The Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) | [DEV] Tung Wah University of Hong Kong

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About CITL

The Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL), reporting to the Vice President (Academic), is dedicated to transforming education through innovation. The Centre aims to foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence in teaching and learning. Through research, professional development, and innovative pedagogical practices, CITL empowers educators and students to meet the evolving needs of 21st‑century learning and to advance educational excellence within and beyond the College.

Vision and Mission

Vision

The Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) envisions a sustainable and distinctive TWC education that is innovative, collaborative, student-centred, and evidence-based. We strive to enhance and deliver high-quality higher education that contributes meaningfully to the community.

Mission

CITL is dedicated to developing and promoting innovative pedagogies, fostering knowledge exchange, and enriching the academic environment through collaboration, research, and technology. We aim to cultivate creativity, deep learning, and engagement, advancing teaching excellence and continual improvement in higher education.

Advisory Committee & Executive Committee

CITL Advisory Committee (CITL AC)
The CITL Advisory Committee (CITLAC) provides strategic guidance to the Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL), promoting faculty development and advancing quality, student-centered education.

CITL Executive Committee (CITL EC)
The CITL Executive Committee (CITLEC) oversees the work of the Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL), ensuring teaching quality, guiding programme implementation, and promoting sustainable, student-centered educational excellence.

Advisory Committee Executive Committee

Director's Message

Welcome to the Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL)!

As the Director, I am proud to lead a team dedicated to transforming education through innovation. CITL fosters creativity, collaboration, and excellence through research, professional development, and technology-enhanced teaching. We aim to empower educators and students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. I invite you to explore our work and join us in shaping the future of education

Professor Will W. K. Ma

Director, Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning

Functions of the Centre

Support academic staff in achieving high-quality teaching and learning outcomes.
Provide professional development in curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment.
Build an academic repository and foster a collaborative teaching community.
Host webinars with external experts on educational innovation and higher education development.
Offer training on emerging technologies for technology-enhanced learning (TEL).
Implement college-wide initiatives, teaching grants, and action research projects.

Learning and Teaching Supports