1. Dr Lalit Goel, PhD, FIEEE Director, Undergraduate Education (Projects) 27 March 2013

2. NTU Educational Map New Curriculum & Programmes Enhancement of Campus Environment  TR+, Learning Hub and Informal Learning Spaces  eLearning Platform and Initiatives Excellence in Learning and Teaching  Holistic Evaluation of Teaching Performance  Rewards for Teaching Excellence  Development of Delivery and Teaching Skills Academic Advising & Career Guidance The NTU Education: Building a Culture of Learning and Teaching Content of Presentation

3. The NTU Education: Building a Culture of Learning and Teaching Introduction The Blue Ribbon Commission (BRC) was convened in 2007 to review and revamp undergraduate education, and implementation plans were in place and launched in 2009 Objectives Identify the desired attributes of graduates Review all aspects of undergraduate education Recommend changes to better prepare graduates for work in the 21 st century

4. The NTU Education: Building a Culture of Learning and Teaching NTU Educational Map NTU Education is dedicated to creating knowledge to meet the global challenges of the 21 st century and nurturing innovative and socially responsible leaders to shape the future of Singapore, Asia and beyond

5. The NTU Education: Building a Culture of Learning and Teaching Desired Attributes of NTU Graduates

6. The NTU Education: Building a Culture of Learning and Teaching WHAT? Curriculum Quality of the undergraduate curriculum: a broad-based flexible foundation a broad-based flexible foundation diverse in content diverse in content chances for exchange programmes and service learning chances for exchange programmes and service learning Students Quality intake of students: both academic and non- academic aspects Quality of student experience: Through various means of support Facilitate learning (within & beyond the formal curriculum) Campus Environment Physical Infrastructure – a conducive learning and living environment, Campus Masterplan Projects : upgrading of existing facilities building of new learning hub & hostels Faculty Quality of Faculty: quality recruitment of faculty (excellent teaching & research competencies) continuous support & professional development for the Faculty WHAT are some factors that would help bring about the desired attributes of an NTU graduate?

7. The NTU Education: Building a Culture of Learning and Teaching Academic Culture Recruiting of Quality Faculty Balancing the Distribution of Faculty workload Holistic Appraisal of Faculty Professional Development of Faculty Academic Advising & Career Guidance Formalising Academic Advising Enhancing Career Services & Placement Creating a one-stop Service Support Centre Student Life Implementation of a Formal Freshman Orientation Programme Developing Residential Education Experience Strengthening Pastoral Care and Counselling Service Building a Township Campus Encouraging Student Representation, Involvement & Accountability Curriculum Structure & Programmes Revamping the Curriculum Structure Introducing New Interdisciplinary Content & New Programmes Fostering Learning Beyond the Classroom Increasing Variety and Choices of Overseas Experience Excellence in Learning & Teaching Fostering Excellence & Encouraging Innovation in Teaching Setting up of Teaching Excellence Academy Increasing Effectiveness in Learning, Inculcating Self-Directed Learning Building Physical Infrastructure for Pedagogical Changes Using IT to cater to the Net Generation BRC RECOMMENDATIONS BRC RECOMMENDATIONS HOW?

8. The NTU Education: Building a Culture of Learning and Teaching NTU Educational Map NTU Education is dedicated to creating knowledge to meet the global challenges of the 21 st century and nurturing innovative and socially responsible leaders to shape the future of Singapore, Asia and beyond

9. The NTU Education: Building a Culture of Learning and Teaching Curriculum Structure & Programmes Special Programmes New Curriculum Structure Curriculum Structure & Programmes New Programmes

10. The NEW Curriculum Structure Curriculum Updates New Broad-based Curriculum with at least 30% of breadth courses with effect from AY2011/12 20% reduction of curriculum content Increase in General Education Requirement Core Courses (12 AUs) – Communication Skills, Singapore Studies and Environmental Sustainability Prescribed Electives (15 AUs) – Science, Technology and Society (STS), Business and Management (BM), Art, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) and Liberal Studies (LS) Unrestricted Electives (15-30 AUs) Flexibility to read one or more of the 35 minors

