Organised by Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC), and Faculty of Dentistry
This is a joint seminar series by two UGC-funded projects, Co-Creating the Future of Education and Students as Partners Community of Practice. In the seminars, HKU colleagues and students will share their SaP initiatives. Face-to-face personal consultation sessions will be opened for participants to meet speakers or SaP mentors to talk about SaP project ideas. All are welcome!
Time : 12:30pm – 1:30pm
*Notes: Speakers will arrive at the venue early (at around 11:30am) to meet colleagues for SaP project consultation. Participants could reserve a seat for consultation in registration.
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Speakers (in presenting order) :
- Dr. Matthias Buehlmaier, Principal Lecturer in Finance and the BBA(IBGM), Programme Director, HKU Business School
- Ms. Anita Mordeglia, 3rd year IBGM student, HKU Business School
- Ms. Charlotte Wong, 4th-year IBGM & Finance student, HKU Business School
- Mr. Sung Ho Chu, 4th-year IBGM, Finance & Computer Science student, HKU Business School
- Ms. Suyeon Jung, 4th-year IBGM student, HKU Business School
- Mr. Nikolas Ettel, Lecturer, Faculty of Architecture
- Mr. Vishvajith Peiris, Ph.D. candidate, Faculty of Architecture
- Ms. Ophelia Ng, 6th-year BDS student, Faculty of Dentistry
Facilitator : Prof. Michael Botelho, Clinical Professor, Faculty of Dentistry
Empowering Undergraduates: Harnessing Student Input for Program Enhancement
Abstract
This presentation highlights the importance of involving students in their undergraduate program and the benefits of doing so. It discusses methods for gathering student input and feedback, successful examples of student involvement, and best practices for implementation. The goal is to inspire educators and administrators to work with students to enhance their undergraduate program.
About the speakers
Student Mentor Platforms @ the Faculty Interdisciplinary Courses
Abstract
The Faculty Interdisciplinary Courses (FICs) are a year-long initiative for all First-year undergraduate students of the Faculty of Architecture (FoA).
Both courses are structured around collaborative thinking and offer a unique approach to learning as they are designed and taught by the Dean, Department Heads, and senior teachers spanning all four departments. The goal is to develop shared interests and appreciation that help to form long-lasting, cross-disciplinary friendships for students’ future careers. In both courses, we are employing two levels of mentoring platforms – most notably the FICs UGRM Programme (Undergraduate Research Mentor Programme).
The first level of mentoring is provided by our Student Teaching Assistants (STAs) in common, small-sized tutorial groups, who are running weekly for our 180+ students. The second level of mentoring is provided by our FICs UGRM Programme (Undergraduate Research Mentor Programme). In this programme, we use the experience and knowledge of our PhD students from various years to act as Research Mentors for our First-Year students. They mentor groups of mixed-disciplinary students to understand, work, and excel on our course assessments.
About the speaker
BDS wellbeing survey and action planning
Abstract
Student wellbeing is a critical issue across all levels of education and society and in particular in high-stress courses like dentistry. To address this, a student was contacted by a member of staff and a small team of dedicated students performed a literature review, student faculty survey, analysis of findings, and writing up along with the creation of a clinical orientation guide for new clinical students in the Faculty of Dentistry. This project will be presented by students on its scope and impact.
About the speaker
Time : 12:30pm – 1:30pm
*Notes: A coffee meet-up will be organised after the seminar. SaP mentors and speakers are keen to meet colleagues for SaP project consultation. Participants can reserve a seat for consultation during registration.
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Speakers :
- Dr. Ka-fu Wong, Principal Lecturer in Economics, HKU Business School
- Ms. Stephanie Biedermann, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law
- Ms. Isabella Liu, Lecturer, Faculty of Law
- Mr. Steve Gaultney, Managing Director of the Faith and Global Engagement (FGE) programme in HKU, HKU Lead For Life
Facilitator : Prof. Michael Botelho, Clinical Professor, Faculty of Dentistry
Seminar Rundown
This is a mixed session with the first hour dedicated to a 1- hour consultation period, followed by three speakers presenting their SaP initiatives.
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm SaP Presentation
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Mentor Consultation
The benefit and cost of recruiting undergraduate students as teaching assistants for Introductory Microeconomics
Abstract
For many years, we have hired undergraduate students as teaching assistants to help teach Introductory Microeconomics. Nevertheless, it was initially difficult to persuade our colleagues to try recruiting UGTAs for our teaching. Over the years, our Intro Micro teaching team has concluded that the UGTAs contribute at least as much as, if not more than, our full-time TAs in our teaching and learning. UGTAs themselves benefit much from the job too. It looks like that it is a win-win arrangement. But, if it were so good, why wouldn’t all colleagues use UGTAs? In the talk, I will share why we should consider recruiting UGTAs to help with our teaching, the costs involved in doing so, and the strategy we adopted to reduce at least some of the costs.
About the speaker
Developing the Rule of Law Education Project (ROLE) with law students in Hong Kong secondary schools
Abstract
ROLE trains law students to present legal concepts to different stakeholders in Hong Kong. Law students participate in practical teaching workshops, use what they have learned to design teaching materials for a specific non-legal audience, then conduct a seminar or workshop in a variety of formats and locations. The teaching materials are also made available to the wider community through the ROLE website. In recent years, ROLE students have led mini moot court sessions, virtual talks during COVID restrictions, assemblies in primary and secondary schools, and workshops for migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong. During 2022-23, ROLE sessions reached an audience of over 2600 secondary school students in Hong Kong, and approximately 50 migrant domestic workers. ROLE students gain confidence in their legal knowledge, public speaking, and teaching abilities, and they also figure out how to effectively explain legal ideas to audiences of different backgrounds – a crucial skill for their future work as legal professionals and members of the community.
About the speaker
Lead for Life: Cultivating Character Leadership
Abstract
Lead for Life is a four-year transformational journey designed to equip undergraduate students with the character and the skills to build flourishing communities. The programme currently involves over 500 students and 100 industry and community leaders who volunteer as mentors. The programme provides a flexible platform, which allows multilevel learning between faculty, students and industry and community leaders all learning from each other in a variety of educational and experiential settings, e.g., large lectures, group and peer mentoring, service projects and experiential outings. The presentation will give a brief overview of the programme, its aspirations and lessons learned so far.
About the speaker
Time : 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Speaker : To be confirmed
Facilitator : Prof. Michael Botelho, Clinical Professor, Faculty of Dentistry
Abstract
For many years, we have hired undergraduate students as teaching assistants to help teach Introductory Microeconomics. Nevertheless, it was initially difficult to persuade our colleagues to try recruiting UGTAs for our teaching. Over the years, our Intro Micro teaching team has concluded that the UGTAs contribute at least as much as, if not more than, our full-time TAs in our teaching and learning. UGTAs themselves benefit much from the job too. It looks like that it is a win-win arrangement. But, if it were so good, why wouldn’t all colleagues use UGTAs? In the talk, I will share why we should consider recruiting UGTAs to help with our teaching, the costs involved in doing so, and the strategy we adopted to reduce at least some of the costs.
For information, please contact:
Ms. Canice Mok, TALIC
Phone: 3917 6069; Email: tsmok@hku.hk
