The evolving nature of higher education—shaped by artificial intelligence, global collaboration, and interdisciplinary research—demands a radical rethinking of postgraduate teaching and faculty development. This presentation explores a transformative pedagogical framework that positions storytelling, metacognition, and Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT) as central strategies for preparing educators to navigate complexity and change. Storytelling serves as a bridge between knowledge and experience, transforming abstract disciplinary content into narratives that foster emotional engagement and cross-disciplinary connection. Metacognitive reflection empowers educators to become conscious of their thinking, decision-making, and professional growth, promoting adaptive expertise and resilience in rapidly changing environments. JiTT emphasizes responsiveness, using real-time feedback, data, and dialogue to align teaching with learners’ evolving needs and the demands of an AI-driven world. By integrating these approaches, postgraduate educators can move beyond content transmission to cultivate dynamic, human-centered learning environments that prioritize curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning. This presentation argues for an educational paradigm that unites cognitive depth, interdisciplinary relevance, and technological awareness to prepare the next generation of reflective, agile educators.

Authors:
Sami Mejri, Khalifa University, United Arab Emirates

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Sami Mejri serves as the Manager of Pedagogical Enhancement at the Center for Teaching and Learning at Khalifa University of Science and Technology in the UAE.

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