The Ministry of Education (MOE) recently announced the recipients of the 2024 Teaching Practice Research Program Excellence Awards. Out of only 181 projects selected nationwide, National Chung Cheng University (CCU) achieved outstanding results, with four projects earning top honors. This achievement served as a testament to the long-term dedication of the winning faculty members and highlighted CCU’s exceptional success in driving instructional innovation.
Interdisciplinary Excellence: The Award-Winning Faculty
The honored educators represented a diverse range of fields, including the humanities, natural sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, showcasing the depth of CCU’s academic and pedagogical expertise, including: Assistant Professor Hsin-Chih Tung, Graduate Institute of Taiwan Literature and Creative Innovation Associate; Professor Shu-Chun Yu, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Professor Chun-I Chen, Bauhinia Program (Department of Interdisciplinary Studies), and Assistant Professor Chia-Chia Lee, Language Center.
These projects were recognized by the MOE review committee for their systematic research into curriculum design and instructional strategies. Each project proposed highly effective, practical solutions with significant potential to serve as models for educational advancement across the country.
Student-Centered: The Synergy of Teaching and Research
The core mission of the “Teaching Practice Research Program” was to address real-world challenges in the classroom. CCU’s winning projects achieved concrete breakthroughs in boosting student motivation, cultivating cross-disciplinary skills, and enhancing learning outcome assessments. By utilizing both quantitative and qualitative research, these professors transformed classroom observations into empirical data, effectively refining course designs to realize a truly student-centered educational blueprint.
A Strong Foundation: Building a Collaborative Learning Community
The Center for Teaching and Learning Development (CTLD) under the Office of Academic Affairs noted that the university has long invested institutional resources to support its faculty. Through initiatives such as excellence-sharing seminars, pilot project grants, faculty learning communities, and professional consultations, CCU provided a robust support system for educators.
Looking ahead, the university indicated it would continue to deepen the integration of teaching and research, fostering a positive pedagogical culture and strengthening CCU’s influence in the field of higher education innovation.
CCU extended its warmest congratulations to the winning professors and encouraged all faculty members to continue refining their teaching through the spirit of research, creating lasting value for students' learning journeys.