Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan

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Struggle, strength and growth: a holistic approach to embracing change

In preparing for their careers, students need skills to manage the demands that a changing world will place on their internal and external lives. These five stages aim to help them develop adaptability, resilience and psychological growth

Kathleen Chim, Lai Tsz Chui, Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

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Struggle, strength and growth: safety as an engine for change

Talking about experiences with purpose in a safe space can help develop students’ life skills. Here are strategies and techniques that foster an environment and feeling of security

Kathleen Chim, Lai Tsz Chui, Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Struggle, strength and growth: preparing students for the changing future

How to emotionally prepare students for uncertainty and complexity in their future lives by helping them recognise their strengths and embrace change

Kathleen Chim, Lai Tsz Chui, Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

From tree rings to tree pose: exploring varied approaches to well-being in universities

Universities should employ a varied range of psychosocial support and well-being therapies to support students with diverse needs and improve mental health literacy, Kathleen Chim and Benjamin Chan write

Kathleen Chim, Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Edtech needs to be chosen and designed by actual educators

It’s time for teachers to assert their professional opinions on learning delivery

Isn’t it odd that teachers are often just passive users of whatever tech product is selected for them rather than designers of and collaborators in edtech adoption?

Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Advice on designing pedagogies that encourage positive psychological growth among students after such a challenging period

From struggle to strength: positive psychological growth through teaching and assessment

Kathleen Chim and Benjamin Chan offer practical advice on creating meaningful pedagogies, assignments and assessments that promote positive psychological growth in challenging times

Kathleen Chim, Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Advice on embedding socio-emotional learning into curricula across disciplines

Mind matters: embedding socio-emotional learning in higher education curricula

Kathleen Chim and Benjamin Chan explain how universities can embed socio-emotional learning into courses across multiple disciplines to better prepare students for the future workplace

Kathleen Chim, Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Recommendations for how Western institutions can remain attractive to Asian universities and students

Tips for engaging Asian universities and alumni in new modes of collaboration

Western institutions can continue to forge fruitful collaborations with Asian universities and attract students from the region. Here, Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan shares two key recommendations for how to do it

Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Podcast discussing building resilience and protecting well-being among university staff and students

THE podcast: rethinking the internationalisation of higher education

How should international study evolve post-pandemic in order to extend the benefits of higher education to every corner of the globe?

Omolabake Fakunle , Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan

The University of Edinburgh, Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Asian student learning about virtual exchange. There is a need to be clear on the outcomes of virtual exchange as it becomes more common.

Virtual international exchange needs a sharpening of practice

For committed international educators, there is a need to clarify the purpose of virtual exchange before the trend takes hold, says Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan

Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

How the Open University of Hong Kong is offering socio-emotional learning to protect student well-being

Socio-emotional learning online: boosting student resilience and well-being

The Covid-19 crisis has led to worsening mental health and increased stress among students. Kathleen Chim talks about how the Open University of Hong Kong has tried to build students’ mental resilience through socio-emotional learning

Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan, Kathleen Chim

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan

Featured Resources

Struggle, strength and growth: a holistic approach to embracing change

Struggle, strength and growth: safety as an engine for change

Struggle, strength and growth: preparing students for the changing future

From tree rings to tree pose: exploring varied approaches to well-being in universities

It’s time for teachers to assert their professional opinions on learning delivery

From struggle to strength: positive psychological growth through teaching and assessment

Mind matters: embedding socio-emotional learning in higher education curricula

Tips for engaging Asian universities and alumni in new modes of collaboration

THE podcast: rethinking the internationalisation of higher education

Virtual international exchange needs a sharpening of practice

Socio-emotional learning online: boosting student resilience and well-being

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Struggle, strength and growth: safety as an engine for change

Struggle, strength and growth: preparing students for the changing future

From tree rings to tree pose: exploring varied approaches to well-being in universities

It’s time for teachers to assert their professional opinions on learning delivery

From struggle to strength: positive psychological growth through teaching and assessment

Mind matters: embedding socio-emotional learning in higher education curricula

Tips for engaging Asian universities and alumni in new modes of collaboration

THE podcast: rethinking the internationalisation of higher education

Virtual international exchange needs a sharpening of practice

Socio-emotional learning online: boosting student resilience and well-being

Struggle, strength and growth: a holistic approach to embracing change