Title: Prof. Shalom N. Chinedu
1IMPROVING TEACHING AND LEARNING
TOWARDS VISION 102022
- Prof. Shalom N. Chinedu
- Covenant University
2Covenant 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
3Vision 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.
4Ranking 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).
5In 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
6The 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.
7Teaching 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
8Factors 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.
9Efforts 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.
10Strategies 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.
11Nine 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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