Struggle, strength and growth: a holistic approach to embracing changeIn preparing for their careers, students need skills to manage the demands that a changing world will place on their internal and external lives. These five stages aim to help them develop adaptability, resilience and psychological growthKathleen Chim, Lai Tsz Chui, Benjamin Tak Yuen ChanHong Kong Metropolitan University
Struggle, strength and growth: safety as an engine for changeTalking about experiences with purpose in a safe space can help develop students’ life skills. Here are strategies and techniques that foster an environment and feeling of securityKathleen Chim, Lai Tsz Chui, Benjamin Tak Yuen ChanHong Kong Metropolitan University
Struggle, strength and growth: preparing students for the changing futureHow to emotionally prepare students for uncertainty and complexity in their future lives by helping them recognise their strengths and embrace changeKathleen Chim, Lai Tsz Chui, Benjamin Tak Yuen ChanHong Kong Metropolitan University
From tree rings to tree pose: exploring varied approaches to well-being in universitiesUniversities should employ a varied range of psychosocial support and well-being therapies to support students with diverse needs and improve mental health literacy, Kathleen Chim and Benjamin Chan writeKathleen Chim, Benjamin Tak Yuen ChanHong Kong Metropolitan University
It’s time for teachers to assert their professional opinions on learning deliveryIsn’t it odd that teachers are often just passive users of whatever tech product is selected for them rather than designers of and collaborators in edtech adoption?Benjamin Tak Yuen ChanHong Kong Metropolitan University
From struggle to strength: positive psychological growth through teaching and assessmentKathleen Chim and Benjamin Chan offer practical advice on creating meaningful pedagogies, assignments and assessments that promote positive psychological growth in challenging timesKathleen Chim, Benjamin Tak Yuen ChanHong Kong Metropolitan University
Mind matters: embedding socio-emotional learning in higher education curriculaKathleen Chim and Benjamin Chan explain how universities can embed socio-emotional learning into courses across multiple disciplines to better prepare students for the future workplaceKathleen Chim, Benjamin Tak Yuen ChanHong Kong Metropolitan University
Tips for engaging Asian universities and alumni in new modes of collaboration Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan shares two key recommendations for how Western institutions can continue to forge fruitful collaborations with Asian universities and attract students from the region Benjamin Tak Yuen ChanHong Kong Metropolitan University
THE podcast: rethinking the internationalisation of higher educationHow should international study evolve post-pandemic in order to extend the benefits of higher education to every corner of the globe?Omolabake Fakunle , Benjamin Tak Yuen ChanThe University of Edinburgh, Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Virtual international exchange needs a sharpening of practiceFor committed international educators, there is a need to clarify the purpose of virtual exchange before the trend takes hold, says Benjamin Tak Yuen ChanBenjamin Tak Yuen ChanHong Kong Metropolitan University
Socio-emotional learning online: boosting student resilience and well-beingThe Covid-19 crisis has led to worsening mental health and increased stress among students. Kathleen Chim talks about how the Open University of Hong Kong has tried to build students’ mental resilience through socio-emotional learning Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan, Kathleen ChimHong Kong Metropolitan University