Teaching and Learning Strategy

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20 Jan 2021

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Teaching and Learning

In planning for the four-year degree, the University adopted a set of graduate attributes for undergraduate education – ABC LIVE. This statement of graduate attributes provides the basis for the development of School-level intended-learning outcomes. Course and program intended learning outcomes are aligned, in turn, with these School-level learning outcomes.

Additional resources supporting the development of outcomes-based education can be found through the CEI website.

Graduate Attributes - ABC LIVE

(From the HKUST Academic Development Proposals for 2009-2012)

	Academic excellence An in-depth grasp of at least one area of specialist or professional study, based on a forward-looking and inquiry-driven curriculum
	Broad-based education Intellectual breadth, flexibility, and curiosity, including an understanding of the role of rational, balanced inquiry and discussion, and a grasp of basic values across the disciplines of science, social science, engineering and the humanities
	Competencies and capacity building High-end, transferable competencies, including analytical, critical, quantitative and communications skills
	Leadership and teamwork A capacity for leadership and teamwork, including the ability to motivate others, to be responsible and reliable, and to give and take direction and constructive criticism
	International outlook An international outlook, and an appreciation of cultural diversity
	Vision and an orientation to the future Adaptability and flexibility, a passion for learning, and the ability to develop clear, forward-looking goals, and self-direction and self-discipline
	Ethical standards and compassion Respect for others, high standards of integrity, compassion, and a readiness to contribute to the community

Annual Assessment of Graduate Attributes (AAGA)

Target population	All undergraduate (UG) students in their final year
Response mode	Voluntary with incentives to encourage students' participation
Participating rate	About 25%
Period of data collection	Annually in Spring term
Survey results	Results of Stakeholder Surveys
Enquiry	[email protected]
Description	The AAGA was launched in 2013 to chart the achievement of HKUST final year UG students in seven graduate attributes developed from the statements "ABC LIVE" set out for the four-year degree programs, namely: Critical thinking Creativity Social leadership Teamwork Intercultural competence Life-long learning Information literacy (accessed via the Library) In development, consultation was made with relevant stakeholders which included representatives of Schools/IPO and support units. Efforts were also made to review relevant research literature, in particular to identify suitable instruments for measuring student achievement in the attributes. In 2016, with the first batch of 4Y graduating students, evidence was drawn from AAGA 2013 to 2016 (in which two to three of the seven attributes were assessed each year) to compare the achievement of 4Y students with that of 3Y and the global norm, if available, and to pinpoint areas for further advancement.

Undergraduate Common Core Program

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University education is more than just professional training. The common core aspires to bring students a balanced and broad education that nurtures them to be responsible citizens and independent thinkers with the heart and aspiration to excel in their endeavors.

The Common Core Program is an integral component of the undergraduate curriculum. It is expected to play a key role in students’ overall educational experience, complementing studies in specialist disciplines and other learning opportunities.

Through the common core experience, students will not only excel in their chosen discipline of study, but will also be nurtured through the study of arts, humanities and cultural studies. The program aims to develop students as intellectuals. They learn to appreciate and respect cultural diversities, follow their heart and aspirations in their endeavors, serve our communities, and take the lead to advance social justice and the well-being of mankind.

Undergraduate Common Core Program

eLearning Strategy

To communicate more effectively the University’s underpinning pedagogical approach to eLearning, the eLearning Strategy was presented by the Associate Provost (Teaching and Learning) to School Board meetings and meetings with Undergraduate Coordinators in each Department/Division in early 2018.