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Professional insight from Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is an international joint venture founded by Xi’an Jiaotong University in China and the University of Liverpool in the UK. As an independent Sino-foreign cooperative university, it captures the essence of both prestigious parent universities and is the first and only one of its kind approved by the Ministry of Education in China. The university offers about 90 degree programmes in science, engineering, business, finance, architecture, urban planning, language and culture, and all are taught in English, except for general and basic courses.
Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. Using AI to foster self - directed learning
You can promote self - directed learning by breaking down tasks and integrating an AI chatbot into your course management system . Here ’ s how
How we reassure accounting students that AI won ’ t take their jobs
Hearing first - hand from industry professionals about AI ’ s impact on workplaces can alleviate career anxiety . Here is how to organise firm visits and prompt post - activity …
Authentic assessment design for computer programming master ’ s courses
A four - step plan for more meaningful assessment that incorporates AI - assisted evaluation , group discussions and presentations
Say goodbye to boring presentations
GenAI can supercharge your PowerPoint presentations to offer students interactive opportunities that increase participation and deepen learning . Here ’ s how
How to prevent compassion fatigue
Many educators experience compassion fatigue at some point in their careers . Prevent it by shifting your perspective , setting boundaries and building strong support …
Integrating sustainability into a financial and actuarial mathematics course
Advice on delivering sustainability - focused guest lectures in collaboration with industry experts and reinforcing learning with project - based assessments
Engaging students through poster presentations : a case study
Read about how a poster presentation task can promote students ’ engagement with course content and each other
How living with blepharospasm helped me become a better teacher
Read about a strategy that helped an educator living with an eye condition build emotional resilience and create a more inclusive classroom environment
We use ChatGPT to give feedback on students ’ abstracts
Teaching students whose first language is not English to write concise abstracts helps them develop their academic writing skills , but providing feedback on them can often …
Let me introduce you to the art of saying hello
A creative introduction sparks engagement , builds rapport and creates an atmosphere conducive to learning . Here are ways to make a good first impression
Using GenAI tools to refine EAP assessment
There are several tools available to help English for academic purposes assess students ’ writing skills . Here is some guidance on how to use a selection of them
Using emotions to boost learning
A professor explains how he leverages emotions to enhance students ’ learning , using an approach called ‘ mastering emotions in entrepreneurship education ’
Let students know they don ’ t know
Overconfidence often prevents students from being able to identify areas of weakness . As teachers , we must help them realise what they are
Using philosophy to enhance online students ’ critical thinking skills
Online courses often lack the kind of spontaneity that builds critical thinking skills . So how can we make up for this ?
Ways to empower EAP students to give high - quality feedback
Helping English for academic purposes students provide better quality feedback to their peers can give them more autonomy and free up teachers ’ time
Want to increase student satisfaction ? Activate higher - order thinking skills
Activating students ’ higher - order thinking skills enhances student satisfaction , research shows . Here are some examples of ways to do it
Four things you can do right now to improve your teaching
With a new term upon us , here are three practical strategies to enhance your teaching practice
The humble whiteboard : the most flexible learning tool in your classroom
The whiteboard serves as a powerful tool to help students visualise concepts , facilitate group work and provide immediate feedback , aligning with the theory that …
A new way of ensuring repeated EAP vocabulary exposure
Practical steps to enhance student vocabulary learning through a systematic approach that assures repeated exposure to important terms
How to start a language - teaching podcast
Suggestions for teachers who want to create podcasts to supplement formal classroom learning , based on the experience of an English for academic purposes teacher
Optional extracurricular modules can enhance business students ’ employability
This resource offers guidance on how to design and promote extracurricular courses that you can offer alongside academic ones to boost employability
Use gamification to teach complex international relations concepts
Simulations and games can significantly enhance students ’ understanding of complex topics and help them apply relevant theories in real - world contexts
Four ways to integrate the SDGs into English language classes
Connecting the Sustainable Development Goals with language teaching and learning can provide meaningful learning experiences , writes Chaonan …
What is metacognition ? Get students thinking about their thinking
What is metacognition and how can we get students to evaluate and improve their thinking ?
