Induction Programme 2026
Induction Programme 2026
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 (IP) 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 teaching and learning and the pedagogies commonly adopted at HKBU:
- Faculty Development Day (5 hours)
Faculty Development Day, a key component of the induction programme, aims to orient new academic and teaching staff members to the learning and teaching environment and culture at HKBU.
- Overview Session on Teaching, Learning and Assessment*
- Poster Session with Lunch Gathering
- Rotational Table Discussion
- Overview Session on Teaching, Learning and Assessment*
Please note: Participants must attend both the morning and afternoon sessions to meet the attendance requirement.
- Online Initiatives Available for New Academic and Teaching Staff (6 hours) *
- "Outcome-based Teaching and Learning @HKBU" Online Course (4 hours) (via KEEP Edx)
To better equip new teaching colleagues with the teaching pedagogies adopted at the University, this 4-hour online course covers appropriate teaching theories, the OBTL approach and CRA etc. Colleagues can go through the learning content of this online course anytime and anywhere.
(Please click here for the self-enrollment guide.)
- CHTL8010 Online Induction Initiatives [2026] (2 Hours) (via HKBU Moodle)
CHTL8010 Online Induction Initiatives [2026] (2 Hours) (via SCE Moodle)
To enhance teachers’ knowledge and understanding of our University’s Institutional Strategic Plan 2018-2028 (ISP) as well as other T&L policies, this online quiz takes you through a series of questions designed to enhance your familiarity with the ISP and your ability to design learning and assessment activities based around T&L policies.
- "Outcome-based Teaching and Learning @HKBU" Online Course (4 hours) (via KEEP Edx)
Workshop Details
Faculty Development Day 2026
Date & Time:
27 August 2026 (Thursday), 9:40 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Venue:
WYS705
Facilitator(s):
Representatives from T&L Units
To explore various Academic Support Units at HKBU aimed at improving teaching and learning, new academic and teaching staff are expected to participate in the one-day Faculty Development Day. This event offers valuable resources, networking opportunities, and the chance to cultivate a positive teaching and learning environment while promoting professional growth.
Please note: Participants must attend both the morning and afternoon sessions to meet the attendance requirement.
Programme of Faculty Development Day 2026:
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Mapping
