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A generous Teaching Development Grant from the University Grants
Committee has funded the Hong Kong Center for Cooperative Learning.
Our mission is to empower university faculty members throughout
Hong Kong to develop effective cooperative learning teams. We also
want to support educators in Hong Kong public schools and academics
in the Chinese Mainland.
Hong Kong political, social and business leaders have argued that
graduates do not have the theoretical and interpersonal skills necessary
to perform well in today's demanding team organizations. Reforms
are being instituted to move education away from traditional didactic
methods so that students are able to develop successful careers
in the dynamic, global economy of Hong Kong.
Many Hong Kong faculty members emphasize team problem-centered education
that develops the whole person and increases communication skills.
However, they are frustrated with helping students work together
synergistically.
A three day workshop this January by David W. Johnson kicked off
the Center's activities and now small groups and individuals are
experimenting with cooperative learning. Also in January, Dean Tjosvold
gave a workshop on cooperative learning to MBA instructors from
throughout the Mainland in Hangzhou, PRC. Research projects are
under way and a web site is being constructed. Six academics from
different universities in Hong Kong oversee the project with Dean
Tjosvold the principal investigator.
Principle Investigator:
Co-investigators:
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