11. Introduction New Programs in AY2012 – 14 To exploit our comparative advantage and expertise in specific disciplinary areas and add diversity, new programs in niche areas are being offered: Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Sciences Scheduled for launch in AY2014/15 Multi-disciplinary program that examines the earth, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere Minor in Earth Science and Environmental Sustainability Scheduled for launch in AY2013/14 New Minor offered to all students Bachelor of Arts in History Launched in AY 2012/13 Includes Global Asia, World History, Inter- disciplinary History of Science, Technology, Medicine, Business and the Environment Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Global Affairs Launched in AY2013 Interdisciplinary program that combines politics and international relations, public policy and public administration

12. Introduction Special Programmes To attract top students with intellectually challenging programmes To nurture leaders and thinkers of the 21 st century Launched in August 2011 Ranked #1 Engineering programme in 2012 Integrated multidisciplinary programme in engineering and business B. Engineering Science & MSc (Technology Management) Renaissance Engineering Programme (REP) Named after Nobel Laureate, Prof Chen-Ning Yang Core Curriculum in Science and Mathematics Designed for exceptional students with a deep passion in science and engineering for the high- technology world of the 21st century C N Yang Scholars Programme

13. To stretch the intellectual limits of top students in all majors To nurture leaders and thinkers of the 21 st century Special Programmes Launched in August 2012 for students across all Colleges To empower student’s intellectual development through a unique scholars curriculum with interdisciplinary courses: deep immersion in the core ideas that underpin major disciplines forging connections across many disciplines and ideas draw on unique strengths of various Colleges, Schools & Research Centres and Institutes University Scholars Programme (USP)

14. The NTU Education: Building a Culture of Learning and Teaching Infrastructure & Facilities  State-of-the-Art TR+  Self-Learning Spaces  Learning Hubs  Campus-wide video recording of Lectures  eLearning Platform & Initiatives Multi-tiered Teaching Awards Programmes for Teaching the Teachers Holistic Teaching Appraisal Teaching Excellence Academy (TEA) Excellence in Learning & Teaching

15. 93 Tutorial Rooms (TRs) reconfigured: - Equipped with LCD screens, wireless network, whiteboard-mounted walls and AV facilities - Students sit in clusters of six - Facilitate collaborative learning and enhance communication among students Introduction Additional Features: Campus Environment – Teaching and Learning Facilities: State-of-the-Art TR+ Excellence in Learning and Teaching

16. Introduction Additional Features: Campus Environment – Teaching and Learning Facilities: Learning Hub South Due for completion in early 2014 at a cost of approximately $45mil incorporating latest AV and full wireless connectivity Features  New enhanced tutorial rooms for collaborative learning  Accessible 24/7 as informal learning spaces for discussions, self and project group study  600sqm set aside for Writing and Communication Centre  Library outpost  Café and retail space  Rooftop garden and student activity space Note : Planning for a new Learning Hub at the North Spine has started Excellence in Learning and Teaching

17. Introduction Informal learning spaces are located in libraries, reading rooms, open spaces, atrium, near food courts and canteens, Student Activities Center, Global Lounge, Learning Pod, enclosed corridors, etc. Most of these spaces are open 24/7 Excellence in Learning and Teaching Self-Study Spaces in North and South Academic Complexes

18. Comprehensive platform of tools that enable eLearning Collaborative and participatory learning (LAMS, acuConference, eUreka, iNTUract); clickers issued to all first year students from AY2009/10 Assessment of learning (Respondus, Respondus Lock Down Browser) eContent (edveNTUre, LAMS, acuStudio) Course management and communication (edveNTUre, Blackboard Mobile Learn, aNTUna Connect, acuConference) Academic integrity (Turnitin, iThenticate) Support, guidance and encouragement for the use of the tools edUtorium programmes provide a comprehensive range of courses on the use of the tools and pedagogical implementation Introduction Additional Features: eLearning Platform and Initiatives Excellence in Learning and Teaching

