At HKUST, educators are exploring collaborative ways to reflect on teaching practice and student engagement. A recent Times Higher Education feature highlights an insightful cross‑disciplinary collaboration involving Prof. Mark YOUNG, an adjunct teaching professor in the Department of Management, and Ms. Melissa Jane MEGAN, a senior lecturer at the Center for Language Education.
Through peer classroom observation and structured feedback, the educators examined student engagement, well-being, and applied these insights to teaching practice. The article discusses how this collaboration prompted reflection on lesson design, classroom interaction and the use of technology, leading to practical adjustments aimed at supporting student focus and participation.
By inviting peer observation into their classrooms, Prof. Young and Ms. Megan offer an honest look at teaching shaped by courage, openness and a commitment to continuous improvement. Read the full article here.