Active learning workshop empowers dental faculty at LMDC
LAHORE: In a significant step toward strengthening modern dental education, Lahore Medical and Dental College hosted a dynamic pre-conference faculty development workshop titled “Breaking the Lecture Loop: Empowering Minds Through Active Learning”. The workshop was conducted in collaboration with the Pakistan Dental Association and the Pakistan Association of Orthodontists, as part of the 14th International and 34th National PDA Conference.
Fostering a shift from lectures to learner-centred education
The workshop was specially designed for dental faculty members and focused on transitioning from traditional lecture-based teaching to learner-centred, active learning methodologies. Emphasis was placed on creating interactive classrooms that encourage deeper understanding, critical thinking, and long-term knowledge retention.
The initiative was planned and executed with the encouragement and active support of Principal and Dean Prof. Dr. Aqib Sohail, reflecting the institution’s commitment to continuous faculty development and educational innovation.
Expert facilitation rooted in academic leadership
The workshop was facilitated by Prof. Dr. Asma Shafique, Head of the Department of Orthodontics at Lahore Medical and Dental College. Drawing on her academic and teaching experience, she guided participants through small-group discussions, case-based learning activities, and reflective exercises, enabling faculty to experience active learning firsthand.
Participants were actively engaged throughout the session, reinforcing the importance of experiential learning and self-directed inquiry in health professions education.
Alignment with UHS’s integrated dentistry curriculum
A key highlight of the workshop was its alignment with the integrated, learner-centric Bachelor of Dentistry curriculum introduced by the University of Health Sciences (UHS). The session underscored how active learning strategies can effectively support curriculum integration, interdisciplinary teaching, and competency-based education.
Faculty members explored practical ways to implement these strategies within their own teaching environments, ensuring relevance to real-world classroom and clinical settings.
Building capacity for the future of dental education
The workshop served as a valuable platform for faculty to reflect on evolving educational needs and to adopt teaching approaches that place students at the centre of the learning process. By prioritising engagement, reflection, and collaboration, the session reinforced the growing role of faculty development in advancing dental education standards across Pakistan.
As part of the broader PDA conference framework, the initiative highlighted Lahore Medical and Dental College’s proactive role in preparing educators to meet contemporary academic and professional challenges.
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