Organised by Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL)
As we start the new semester, teachers face the challenge of motivating and engaging their students. We might be encountering problems like students dozing off, getting bored, or playing with their phones among others. This might be especially challenging as we move back to face-to-face teaching and learning after a few years of learning disruptions. In this series, Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL) staff will share research insights and evidence-based tips on how we can use different active learning strategies to motivate and engage our students. Our Active Learning Series is suitable for both new and experienced teachers across different faculties. We hope to see you face-to-face!
Time : 12:30pm – 1:45pm (HKT, UTC+8)
Venue : RRS 321
Speakers : Dr. Cecilia KY CHAN, Associate Professor, Associate Director, CETL
Abstract
In this workshop, we will discuss how to turn a traditional lecture classroom into a fun, rewarding, and challenging environment with minimum effort. How do we increase interactions between students and teachers, and students and students? This is a practical workshop, be ready to have fun with me! Examples and methods will be shared and demonstrated to motivate students in a classroom.
About the speakers
Time : 12:30pm – 1:45pm (HKT, UTC+8)
Venue : RRS 321
Speakers : Dr. Tris KEE, Senior Lecturer, CETL
Abstract
This workshop on engaging students will explore an alternative three-dimensional perspective by examining how physical learning environments, synchronous and asynchronous hybrid settings can be conducive to motivation. The session involves a sharing on CETL’s new Learning Lab as a case study as well as a hands-on exercise on designing “your ideal multi-modal classroom”, drawing upon Educause Learning Space Rating System and the Activity-Centred Analysis and Design (ACAD) principles (Goodyear & Carvalho, 2021) to make learning more collaborative, engaging and thought-provoking.
About the speakers
Time : 12:30pm – 1:45pm (HKT, UTC+8)
Venue : RRS 321
Speakers : Mr. Donn GONDA, Instructional Designer, CETL
Abstract
How can we better engage our students? How can technology help us better facilitate our class? And how can we leverage different apps to keep our students involved?
This session will explore easy-to-use apps and their basic features to improve facilitation and engagement among teachers and students. We will look into practical tips to kick-start your face-to-face teaching. We will also dive deep into pedagogical considerations of integrating these apps into our teaching using the Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition or SAMR model. Join us, and let’s create a more engaging learning environment for our students!
About the speakers
Time : 12:30pm – 1:45pm (HKT, UTC+8)
Venue : RRS 321
Speakers : Dr. Ronnel KING, Associate Professor, CETL
Abstract
How can we create a better learning environment that motivates and engages our students? In this talk, I will draw on the educational and psychological literature to illustrate how different aspects of the teaching and learning environment can facilitate or thwart students’ motivation and engagement. Particular attention will be paid to the role of three basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness in understanding how the teaching and learning environment can facilitate or thwart students’ motivation and engagement. The roles of instructional strategies, feedback, assessment practices, and pedagogical style will be highlighted. The practical part of the workshop emphasize how teachers can leverage these insights to optimize students’ motivation and engagement.
About the speakers
For information, please contact:
Ms. Lavina Luk, CETL
Phone: 3917 5272; Email: ytluk89@hku.hk
