Dr. Zainal Ariffin AhmadAcademy of Sciences Malaysia

drzaba2012@gmail.com

3rd International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference

2015

Dr. Zainal Ariffin Ahmad (Retired Professor 1 June 2015)

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) 1994, M.B.A. 1989,

B.Sc. 1987, Northern Illinois University

Deputy Dean, College of Graduate Studies and Head, Graduate Business School, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) 2011-2015

Associate Fellow, Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) and Chair, National R&D Survey, 2015

Chair, Expert Working Group for Social Sciences & Humanities, National Science & Research Council, 2011-2014

E-ScienceFund Grant Evaluator, MOSTI, 2010-2015

FRGS/ERGS Grant Evaluator, MOE, 2012-2015

Visiting Research Fellow, University of New South Wales, 2009-2011

Anugerah Akademik Negara – Recipient of the National Academic Award for Teaching in Applied Arts & Social Sciences, 2008

Panel Assessor, Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), 2007-present

Recipient of the Universiti Sains Malaysia Outstanding Educators Award ,2007

Head, Business Research for Applied Innovations in Neurosciences (BRAIN) Lab, 2007Graduate School of Business, & Human Development Lab, School of Management, USM, 2009

25 years as Trainer, Consultant and Coach at Northern Illinois University (NIU) (1989-1994), Universiti Sains Malaysia (1994-2010), & UNITEN (2010-2015)

AbstractHigh impact learner engagement is supposed to improve student outcomes, but how do we know for sure that “engagement = learning”?

With the myriad of pedagogies and equally sophisticated range of assessment methods, teaching and learning in higher education is becoming very challenging when we are asked to prove and demonstrate the effectiveness of our high-impact learner engagement practices.

Let’s rethink, deliberate and share best practices in teaching and learning, assessments, and research in our respective fields that encourages learner engagement.

I will share some of my observations on the best practices in learner engagement and assessment from the recipients of the Malaysian National Academic Award for Teaching (Anugerah Akademik Negara).

Taking lessons from design thinking, educators in higher education can explore strategies for learner-centred pedagogies and assessments.

Design Thinking – Ideation Model

Collaborative Learning Laboratory

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7sEoEvT8l8

Design thinking (DT) is a user-centered design process.

A sustained learning on-the-go laboratory based on Stanford’s Design Thinking Ideation Model.

Design Thinking and Engagement

� The DT process first defines the problem and then implements the solutions, always with the needs of the user demographic at the core of concept development.

� This process focuses on need-finding, creating, thinking and doing by engaging the learners.

� At the core of this process is a bias towards action and creation: by creating and testing something, you can continue to learn and improve on your initial ideas.

Applying DT in HE T&L(Evidence from AAN winners)

EMPATHY

Focus on students learning

e.g. Student Centred Learning

Active Learning

DEFINE

Connect students to real world

issues

e.g. Case Studies

Focus Group Discussion

IDEATE

Brainstorm based on prior

knowledge and experiences

e.g. Problem Based Learning

PROTOTYPE

Apply solution

e.g. Problem Based Learning

Blended learning

TEST

Implement, evaluate, and

reflect on action

e.g. Practicum

E N G A G E M E N T

http://jpt.mohe.gov.my/aan/penerima.html

A S S E S S M E N T

Anugerah Akademik Negara

National Academic Award

� Anugerah Tokoh Akademik Negara

� Anugerah Penerbitan Makalah Jurnal

� Anugerah Penerbitan Buku

� Anugerah Inovasi dan Pengkomersialan Produk

� Anugerah Seni dan Kreativiti

� Anugerah Pengajaran

� Anugerah Ahli Akademik Harapan

http://jpt.mohe.gov.my/aan/kategori.htm

Criteria for AAN Teaching Award� T&L philosophy.

� Overall strategy for teaching method,

supervision and assessment.

� Creativity* and innovation**in T&L and

assessment.

� Impact of the innovation on quality of

learning.

� Teaching assessment and testimonial.

� T&L improvement (teaching method,

supervision and assessment) through

reflection and research.

� Scholarship in T&L and professional

development.

*Creativity –

generation of new idea or technique or strategy in T&L and assessment. Creativity is measured based on the newness/ novelty of the idea and the usage of new elements such as technology or ICT in T&L and assessment.

