SEE Teaching Awardees Share Innovative Pedagogies for Active Learning
The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong hosted the SEE Teaching Award 2025 Awardees Sharing Session on 8 January 2026, spotlighting innovative teaching practices that foster active learning and student engagement in technical disciplines. The session featured Prof. Fatwa F. Abdi, recipient of the SEE Teaching Excellence Award, and Prof. Sai Kishore Ravi, recipient of the Early Career Teaching Award, who shared their insights and classroom strategies with fellow faculty and students.
Prof. Fatwa F. Abdi – SEE Teaching Excellence Award Recipient
In his talk titled “Fostering Active Learning: Practices for Engaging Technical Classrooms”, Prof. Fatwa Abdi, Associate Professor at SEE, shared his approach to making abstract concepts in energy and materials engineering more accessible. His pedagogy integrates team-based learning (TBL) with interactive tools such as holographic projections to visualize complex three-dimensional structures. The presentation covered implementation strategies, student feedback, and observed learning outcomes, demonstrating how collaborative pedagogy and immersive technology can address challenges in technical education.
Prof. Sai Kishore Ravi – Early Career Teaching Award Recipient
Prof. Sai Ravi, Assistant Professor at SEE, presented “Reflections on Digital and Team-Based Learning for Active Student Engagement”. Drawing on examples from undergraduate and postgraduate courses, he discussed the use of flipped pre-class activities, virtual labs, and in-class TBL exercises to enhance student-centered learning. His reflections addressed feedback, scalability, and design challenges, offering insights into the evolving landscape of digital and collaborative teaching.
The session fostered lively dialogue, with faculty members, young research staff, and postdoctoral fellows actively engaging in discussions with the awardees. Participants exchanged perspectives on teaching innovations, shared classroom experiences, and explored opportunities to adapt these practices across different disciplines. For young teaching staff in particular, the session provided valuable exposure to proven pedagogical strategies and practical insights, helping them to strengthen their own teaching approaches and build confidence in student-centered learning.
This interactive exchange underscored SEE’s commitment to cultivating a collaborative academic community that values pedagogical excellence, mentorship, and continuous improvement. SEE extends its sincere appreciation to Prof. Abdi and Prof. Ravi for their dedication and impactful contributions to teaching. Their efforts continue to inspire colleagues and enrich the learning experience of students across the School.
