Lifting the bulk: improving a large-enrollment introductory course via student-centered learning and assessment

Seminar Overview:

In this seminar, the presenters have reported their latest efforts on this front, which involves two major interventions: the introduction of student-centered collaborative problem-solving tutorials, and the inclusion of formative component in mid-term exams through a computerized system that allows for self-scheduled reviews and retakes. The rationale, design, implementation, and results of these two interventions will be discussed, as will the implications and future directions.

About the Speakers:

Dr Man-Fung Cheung is currently a Visiting Scholar in the Department of Physics. He has taught several undergraduate Physics courses including large-enrollment courses (General Physics I and II). He was elected three times as one of the Ten Best Lecturers in 2013 – 2015.

Dr Wing Ho Ko is currently a Visiting Scholar in the Department of Physics. He has taught several undergraduate Physics courses including large-enrollment courses (General Physics I and II). He was elected three times as one of the Ten Best Lecturers in 2013 – 2015.

Prof P. W. Leung is currently a Visiting Scholar in the Department of Physics. He has taught several undergraduate Physics courses including large-enrollment courses (General Physics I and II). He was elected three times as one of the Ten Best Lecturers in 2013 – 2015.