**Innovation –

effort in adding value in T&L and assessment for courses being taught. The success of the innovation is measured based on the impact on motivation and quality of learning.

http://jpt.mohe.gov.my/aan/anugerah6.htm

TEACHING AWARD ANUGERAH AKADEMIK NEGARA

Year Recipients Evidences

2014

Arts and Social SciencesAssoc. Prof. Dr. Raja Nor Safinas Raja Harun Coaching for learning, integrated portfolioUniversiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) - TESL designing e-book/e-portfolio

Assoc. Prof. Fatimah binti P uteh Active learning, lifelong learning, student-Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) - TESL centred learning, problem-based learning

2013

Applied Arts and Applied Social SciencesProf. Dr. Jayakaran Mukundan 7E (Employ, Experiment, Energize, EnthuseUniversiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) - TESL & Enthrall, Engage, Empower, Enchant)

Arts and Social Sciences Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raihanah Mohd Mydin Active learning (1 minute response, youngUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) - TESL scholars’ conference), lifelong learning,

authentic learning and assessmentApplied SciencesMr. Lim Chee Leong 3E (Enhance, Engage, Enrich), e-learningTaylor's University, - E-learning assessment (use your own device),

collaborative learning, flipped classroom- HEBAT (Holistic Experiences with Blended-learning usingTechnology) - SHINE (System for Holistic and INntegrated E-learning)

20122011

No Recipient for 2012 and 2011

TEACHING AWARDANUGERAH AKADEMIK NEGARA

Year Recipients Evidences

2010

Medical SciencesDato’ Prof. Dr. Mohamed Shariff Mohamed DinUniversiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) - Fisheries

Pure Sciences Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jaafar bin JantanUniversiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) - physics

Applied Arts and Applied Social SciencesDr. Lee Ai ChooUniversiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) – sports rehabilataion science

Arts and Social SciencesAssoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Shatar bin SabranUniversiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) – Human Ecology

EngineeringAssoc. Prof. Ir. Hayati binti Abdullah Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) – Engineering

Site visits, in-situ practicum training, research-based, pioneer in fisheries science

Active learning, student-centred learning

Multi-sensory Balance Training Program, pioneer in Rehabilitation Science in UPSI

Learn by Seeing, Learn by Doing, human development

Outcome Based Education, Course without Border, industry based via visitation, in situ class, case study, problem-based assignment, Competition-based Learning

TEACHING AWARDANUGERAH AKADEMIK NEGARA

Year Recipients Evidences

2009Medical SciencesDato' Prof. Dr. Raymond Azman AliUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) – Medical

“Teaching educates the teacher”, inculcating career-based training (detective, lawyer, doctor), humor and focus on muddiest concept.

2008

Arts and Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Zainal Ariffin bin AhmadUniversiti Sains Malaysia(USM) - Management

Applied Arts and Applied Social SciencesProf. Dr. Abd Karim AliasUniversiti Sains Malaysia (USM) – Food Technology

Adult education principles, utilizing animated films, traditional literature, shadowing,, problem- based learning, case study, literature review, role play (P. Ramlee movies), social media, mock-viva, industry speakers, coaching and co-learner, vicarious learning, neurofeedback,

IT and technology in teaching, research into teaching, real case problem, video from Japanese industry, publications and final year projects

2007 No Recipient

2006

Engineering Dr. Aisyah binti Abu BakarUniversiti Malaya (UM) - Engineering

Applied Arts and Applied Social SciencesProf. Dr. Mohamed Amin EmbiUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) – Education

Student centred learning, group assignments (think-pair-share, jigsaw, snowball, mini demo competition, ill-posed problem, practical training, on-site visits, Learning beyond Classroom Cyber-based learning, online forum, self-access quiz. VirTEC Virtual Teacher Education for ASEAN/MalaysiaOnline Resource Centre for TESL, online courses, WeB-CEPT (Web-based Creating, Editing, Publishing Tool)E-MAS (e-Learning Management System), SalMAS(Self-access Learning Management System)

In terms of

Engagement/Assessment:

� What challenges do lecturers face in their classroom?

� What challenges do students face in your class?

� How do you handle these challenges?

� Can Design Thinking help?

Emphatize� Work to fully understand

the experiences of the user for whom you are designing.

� Do this through observation, interaction, and immersing yourself in their experiences.

� How can you/your students empathize?

� How do you measure empathy?

Define� Process and synthesize

the findings from your empathy work in order to form a user point of view that you will address with your design

� How would you facilitate this in your class?

� How do you assess the process in designing?

Ideate� Explore a wide variety of

possible solutions through generating a large quantity of diverse possible solutions, allowing you to step beyond the obvious and explore a range of ideas.

� How would you facilitate brainstorming with your students?

� How do you assess the quality of the idea/ process?

Prototype� Transform your ideas

into a physical form so that you can experience and interact with them, and in the process, learn and develop more empathy.

� How would you materialize the idea?

� How do you assess (criteria) the prototype?

Test� Try out high-resolution

products and use observations and feedback to refine prototypes, learn more about the user, and refine your original point of view.

� How would you/your students test out the idea?

� How would you assess the refinement?

In summary, Key Concepts…

Conclusion & Sharing � What does Design Thinking mean to you?

� How might Design Thinking encourage learner engagement?

� How would assessment of learner engagement be carried out?

ReferencesPlattner, H., Meinel, C. & Leifer, L. (2015). Design Thinking Research: Building Innovators (Eds.). Institute of Design at Stanford.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7sEoEvT8l8

http://jpt.mohe.gov.my/aan/penerima.html