Induction Programme 2016

Introduction

HKBU is renowned for its dedication in providing an excellent and holistic education experience for its students. In HKBU’s Vision 2020 Strategic Themes (http://vision2020.hkbu.edu.hk/), quality teaching and learning is again given top priority, re-emphasising our focus on Whole Person Education.

This Induction Programme is specifically designed for new academic and teaching staff members joining HKBU. The primary objective of the Programme is to help new colleagues get familiar with the learning and teaching environment and culture of HKBU.

Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the Induction Programme, participants will be able to:

1. Describe pertinent aspects of the teaching and learning culture at HKBU;
2. Recognise the characteristics of HKBU students that relate to their learning and deploy appropriate motivational techniques to help students learn more effectively;
3. Identify the resources (including pedagogical approaches, assessment methods and policies, and etools) available at HKBU and deploy appropriate ones for the enhancement of teaching and learning.

Session Outline

Session Details
Session 1
Title:	Outcomes-Based Teaching and Learning (OBTL) and Assessment @ HKBU
Facilitators:	CHTL Colleagues
Abstract:	HKBU is renowned for its dedication in providing a holistic education experience for its students. This is in line with university’s goal of becoming the region’s premier liberal arts university. With the full adoption of Outcomes-based Teaching and Learning (OBTL), teaching and learning at HKBU emphasises the creation of a more learning-centered environment, characterised with the use of engaging pedagogies to encourage students’ active participation, and the provision of timely feedback in motivating them to study at a high standard. Empirical studies informed us that “assessment drives student learning”. Hence the use of engaging teaching and learning activities (TLAs) coupled with appropriate formative and summative assessment methods (AMs) constructively aligned to the learning outcomes is the underlying principle of OBTL which must be enacted within and outside the classroom to help students achieve the learning outcomes. This Session primarily aims to (1) explain the teaching and learning culture of HKBU and the implementation process of OBTL, (2) introduce various pedagogical and assessment options, (3) explain the importance of Criterion-Referenced Assessment (CRA) approach in OBTL, and (4) demonstrate the use of rubrics to evaluate student works.
Date & Time:	9 Sep 2016 (Fri), 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. / 13 Sep 2016 (Tue), 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. / 17 Sep 2016 (Sat), 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Venue:	ACC 209
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Information about the previous Induction Programmes
All are welcome. For enquiries, please contact us at chtl@hkbu.edu.hk. As seats are limited, it would be very helpful if you could register your attendance at here.