2007 T & L Symposium
The Teaching and Learning Symposium aims to showcase and celebrate continuous improvement in the quality of teaching and learning at the University; to emphasize collaboration with teaching practices and innovations within the University community.
Date: December 11, 2007
Venue: Lecture Theatre B, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Specific objectives for this symposium are:
- To disseminate innovative teaching and active learning approaches at HKUST that:
- Increase student understanding
- Heighten student interaction and engagement
- Develop students as lifelong learners
- Enrich students' educational experiences
- To provide an opportunity for colleagues to meet and discuss their teaching initiatives across the schools and departments of the University and with colleagues from other universities in Hong Kong
- To disseminate the proceedings to a wide audience after the Symposium
- To record the University's achievements in promoting teaching and learning quality
Themes
The symposium will be organized around four main themes:
- Promoting the use of technology innovations and tools that enhance student learning
- Using visualizations and simulations to increase student understanding
- Implementing innovative instructional strategies such as peer learning and problem-based learning
- Implementing across the curriculum and across the community initiatives
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