Challenge-Based Learning as an educational tool to create Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Higher Education

In this webinar Vincent will show that Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) can be a strong tool to develop Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) processes, for example in an International Classroom or Innovation Space.

CBL offers a framework for an innovative and creative approach based on the diversity of the group of students involved in solving a societal challenge proposed by the industry or other stakeholders. Students develop their intrinsic motivation, learn and pull all their diverse forces and talents together to solve societal challenges that match their interests and motivation. By doing so, they not only gain theoretical knowledge, but also develop many professional skills: Working together, dealing with insecurities, problem-solving thinking and designing, brainstorming, organizing, planning, and communicating – thus all kinds of inclusive skills that they will need in their future careers.

Vincent will argue that there is a strong convergence between CBL and DEI processes, a chance for educators and their students to develop a true diverse and inclusive community in academia and beyond.

Short bio:

Vincent Merk worked for 38 years as a senior lecturer in intercultural management, trainer in professional skills and Community advisor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). In addition, he has worked as an independent trainer and consultant in intercultural communication, management and professional mobility for about 35 years. He currently focuses on issues of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in education and business and on the gender issue in STEM disciplines in higher education in Europe and beyond. He is a regular presenter in academic conferences in Europe and Asia and an active member of SIETAR. He holds dual nationality French and Dutch.

Question for the audience

Vincent invites the audience to discuss whether this educational approach embedded in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines based on materialistic and economistic perspectives idealising logic, calculation and objectivity also matches the human and moral concepts of Humanistic Management and human dignity.

Registration

Please register by sending an email to danae.huijser@phd.uvh.nl topic ‘Webinar registration’.