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"Enlightening Moments" - Call for Contributions (updated with results)

Results of the Enlightening Moments Award (in alphabetical order):

  • Dr Surinder Brrar (LMS)
  • Dr Rodney Chu (APSS)
  • Dr Paul Vinod Khiatani (APSS)
  • Mr Lee Ka Wai (RS)
  • Dr Doris Lin
  • Dr Mark Kai Pan (EDC)
  • Professor Daniel Shek (APSS)
  • Dr Eric Tsui (EDC)
  • Dr Wong Chi Ming (HTI)
  • Dr Robert Wright (MM)

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The flipbook version of Enlightening Moments: An Anthology of Reflections, Insights and Wisdom on L2L by PolyU Teachers

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“Enlightening Moments”

An Anthology of Reflections, Insights and Wisdom on L2L by Teachers

 

Call for contributions

 

PolyU has made learning to learn (L2L) a strategic priority for 2019-25 and launched the departmental L2L strategy to strengthen the L2L element in the curriculum last year. With the implementation of the departmental L2L strategy underway, more and more teachers are now involved in supporting students learn to learn through subject teaching and academic advising.

To harvest the wealth of experience and insights accumulating among staff members, we are planning to produce a small booklet called Enlightening Moments: An Anthology of Reflections, Insights and Wisdom on L2L by Teachers to spread the words of wisdom to inspire more people to take part in this meaningful cause of helping students to become better learners.

We are now calling for contribution of short reflections (50-100 words) in response to 10 prompt questions under five broad themes (see below). All PolyU staff members are welcome to participate. Special invitation is extended to teachers and academic advisors who are involved in supporting students learn to learn. Please submit your reflection(s) via the online form by 31 March 2023 14 April 2023 (Extended!).

Selected reflections will be collated into a booklet and distributed through a variety of channels. In addition to earning a place in the book ‘Enlightening Moments’, up to 10 reflections will be selected for the ‘Enlightening Moments’ Award. The winners will receive a certificate and a small token of appreciation of their contributions. An award ceremony will be held in early June 2023 to present the prizes.

We look forward to receiving your inspirational reflections!

 

Submit a reflection now!

For more information, click here.

 

How to contribute?

An online form has been created to collect input from colleagues. A colleague may submit any number of reflections any number of times. Each reflection should be around 50-100 words in length (and not more than 150 words if you can help it). It should be a response to one of the 10 prompt questions under the five broad themes below:

   Why should university teachers care about L2L?
  1. Why should university teachers care about L2L?
  2. What do you see as your role in helping students learn to learn?

Characteristics of good learners

  1. What are the characteristics of a good learner?
  2. How do you know when a student is learning to learn?

Your personal L2L experience

  1. What drives you as a learner?
  2. Share a significant moment that inspired you to change the way you learn.

Words of inspiration (for teachers)

  1. What would you say to teachers who are not interested in L2L / do not believe that they have a role in L2L / feel that they don’t have the time for L2L?
  2. What would you say to teachers who are struggling to find a way to help students recognise the importance of L2L / find their aspirations and goals / make learning meaningful / learn with a sense of purpose / believe in their potential to grow as learners / develop good learning habits / be curious / develop a sense of ownership over their own learning / reflect on their learning process / regulate their learning approach / handle stress and setbacks / get motivated / engage in deep learning / develop higher-order thinking skills / learn with and from others / manage their learning environment and resources?

Words of inspiration (for students)

  1. What would you say to students who are not interested in L2L / do not believe that they have a role in L2L / feel that they don’t have the time for L2L?
  2. What would you say to students who are struggling to find their aspirations and goals / make learning meaningful / learn with a sense of purpose / believe in their potential to grow as learners / develop good learning habits / be curious / develop a sense of ownership over their own learning / reflect on their learning process / regulate their learning approach / handle stress and setbacks / get motivated / engage in deep learning / develop higher-order thinking skills / learn with and from others / manage their learning environment and resources?

 

Submit a reflection now!

For more information, click here.

 

Closing date

Please submit your reflection(s) by 31 March 2023 14 April 2023 (Extended!).

 

Recognitions and Prizes

In addition to earning a place in the book ‘Enlightening Moments’, up to 10 reflections will be selected for the ‘Enlightening Moments’ Award. The winners will receive a certificate and a small token of appreciation of their contributions. An award ceremony will be held in early June 2023 to present the prizes.

 

Enquiries

For enquiries, please kindly contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 2766 5578.

 

Notes on copyright: By submitting a piece of work for the event, participants grant PolyU an unrestricted royalty-free license to use, edit, display, publish, distribute, and/or broadcast the submitted work in part or in entirely through any channel/medium for any purpose.

Notes on terms and conditions: The organising party reserves the rights to amend the terms and conditions presented in this document without prior notice and to make the final decision in case of disputes.