About Us
Vision
"The Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITAL) is a strategic leader and partner with all areas of the University in the achievement of this vision. The following diagram illustrates how an ecology of “Innovation” and Teaching and Learning Quality Assurance and Improvement can be considered across the three areas of curriculum, pedagogy and space*. (With the outlying circle representing the essential connection needed across these three areas). The overarching goal being teaching and learning enhancement (as influenced by technology as fit for purpose) and inclusive of appropriate OBE curriculum structures for Liberal Arts Education."
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| *the term Space incorporates three dimensions; 1. Physical space in which learning occurs (e.g.: classroom, lecture hall, studio..etc) and associated equipment (chairs/tables/projectors..etc) and infrastructure (such as Wi-Fi) that supports learning. 2. Virtual space such as the Moodle Learning Management system and; 3. Informal learning spaces such as the Library, student halls, canteen, social media and areas that students congregate socially outside formal lesson times. | ||
Mission, Values and Responsibilities
Outlined below are the mission, values and responsibilities of the CITAL. The overarching conceptual approach aligns with the strategic intention of the University to develop a learning and teaching culture with consideration for thoughtful and intelligent learning design. This approach values the context of Liberal Arts education as distinctive and unique and promotes the deliberate inclusion of technology for the enhancement of the quality of learning, teaching and assessment.
Mission
The mission of the CITAL is to:
- drive teaching and learning quality enhancement across the University;
- enhance the quality of Liberal Arts Education programmes delivery by adopting innovative pedagogies and student-centred educational methodologies;
- collaborate with Faculties, Schools, Departments and Units to develop engaging, personalised and digitally enriched Outcome-Based Education;
- develop a culture that values and utilises evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning enhancement.
Values
As a Team, CITAL places value on the following:
- INNOVATIVE - Creative in our thinking, yet rigorous in our approach, we drive and lead change and innovation in teaching and learning.
- IMPACTFUL - Focusing on outcomes, we challenge ourselves to be self-reflective and our collaborative manner enhances our impact on those around us.
- INCLUSIVE - We are stronger when working together as a professional respectful team that embraces the diversity and skill set of all.
Responsibilities
CITAL as the central learning and teaching development unit of Lingnan University has the following responsibilities;
- lead the development of University-wide strategic development in teaching and learning in line with the University’s 2022-28 Strategic Plan ;
- support the development and implementation of innovative pedagogy and curriculum;
- provide a comprehensive professional development programme, workshops and recognition events for staff to champion teaching excellence;
- promulgate best practices in curriculum and course design in the context of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and Technology-Enhanced Learning;
- collect, analyse, and disseminate teaching- and learning-related data to support strategic planning, decision-making, academic programme development and evaluation;
- provide support to students for the use of technology-related learning resources and activities to enable a rich learning environment and whole-person development;
- foster and build communities for sharing of good practices and collaboration in learning and teaching.
Strategic Plan
- Lingnan University Strategic Plan 2022-2028
- CITAL fully embraces and aligns with the University Accountability Agreement for the 2025–28 Triennium
Previous Strategic Plan [for reference]
CITAL Strategic Plan (Overview)
CITAL Strategic Plan (Full Version)
General Enquiries
 | Phone: (852) 2616-7117 |
 | E-mail: [email protected] |
 | 2/F, B Y Lam Building, Lingnan University, Tuen Mun, The New Territories, Hong Kong. |