Induction Programme 2018/19
Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of the Induction Programme, participants will be able to:
- Describe pertinent aspects of the teaching and learning culture at HKBU;
- Recognise the characteristics of HKBU students that relate to their learning and deploy appropriate motivational techniques to help students learn more effectively;
- 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.
Completion of the Induction Programme is mandatory for new academic/teaching colleagues up to the rank of Assistant Professor. The Programme is highly recommended to other new colleagues as well, as it will give an overview of the teaching and learning culture and the pedagogies commonly adopted at HKBU. The following workshops will be scheduled for August 2020:
Induction Workshop Details
Overview
Following the experience of adopting online teaching to ensure student learning quality in the last semester during the suspension of face-to-face classes, colleagues come to realize the importance of shifting their teaching practices from emphasizing summative assessment to formative assessment with the digital technology support. To better prepare colleagues for online teaching with the design of alternative assessment methods for the new semester, a series of workshops will be delivered to familiar colleagues with different types of e-tools and alternative assessment methods. Different means of digital technology facilitating student learning will be introduced.
Induction Workshop 1
Title:
Knowing Your Students @HKBU and Library Support Services
Date & Time:
22 Aug 2018 (Wed), 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Venue:
ACC209
Facilitator(s):
Mr Chris CHAN (LIB)
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.
Induction Workshop 2
Title:
OBTL and Teaching & Learning @HKBU
Date & Time:
22 Aug 2018 (Wed), 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue:
ACC209
Facilitator(s):
Dr Stella LAI (GEO)
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.
Induction Workshop 3
Title:
Assessment @HKBU
Date & Time:
23 Aug 2018 (Thu), 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue:
ACC209
Facilitator(s):
Dr Eva WONG (CHTL)
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.
Induction Workshop 4
Title:
Knowing Your Student and Evidence Collection Initiative (ECI) for Whole Person Education Assessment @HKBU
Date & Time:
18 Sep 2018 (Tue), 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Light lunch will be provided at 12:15pm)
Venue:
ACC209
Facilitator(s):
CHTL colleagues
Abstract:
In this session, we will share with you the profiles of HKBU students 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. We will also introduce the framework of University’s Assessment Policy and discuss the importance of Evidence Collection Initiative (ECI) for Whole Person Education Assessment.
Induction Workshop 5
Title:
Outcomes-based Teaching and Learning (OBTL) and Assessment @HKBU
Date & Time:
20 Sep 2018 (Thu), 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Light lunch will be provided at 12:15pm)
Venue:
ACC209
Facilitator(s):
CHTL colleagues
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 hands-on session primarily aims to (1) explain the teaching and learning culture of HKBU and the implementation process of OBTL, (2) introduce the approach of Criterion-Referenced Assessment (CRA) and its importance in OBTL, guiding the design of assessment rubrics, and demonstrating the use of rubrics to grade student work.