At the start of the new semester on March 4, the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) organized the Induction Program (IP), which included two workshops designed to support new faculty and teaching support staff in strengthening their teaching practices.

Workshop Series Overview

1. Practical Implications of Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) and Criterion-Referenced Assessment (CRA) 

Dr. Jesse Owen HEARNS-BRANAMAN, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Communication (FHSS), led the first workshop on "Practical Implications of Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) and Criterion-Referenced Assessment (CRA)." The session emphasized the importance of aligning graduate attributes with course objectives and assessment design. Discussions covered strategies for distributing assessments throughout the semester to promote continuous learning, as well as methods for developing clear criteria to ensure consistent grading and clarify expectations for students. Participants also explored differences in assessment practices across disciplines and considered both the potential benefits and challenges of using AI in grading.

2. E-learning: Brief Introduction and Tutorial on iSpace

Ms. Suri Suyi LI, IT officer (ITSC), provided a hands-on demonstration of iSpace, BNBU’s Moodle-based e-learning platform. The session offered practical guidance on navigating the system, uploading content, and using its various tools to enhance teaching and boost student engagement. The training aimed to help instructors make effective use of digital resources in their teaching and strengthen communication with students.

Program Impact

The Induction Program brought together 20 faculty and teaching support staff and received positive feedback from participants. The workshops were particularly appreciated for their practical focus on course design, assessment, and the application of digital teaching tools. Through these sessions, new colleagues gained a clearer understanding of BNBU’s teaching expectations and support resources available to them. The program reflects BNBU’s ongoing commitment to enhancing teaching quality and supporting faculty development, while also highlighting the university’s efforts to promote innovative, student-centered teaching across the university.

新学期伊始，教师教学发展中心（CTL）于3月4号组织开展了新教师入职培训项目（Induction Program），通过两场工作坊为新入职的教师及教学人员提供支持，帮助其提升教学能力。该项目介绍了多项重要的教学策略、教学实践及教学平台，旨在进一步优化课程实施并促进学生的学习成效。

工作坊系列概览

1. 课程预期学习成果（CILOs）与标准参照评估（CRA）的实践应用

Dr. Jesse Owen HEARNS-BRANAMAN 主讲了本学期的首场教师发展工作坊，主题为 “课程预期学习成果（CILOs）与标准参照评估（CRA）的实践应用”。本次工作坊强调了毕业生培养目标与课程目标及评估设计之间对齐的重要性。 围绕如何在学期中科学分布评估任务以促进持续学习以及如何制定清晰标准以应对AI带来的评分挑战。

2. 电子学习：iSpace 平台简介与实操指南

信息科技服务中心（ITSC）的黎素宜女士为参与工作坊的教师演示了BNBU在线教学平台 iSpace的实际操作。培训过程中，她介绍了平台的主要功能，并指导教师熟悉系统界面、上传课程资料以及使用支持混合式教学的相关工具。此次培训旨在帮助教师更高效地利用数字化资源开展教学，并增强师生间的沟通与互动。

项目成效

该项目吸引20位教师及教学支持人员参与，因其注重课程设计、评估实践及数字化教学工具的应用而受到广泛认可。这不仅是BNBU持续提升教学质量、支持教师专业发展的有力证明，也彰显了学校在推动创新教学、构建未来教育生态方面的坚定承诺。