We improve students’ learning by helping instructors advance their teaching.

Overseen by the Dean of Academic Strategy and Learning Innovation (ASLI), the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) /昆山杜克大学教师教学发展中心 is an academic office that brings innovative, evidence-based teaching practices and learning opportunities to all Duke Kunshan’s faculty. 

Mission: Promote Duke Kunshan faculty's teaching excellence

We guide and support all faculty as they challenge students to shape individual pathways and deepen their intellectual engagement over time, become rooted global citizens who make a difference both in professional and civic life.

We foster communications, innovations and interdisciplinary collaborations among faculty, teaching staff and teaching assistants.

We uphold openness — both in sharing what we know and what we do, and in helping faculty share their knowledge, teaching practices and passion with others.

What we do

We consult on, provide training about, and support faculty in advancing their knowledge and skills in Pedagogy, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), and Educational Technology via various programs and opportunities. 

The team

The CTL has evolved to a team with five full-time staff, one intern, and three undergraduate student partners. They are from various academic and teaching/learning backgrounds, dedicated to supporting and growing with all faculty. 

Haiyan Zhou
Director
haiyan.zhou@duke.edu

Hanbing Lin, Ph.D.
Educational Consultant for Sciences
hanbing.lin@dukekunshan.edu.cn

Vacant
Educational Consultant for Social Sciences

Mengyu Ma
Senior Learning Experience Designer
mengyu.ma@dukekunshan.edu.cn

Fan (Luisa) Li
Educational Technology Analyst III
fan.li355@dukekunshan.edu.cn

Yishan He
Intern

Muhammad (Ajlal) Ajlal
Class of 2026

Sofia Martinez Gallardo Quijano
Class of 2026

Bikalpa Panthi
Class of 2027

Achievements

Established in 2018, the CTL has earned recognition from the university as well as national and international organizations and conferences for its impactful programs and contributions by its members.

Provencal or National Awards
在2024年11月28日于南京航空航天大学天目湖校区举办的第十届江苏省高等学校教学管理研究会教师教学发展工作委员会学术年会上,中心案例入选江苏省高校教师教学发展优秀案例
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Institutional Recognition
DKU SPIRIT Award - Team Award 2025
DKU SPIRIT Award - Team Award 2025
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