The introduction of increasingly innovative learning programmes and teaching methods has contributed to the OUHK’s success over the years. We also make our learning materials easily accessible, thus helping to facilitate learning in the community. A number of initiatives in line with these objectives were taken in the year 2010–11.


Outcome-based education

In 2009, the OUHK received a grant of over $1.9 million from the Education Bureau to make the transition to outcome-based education.


An outcome-based approach, which shifts the focus from teaching to learning, benefits both teachers and students. It gives students a clear understanding of what they are expected to achieve in a programme or course, and helps academic staff to determine course content and the most appropriate teaching methods, learning tasks and assessment strategies to help students achieve the defined outcomes. This more transparent approach also allows better monitoring of progress and achievement by both students and staff.


Since mid-2009, a major effort has been made to develop programme- and course-based outcomes which align with the OUHK’s institutional outcomes, as well as familiarize both staff and students with the key aspects of this new approach.



Institutional outcomes

The OUHK expects its graduates to be able to:

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demonstrate competence academically and in related professional contexts;
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show a commitment to lifelong learning;
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think critically, analytically and creatively;
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communicate effectively;
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contribute constructively in teamwork and play a leadership role;
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act as responsible citizens, ready to contribute to society; and
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adopt a global outlook and appreciate cultural diversity.


The Jockey Club Audio-Visual Production Centre

The Jockey Club Audio-Visual Production Centre, inaugurated in March 2011, has outstanding facilities which will enhance the quality of our educational TV programmes and enrich our audio-visual material. Named after The Hong Kong Jockey Club for their generous donation, which made its establishment possible, the Centre comprises an AV editing suite, audio recording booth, AV production studio, control room and film editing laboratory, and is equipped with a complete suite of high-definition audio-visual production equipment. The Centre helps to enhance our educational services to our students and the general public. It also provides a focal point for film arts and creative writing students to practise their video production skills and so is set to play an important role in nurturing creative talent in Hong Kong.





Centre for Innovation

The OUHK always places a strong emphasis on the need to adopt the latest technology for teaching and learning. With a HK$62.8 million grant from the Government, we set up our Centre for Innovation (CFI) in 2007. The CFI project has provided both a trustworthy system architecture and state-of-the-art applications of educational technology. It also aims at developing a next-generation, student-centred learning environment that blends the strengths of distance learning, face-to-face teaching and online learning.


Highlights of the achievements in 2010–11:

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Building INFOWAY, an IT infrastructure in the form of a web-based service delivery platform to facilitate information dissemination, communication and collaboration

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Developing an integrated learning environment with innovative learning and teaching tools incorporated
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Creating an iCounselling System, an intelligent student counselling system that can advise students on study choices, financial assistance and career information, and provide feedback on study progress
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Supporting innovative academic projects that directly benefit teaching and learning, such as using mobile devices to do the nursing practicum for nursing programmes

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Implementing e-learning initiatives, including the development of e-learning courses and modules that incorporate sophisticated e-learning tools.

With all these completed tasks and ongoing ones, our OUHK staff, tutors and students have been able to benefit from the CFI project in a variety of ways.




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