Induction Programme 2018

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:	Knowing Your Students @ HKBU and Library Support Services
Facilitators:	Mr Chris CHAN (LIB) and Dr Theresa KWONG (CHTL)
Abstract:	In this session, we will share with you the profiles of HKBU students (e.g. student levels of academic preparation and achievement, socioeconomic background, career destinations and employability, etc.) and the empirical student learning data we gathered in the classroom. These data can facilitate your selection of the best instructional strategies and pedagogies to positively enhance classroom teaching and student learning. You will experience the Trail of Integrity and Ethics (TIEs) which different issues of academic misconduct will be introduced. We will also discuss the information literacy abilities of HKBU students, and explore how you can leverage the services of the University Library in fostering this important Graduate Attribute in our students.
Date & Time:	22 Aug 2018 (Wed), 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Venue:	ACC209
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Session 2
Title:	OBTL and Teaching & Learning @ HKBU
Facilitators:	Dr Stella LAI (GEO) and Dr Lisa LAW (CHTL)
Abstract:	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 and the provision of timely feedback in motivating students to study at a high standard. 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. This session primarily aims to (1) explain the teaching and learning culture of HKBU and the implementation process of OBTL, (2) introduce various pedagogical, assessment methods and the new General Education (GE) structure.
Date & Time:	22 Aug 2018 (Wed), 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue:	ACC209
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Session 3
Title:	Assessment @ HKBU
Facilitators:	Dr Eva WONG (CHTL) and Professor Ricky WONG (AR)
Abstract:	Empirical studies informed us that “assessment drives student learning”. One perquisite for an effective assessment lies in the formulation of valid, reliable and fair criteria to evaluate student work. Under the framework of University’s Assessment Policy, this session primarily aims to introduce the approach Criterion-Referenced Assessment (CRA) to our new colleagues, through explaining the importance of CRA in OBTL, guiding the design of assessment rubrics, and demonstrating the use of rubrics to grade student work.
Date & Time:	23 Aug 2018 (Thu), 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue:	ACC209
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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.