Faculty AI Competency Development
Faculty Development Support
To support you in implementing the programme-level redesign, the Centre for Teaching Excellence is putting in place a coordinated faculty development programme. This will be progressively delivered from 2026 and consists of the following components:
Ongoing
Addresses different facets of AI in education, with practical tips for implementation
Ongoing
School-specific workshops scoped in discussion with schools, potentially tied to programme redesign
In Development
Consolidates SMU’s philosophy, frameworks, guidelines, pathways, and resources in one place
In Development
Compulsory modules mounted on eLearn; to be completed by all faculty
To be launched in 2027
Lectures by disciplinary AI experts to build faculty awareness of AI developments across fields
Faculty Pathways
Recognising that instructors bring different levels of experience and interest in applying AI to teaching and learning, faculty development resources will be organised into structured yet flexible progression pathways. They are designed to support confident, appropriate use of AI, while accounting for diverse disciplinary contexts.
EXPLORER
Awareness
Understand the fundamentals of AI and discover how AI can support your teaching practice.
PRACTITIONER
Applied Integration
Develop practical skills and explore evidence-based approaches to AI-enhanced pedagogy.
LEADER
Strategy & Innovation
Lead the way with advanced strategies and contribute to the evolving landscape of AI in education.
More details will be shared soon