The necessity for robust quality assurance in higher education has become increasingly important given the growth in number of students in higher education and the rise of international student mobility worldwide. New theories and practices have been developed in various aspects of teaching and learning around the world, one of which is the focus on ‘enhancement’ of teaching and learning quality rather than placing mere emphasis on the ‘process’ of teaching and learning alone. This year MPI joins hand with the Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN) again to co-organise the conference with the theme on ‘The New Frontiers of Teaching and Learning Quality Assurance in Higher Education’ from 22 to 24 November 2016. Please join us at Macao and share your latest research and experience in the field.

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
Dr Jagannath Patil

Immediate Past President,
Asia Pacific Quality Network

team 3
Ms Maureen McLaughlin

Head of University & Standards, The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, UK

team 3
Dr Pauline Tang

Vice President, International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education

 

Themes

The theme of this year’s conference is ‘The New Frontiers of Teaching and Learning Quality Assurance in Higher Education’. Discussion and exchange will focus on sub-themes such as:

1.

Theories and practices of teaching and learning quality assurance systems

2.

Deep learning

3.

Outcome-based approach to teaching and learning

4.

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

5.

Voice of students to enhance teaching effectiveness

6.

Quality assurance framework to safeguard and enhance international student experience

7.

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

8.

Contention between teaching and research in higher education

9.

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

10.

Other relevant topics relating to conference theme

Media

Papers in Chinese or in English are both welcome.

Submission

The deadline for submission has passed.

Participants’ Comments on Previous Conference

‘Pre-conference organization was excellent,
as was everything for international visitors. Thank you!!’

‘Many good presentations,
especially on QA and on ways of improving T&L.’

‘All the paper sessions were very good,
especially the final panel discussion.’

‘The conference was well-arranged.’

‘It provided a good platform for the exchange
of prevailing QA practices and the challenges faced.’

‘Very good exchange among participants.’

Important dates

08/15 

Deadline for submission

08/22 - 29

Notification of acceptance

08/29 - 09/05

Confirmation of participation

09/12 

Release of invitation letters for visa application purposes

10/15 

Submission of full paper

11/22-24 

Conference

Programme

2016/11/22 (TUESDAY)
Time Agenda Venue
10:00-20:00 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Lobby, Hotel Grand Lapa

2016/11/23 (WEDNESDAY)
Time Agenda Venue
09:00-09:30 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION LT 1
09:30-10:50 PARALLEL SESSION I (ENG) LT 1
PARALLEL SESSION II (CHN) LT 2
PARALLEL SESSION III (CHN) LT 3
10:50-11:05 TEA BREAK
11:05-12:25 PARALLEL SESSION IV (ENG) LT 1
PARALLEL SESSION V (ENG) LT 2
PARALLEL SESSION VI (CHN) LT 3
12:25-14:15 LUNCH Rio Hotel
14:30-15:00 CONFERENCE OPENING
  • Speech by Prof Lei Heong Iok, President, Macao Polytechnic Institute
  • Speech by Prof Jianxin Zhang, President, Asia-Pacific Quality Network
  • Presentation of souvenirs
  • Group photos
LT 1
15:00-15:30 KEYNOTE SESSION I
Current developments in UK HE and the quest for ‘excellence’

Ms Maureen McLaughlin, Head of Universities & Standards, The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, UK
15:30-15:45 TEA BREAK
15:45-16:15 KEYNOTE SESSION II
Higher Education as Commerce: Cross-border education: a new business?

Prof Alberto Amaral, President, Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES), Portugal
LT 1
16:15-16:45 KEYNOTE SESSION III
The current five characteristics and methods of teaching quality assurance in higher education
Prof Jianxin Zhang, President, Asia-Pacific Quality Network

2015/11/24 (Thursday)
Time Agenda Venue
10:00-10:30 KEYNOTE SESSION IV
Quality assurance framework to safeguard and enhance international student experience : The message from Bengaluru Statement on next-generation quality assurance
Dr Jagannath Patil, Immediate Past President, Asia Pacific Quality Network
LT 2
10:30-11:00 KEYNOTE SESSION V
The role of higher education and training in a changing socio-economic environment: tertiary education as the fundamental enabler of sustainable development
Dr Pauline Tang, CEO of THE-ICE and Vice President of INQAAHE Board
11:00-11:30 INVITED TALK
Comparability study of the HKQF and the European QF: aims, results and implications to education and training
Ms Florence TSANG, Assistant Secretary, Further Education Division, Education Bureau, Hong Kong
Dr Yee Wah CHENG, Senior Manager, Qualifications Framework Secretariat, Hong Kong
11:30-11:45 TEA BREAK
11:45-12:15 CLOSING PANEL DISCUSSION LT 2
12:15-14:00 LUNCH Rio Hotel
14:00-18:00 MACAO WORLD HERITAGE TOUR Wui Chi Bldg G/F
18:00 CONFERENCE CLOSING DINNER Macao Tower


* LT 1, LT 2, & LT 3: Lecture Theatres 1, 2 & 3, 1/F, Wui Chi Building


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: 22 Nov (after 14:00)
Check-out: 25 Nov (before 12:00 noon)
** Including lunch and dinner.

Conference Organising Committee

Chair

Professor M. K. Nyaw, Former Vice-President, Lingnan University, Hong Kong

Members

  • Dr Joanna Radwanska Williams, Professor, MPI-Bell Centre of English, Macao Polytechnic Institute
  • Dr Adrian John Davis, Lecturer, School of Public Administration, Macao Polytechnic Institute
  • Dr Vivian Lei, Head, Academic Affairs Department, Macao Polytechnic Institute
  • Ms Christy Cheong, Management Board Office, Macao Polytechnic Institute

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

10, 10B, 10X, 1A, 28B, 28BX, 3, 32, 3A
Macao Maritime Ferry Terminal Macao Polytechnic Institute 10,10B, 10X, 1A, 28B, 28BX, 3, 32, 28A
Macao International Airport Hotel Grand Lapa AP1


*   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 6148 / 6270
Fax: +853-2870 7287
Mail: Academic Affairs Department
Macao Polytechnic Institute
Rua de Luís Gonzaga Gomes,
Macao, China