Skills which are essential in 21 st Century: Problem-Based Learning - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Skills which are essential in 21 st Century:

• Problem-Based Learning (PBL):  The learning that results from the process of working towards the resolution of a problem. The problem is encountered first in the learning process FIVE distinctive characteristics of PBL: • 1) Instruction: problem-driven 2) Problems in PBL: complex problems, imitate real-life / workplace situations 3) Design of PBL curriculum: help students organize their knowledge in a case-based structure 4) Role of Students: take responsibility for learning process (e.g. researching learning materials including books and database) 5) Reflection: indispensable role in PBL Barrett, T., & Moore, S. (2011). New approaches to problem-based learning. New York, NY: Routledge. Hung, W. (2013). Problem-based learning: A learning environment for enhancing learning transfer. New directions for adult and continuing education, 2013 (137), 27-28.

Service Learning (SL): •  A pedagogy that meets higher education’s historic mission to educate adults to become civically engaged members of the community  Integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities FOUR distinctive characteristics of SL: • 1) Activity of SL: beneficial services to society + learning opportunities in close conjunction with the curriculum 2) Reflection: indispensable role in SL 3) Integral involvement of community partners (i.e. servicing clients) + addressing the needs & concerns of the community Reciprocal nature of SL: service provided  allows for learning by all parties 4) involved (i.e. student participants, staff & stakeholders) Hattori, A. P. (2011). Teaching History through service learning at the University of Guam. The Journal of Pacific History, 46 (2), 221-227. Gross, P. A. & Maloney, V. A. (2012). Embracing diversity through service learning. The Clearing House: A journal of educational strategies, issues and ideas, 85 (5), 192-196. Trail Ross, M. E. (2012). Linking classroom learning to the community through service learning. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 29 (1), 53-60.

CoP Membership: Coordinators and Members Name Dept. Faculty/School/Academy Principal Professor Siu Yin CHEUNG PE Faculty of Social Sciences Coordinator Coordinator Dr. Kevin YUE SCM School of Chinese Medicine Founding Professor Cindy CHU HIST Faculty of Social Sciences Members Dr. Theresa KWONG CHTL Mr. Peter LAU CHTL Dr. Yvonne LO AF School of Communication Ms. Angela NG LC Faculty of Arts Ms. Meimi NG OVPAS Professor Ken YUNG BIOL Faculty of Science Members Dr. Noel Siu MKTG School of Business Ms. Peggy Choi PE Faculty of Social Sciences Student Mr. Roger LO PE Faculty of Social Sciences Member

7 HKBU Graduate Attributes HKBU GAs Name of the rubric created Ethical Reasoning Be responsible citizens with an international outlook and a Social/Civic Responsibility sense of ethics and civility. CITIZENSHIP Cross-cultural competence Have up-to-date, in-depth knowledge of an academic Interdisciplinary knowledge specialty, as well as broad range of cultural and general Disciplinary Exposure KNOWLEDGE knowledge Lifelong Learning Be independent, lifelong learners with an open mind and an inquiring spirit. Self-Development/Spirituality LEARNING Information Literacy Have the necessary information literacy and IT skills, as well Technological Literacy as numerical and problem-solving skills, to function Problem-solving SKILLS effectively in work and everyday life. Quantitative Reasoning Critical Thinking Be able to think critically and creatively. Creative Thinking CREATIVITY Oral Communication Have trilingual and biliterate competence in English and Chinese, and the ability to articulate ideas clearly and Written Communication COMMUNICATION coherently. Team Building Be ready to serve, lead and work in a team, and to pursue a healthy lifestyle. Health Awareness TEAMWORK

Members of the CoP meet for a seminar/working session once every three weeks

Methods Term 1: Semester 2, 2013 – 2014 Term 2: Semester 1, 2014 – 2015 Term 3: Semester 2, 2014 – 2015 Term 4: Semester 1, 2015 – 2016

Term 1: PBL GAs emphasized in each course Course HKBU GAs emphasized BIOL3350 Neurobiology BMSC1015/BMSC1009 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology CTV1660/FILM2007 Principles of Photo Imaging GCLA1009 University English II PERM1007&1140 Sport & Exercise Psychology HIST2220 Foreign Relations of Modern China

