Study Tips and Learning Skills Peer Sharing

Session

School of Science OBE Team

26 Feb 2014

Outline

OBE IntroductionPeer Sharing

Learning Efficiently – Jeff (Math) Personal Interests and Self-reflection – Marco

(CHEM) Time Management – Joan (LIFS) Research Opportunities – Lawrence (PHYS)

Group Discussion

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• What is outcome-based approach to learning?• How may this approach help you learn? • Have you experienced outcome-based approach

to learning before?

Outcome-Based Education

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Course Title: Introduction to Biochemistry

The course aims to introduce to students the fundamental knowledge and mechanisms of Biochemistry. Key topics include the building blocks of biomolecules, membranes, nucleic acids, proteins, nucleic replications and protein biosynthesis ……

Course Title: Introduction to Biochemistry

On completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Explain the basic concepts of Biochemistry;

• Design experiments showing the basic concepts and principles of DNA as the genetic material, DNA replication, etc.;

• Show awareness of biochemical topics relevance to social and daily life ……

In the old days … Under an outcome-based approach…

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Both are describing the same course, but can you see the major differences in their focus and presentation?

From teachers’ perspectives From students’ perspectives

Outcome-Based Learning • Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs) are the

focuses of teaching and learning.• Both the learning activities & assessments aim to help

students to achieve the learning outcomes.

Learn topics after topics, but focuses and expectation of courses were not explicit.

CILOs are clearly introduced prior to learning.

In the old days … Under an outcome-based approach…

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Outcome Based Courses

Activities designed to help you achieve the outcomes

Assess how well you have achieved the outcomes

Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)

Assessments

What course instructors expect you to be able to do after completing the course

Knowledge Skills Attitude

Teaching & Learning Activities

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How can I learn better with the approach of Outcome Based Education?

OBE helps me to…• Understand course focuses from its Intended Learning

Outcomes (CILOs).• Become clearer about what I have to learn by checking

my progress regularly.• Prepare examinations through checking how many

CILOs or skills I have achieved.• Do self-reflection in order to strengthen my weak areas.

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Apart from learning…Upon completion of the 21K Half Marathon, I will be able to:

IO1. Strengthen my muscles

IO2. Develop a habit of exercising regularly

IO3. Lose weight

*IO = Intended Outcome

Learning Activitiesto achieve my intended outcomes

Learn running tips on forums (IO1) Learn accurate running postures

from books/online (IO1) Practice 2-3 times/week (IO2) Use Nike+ Running App to keep

track on my progress (IO2) Eat healthily to gain energy,

instead of fat (IO3)

AssessmentStandard Chartered Marathon Raceon 16/2/14

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Peer Sharing

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Learning EfficientlyJeff XuMath & Econ, Year 3

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Outline Incentive Action Question The Big Picture

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Incentive MattersWhy taking this course? Personal interest Requirement Interesting instructor Proper time slot and workload …

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Actions Not WordsWhen a course starts… What is the course about? How does the instructor teach?

Before a lecture starts… What would the lecture cover? Any notes or assigned reading? …did I sleep well last night?

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Actions Not Words Contd.

During the lecture/course…Understand

Practice

Apply

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Actions Not Words Contd.

Er, assignments and exams… Think positively about them Try to finish at ONE attempt Start ASAP!

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Always Ask•Do I understand?•Did I try enough?Myself

•How did you do that?•Any comments to mine?Peer•What is the intuition?•Any associations btw…?Prof.

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The Big Picture

Career

Major/Discipline

Courses/Skills

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Recap Incentive Action Question The Big Picture

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Personal Interests and Self-reflectionMarco ChanChemistry, Year 2

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Personal InterestsSportsGames

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New Things

Try

Succeed

Feeling Good

Enjoy

General Pathway for finding Personal Interests

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Thing have done before

Succeed

Feeling Good

Enjoy

Recognition

General Pathway for finding Personal Interests

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Example 1 - SportsSoccer

Try

Goals/Teammates

Happy

Enjoy

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Example 1 - Sports

Soccer

Goal/Teammates

Happy

Enjoy

Keep playing

Recognition/

Appreciation/Rewards

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Ways for InitiationParentsFriendsTeachers Intrinsic Motivation (your own choice)

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Transforming Interests to Skills

Soccer

Goal/Teammates

Happy

Enjoy

InterestsSkills

Recognition/

Appreciation/Rewards

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Incomplete General PathwayThing have done before

Succeed

Feeling Good

Enjoy

Fail

Feeling Bad

Complete General Pathway

Try Again

Self-reflectio

n

Recognition

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Self-reflection

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Time For Self-reflection

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Reasons For Self-reflection1) Learn from the past

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Reasons For Self-reflection2) Refresh my original objectives

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Reasons For Self-reflection3) Know more about myself

Fail

Feeling Bad

Things have done before

Succeed

Feeling Good

Enjoy

Try Again

Recognition

Self-Reflectio

n

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SummaryPersonal Interests

Everyone has their own way to find their interests

May not recognize the pathway until you find it

Do something you like based on your own feelings

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Summary

Self-reflection

Looking back is also a way to learn

Good for your future

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Start action now!

Thanks

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Time ManagementJoan, LI YuqiongLIFS, Year 2

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utcome

ased

ducation

Outcome

A Better Life

Being Noticed

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Being NoticedA+ Professor

Good intern/part-time/job Friends or parents

Keep fit Someone

Finally Yourself

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Actions

Outcomes

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Timetable 1

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Actions

Outcomes

Reflection

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Time Management Discover your goals Think about the outcomes Take actions Keep trying and reflecting

Better

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Research OpportunitiesLawrence Chu PHYS, Year 3

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Profile Lawrence Chu(Chu Law)Major :BSc (PHYS) PP Year of Study: 3rd Year

NASA Center in Pasadena, California, US

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Space Orbit Design

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Research Opportunities

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Research Opportunities

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Research Experience Learn from others Push yourself to the limit Good results Present your work outside

HK

HKUST GTOC’s team

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DepartmentTravel grant UROP office School

deer

squirrel

Public recognition OBE Team

Broaden your social networkProfessors Reference letters for future career

Know something that others don’t know Increase job opportunities

Post-Research

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Thank you

Group Discussion

4 Groups (20mins)A – Learning Efficiently (Jeff)B – Personal Interests and Self-reflection

(Marco)C – Time Management (Joan)D – Research Opportunities (Lawrence)

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Group Discussion4 Groups (20mins)

A – MATH & ECON(Jeff) B – CHEM (Marco)C – LIFS (Joan)D – PHYS (Lawrence)

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Support - WHO? Where?All Science Students: Academic Advising Team

Tina @SCI/HOME Career development

Miranda @SCI/HOME

Math: Math Support Center (MSC)

Room 2612AB (Lift 31/32)

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