On July 10, 2026, the School of Economics and Management at USTB held its annual Young Faculty Teaching Skills Competition in Room 312 of the SEM Building to promote teaching excellence.
The event, judged by university teaching supervisors and student representatives, required participants to deliver 20-minute classroom demonstrations and showcased how young faculty were integrating AI into teaching.
Participating young faculty took the stage in turn to deliver 20-minute lectures. They designed multimedia courseware, integrated information technology and AI tools throughout, and demonstrated various classroom styles.
Jiqian Xu, a university teaching supervision expert, reviewed the competition. She praised the faculty's comprehensive teaching quality and innovative courseware, but noted room for improvement in instructional interaction and classroom atmosphere.
“Young faculty should use this competition to keep innovating teaching methods, strengthen two-way interaction with students, and continue improving classroom quality,” Xu said.
Judges scored participants on course design, content refinement, teaching methods, teacher demeanor, lesson plans, and teaching effectiveness. Four faculty members won the first prize, four won the second prize, and five won the third prize. Xiaohua Fan, Vice Dean of the School, announced the results.
The competition was hosted by Huanxiong Cheng, Deputy Party Secretary and Vice Dean of the School. The School said it provided a platform for young faculty to showcase, exchange, and improve their teaching skills.
