Cheong Fan
Cheong Fan is a lecturer at the School of Liberal Arts at Macau University of Science and Technology.
Providing the right resources for students who work alongside study
Student services and scholarships are among the support systems that can help students manage a job in tandem with their university education
Setting boundaries for teachers’ well-being
Practising self-care and saying no can help university educators manage the increasing demands of teaching and find a sustainable work-…
Walking the tightrope towards tenure
Achieving a permanent academic position requires a deft juggle of research, teaching and service. Here, Cheong Fan offers advice on how to keep…
What are the key components of an effective lifelong-learning culture?
Continuing engagement with education doesn’t just happen. Universities need to put the right elements in place to support a culture of lifelong …
Give your academic paper its best chance of being accepted
Peer review is a key step in the journey to publication in that prestigious journal, but not every paper gets to this stage. Here are key reasons for desk …
The art of bringing humour into the classroom
A laugh or smile can lighten a lecture and make students more willing to speak up in class. Here are tips for using this nuanced, subjective tool in your…
Helping students transition to university life
Starting university is a major milestone for new undergraduates. Teachers can offer encouragement, guidance and empathy to help students with…
Preparing students to succeed in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world
University campuses can act as an incubator, giving students a secure environment where they feel nurtured and cared for and where they can…
Exam skills instruction: fostering a sense of self-efficacy
Practice, regular feedback and opportunities to experience mastery can help students develop sound exam technique and improve their…
Building resilience in students: give them roots and wings
Teachers can act as their students’ strongest supporters and life coaches, assisting them in acquiring the knowledge, abilities and resilience …
