Marking the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year, the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at BNBU successfully concluded its latest Induction Program (IP) for the fall semester. The program's six comprehensive workshops were tailored to provide new faculty and teaching support staff with core principles in teaching effectiveness and to promote academic excellence, while supporting the continuous growth of all instructional staff.

Workshop Series Overview

1. E-learning: Brief introduction and Tutorial on iSpace (September 5)

Ms. Suri Suyi LI (IT Officer) conducted a practical training session on BNBU's e-learning platform, iSpace. The tutorial equipped attendees with essential skills in navigating the iSpace system, uploading course materials, and using blended learning tools, enabling faculty to confidently incorporate technology into their teaching and enhance communication with students.

2. Innovative Teaching: Transdisciplinary Education and the Flipped Classroom Approach (September 10)

Prof. William CHEUNG (AVP – Transdisciplinary Education, HKBU) and the CHTL team led by Dr. Theresa KWONG (CHTL Director, HKBU) conducted a workshop featuring two key topics. The session began with Prof. CHEUNG, who detailed HKBU's pioneering journey in creating and designing a transdisciplinary education curriculum. Following this, Dr. KWONG and the CHTL team presented on the flipped classroom approach, demonstrating how shifting direct instruction outside the classroom creates time for active, applied learning. Together, these talks provided faculty with diverse strategies to design student-centered experiences for preparing future-ready graduates.

3. Practical Implications of Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) and Criterion-Referenced Assessment (CRA) (September 19)

Dr. Jesse Owen HEARNS-BRANAMAN (Associate Professor of FHSS) led the workshop on "Practical Implications of Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) and Criterion-Referenced Assessment (CRA)." The session addressed key aspects of course design, including how to formulate relevant CILOs, schedule assessments effectively, and develop clear rubrics to ensure consistent and objective grading.

4. Introduction of a New Mentor Caring Program (MCP) (September 22)

Dr. Maggie Mei-Kit TANG (Associate Professor/Assistant Dean for Student Affairs of FHSS) and Ms. Joann CHEN (Assistant Director of SAO) presented the Mentor Caring Program (MCP), an initiative designed to enhance the student support system at BNBU. The session detailed the program's core objectives: to provide structured student guidance, support faculty development, and optimize resources. Participants gained a clear understanding of the distinct roles within the MCP framework—including Academic Mentors, Faculty Coordinators of Student Affairs, and Peer Mentors—and how these roles collectively foster students' holistic development.

5. 掌握教学技能，提升教学水平 (How to Master Teaching Skills and Enhance Teaching Effectiveness) （October 24）

Prof. Yanan LIN (CTL Special Advisor, Xiamen University Distinguished Professor) shared a comprehensive framework for mastering essential teaching skills, underpinned by the principle of continuous improvement. Leveraging his extensive experience, he outlined key pathways to teaching excellence, including methods for refining lectures and course materials, integrating AI tools to enhance efficiency, and implementing student-centered pedagogy. The session equipped participants with actionable strategies to directly increase their pedagogical effectiveness.

6. Large Language Model (LLMs) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) （October 16）

Dr. Raymond LEE (Associate Professor of FST) offered a comprehensive exploration of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI. The talk navigated from the core technical foundations to real-world applications and pressing ethical issues like bias and misinformation. Finally, Dr. LEE outlined emerging trends, framing a compelling picture of their expanding role in shaping various sectors and everyday experiences.

Program Impact
The program attracted over 150 faculty and instructional staff members, earning positive feedback for its systematic introduction to outcome-based teaching and learning, digital education strategies, pedagogical frameworks, and campus-wide teaching support services. Through these efforts, new colleagues gained a comprehensive understanding of BNBU’s teaching features and resources, while current colleagues had opportunities to refresh and deepen their existing knowledge. This initiative reflects BNBU’s steadfast commitment to elevating educational quality through advanced teaching methodologies and technologies. The valuable insights shared in the workshops are expected to inform future teaching strategies, fostering a more holistic and enhanced teaching and learning experience for both educators and students.