19. Teaching Excellence Academy (TEA) Pro-tem committee formed, supported by Centre for Excellence in Learning & Teaching (CELT) Edex Grant (FY 12) - $100,000 (for proposals on innovative teaching & learning) April 2013 – Budget has been increased to $250,000 Objectives:  To advocate and celebrate excellence in teaching  To provide leadership, support and encouragement (innovation scholarship and research in education)  To advise the University management on teaching-related issues  To provide mentoring and support for all faculty members  To promote the exchange of best teaching practices and successful innovations amongst faculty members Excellence in Learning and Teaching

20. Holistic Teaching Appraisal & Emphasis New Student Feedback on Teaching form launched in AY 2011/12: - Two elective questions (for different pedagogical emphases) - Core questions (for student-centred and active learning) New Teaching Appraisal Scheme to be launched in AY2012/13: - Holistic evaluation based on Student Feedback on Teaching (40%) Peer Review on Teaching (20%) Teaching Portfolio * Academic Advising and Mentoring* Equal Weighting on Teaching & Research in Performance Appraisal Teaching Ability a Key Requirement in Appointments, Promotion & Tenure * this may vary from College to College Excellence in Learning and Teaching

21. Rewards for Excellence in Teaching New Nanyang Education Awards for Excellence in Teaching have been launched in AY2012/13:  Multi-tiered awards at School, College and University level  In addition to trophy, certificate and cash award, recipient will be given grants to fund projects or conference attendance relevant to research in teaching  Unequivocal signal of the importance of teaching in NTU College and University Award winners will be inducted as Fellows into the Teaching Excellence Academy Excellence in Learning and Teaching

22. Professional Development – Teaching the Teachers Foundations in University Learning and Teaching (FULT) All new junior faculty to undertake the FULT within a year of joining the University, beginning with those who joined from January 2012 Aim : to give new faculty a “kick-start” to teaching at NTU 4 Core modules (3-hour each): Communication and Presentation Effective Teaching Strategies Curriculum Planning and Design Learning Assessment 8 follow-up extension modules, 2 from each of the core modules above

23. edUtorium Learning and Teaching Courses Approximately 150-170 individual learning and teaching courses (on 65 – 70 topics) per semester, grouped under 5 areas : Communication and presentation Effective teaching strategies Curriculum planning and design Learning Assessment Technology Tools for Learning Professional Development – Teaching the Teachers School-based Workshops / Individual Coaching Collaboration with Schools (18 workshops per year) Individual consultations initial consultation with faculty, class attendance, follow-up discussions, assistance with course design, teaching strategies, and assessment design

24. The “University Teaching for Teaching Assistants” course aims to: Prepare graduate students for their roles as teaching assistants Introduce principles of teaching for future careers as faculty This comprises 4 core modules (communication in teaching & eLearning strategies and one micro-teaching session that is peer reviewed and graded by facilitator) + 4 elective modules University Teaching for Teaching Assistants Professional Development – Teaching the Teachers

25. Academic Integrity & Advising Academic IntegrityAcademic Advising NTU is a member of the Centre for Academic Integrity Easy access to the academic integrity policy on NTU’s website Appointment of a Student Academic Integrity Officer (SAIO) for each school to ensure compliance and handle cases of academic misconduct From AY2011/12, undergraduates read educational modules on academic integrity and sit for compulsory quizzes in the following areas:-  Year 1 – Basics of academic integrity & Plagiarism  Year 2 – Ethics & Academic Honesty  Year 3 – Intellectual Property  Year 4 – Research Integrity Implementation of a formal Academic Advising system since August 2010 No. of student counselors to be increased (student welfare)

26. Career Guidance & Placement Career and Attachment Office The Career and Attachment Office (CAO) offers career advisory and development services, focusing on (1) Employer Relations and Recruitment & (2) Employers’ Connectivity with students Operates on a tripartite basis (CAO–faculty– industrial corporations) Places students directly for overseas work/research attachments Facilitates placement of scholars with top companies Recruitment activities & Connectivity events include:- Career Fairs, Advertisements and Editorials Recruitment Talks, Walk-in Campus interviews Networking Events, Alumni Mentors’ Networking Sessions

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