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IMPROVING TEACHING AND LEARNING
TOWARDS VISION 102022
  • Prof. Shalom N. Chinedu
  • Covenant University

2
Covenant University
  • Vision-birthed, Vision driven
  • Committed to raising a new generation of leaders
    in all fields of human endeavor.
  • Set goals, objectives weaved around the idea of
  • Pioneering excellence at the cutting-edge of
    learning and research.
  • I see a picture of an institution that will be
    the pride of Africa. I see us sharing with
    Harvard and Yale on many academic projectI see
    Covenant University helping to rebuild the
    damaged image of the African People
  • - Dr. David Oyedepo

3
Vision 10 2022 A Prophetic Verdict
  • At the 10th Founders Day celebrations
  • The mandate Vision 102022 (1 of 10 in 10)
    came
  • To get the university listed as one of the top
    ten universities in the world within the next ten
    years (2012 2022).
  • The power of Vision is unimaginable,
    unthinkable and unfathomable but its proofs are
    undeniable.
  • - Dr. David Oyedepo.

4
Ranking of Universities
  • Several ranking bodies - National, Regional,
    Global with different ranking parameters
  • The Academic Ranking of World Universities, aka
    Shanghai Jiao Tong University (now the Shanghai
    Ranking Consultancy), began in 2003.
  • Times Higher Education (THE) World University
    Rankings, since 2004.
  • Webometrics Ranking of World Universities by
    Cybermetrics Lab (CCHS), Spain.
  • QS World University Rankings published annually
    by Ouacquarelli Symonds since 2004.
  • SCImago Institutions Rankings (since 2009).

5
In Pursuit of Vision 10 2022
  • Its great to dream a dream but more important
    it is to wake-up to see the dream turn to
    reality.
  • The Vision demands rigorous effort and
    continuous improvement in our operations and
    service delivery.
  • To effectively drive the vision, the VC came up
    with
  • Vision Trust (Spirituality, THE, Webometrics,
    SJTU)
  • 8Point Agenda
  • Annual appraisals and Targets.
  • Vision 10 2022 Committee, Directorate
  • The university had surpassed set standards but
    was not relenting till it achieved its desired
    2022 dream, tagged Vision 10 2022 (1 of 10 in
    10). - Dr. David Oyedepo

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The Place of Teaching and Learning
  • The University is a knowledge industry.
  • Universities exist to promote inquiry and
    advance the sum of human knowledge, to provide
    general instruction to the students, and to
    develop experts for various branches of the
    public service - American Association of
    Universities Professors.
  • The core functions of Universities are Teaching,
    Research and Service.
  • By these , knowledge is generated and
    disseminated to students, peers, and external
    audiences.

7
Teaching and the Ranking Parameters THE (1-5),
SJTU (6-7)
S/N Parameter Score
1. Teaching the learning environment 30
2. Research volume, income and reputation 30
3. Citations research influence 30
4. Industry income innovation 2.5
5. International outlook staff, students and research 7.5
6. Alumni winning Nobel prizes and field medals 10
7. Staff winning Nobel prizes and field medals 20
8
Factors affecting Teaching Quality
  • Reward systems that favour research over
    teaching.
  • Diminishing opportunities for individual contact
    time between academics and students.
  • Large class sizes and widening Faculty Student
    ratio.
  • Students use of ICT in ways that do not enhance
    engagement with learning experience.
  • Poor aptitude and low motivation of individual
    students and their approach to learning.
  • Activities that take students time off their
    academic engagement.

9
Efforts at Improving Teaching/Learning
  • ICT driven Learning Moodle platform, Tablets,
    etc.
  • Modern Teaching Facilities in all classrooms
    Smart Board, Podium, Multimedia, teaching aids,
    etc.
  • Practical classes , Problem-Based Learning, etc.
  • Engagement of competent faculty and staff.
    Improved Staff Student ratio.
  • Learning resources Well-stocked , current,
    virtual library
  • Well equipped state-of-the art laboratories,
    studios and workshops chemicals, reagents and
    practical materials.
  • Supervision /closer interaction between students
    and faculty.
  • Tutorials - Encouraging learning beyond the
    classrooms.

10
Strategies for Improved Teaching
  • Focus on learning outcomes not the teaching
    process.
  • Focus on the teacher and the strategy the teacher
    uses. Academics should have a form of training in
    teaching Engage formal teacher
    training/development schemes.
  • Induction programme for new/young faculty should
    incorporate a teaching aspect.
  • Learning in and outside the classroom should be
    further encouraged Tutorials/PBL
  • Teaching and research divide should be bridged by
    encouraging specialization. An academic is a
    better teacher in his area of research/specializat
    ion.
  • Effective teaching should be rewarded.

11
Nine Principles of Teaching and Learning
  • The University of Melbourne, Australia
  • An atmosphere of intellectual excitement.
  • An intensive research culture permeating all
    teaching and learning activities.
  • A vibrant and embracing social context.
  • An internationally and culturally diverse
    curriculum and learning community.
  • Explicit concern and support for individual
    development.
  • Clear academic expectations and standards.
  • Learning cycles of experimentation, feedback and
    technologies.
  • Premium quality learning resources and
    technologies.
  • An adaptive curriculum.

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