Abstract
A new Special Interest Group (SIG) on Students as Partners (SaP) has been established with the aim of fostering a Community of Practice to promote SaP across the campus. Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS), a proven and cost-effective SaP model, has been implemented by SIG members from various units for over a decade. In the inaugural meeting, members and a student leader will discuss how PASS has enhanced student engagement and academic performance.
Date & Time 27 May 2024 (Monday) 10:30 am - 11:30 am (HKT)
Format Online via Zoom
Target audience CUHK Academic staff
Speakers
Dr. Wai Man SZETO
Lecturer, The General Education Foundation Programme
PASS Supervisor
Dr SZETO Wai Man is a lecturer in the General Education Foundation Programme (GEFP). He has a deep interest in cultivating students to become active learners. Endeavouring to achieve this goal, Dr Szeto has played a leading role in the establishment and development of the Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) and the Special Interest Group on Students as Partners at the university. Currently, he is the leader of the PASS team in GEFP. The team received the University Education Award 2021 (Team) for its significant contributions to enhance student learning experience. The academic interests of Dr Szeto include peer learning, science education, e-learning, computer music and machine learning. Outside the academia, Dr Szeto is keen on promoting science to the general public. He has given public science talks and appeared as a presenter on a TV science programme.
Dr. Po YEUNG
Lecturer, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine
SI Supervisor
Dr Po Yeung is a Lecturer at the School of Biomedical Sciences of The Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is an experienced teacher served in tertiary education over 10 years and accredited supplemental instruction (SI) supervisor. Dr Yeung has contributed to the course coordination in Medicine Faculty Package such as MEDF1010 Foundation Course for Health Sciences I (for MBChB only), MEDF1012A Foundation Course for Health Sciences II and MEDU2600 Molecular Medicine and Genetics. Currently she is one of the project supervisors of 2022-25 TDLEG project about Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) implementing the PASS activities in her corresponding courses to facilitate students’ understanding of health sciences knowledge. Apart from PASS projects, she is also experienced in game-based courseware design with support from courseware development grants.
Dr. Ann SN LAU
Co-Director, CUHK Centre for Bioethics
Principal Lecturer, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine
PASS Supervisor
Ann Lau is currently the Assistant Dean (Health Sciences Education) of the Faculty of Medicine and the Co-Director of the CUHK Centre for Bioethics. She is also the Associate Director (Undergraduate Education) and Principal Lecturer in the School of Biomedical Sciences, with teaching interests ranging from human genetics, endocrinology, and reproductive biology, to bioethics. Ann has a special interest in education leadership and studying how technology transforms teachers' and learners’ behaviour. Her recent projects cover the application of artificial intelligence (AI), metaverse, and students as partners in education, interprofessional education, as well as teaching and learning for social good. She started adopting peer-assisted learning in the Faculty Package course in 2015 and is one of the pioneered PASS supervisors in the Faculty of Medicine.
Dr. Lancelot WH MUI
Lecturer, The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine
Associate Dean of General Education, Wu Yee Sun College
PASS Supervisor
Dr. Mui joined the JCSPHPC in 2012. He received his doctorate in Public Health from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He completed his Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in Epidemiology at Emory University. He also has a background in laboratory science with training in Genetics from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He is the Cohort Coordinator for the Bachelor of Science in Community Health Practice programme. He was the Academic Coordinator for the Master of Science in Health Education programme. Dr. Mui is also very active in college affairs and is the Associate Dean of General Education and the Vice-chairman of College Health & Spiritual Well-being Committee of the Wu Yee Sun College, CUHK.
Mr. Ching SO
MBChB student (year 2)
PASS Leader
So Ching Elvin is a dedicated Year 2 Medical student who has also attained a minor in Japanese. During his first year, he joined the Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) and achieved A grades in both courses, namely UGFN1000 In Dialogue with Nature and UGFH1000 In Dialogue with Humanity. This success inspired him to become a PASS Leader for UGFN1000 in his second year. Elvin has also participated as a co-speaker in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2023. He has been recognized for assisting secondary students through interview workshops and serves as the 1st (founding) committee member of the Kowloon City District Outstanding Students’ Association. Elvin's involvement demonstrates his ability to balance a rigorous academic schedule with contributions to peer learning.
Enquiry
For any queries, please contact Vienne LIN at viennelin@cuhk.edu.hk
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