In addition to research, the other two most important functions of higher education are teaching and learning. The theme of the 10th higher education is on “innovation and developments in teaching and learning quality assurance”. This conference will adopt a wide-ranging view of what constituting the factors impacting on teaching and learning, focusing on their innovation and development aspects. Scholars and professionals in different disciplines are cordially invited to participate and submit papers for presentation at the Conference on topics relating to teaching and learning quality of higher education.

Keynote Speakers

team 1
Professor Jianxin Zhang

President, Asia Pacific Quality Network

team 2
Professor Alberto Amaral

President, Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES), Portugal

team 2
Mr Ian Kimber

Director of Universities, Quality Enhancement and Standards, The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), United Kingdom

team 3
Professor Sheelagh Matear

Executive Director, Academic Quality Agency for New Zealand Universities (AQA)

team 3
Mr Albert Chow

Executive Director, Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ)

 

Themes

The theme of this year’s conference is “Innovation and Developments in Teaching and Learning Quality Assurance”. Discussion and exchange will focus on sub-themes such as:

1.

Theories and practices of teaching and learning quality assurance systems

2.

“Enhancement” of teaching and learning in higher education

3.

Outcome-based approach to teaching and learning

4.

Learning environment of students

5.

Student evaluation of teachers (SET) and teacher self-evaluation (TSE)

6.

Assessment of students’ professional competence

7.

Voice of students to enhance teaching effectiveness

8.

Use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in teaching and learning enhancement

9.

Professional development for teachers in connection with teaching and students’ learning

10.

Quality assurance framework to safeguard and enhance experiences of international students

11.

Case studies of teaching and learning quality assurance in higher education with special reference to Asia-Pacific

12.

Other relevant topics related to conference theme

Media

Papers in Chinese or in English are both welcome.

Submission

The deadline for submission has passed.

Important dates

08/25

Deadline for submission

09/12

Notification of acceptance

09/17

Confirmation of participation

09/21 

Release of invitation letters for visa application purposes

10/15 

Submission of full paper (manuscript guide )

11/20-22 

Conference

More detailed information will be provided in future notices.

Programme

2018/11/20 (TUESDAY)
TIME AGENDA VENUE
10:00-20:00 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Lobby,
Hotel Grand Lapa

2018/11/21 (WEDNESDAY)
TIME AGENDA VENUE
09:00-09:30 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION LT 1
09:30-10:00 CONFERENCE OPENING
  • Speech by Prof. Im Sio Kei, President, Macao Polytechnic Institute
  • Speech by Prof. Jianxin Zhang, President, Asia-Pacific Quality Network
  • Presentation of souvenirs
  • Group photos
LT 1
10:00-10:30 KEYNOTE SESSION I
Innovations in Assuring the Quality of Teaching and Learning - The Changing Landscape

Mr. Ian Kimber, Director of Universities, Quality Enhancement and Standards, The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), United Kingdom
LT 1
10:30-11:00 KEYNOTE SESSION II
Quality Label on Student Learning Outcomes
Prof. Jianxin Zhang, President, Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN)
LT 1
11:00-11:15 TEA BREAK
11:15-11:45 KEYNOTE SESSION III
New Challenges and Trends in Quality Assurance
Prof. Alberto Amaral, President, Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES), Portugal
LT 1
11:45-12:15 KEYNOTE SESSION IV
Evolving Quality
Prof. Sheelagh Matear, Executive Director, Academic Quality Agency for New Zealand Universities (AQA), New Zealand
LT 1
12:15-12:45 KEYNOTE SESSION V
Differentiated Accreditation Approach : A Driver for Quality Enhancement
Mr. Albert Chow, Executive Director, Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ)
LT 1
12:45-14:30 LUNCH
14:30-15:50 PARALLEL SESSION I (ENG) LT 1
PARALLEL SESSION II (ENG) LT 2
PARALLEL SESSION III (CHN) LT 3
15:50-16:10 TEA BREAK  
16:10-17:30 PARALLEL SESSION IV (ENG) LT 2
PARALLEL SESSION V (CHN) LT 3

2018/11/22 (Thursday)
TIME AGENDA VENUE
09:45-11:05 PARALLEL SESSION VI (ENG) LT 1
PARALLEL SESSION VII (ENG) LT 2
PARALLEL SESSION VIII (CHN) LT 3
11:05-11:25 TEA BREAK
11:25-12:30 CLOSING PANEL DISCUSSION LT 1
12:30-14:30 LUNCH
14:30-18:15 MACAO WORLD HERITAGE TOUR Administration Bldg, G/F
18:30 CONFERENCE CLOSING DINNER Macao Tower
* LT 1, LT 2 & LT 3: Lecture Theatres 1, 2 & 3, 1/F, Wui Chi Building, Macao Polytechnic Institute

Registration and Fee

Registration is free. Free hotel accommodation* and meals** will be provided to participants presenting papers on the conference. Other costs are on the responsibility of the participants.

* Hotel accommodation will be provided for non-local participants only. One single room (with standard breakfast) will be provided to one scholar for each accepted paper. The check-in/out schedule is as below:
Check-in: 20 Nov (after 14:00)
Check-out: 23 Nov (before 12:00 noon)
** Including lunch and dinner on 21 and 22 Nov.

Venues

Conference venue:

Macao Polytechnic Institute
R. Luís Gonzaga Gomes
Macao, China

Hotel accommodation:

Grand Lapa Macau
956-1110 Avenida da Amizade Macao

Bus route:
From Macao Maritime Ferry Terminal

To

Hotel Grand Lapa

Bus
Route

1A, 3, 3A, 10, 10B, 10X, 28A, 28B, 29, 32
Macao Maritime Ferry Terminal Macao Polytechnic Institute 1A, 3, 10, 10B, 10X, 28A, 28B, 29, 32
Macao International Airport Hotel Grand Lapa AP1
Border Gate Hotel Grand Lapa 10, 10B, 10X
Macao Port of Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge Hotel Grand Lapa 102X


*   More bus route information is available here Taxi information

Enquiries

For any enquiries, please contact the organisers via the following means:

Email: HEConf@ipm.edu.mo
Tel: +853-8599 6269 / 8599 6270
Fax: +853-2870 7287
Mail: Academic Affairs Department
Macao Polytechnic Institute
Rua de Luís Gonzaga Gomes,
Macao, China