The presentation titled „Teaching Methods for PhD Students,” prepared by Wojciech Zaraś and funded by the European Union under HumanIC, explores modern pedagogical frameworks and teaching strategies tailored for higher education. It contrasts traditional educational paradigms with interactive, student-centered methodologies, leveraging cognitive frameworks like Bloom’s Taxonomy and the Gaussian distribution curve to optimize learning outcomes. Building on these foundations, it details diverse instructional approaches—including the Flipped Classroom, Individual Learning, Conceptual Teaching, and Project-Based Learning—while emphasizing how to balance Lower-Order (LOTS) and Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). Additionally, it highlights how 1-on-1 individual tutoring can significantly boost student performance. Finally, the presentation outlines strategies for integrating formative and summative assessments to design effective engineering mini-projects, encouraging educators to transition from traditional authority figures to supportive guides and mentors.