Term 2: PBL GAs emphasized in each course Course HKBU GAs emphasized FILM2007 Principles of Photo Imaging GCLA1008 University English I GDSC1017 Science Principles behind the Movies MKT2310/MKTG2005 Marketing Management

Term 2: SL GAs emphasized in each course Course HKBU GAs emphasized GDSC1887 Paths to Service Leadership in Health Service SRL3160 Sport & Recreation for Persons with Physical & Intellectual Disabilities

Schedule Period Stage Details Nov 2013 – - Literature Research - Literature Research on PBL & SL and design Jan 2014 - Design Learning of surveys and Teaching - Incorporate PBL / SL components into the Activities curriculum of various courses Term 1: Problem Based Learning Period Stage Details Jan – Apr 2014 - pre- and post- - Students’ self-evaluation on the perception survey and attainment of the GAs at the beginning and end of semester May – Jun 2014 - Interviews - Focus Group Interviews for Students - Individual Interviews for Teachers Jun – Sep 2014 - Evaluation - Consolidate data & evaluate the process - Share of experience

Schedule Term 2: Problem Based Learning / Service Learning Period Stage Details Sep - Dec 2014 - pre- and post- - Students’ self-evaluation on the perception survey and attainment of the GAs at the beginning and end of semester Dec 2014 - Interviews - Focus Group Interviews for Students – Jan 2015 - Individual Interviews for Teachers Jan – Mar 2015 - Evaluation - Consolidate data & evaluate the process - Share of experience

Developed by: Centre for Holistic Teaching and Learning, Hong Kong Baptist University

Comments on the GAs • Comments on their learning experiences • Suggestions •

Term 1 Incorporation of PBL component in six courses Course PBL Component  BIOL3350 Individual work - theme: Any topics related to Neurobiology Neurobiology oral presentation • Review of journals related to latest R&D of • Neurobiology  BMSC1015/ Group work – theme: BMSC1009 (1) Space travel to Mars (2) Marathon & biochemical processes in our body Biochemistry & (3) New air pollution index (Air Quality Health Index) Molecular Biology Written report + oral presentation •  CTV1660/ Group work – theme: Wish you were there FILM2007 Develop a series of photo work + short text • description  Principles of Photo Individual work - theme: Full of life Imaging Submit five inter-related photos + presentation •

Term 1 Incorporation of PBL component in six courses Course PBL Component  GCLA1009 Group work – theme: Debate on current issues News provided, do some extra research • University English II For- or Against- arguments, collaboration of group’s • effort Take turns to present their arguments •  PERM1007 Group work – theme: How to psychologically prepare &1140 for the Asian Games Reviews of research journal articles • Sport & Exercise An interview with an athlete who represented Hong • Psychology Kong in Asian Games 2014 and his/her coach Design a 12-week psychological training program • tailor-made to client athletes  HIST2220 Group work – theme: China’s foreign relations since the Qing period; examples of topics: Foreign Relations of (1) Why did China enter Korean War (1950 - 1953) ? Modern China (2) Sino-Soviet Conflicts (1960 – 1969) (3) Mao Zedong’s foreign relations (1970 – 1976) Tutorial presentation (12 tutorial sessions, different • topics) Term paper: 1 tutorial topic, conduct info search, • write own arguments & conclusions

Term 2 Incorporation of PBL component in four courses Course PBL Component  FILM2007 Individual work – theme: Human Condition – An Investigative Photo Project Principles of Photo Print photo images using darkroom techniques • Imaging Creative problem solving skills (e.g. what camera & lenses) • Name some visual artists make similar work •  GCLA1008 Group work – theme: : Grammar Presentation Teach a particular grammar topic • University English Aware of their audience level of proficiency and interest • Teaching grammar to their classmates in interesting way • Presentation •  GDSC1017 Group Work Theme: Science principles embedded in movies Identify a collection of movie clips • Science Principles Extract Science elements & explain theories behind • behind the Movies Identify a real-life application & new possibility of application • Report & presentation •  MKT2310 Group Work Theme: Developing a marketing plan for an /MKTG2005 existing social enterprise in Hong Kong Project / service  new to social enterprise • Marketing Mission of SE, SWOT analysis, positioning, target markets, • Management customer analysis, points of difference, etc.