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Learner Reviews & Feedback for University Teaching by The University of Hong Kong

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About the Course

University Teaching is an introductory course in teaching and learning in tertiary education, designed by staff at the Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning at the University of Hong Kong. With input from instructors, guests and interviewees, including teaching award winners, students, and experts in the fields, you will be exposed to research evidence in relation to effective university teaching and practical instructional design strategies. You will also be exposed to multiple examples of effective teaching, and hear the views of teachers whose teaching has been judged to be excellent. More specifically, University Teaching will help you to address the following questions: - What does teaching in higher education involve? - What does research evidence tell us about effective teaching in higher education? - How can we ensure that our instructional design will help our students achieve their intended learning outcomes? - What pedagogic options do we have to make our teaching successful? - What assessment and feedback practices can help our students learn more effectively? After completing the learning tasks in this course, you will be able to: - Discuss the teaching and learning context in higher education and reflect on the potential challenges and opportunities you might encounter. - Explain key teaching and learning concepts and relevant evidence in relation to effective university teaching. - Analyse the relationships between various aspects of teaching and student learning. - Identify a range of instructional strategies to support effective student learning. - Apply key concepts to the structuring of course outlines and lesson plans in order to create learning experiences to support successful student learning. Course trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJu-dViz3NE Course outline: http://www.cetl.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/CETL-MOOC-course-outline.pdf...

Top reviews

AU

Oct 24, 2022

It is an excellent tool that engages the learner, I strongly recommend this fantastic course to teachers that wants to expand their knowledge.

P.S. I hope that I can watch the videos over and over.

SB

Sep 2, 2020

Dear Instructors and course co-ordinators,

I really enjoyed this course. You explained all concepts very clear and in a simple manner. I wish to attend more courses from you. Keep going. Love you.

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By Raqiya K A

Jun 11, 2024

ok

By MD. R A

Feb 7, 2021

5*

By Dina G

May 6, 2022

O

By CARLOS A T T

Oct 25, 2021

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By Jazmín C

Aug 14, 2021

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By Evode M

Jan 21, 2021

I think this course could be strengthened if the major theories of learning were also in taught. This include behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism (social-constructivism) and connectivism.

For example, Benjamin Bloom interprets "knowledge" as student ability to memorise, recall or recognition. In social constructivism, knowledge is "co-constructed in a discourse between people doing things together".

Another issue, I think, you could think of is about the seven principles of effective learning. I like the way you introduced them based on Checkering and Gamson. To make the discussion stronger, I think, principles of effective teaching align with theories of learning. Depending on the focus on a specific theory, you can have different principles.

By Eza S

Dec 31, 2022

A very informative course. The instructor put in quite a lot of effort in ensuring many involved concepts are accessible through practical illustrations. The provision of high quality scholarly articles makes this course worth dedicating some time to develop knowledge and skills for effective teaching. I highly recommend this course for anyone seeking to gain an overview of key aspects of pedagogy.

By Zigui L

Feb 14, 2019

This course is in general very helpful. Prepared the future university teacher to be an all round understanding in a very practical way. Would be better if could be more specific in different discipline. Teachers in Humanities, Computer Science, Business or Engineering might have different challenges while common in their own field. All in all it's been a fruitful experience.

By Tabitha V K

Dec 20, 2022

The topics in this course were very insightful and practical and not only useful for teaching at the university level, but also in informal trainings/seminars. I strongly recommend it and ask that some credit/unit weight be attached to the the course.

By Vỹ N D

Mar 24, 2024

Some questions have the right answers that are inconsistent with the lecture's content, e.g. question about the highest level of cognitive domain, the lecturer says that it is the Evaluation; however, the quiz says that Evaluation is wrong.

By Moises L d S

Aug 3, 2019

The first two modules too theoretical but after the course becomes very practical and interesting. Another suggestion would make the module on feedback a little shorter. In general it is a good course, well structured and organized.

By Hemant G

Sep 16, 2021

Course was excellent, and content was also relevant to the University Teaching and Learning. Only problem is that coursera does not give credits grades when someone passes the course, that we usually need in our universities.

By Richelle N

Jan 5, 2018

Thank you for this course. I can definitely show of the new things I've learned. Looking forward to the follow up; if an advanced course could be organised it would be highly appreciated.

By Victoria A P R

Jun 26, 2022

I had a fantastic experience. This course offers a great opportunity to learn more about tertiary education and it also gives you the chance to learn from colleages experiences.

By Ju M

Feb 15, 2020

Some lectures are too long with unnecessary material that distracts the listener. Streamline slightly some lectures to keep focus, even if some examples are shortened.

By Tata V S R

Aug 21, 2020

An excellent eye-opener, especially in this current situation and aspects are equally applicable to offline teaching too.

Sincere thanks to the team.

By Zhibek

Oct 30, 2024

Very well organized and presented course! However, the course completion does not give an e-version of certificate as other courses of Coursera.

By Aron M

Sep 20, 2021

Very interesting course. I got an overview of HE teaching and learning and hoping to get more information and experience after this.

By Ahmad A

Feb 24, 2022

The course is very informative, I learned a lot. I highly recommend it (I took one star because the assessment can be improved).

By Yespolayeva A

Jun 6, 2024

Thank you so much for the inspiring course..However Is it possiple can I take my certification with my full name?

By Sivaji G K

Aug 11, 2020

A well planned course to understand and learn the teaching skills as required by every University teacher.

By Henrique C M

Jun 17, 2023

Great content, can be a litlle better if can be offered the slide decks used on the video explanation.

By Madonna L

May 22, 2020

The course has helped me in being able to draft effective learning outcomes and assessment methods.

By David F M O

Aug 12, 2020

Very recommended course for all people teaching or willing to teach at the university level.

By RL N

Aug 31, 2021

Well structured and conducted course. Gives adequate time for study and completion of Quiz.