UIU organises OBE training to strengthen teaching standards
United International University (UIU) conducted a full-day faculty development programme on Outcome-Based Education (OBE) for the School of Science and Engineering (SoSE) yesterday at the UIU campus.
The initiative aimed to strengthen faculty members' capacity to implement OBE, ensuring that educational outcomes align with global accreditation standards and that the curriculum remains student-centred.
The keynote address was delivered by Professor Md Tarek Uddin, Peng, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Islamic University of Technology (IUT), who attended as the guest of honour. Training sessions were led by senior UIU faculty members, including Professor Hasan Sarwar, dean of SoSE; Professor AKM Muzahidul Islam, Department of CSE; Professor Kaled Masukur Rahman, head of the Department of EEE; and Dr Sadid Muneer, associate professor, Department of EEE.
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The programme covered key topics such as the philosophy of OBE, course and programme outcomes (CO and PO), complex engineering problems (CEP), OBE-based teaching, learning and assessment methods, and OBE management using UCAM, UIU's academic digital management system.
In his remarks as guest of honour, Dr Tarek discussed the principles and importance of OBE, noting that it represents a shift from traditional content-focused learning to performance-based education that evaluates what students can demonstrate. He also highlighted OBE's relevance to international standards, including the Washington Accord and BAETE accreditation.
Speaking at the event, Dr Mofijul Hoq Masum FCMA, associate professor of AIS, SoBE, and director of IQAC, said the training reflects UIU's strong commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement in student-focused higher education.
Participants exchanged experiences and expressed support for the wider adoption of OBE methods. UIU said it will continue arranging such development programmes to drive educational excellence and prepare students for national and global impact.
