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The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) invites full-time DKU faculty to submit applications for a funding opportunity aiming at supporting projects that delve into issues unique to teaching and learning at DKU. The projects should be intended to identify gaps, develop evidence-based approaches, and address concerns and challenges related to teaching and learning. Priority will be given to projects that have a well-defined research question, a detailed data collection plan, and the potential to make a positive impact on the DKU community.
Projects should align with the following teaching topics within the DKU context:
assessment redesign to make it more authentic, better align with the course/major learning outcomes, or for exploring applications in generative AI
best practices in the 7-week teaching structure, including but not limited to the course scope, difficulty, variety of assignments, and strategies to scaffold students
impacts of the class meeting schedule on student learning and other aspects, specifically, four 75-minute meetings per week or two 2.5-hour meetings per week
teaching writing in disciplinary courses, that addresses expectations, guidance, assessment, and alignment related to teaching writing within specific disciplinary contexts
team-teaching practices, challenges, effectiveness, and recommendations
fostering student research skills in and beyond the course, such as the strategies to guide students in one or a series of courses, through research projects or even by mentoring their signature work projects
practices to involve students in course development, such as contributing to course materials, gauging student feedback to redesign the course
More details
Each project may request up to RMB 20K depending on the significance, scale, impact, and complexity of the project. In addition to project funding, we provide consultation to help applicants conduct research and produce scholarly work.
Eligibility
All full-time DKU faculty members are eligible to apply. Both individual and team proposals will be considered.
Commitments and Deliverables
Recipients of the grant are expected to have:
regular check-ins with CTL
a mid-point report (due by the reporting date specified in the application). Such a report should include project progress, amendments, challenges or questions.
a final report (due by the reporting date specified in the application). Such a report should include a project implementation overview, a summary of results, findings or implications, challenges or limitations, and future plans.
project deliverables, such as rubrics, assignments, webpages, survey questionnaires, conference posters/presentations, reflections, student sample works, and publications which may be shared internally and externally with permission.
presentation at DKU events, such as Teaching and Learning at Lunch Series, and the Annual Teaching and Learning Showcase.
A conference proposal or a paper manuscript is highly recommended.
[Important] Application Process and Timeline
Aug. 25-Oct. 7: Complete and submit the online application form
Sep. 1 – Sep. 28: Consultation with CTL
Sep. 15- Oct. 15: Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis. An email notification will be sent to recipients with feedback.
Questions or Need a Consultation?
Contact us at <dku_ctl@dukekunshan.edu.cn> or stop by IB 3018.
