Digital Intelligence Empowerment: M TPS Blended Teaching for Enhancing Students’ Autonomous Learning Competence

Digital Intelligence Empowerment: M‑TPS Blended Teaching for Enhancing Students’ Autonomous Learning Competence

Professor Hong Wang
Shandong First Medical University

April 22, 2026 (Wednesday)
14:30 – 15:45
Room 646, Mang Wah Complex, HKU
Chair: Professor Anthony Kong

Abstract:
To address students’ reliance on fixed thinking paths and their weak autonomous learning ability, this study constructs an M-TPS blended intelligent teaching framework based on self-determination theory and self-regulated learning theory. The framework comprises two systems: M-TPS blended teaching system and AI-enabled knowledge graph system. Targeting limitations of the traditional TPS (Think-Pair-Share) model, the study innovatively establishes an Modified-TPS blended teaching model by rearranging “Think” stages and adopting nested large-and-small-group structures. Adopting a problem-driven approach across the entire teaching process, the model centers on the identification, formulation, analysis, and resolution of three types of problems: pre-learning doubts, in-learning themes, and post-learning difficulties. It effectively improving students’ autonomous learning and higher-order thinking abilities. Within the AI-enabled knowledge graph system, this study constructs a progressive knowledge graph by competency levels, which automatically links teaching resources to achieve hierarchical and systematic integration and reconstruction of course content. Meanwhile, a digitally empowered formative feedback mechanism is established in line with the characteristics of blended teaching. Overall, this study provides an implementable teaching solution for intelligent teaching reform in the digital era.

About the speaker:
Professor Hong Wang is a visiting scholar working with Professor Anthony Kong at the Faculty of Education, HKU. She is affiliated with Shandong First Medical University, where she also manages the development and training of new faculty members at the Center for Teaching and Learning Development. Her research focuses on teaching innovation and teacher professional growth. She leads a National First-Class Curriculum, has received the First Prize of the Shandong Provincial Teaching Achievement Award (PI), and has been honored as a Famous Teacher of Shandong Province. Throughout her career, she has earned 33 teaching awards at various levels, including the Second Prize in the National University Teachers’ Teaching Innovation Competition. Additionally, Professor Hong Wang holds several academic and professional titles, such as HEA Fellow (UK), FAIMER Fellow (US), and Expert of the Disciplinary Group in the International Medical Education Branch of the China Education Association for International Exchange.

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