
be used to measure whether the students have achieved thebe used to measure whether the students have achieved the
Intended Learning Outcomes ( ILO’s ) ?Intended Learning Outcomes ( ILO’s ) ?
7.7.Did you ensure that students understand theDid you ensure that students understand the outcomesoutcomes theythey
are meant to achieve , theare meant to achieve , the taskstasks they are meant to do , andthey are meant to do , and
thethe assessmentassessment conditionsconditions
8.8.Is there aIs there a feedback mechanismfeedback mechanism in place that will improvein place that will improve
the PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS in the Course ?the PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS in the Course ?

8. General RulesGeneral Rules
BE HAPPY and OPTIMISTIC TEACHERBE HAPPY and OPTIMISTIC TEACHER
FACULTY MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE THEFACULTY MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE THE
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS – 11 Weeks + 3 WeeksTOTAL CONTACT HOURS – 11 Weeks + 3 Weeks
Major ExamsMajor Exams
PUNCTUALITY and ATTENDANCE andPUNCTUALITY and ATTENDANCE and
PROMPTNESS in CLASSES are expected amongPROMPTNESS in CLASSES are expected among
FACULTY MEMBERSFACULTY MEMBERS
EARLY DISMISSAL IS GENERALLY notEARLY DISMISSAL IS GENERALLY not
ALLOWEDALLOWED
CONSULTATION HOURS / ADVISING HOURSCONSULTATION HOURS / ADVISING HOURS
must be EFFICIENTLY UTILIZEDmust be EFFICIENTLY UTILIZED

9. -- PRINT THE MASTERLIST OF YOUR CLASSESPRINT THE MASTERLIST OF YOUR CLASSES
- CHECK THE CERTIFICATE OF- CHECK THE CERTIFICATE OF
REGISTRATION ( COR ) OF YOUR STUDENTSREGISTRATION ( COR ) OF YOUR STUDENTS
and DOUBLE CHECK THE PRE-REQUISITEand DOUBLE CHECK THE PRE-REQUISITE
COURSECOURSE
- VISITORS NOT ALLOWED- VISITORS NOT ALLOWED
- USING CELLPHONES GENERALLY NOT- USING CELLPHONES GENERALLY NOT
ALLOWED WHILE CLASSES ARE GOING – ONALLOWED WHILE CLASSES ARE GOING – ON
- BE PREPARED WHEN COMING TO CLASS- BE PREPARED WHEN COMING TO CLASS
- HAVE THE MASTERY OF THE LESSONS- HAVE THE MASTERY OF THE LESSONS
- RE-ENFORCE THE USE OF BOOKS and- RE-ENFORCE THE USE OF BOOKS and
OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLSOTHER INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS

10. ALLOCATION OF CONSULTATIONALLOCATION OF CONSULTATION
HOURSHOURS
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( Consultation / Tutorial ) = 3 Hours( Consultation / Tutorial ) = 3 Hours
- w/ your respective Students who- w/ your respective Students who
are ACADEMICALLY at RISKare ACADEMICALLY at RISK
ACADEMIC ADVISING = 3 HoursACADEMIC ADVISING = 3 Hours
- W/ your ACADEMIC ADVISEES- W/ your ACADEMIC ADVISEES

11. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
Institution level (Graduate Attributes)
What are the attributes of an ideal graduate?
Programme level
What are the intended learning outcomes for
students enrolled in the programme? (The aims
of the programme, PILO / SO).
Graduate attributes embedded in context of
programme.
Course (Module/Subject/Unit) level
What are the intended learning outcomes for
students taking a particular module at a
particular level within the programme?

12. Alignment between the
different levels of ILOs
Programme ILOs – Institution ILOs
Course ILOs – Programme ILOs

13. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
• Statements of what students are expected to be able to
do after studying a unit/module/course or programme.
• Expressed from the students' perspective, rather than
as objectives, which are in terms of the teacher’s
perspective.
ILOs contain:
1.A verb denoting a level of understanding. Verbs to avoid: “understand”,
“demonstrate” (how?), “appreciate”, “know about”
2.Content or topic to which the verb applies.
3.A context may be necessary.
4.Allows criteria for assessment purposes.

14. ACADEMIC STANDING COMMITTEESACADEMIC STANDING COMMITTEES
COLLEGE LEVELCOLLEGE LEVEL
-CURRICULUM REVIEW COMMITTEECURRICULUM REVIEW COMMITTEE
-TEXTBOOK / INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS COMMITTEETEXTBOOK / INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS COMMITTEE
-LIBRARY COMMITTEELIBRARY COMMITTEE
-RESEARCH COMMITTEERESEARCH COMMITTEE
-FACULTY DEVELOPMENT and TRAINING COMMITTEEFACULTY DEVELOPMENT and TRAINING COMMITTEE
-COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEECOMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

15. THANK YOU …THANK YOU …
EEMM - MAY 12, 2012EEMM - MAY 12, 2012
Engr. Emelin Molo MagadaEngr. Emelin Molo Magada
AMAIUB-Head, Academic AffairsAMAIUB-Head, Academic Affairs
OIC Dean – College of EngineeringOIC Dean – College of Engineering

16. emmagada@amaiu.edu.bhemmagada@amaiu.edu.bh