Practical strategies for overcoming challenges in interdisciplinary project - based learning
Overcome project - based learning challenges with strategies aimed at empowering students to develop interdisciplinary skill sets
The challenges facing female leaders in higher education – and how to address them
Women still face many hurdles on the road to leadership in higher education . Qiuling Chao outlines how we can overcome them
Use Etherpad to improve engagement in large transnational classes
By leveraging technology to create an anonymous and collaborative space , educators can empower hesitant students to actively contribute and foster a more …
Use a social approach to boost language learning
Using social activities fosters a more dynamic and meaningful connection between students and the language they ’ re learning . Yanfang Si offers guidance on building …
We used a hybrid escape room to dramatically boost student attendance
Low class attendance has been a growing trend since the pandemic , so how can we encourage students to come back ? Educators at Xi ' an Jiaotong - Liverpool University …
Using simulation games to teach lean manufacturing
Simulation games can improve students ’ understanding of lean manufacturing . Here are five tips for incorporating them into your teaching practice
Simple solutions to the age - old challenge of classroom engagement
Drawing on his experience of teaching a microeconomics class of more than 200 students , Tony So shares failproof ways to engage students
How to encourage students to engage in the broader university offering
Getting involved in campus life beyond the classroom brings multiple benefits for students , so how can universities encourage greater participation in the range of …
Making the abstract concrete
Strategies for writing effective abstracts for conference and research papers
How to manage assessment feedback in large classes ? Get students involved
Delivering quality feedback for every individual student in a large class can be challenging . That is where peer feedback can help if structured and guided effectively , write four …
Reframing feedback as a valuable learning tool
How to help students appreciate feedback as a useful aid to learning so that they engage with it in a productive way
Lights , camera , action : how to get students to turn on their cameras
Strategies to strengthen student engagement and build community in virtual learning environments by encouraging all students to turn on their cameras , by Clara …
The power of events to build belonging among students
XJTLU ’ s new Entrepreneur College had to work fast to build a sense of belonging among its first student cohorts , and one way it did this was by hosting a series …
Three blended learning challenges and how to overcome them
Tips to improve student retention , engagement and participation drawn from teaching blended and online introductory computer programming courses , …
Breaking language barriers : supporting non - native English - speaking students
Steps that tutors can take to better support students who are non - native speakers of English and ensure they feel included and able to play an active role in their university …
A global effort to decolonise a reading list
Academics and students from five countries worked together to decolonise a reading list for a public health module , through a global lens . Here , they describe how they did it
Meaning making : how universities can boost the uptake of edtech among faculty
The key to promoting the uptake of new edtech tools and teaching innovation among faculty , based on research
Experiential education through a simulated summit to combat human trafficking
Advice on setting pedagogical goals and planning a simulated international summit to support experiential learning for remote students , by Clara Chapdelaine - Feliciati
Tech tools that boost student engagement through competition and interaction
Digital tools that promote interaction and competition in class can have notable benefits to learning , as Yuyang Zhao explains , based on her use of quizzes
Strategies to motivate students in asynchronous learning
The self - directed nature of asynchronous learning makes it easy for students to disengage . Guhuai Jiang and Jiayu Zhou offer strategies that boost students ’ motivation …
Use technology to hook students ’ interest when teaching online
Used strategically , technology can be employed to make teaching more entertaining and engaging . Luqian Huang shares examples of how to use digital tools to support …
Lessons in helping remote students obtain practical work experience
Universities face obstacles in helping distance learners access practical work experience . Ewout van der Schaft and Alex Mackrell share insight from initiatives at …
Teaching English for academic mediation and discussion using team games
Using English for academic discussion and mediation is a challenge for students who are not native speakers . Laura McNabb shares classroom games that help students …
How we used a business management theory to help students cope with uncertainty
Uncertainty is a major challenge to mental health so a team at Xi ’ an Jiaotong - Liverpool University used a business management tool to help students cope with …
Training students in effective teamwork and collaboration
The ability to work effectively as part of a team is a vital life skill . Steven Bateman , Yan Jin and Jie Zhang explain how they support and train students in teamwork
Tips for sharing your research and professional expertise with consumer media
Academics can offer insight based on research and professional experience that is applicable far beyond the scope of academic journals . Samuel Kim Kwong Kwok …
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