Faculty Professional Development · Proposed Program

Teaching Excellence & Student-Centered Learning

卓越教学与以学生为中心的学习

An applied faculty development program that strengthens inclusive, active and evidence-informed teaching through course redesign and peer feedback.

2 weeks (proposed)30 instructional hours (60 minutes each)Online or hybrid; campus workshops by arrangement.
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Who Should Attend

University instructors, lecturers, teaching assistants, department teaching leads, and teaching and learning staff.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify barriers to student engagement and equitable participation.
  • Design active-learning activities aligned with measurable learning outcomes.
  • Use formative feedback and inclusive classroom strategies.
  • Produce and peer-review a student-centered teaching improvement plan.

Curriculum & Instructional Hours

ModuleKey TopicsHours
Student-Centered PedagogyLearning science, inclusive teaching, learner needs, evidence-informed practice5
Active Learning StrategiesDiscussion, problem-based learning, collaborative learning, classroom facilitation5
Inclusive Course DesignAccessibility, participation, diverse learning needs, universal design principles5
Formative Assessment & FeedbackLow-stakes checks, feedback cycles, rubrics and student reflection5
Teaching Observation & ReflectionPeer observation protocols, reflective practice, student feedback interpretation5
Teaching Innovation CapstoneRedesigned lesson, microteaching, peer review, improvement roadmap5

Teaching & Assessment

Learning Methods

Interactive seminars, model lesson demonstrations, peer workshops, microteaching and feedback.

Assessment

Participation and practice exercises (25%), redesigned lesson and assessment materials (35%), microteaching and teaching improvement plan (40%); proposed.

Program Outcomes

  • Student-centered lesson plan and learning activity
  • Formative assessment rubric and feedback strategy
  • Microteaching demonstration with peer feedback
  • Personal teaching improvement action plan
Program planning notice: Curriculum, duration, faculty, delivery, visits, and completion arrangements are proposed and subject to final institutional confirmation. University visits, visiting scholar placements, academic credit, and partner-issued credentials are not guaranteed.