Learning by Teaching: Rethinking Experiential Learning in General Education
Learning by Teaching: Rethinking Experiential Learning in General Education
Date: 20 June 2022 (Mon)
Time: 12:00 nn – 1:30 pm
Speaker: Dr. Li Ming Kenneth (Office of University General Education)
Delivery Mode: Online via ZOOM
Language: English (supplemented with Cantonese)
Abstract
Learning is a process in which knowledge is created through the transformation of experience. Unlike traditional learning, experiential learning is an active learning process through direct experience and reflection. The direct experience could enhance the understanding of course concepts and foster deep thinking on the application of book knowledge from multiple aspects in real-life situations. The concrete experience could also foster a sense of relevance, immediacy, and empathy, thereby engaging learners in active self-reflection, which often leads to a change in their perceptions, attitudes, and values. Aligned with the University’s vision to enrich students’ learning experience, co-curricular experiential learning elements have been developed in many courses in the GE Foundation Programme, the four GE areas, and College GE. Supported by the Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (2019-2022), a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)-related Experiential Learning Activities Fund was established to support experiential learning initiatives in the SDG-GE courses. Over the years, GE Teachers have been experimenting with various experiential learning activities in their classes. On the one hand, these activities benefit students’ learning; on the other hand, the design and implementation of these activities can be challenging, in particular under the influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Using experiential learning activities in different GE courses as study cases, this talk shares the values and practice of experiential learning in GE as well as the reflection on its challenges and ways ahead.
Speaker
Dr. Li Ming Kenneth obtained his B.Sc. and M.Phil. degrees in Biology, and a Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is currently a Lecturer in the Office of University General Education and has been teaching GE courses in CUHK for ten years. The courses he has taught include the GE Foundation course UGFN1000 In Dialogue with Nature and the blended learning version of this course (UGFN1001) for a cross-institutional project with students coming from three other local universities. Dr. Li has developed the Area B GE course UGEB2296 Experiencing and Rethinking Science and Technology in Agriculture, which is an experiential learning course on modern agriculture, permaculture, and related Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). He has also co-taught the College GE courses GESH1010 Orientation and Outreach and GESH4010 Work and Productive Life. Dr. Li is devoted to developing a diverse pedagogy, such as student-centered teaching, flipped classrooms, blended learning, peer-assisted learning, students as partners, and experiential learning. He has endeavored to nurture students beyond the courses for their personal growth and development. Dr. Li has received a number of awards, including the Exemplary Teaching Award in General Education in 2019, the Vice-Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Award (General Education) in 2019, the University Education Award (Teams) in 2021, and the Positive Workplace Service Awards (Individual Award) in 2021.
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全人教育與校園文化建設
Whole-person Education and Campus Culture Building 全人教育與校園文化建設
Date: 4 April 2022 (Mon)
Time: 12:00 nn – 1:30 pm
Speaker: Dr. Lawrence CHIU Chi-ming (Dean of General Education, S.H. Ho College),
Prof. Ann Huss (Associate Master, Dean of General Education and Warden, Morningside College)
Discussant: Prof. Thomas Hun Tak Lee (Director of University General Education)
Delivery Mode: Online via ZOOM
Language: English
Abstract
Whole-person education is always emphasized in CUHK as a goal of both formal curriculum and non-formal education contributing to the overall quality of our students and graduates. This seminar explores the idea and implementation of whole-person education and campus culture building on following perspectives:
- how to incorporate whole-person education in College, especially through residential life in pandemic period;
- how to help students to adapt to campus life after the resumption of regular campus accommodation; and
- how to meet students' expectations on university life during the period of online teaching and learning
Speaker
Dr. Lawrence CHIU Chi-ming (Dean of General Education, S.H. Ho College)
Dr. Lawrence Chiu is a Senior Lecturer in School of Life Sciences who has been studying and working in CUHK for more than 30 years. With a belief that personal growth is of same importance as academic education, Dr. Chiu has been enthusiastic in serving as mentors in activities organized by Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, Education Bureau, Examination and Assessment Authority, etc. over years. In 2017, Dr. Chiu joined S.H. Ho College as Dean of General Education, aiming to nurture adolescents' mental wellness through experiential learning activities. He received the Exemplary Teaching Award in General Education and the Faculty of Science Exemplary Teaching Award in 2012.
Prof. Ann Huss (Associate Master, Dean of General Education & Warden, Morningside College)
Ann Huss is the Associate Master, Dean of General Education and Warden of Morningside College. She received her PhD in Modern Chinese Literature and taught literature, film and language for a decade before taking up her current post. She directs college admissions, overseas exchange and service learning programmes, teaches College General Education courses, and collaborates with her team of Junior Fellows and Resident Tutors to provide an intellectually rigorous and culturally vibrant residential college experience for all Morningside students.
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