随着 2025-2026 学年拉开帷幕，BNBU 教师教学发展中心（CTL）为秋季学期成功举办了最新一期入职培训项目（Induction Program）。该项目包含六场综合性工作坊，专为新入职的教师及教学支持人员量身打造，旨在传授提升教学成效的核心原则、促进卓越学术，同时支持全体教学人员的持续成长。

工作坊系列概览

1. 电子学习：iSpace 平台简介与实操指南（9 月 5 日）

信息科技服务中心（ITSC）信息科技主任黎素宜女士主持了关于 BNBU 在线学习平台 iSpace 的实操培训。培训内容涵盖系统导航、课程资料上传及混合式学习工具使用等核心技能，帮助教职员工自信地将科技融入教学，加强与学生的沟通互动。

2. 创新教学：跨学科教育与翻转课堂教学法（9 月 10 日）

Prof. William CHEUNG 及由 Dr. Theresa KWONG 领导的HKBU 全人教育教与学中心 (The Centre for Holistic Teaching and Learning, CHTL) 团队主持了一场涵盖两大主题的工作坊。在本工作坊中，Prof. CHEUNG首先详细介绍了HKBU在创建和设计跨学科教育课程方面的开创性历程。随后，Dr. KWONG 与CHTL团队讲解了翻转课堂方法，展示了如何将直接教学转移到课堂之外，从而为积极、应用性的学习创造时间。这两场演讲共同为教师提供了多元化的策略，以设计以学生为中心的体验，培养面向未来的毕业生。

3. 课程预期学习成果（CILOs）与标准参照评估（CRA）的实践应用（9 月 19 日）

人文社科学院副教授Dr. Jesse Owen Hearns-Branaman主持了关于“课程预期学习成果与标准参照评估的实践应用”工作坊。该工作坊聚焦课程设计的关键环节，包括如何制定相关的课程预期学习成果（CILOs）、有效安排评估时间，以及制定高质量的评分标准，确保评分的一致性与客观性。

4. 全新导师关怀计划（MCP）介绍（9 月 22 日）

人文社科学院的邓美结博士与学生事务处的陈艳女士共同介绍了导师关顾计划（MCP），这是一项旨在强化 BNBU 学生支持体系的新举措。该工作坊详细阐述了该计划的核心目标：提供结构化的学生指导、支持教职员工发展、优化资源配置。参与者清晰了解了 MCP 框架下各类角色的具体职责 —— 包括学术导师、学院辅导长及朋辈导师 —— 以及这些角色如何协同促进学生的全面发展。

5. 掌握教学技能，提升教学水平（10月 24 日）

杰出教育家、BNBU教师教学发展中心特别顾问林亚南教授分享了一个基于持续改进原则、旨在掌握核心教学技能的综合框架。凭借其丰富经验，他概述了实现卓越教学的关键路径，包括优化讲座与课程资料、融合AI工具提升效率，以及实施以学生为中心的教学法。本次工作坊活动为参与者提供了切实可行的策略，助力提升教学实效。

6. 大型语言模型（LLMs）与生成式人工智能（GenAI）（10月16日）

李树德博士对大型语言模型和生成式人工智能进行了全面探讨。内容涵盖技术核心基础、实际应用场景，以及偏见、虚假信息等紧迫的伦理问题。最后，李树德博士概述了相关新兴趋势，清晰展现了这类技术在各行业及日常生活中日益重要的作用。

项目成效
该项目吸引了 150 余名教职员工参与，其系统介绍的成果导向教学法、数字化教育策略、教学框架及校园教学支持服务获得了广泛好评。通过参与培训，新入职人员全面了解了 BNBU 的教学特色与资源。这一举措体现了 BNBU 致力于通过先进教学方法与技术提升教育质量的坚定决心。工作坊中分享的宝贵经验有望为未来教学策略提供参考，为教育工作者和学生打造更全面、优质的教与学体验。