Pedagogic Research Knowledge Exchange ( ARU-CUHK Joint Series 3: Session 3)

In this "Pedagogic Research Knowledge Exchange" series, educators from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Anglia Ruskin University will collaborate to share their teaching innovations and insights from pedagogic research. This session will focus on professional learning.

Date: 3 June 2026 (Wednesday)

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (UKT) / 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (HKT)

Format: Online via Teams

Target audience: Academic staff and professional staff

Topics & Speakers

Ms. Connie KWAN, Speech Therapy Specialist, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Connie Kwan serves as a Speech Therapist Specialist and Clinical Coordinator in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Over the past decade, she has worked as a speech therapist across various Hospital Authority settings and academic departments, specializing in the assessment and management of infant feeding and swallowing disorders. Connie is also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), a role that allows her to focus on the intersection of medical intervention and family-centred neonatal care.

As a clinical educator for the Master in Speech Language Pathology program at CUHK, Connie is passionate about developing training methods that help students feel more prepared for high-stakes medical environments. Her recent collaborative work on pedagogical integration has been published in BMC Medical Education and was shared at the 2025 Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo. Beyond her university duties, she values her time as a mentor for the International Association of Communication Sciences and Disorders (IALP) and enjoys contributing to community health awareness.

Topic: Bridging the Gap: Integrating Team-Based and Simulation-Based Learning to Enhance Clinical Competence in Infant Dysphagia

Abstract: Teaching infant feeding and swallowing disorders is exceptionally challenging due to high patient vulnerability and the limited availability of specialized clinical placements. This talk presents a novel integrated framework that combines Simulation-Based Learning (SBL) with Team-Based Learning (TBL) to prepare speech-language pathology (SLP) students for this high-stakes domain.

The pedagogy utilizes a structured scaffolding approach—moving from theoretical micromodules to hands-on skills training, culminating in a hybrid "Case Clinic". A key innovation is the "Pause & Discuss" protocol, which encourages teams to collaboratively navigate critical decision points during simulations using a "Think Aloud" strategy. Analysis of 40 final year master’s students demonstrated statistically significant knowledge gains (p < 0.001) and marked improvements in clinical confidence across all competency domains. By fostering collaborative reasoning and reducing individual anxiety through shared cognition, this framework effectively bridges the gap between theory and practice in paediatric clinical education.

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Dr. Marina BOZ, Academic Employability Consultant, Curriculum Integration and Development Team, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Marina is an Academic Employability Consultant at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), leading work-integrated learning innovation within the Curriculum Integration and Development Team. She designs strategic pedagogic initiatives, including Live Briefs and industry co-created curriculum experiences. Her background includes roles as Senior Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Courses at ARU, with leadership in academic integrity, student success, and well-being. Marina holds a PhD in Human Resources from the University of Seville, where she previously worked as a research fellow. She has presented internationally and published on work-integrated learning, work–nonwork interface, gender, and workplace well-being.

Topic: Live Briefs: A pedagogic approach to enhancing student professional learning

Abstract: To address challenges in student engagement and equitable access to employability opportunities, Anglia Ruskin University introduced an institution‑wide work-integrated learning programme embedded across its undergraduate curriculum. The Live Briefs Programme, first implemented in compulsory first‑ and second‑year modules in 2020/21, has since grown beyond its initial scope; in the last academic year, 39% of all Live Briefs took place outside compulsory modules. This presentation shares insights from this cross‑university pedagogic approach and highlights evidence of its impact on students’ professional learning.

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Registration deadline: 1 June 2026 (Monday) 23:59 HKT

Enquiry

For any queries, please contact Vienne LIN at viennelin@cuhk.edu.hk