Empowering 21st Century Learners Through Holistic and Enterprising Learning: Selected Papers from Tunku Abdul Rahman University College International Conference 2016

266 Pages·2017·4.68 MB·English

by  Geok Bee Teh

Geok Bee Teh
Siew Chee Choy Editors
Empowering
21st Century
Learners Through
Holistic and
Enterprising Learning
Selected Papers from Tunku Abdul Rahman
University College International Conference
2016
Empowering 21st Century Learners Through
Holistic and Enterprising Learning
Geok Bee Teh Siew Chee Choy
(cid:129)
Editors
Empowering 21st Century
Learners Through Holistic
and Enterprising Learning
Selected Papers from Tunku
Abdul Rahman University College
International Conference 2016
123
Editors
Geok BeeTeh Siew CheeChoy
Tunku AbdulRahmanUniversity College Tunku AbdulRahmanUniversity College
Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia Malaysia
ISBN978-981-10-4240-9 ISBN978-981-10-4241-6 (eBook)
DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-4241-6
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Preface
The genesis of this work came about as a result of the TARC International
Conference 2016 (TIC 2016) organized by Tunku Abdul Rahman University
College (TAR UC). The theme of the conference “Empowering 21st century
LearnersThroughHolisticandEnterprisingLearning”wasintendedforparticipants
toreflectontherapidlygrowingandglobalizedonlinelearningplatformembraced
bymanyuniversitiesaroundtheworld,theeverchangingmethodologiesemployed
inteachingandlearning,andtheenhancementsneededincurriculumdevelopment
and assessments to support the rapidly changing education scene. Hence from this
main theme, the three sub-themes to steer the conference were decided:
(cid:129) Globalized Online Learning
(cid:129) Methodologies and Strategies for Holistic and Enterprising Learning
(cid:129) Curriculum Enhancement and Pedagogical Models
With the focused but flexible sub-themes, TIC 2016 managed to gather over
137 participants from 14 countries and many universities, as well as our own
TARUCresearcherstopresenttheirresearchonOctober17–18,2016.Priortothe
conference,theEditorialCommitteewastaskedtoselectpapersforthispublication
from all that were submitted for the conference. There were a total of 70 articles
accepted and included in the conference proceedings which had undergone a
stringent and rigorous double-blind reviewing process by at least two reviewers
(oneinternationalandonenational).Thepapersinthispublicationaretheresultof
manyhoursofdiscussionsanddebatesonwhichoftheconferencepaperstoinvite
for inclusion into this publication. We the editors wish to extend our gratitude and
thanks to all the TIC 2016 Editorial Committee Members who have contributed to
the successful completion of this special edition.
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Withthelimitedspaceinthisbook,ourselectionhadtoincludearticlesforeach
sub-theme. The articles here are organized in such a way so as they convey the
theme of the conference with a focus on empowering twenty-first-century learners
through holistic and enterprising learning approaches. We hope you enjoy reading
the articles that follow and find the new ideas presented an effective means to
continuously empower your students’ learning by enhancing your teaching skills.
Chairman and Subtheme Chair of TIC 2016 Editorial Committee
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Geok Bee Teh
Siew Chee Choy
Editors-in-chief
Contents
Part I Globalised Online Learning
Students’ Satisfaction Towards Online Learning Systems:
Assessing Its Internal and External Factors .. .... .... .... ..... .... 3
Sharon Tan, Francis Chuah and Hiram Ting
Embedding Digital Literacies in Curricula: Australian
and Malaysian Experiences .. ..... .... .... .... .... .... ..... .... 11
Rhian Morgan, Kathryn Meldrum, Sharon Bryan, Bronwyn Mathiesen,
Nooraida Yakob, Norizan Esa and Azidah Abu Ziden
Better Assessment Through Video: The Development
of an Assessment Productivity App. .... .... .... .... .... ..... .... 21
Gearóid Ó. Súilleabháin and Shane Cronin
Using Technology Acceptance Model to Examine the Usage
of Information and Communications Technology Among
Nursing Students... .... .... ..... .... .... .... .... .... ..... .... 31
Shu Ling Yeoh and Eng Hoe Wee
Awareness of Safe and Responsible Use of ICT Among
Students in a Malaysian University. .... .... .... .... .... ..... .... 41
Pek Hoon Er, Phaik Kin Cheah, Priscilla Moses, Chee Keong Chong
and Ban Hock Ang
Initial Considerations for Transnational Education Providers
Regarding the Mapping of the East African Qualifications
Framework to the European Qualifications Framework .... ..... .... 49
Ciarán O’Leary
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Part II Methodologies and Strategies for Holistic
and Enterprising Learning
How and Why Malaysian Hospitality and Tourism
Management Students Learn. ..... .... .... .... .... .... ..... .... 59
S. Chee Choy and Tengku Elvirozita
Effectiveness of Cooperative Learning in Developing Linguistic
Competence of College Students ... .... .... .... .... .... ..... .... 69
Zaldy Maglay Quines
The Mediating Role of Learners’ Awareness on Malaysian
and American Students’ Approaches to Learning . .... .... ..... .... 79
S. Chee Choy, Jutta Street, Lorae Roukema and Joanne Sau-Ching Yim
The Effects of Task Demand and External Stimuli on Learner’s
Stress Perception and Job Performance . .... .... .... .... ..... .... 89
