Organised by Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC)
Details of the Event:
Date : 19 Feb, 19 Mar, & 2 Apr 2025 (Wed)
Time : 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Venue: Zoom
Speaker: Prof. Luke Fryer, Assistant Director / Associate Professor, TALIC, HKU
Time : 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Venue: Zoom
Speaker: Prof. Luke Fryer, Assistant Director / Associate Professor, TALIC, HKU
Abstract
This Seminar Series will present the current evidence for both popular and lesser known (but important) areas of teaching and learning in higher education. Each seminar will have three components:
- A short overview of the topic
- Evidence for/against its implementation in university courses – drawing chiefly on current reviews and meta/meta-meta-analyses
- Straight forward suggestions for instruction
The seminars will conclude with a brief discussion focusing on attendee’s experiences and questions.
[19 Feb 2025] Seminar 1 - Introduction to and directions based on Cognitive Load
Date : 19 Feb 2025 (Wed)
Time : 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Venue : Zoom
Abstract
Time : 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Venue : Zoom
Cognitive Load Theory describes how our cognitive architecture mediates learning. Based on a considerable body of experimental research, several straight-forward implications for instruction are well established and stand ready for integration into HKU courses. This seminar will introduce the theory, its essential instructional implications, and practical suggestions for application.
[19 Mar 2025] Seminar 2 - Flipped Learning, Recorded Lecture and Videos as instruction strategies/tools
Date : 19 Mar 2025 (Wed)
Time : 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Venue : Zoom
Abstract
Time : 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Venue : Zoom
Flipped learning is a popular but poorly understood instructional strategy pervading higher education internationally. Recorded lectures are a contentious addition to almost any course. Videos are a powerful learning resource in specific learning situations. This seminar will introduce evidence for and against each of these strategies/tools and invite discussion regarding current uses here at HKU going forward.
[2 Apr 2025] Seminar 3 - Learning Styles, Preferences and Strategies: Instruction that address differences and similarities amongst students
Date : 2 Apr 2025 (Wed)
Time : 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Venue : Zoom
Time : 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Venue : Zoom
Abstract
Despite decades of repudiation from international experts, learning styles (and the match hypothesis: e.g., matching learners to a supposed disposition or preference such as auditory, visual and kinesthetic styles of learning) are still popular across levels of education and national borders. This seminar will start by clarifying the difference between the commonly conflated styles, preferences, and strategies. Then, reflecting recent reviews in this area, the longstanding evidence demonstrating why teaching to this perceived individual difference is not a good investment will be reviewed. Other high impact aspects of the student learning experience will be highlighted for interested instructors.
For information, please contact:
Ms. Miffy Leung, TALIC
Phone: 3917 8182; Email: miffylhy@hku.hk
