Strategies to help students conceptualise their research projectsEffective conceptualisation is key when beginning any research project. Help students get off to a good start using these strategiesAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Tweaks to make when teaching political science and social policies in the GenAI age Some methods to enhance student learning of political science topics while maintaining academic integrityAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
21st-century skills for HE teachersAs teachers, we should continue to learn and reflect to equip ourselves with the skills, knowledge, expertise and other characteristics to cope with the complex and dynamic changes and challenges ahead of us, writes Adrian Man-Ho Lam Adrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Using experiential learning to teach international relations Using his experience as a case study, Adrian Man-Ho Lam outlines how to use experiential learning to improve students’ understanding of humanitarian interventionAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Seven key strategies to make abstract concepts more excitingEffective strategies to engage students in learning complex and abstract international relations theoriesAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Questions to test students’ understanding of research methods How to craft questions for closed book examinations on undergraduate research methods Adrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Putting trust at the heart of higher educationVulnerability, uncertainty and mutual respect can help build trust between students and universities. The process can include small actions such as open conversations in class and whole-institution programmesSamson Tse , Carl HildebrandThe University of Hong Kong
How ChatGPT can help disrupt assessment overload Advances in AI are not necessarily the enemy – in fact, they should prompt long overdue consideration of assessment types and frequency, says David CarlessDavid CarlessThe University of Hong Kong
Why we start undergraduate transdisciplinary research from day oneHands-on knowledge discovery can give students the chance to put learning into action from the beginning of their studies, write Gray Kochhar-Lindgren and Julian TannerGray Kochhar-Lindgren, Julian TannerThe University of Hong Kong
Boost learning with online student discussion forums How to scaffold class online discussion forums to ensure participation from all students and maximise the benefits to learningAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
How I train students in strategic and reflective academic reading Seven steps that guide students to become effective academic readers during their university studies, by Adrian Man Ho LamAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Student-led knowledge exchange using Wikipedia Challenging students to draft or enhance Wikipedia entries is an effective way to develop their subject knowledge, research and writing skills, as Adrian Man-Ho Lam explainsAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
How to cultivate learning communities among university teaching staffCreating a professional learning community among front-line teaching staff can be a big help when implementing new curricula. Adrian Lam presents some ways to do soAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Helping students make sense of global politics through class debatesHow to guide students to develop and take part in class debates to deepen their understanding of course contentAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Rebalancing research and teaching within universities: rethinking recognition and rewardAdrian Lam looks at what changes to recognition and reward in higher education would help academics better balance a focus on research with need for quality teaching Adrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Thinking in action: training students in decision-making Four interrelated modes of analysis that support informed decision-making, and how to teach them, by Adrian Man-Ho LamAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Shaping a curriculum framework: the fundamental principlesAdrian Lam outlines a list of fundamental principles for consideration when shaping a curriculum frameworkAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Seven lessons from interdisciplinary general education curriculum reformAdrian Lam highlights lessons drawn from the implementation of interdisciplinary general education curriculum reform in Hong Kong universitiesAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Using meta-reflection for professional development: how to tap into the full potential of online discussion forumsAdrian Lam offers guiding questions and prompts that help students reflect on their own ways of thinking and working to aid their professional growthAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
A guide to running engaging and interactive tutorialsAdrian Lam shares useful tips for how tutors can create engaging and interactive tutorials for students that maximise learning outcomesAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
How to refine, enrich and expand research through teaching practicesAdrian Lam offers tips on how academics can use their teaching to refine, enrich and expand their research methodsAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Creating time and space for reflection in undergraduate research methodsAdrian Lam offers insights on how keeping a weekly application diary helps enhance students’ reflections on the power and limits of research methodsAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong