Key Theme
Student Voices: Unfiltered dialogue on classroom engagement and participation
Details
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm (HK time)
Venue: Learning Lab (RRS321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Facilitators:
- Prof. Lillian Luk, Assistant Professor, TALIC, HKU
- Dr Peter Lau, Lecturer, Programme Leader (Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education), TALIC, HKU
- Ms. Liu Xinyao, Xinny (Year 4 Medical student, HKU)
- Ms. Gurr, Sien (Year 4 Medical student, HKU)
- Mr. Chan Sai Hung, Curtis (Year 1 MPhil student, School of Chinese, Faculty of Arts, HKU)
- Ms. Yau Cho Yan, Natalie (Year 4 Speech and Hearing Sciences student, HKU)
Abstract
“What do you want your teachers/students to stop doing in class?” We welcome all HKU students and teachers to come join this panel discussion to voice your thoughts. This student panel discussion aims to delve into students’ perspectives about student engagement in the digital age. We will explore factors affecting student engagement in class and also how technology in general influence student participation in class. Finally, the panel will consider how student engagement can be enhanced collaboratively.
This panel discussion offers a unique opportunity for sincere and unfiltered dialogue with our students. Don’t miss this chance to hear from HKU students and join in the conversation.
About the facilitators
Prof. Lillian Luk is an assistant professor in higher education at the Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC). She acts as the faculty liaison for the Faculty of Architecture, Engineering, and Law. She has experience in supporting different teaching and learning initiatives in both the University of Hong Kong and University College London. Currently, she provides ongoing support to staff on peer review of teaching, pedagogical design, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. She also consults with teachers interested in applying for Teaching Development Grants and the Teaching Excellence Award.
Dr. Peter Lau is a Lecturer and Programme Leader for the Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education at TALIC. He is committed to supporting faculty development through workshops and consultations on teaching/curriculum development and student engagement. He mentors colleagues pursuing teaching fellowships and teaching development grants.
Peter’s research interests include service-learning pedagogy, and student partnerships. He actively participates in collaborative T&L projects. The team’s efforts have earned multiple recognitions, including HKU’s Teaching Innovation (Team) Award 2023, the Global Bronze Award for the Power of Partnership at the QS Reimagine Education Conference 2023, and the National Teaching Achievement Award (HE) 2022.
About the student panel discussants
Ms. Xinyao Liu is a year 4 student at HKU and also co-founded The Project Clinic with Sien Gurr. Xinyao is interested in social and environmental impact projects, specially design thinking and experiential learning outside the classroom. The Project Clinic provides hands-on tailored support for young people to develop UN SDG impact projects. Outside of The Project Clinic, she is also working on other projects including refugees’ education, plastic recycling, food, and more.
Ms. Sien Gurr is a year 4 student at HKU and cofounder of The Project Clinic. She is passionate about social and environmental projects; especially those helping students, teachers and NGOs to collaborate together in creative new directions. The Project Clinic provides hands-on tailored support for young people to develop UN SDG impact projects. Outside of The Project Clinic, Sien has worked on community outreach projects and projects helping children with special educational needs.
Mr. Curtis Chan is a year 1 MPhil student from the School of Chinese, Faculty of Arts. He also got his BA degree from HKU, majoring in Chinese history & culture, and History. His research focuses on the history of Middle-period China, especially the Song and Yuan dynasties. Besides, he is interested in the history of the Republican era, Hong Kong, and Chinese Christianity.
Ms. Cho Yan Yau, Natalie is a Year 4 Speech and Hearing Sciences student. She participated in the EUREKA programme, where she conducted a research project exploring the impact of colour on oral production at the discourse level among neurologically healthy individuals, under the guidance of a mentor. She finds research intriguing and meaningful and hopes to seek impactful findings for practical application in clinical settings. She enjoys interacting with children and the elderly and is dedicated to becoming a competent and compassionate speech and language pathologist, aiming to enhance the quality of life for individuals with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.