The School of Sustainable Engineering of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati, has commenced a lecture series workshop on "Experiential Learning and Transformative Engineering Education" for lecturers from the School, as well as their counterparts from the Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU).

The workshop series, which is supported by the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Programme and the Training and Development Section of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), is structured into four parts with the first session held on 15th May, 2025.

In his opening remarks, the Dean of the School of Sustainable Engineering, Prof. Robert Sarpong Amoah, emphasised the importance of adapting to change through ongoing learning. 

Speaking on behalf of the Provost of the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences (CANS), Prof. Moses Eghan, a former Provost of the College, Prof. Livingstone K. Sam-Amoah, expressed appreciation to the Dean and the visiting facilitator from the University of Cincinnati for the initiative. 

“I believe this will not be the last time we will have such a programme and I wish for a long-term partnership between us,” he added.

Prof. Cedrick Kwuimy during his presentation

The Head of the Training and Development Section at the Directorate of Human Resource-UCC, Dr. Paul Kwesi Mensah, reaffirmed the University’s commitment to the continuous development of its faculty.

“We are more than willing to help every time because we know that the knowledge shared will bring good results to the University,” he affirmed.

Facilitating the session was Prof. Cedrick Kwuimy from the University of Cincinnati, who guided participants through strategies for achieving transformative learning by adopting the most effective teaching approaches for their students. 

“You can employ the use of modern teaching techniques, innovative tools, integrating technology and expert panels, and peer-learning sessions to ensure transformative learning,” he explained.

Prof. Kwuimy further advised that educators should recognise the differences between themselves and their students, which should influence their teaching methods. 

“We are different from our students, and that should impact how we teach,” he noted, stressing the need for self-awareness among lecturers. 

“I encourage you to move away from just lecturing to teaching, even though that is our title,” he implored.

He also urged lecturers to focus on teaching for deeper understanding. 

“Teach for ‘meaning making’ and not just for ‘sense making’,” he advised, adding that students must be able to derive meaning from what they are taught to apply it effectively in life.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC