Empowering 21st Century Learners Through Holistic and Enterprising Learning: Selected Papers from Tunku Abdul Rahman University College International Conference 2016 PDF
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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 LibraryofCongressControlNumber:2017934621 ©SpringerNatureSingaporePteLtd.2017 Thisworkissubjecttocopyright.AllrightsarereservedbythePublisher,whetherthewholeorpart of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission orinformationstorageandretrieval,electronicadaptation,computersoftware,orbysimilarordissimilar methodologynowknownorhereafterdeveloped. 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Theregisteredcompanyaddressis:152BeachRoad,#21-01/04GatewayEast,Singapore189721,Singapore 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. v vi Preface 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 vii viii Contents 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 Contents ix 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 xi
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