Yee Mei Lim, Aladdin Ayesh, Martin Stacey and Li Peng Tan
How Does Inquiry-Based Instruction Affect Learning
in a Secondary School Science Class?... .... .... .... .... ..... .... 103
Tze Jiun Lee, Nurzatulshima Kamarudin, Othman Talib
and Aminuddin Hassan
Effectiveness of Cooperative Learning Approach in Developing
Critical Thinking Skills of Secondary Students.... .... .... ..... .... 115
Evangeline Quines
Developing Effective Cultures of Student Partnership in Higher
Education. .... .... .... .... ..... .... .... .... .... .... ..... .... 125
E. Curtis
Expression of Male and Female Forms in Anthropomorphic
Entities for Application in Educational Robotics: A Pilot Study... .... 133
Andrew Chiou
Part III Curriculum Enhancement and Pedagogical Models
Cynicism Toward Educational Change on Teacher Satisfaction:
The Contribution of Situational and Dispositional Attribution .... .... 147
Joanne Sau-Ching Yim, Priscilla Moses and Siew Chee Choy
Exploring the Impact of International Student Mobility
on Cross-Cultural Learning Adaptation . .... .... .... .... ..... .... 157
M. Foster
The Use of Online Videos to Support Mathematics Education
for Pre-service Educators: How Much “Face” Should I Show? ... .... 167
Kevin Larkin
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Diagnosing Higher Education on Purposefulness: Introducing
the Employability Development and Assessment Maturity Model
(EDAMM).... .... .... .... ..... .... .... .... .... .... ..... .... 177
P. Vande Wiele, V. Ribiere and J.-L. Ermine
Examination of the Cross-Disciplinary Connection and
Cross-Disciplinary Integration of ESL and Music Pedagogies..... .... 189
Ran Whitley
Quality Control in Physical Education in Malaysia: Relooking
at the National Strategy for Quality Physical Education.... ..... .... 197
Eng Hoe Wee
Higher Education Policy Governing the Future Vocational Skills
Development in the Hospitality Sector—An Example from Ireland ........ 211
Ralf Burbach
Developing Digital Pedagogy: The Impact of National
Strategy and Enhancement Themes in an Irish Institute
of Higher Education.... .... ..... .... .... .... .... .... ..... .... 219
Nuala Harding, Lisa O’Regan, Moira Maguire, Mark Brown,
Seamus Ryan, Geraldine McDermott, Orna Farrell, Morag Munro,
Gerry Gallagher, David Cranny, Conor McKevitt, Edel Healy,
Ronan Bree, Don Faller, Anne Mulvihill, Jeremy Bird, Akinlolu Akande,
David Doyle, David Dowling, Dina Brazil and Gina Noonan
Analysis of Course Content Structure and Critical Thinking
in Strategic Management .... ..... .... .... .... .... .... ..... .... 231
Arifin Angriawan
Micro-learning—Adopting Digital Pedagogies to Facilitate
Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning for CPD .... ..... .... 237
Darragh Coakley, Roisin Garvey and Íde O’Neill
Governance Practices and Disclosure by Not-for-Profit
Organizations: Effect on the Individual Donating Decision .. ..... .... 243
Amy C.M. Yeo, C. Yun Chong and Steve Carter
Developing a Framework for Postgraduate Supervision .... ..... .... 255
Gurnam Kaur Sidhu, Sarjit Kaur, Lim Peck Choo and Chan Yuen Fook
Introduction to TIC 2016 Conference
Closing Commentary
Principles and Passion: Finding Purpose through Re-inquiry
Conferenceslikethisandthegreateffortthatgoesintorealizingthemserveasa
valuable hub of knowledge and a bastion of inspiration. Over the course of two
days, we have been able to individually and collectively exchange findings and
interrogatetrendsbyputtingthemtothetestasweshareresearchandpractices.The
results can provide renewed application to our teaching and learning endeavors.
Myprimarygoalinthisclosingcommentaryistoacknowledgeahandfulofthe
ideasthathavebeengeneratedoverthelasttwodaysandprovidetwotoolsthatyou
can immediately apply to your observations. I will incorporate some of your per-
spectivesassharedthroughacollectivepoll.Insodoing,Iwanttogiveyouanother
opportunity to reflect on which ideas have resonated with you so you can solidify
the action you might take upon leaving. While it is true that insights are ideas that
deserve action, it is also true that we often face a murkiness of thought around
process and outcome. In turn, this can yield to trepidation that impacts our vision
and mission.
On the other hand, we cannot always wait for 100% clarity before we take our
next steps. Therefore, we have the task to harmonize our questions, concerns, and
judgments withour instincts so to position our next moves. Two tools that we can
instantlyapplytoourobservationsforthisendincludetheProprioceptiveQuestion
and Parts-to-Whole analysis. Both of these tools can serve as clarifying agents
applicable at any time and in any place.
First, allow me to briefly introduce myself. My name is Susan D’Aloia and
I happily work for Blackboard as a client manager. Specifically, I support faculty
and staff to realize effective learning experiences with the solutions Blackboard
providessothatweaseducatorscancreateanddetermineouraimswithtechnology
andnottheotherwayaround.Inshort,technologyitselfisnevertheguidance.The
guidance must come from within just as we seek outside perspective based from
achievement and success.
I would like to continue by giving mention to just a handful of the takeaways
fromsomeofthekeynotesandplenarysessions.Onthefirstdayofconference,we
began with the ideal that the internationalization of programs, policies, and
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