Resilient Teaching in Times of Crisis and Change

Resilient teaching is the ability to facilitate learning processes that adapt to changing conditions and disruptions. This teaching ability can be seen as the result of a design approach that pays attention to the relationship between learning goals and activities and the environments in which they are located. Resilient approaches to learning recognize that dynamic learning contexts may require new forms of interaction between teachers, students, content, and tools. They also require the ability to rethink the design of learning experiences based on a nuanced understanding of the context. The course is aimed at higher education teachers, lecturers and postgraduate students, but can be applied to educators working in a wide range of learning environments. The course is designed for learners who may need to rethink their teaching practices in the near future due to the constantly changing circumstances of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Although the course is driven by the current crisis, we expect it to remain relevant to educators who are experiencing disruption and change to their teaching for a variety of reasons and need to quickly adapt their courses. To support learning and reflection, we are introducing a new journaling tool to the course, which gives participants the opportunity to reflect on their own experiences. To support the development of a community, participants can share their journal entries with other course participants in an interactive gallery.