New Academia Learning Innovations in Universiti Malaya (Inovasi Pembelajaran Akademia Baharu di Universiti Malaya)

Jariah Mohd. Jan, Siti Zaidah Zainuddin, Azlin Zaiti Zainal, Sheena Kaur, Roshidah Hassan

Abstract


Teaching and learning innovations in higher learning institutions have been radically changed over time to suit the once an agricultural nation to a more industrialised society. This change needs to be taken as the New Millennium Learners are influenced by advanced information and communication technologies. As we aim to achieve a shift towards more active learning through innovations, a variety of approaches are employed as we make use of digital and physical learning spaces. Blended learning that moves away from traditional classroom approaches with a more interactive learning is integrated in the teaching and learning process. The use of space beyond the conventional classroom setting enhances collaboration with peers and teachers from other countries. This paper intends to synthesise the innovative teaching and learning approaches in Universiti Malaya to accommodate the progressive change of the diverse academic community and industry requirements of our graduates. It aims to present an overview of the current academia learning innovations that have been taking place in the university that provide some form of engagement with technology. It also shows how instructors and students are supported by the various initiatives, approaches and collaborative efforts carried out by the university in keeping abreast with technological advancements. Finally several implications for teaching and learning in higher education are also discussed in this paper.

Keywords: higher education; innovation; teaching and learning; blended learning; learning space


Abstract 


Inovasi pengajaran dan pembelajaran telah berubah secara radikal mengikut peredaran masa dengan peralihan dari negara pertanian ke arah negara  perindustrian. Perubahan ini perlu dibuat kerana Pelajar Alaf Baharu dipengaruhi oleh informasi dan teknologi komunikasi lanjutan. Sejajar dengan hasrat kami untuk mencapai peralihan ke arah pembelajaran yang lebih aktif melalui inovasi, pelbagai pendekatan diambil dengan menggunakan ruang belajar secara digital dan fizikal. Pembelajaran teradun yang melibatkan pembelajaran yang lebih interaktif, berbeza dari pendekatan kelas tradisional, diintegrasikan dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran. Penggunaan ruang di luar persekitaran bilik darjah yang konvensional meningkatkan lagi kolaborasi dengan rakan sebaya dan pengajar dari negara lain. Artikel  ini mensintesis pendekatan pengajaran dan pembelajaran yang inovatif di Universiti Malaya bagi disesuaikan dengan perubahan kemajuan masyarakat akademik yang pelbagai dan keperluan industri untuk para graduan. Ia bertujuan untuk memberi satu gambaran berkenaan inovasi pembelajaran akademia semasa yang telah dijalankan di universiti yang menyediakan satu bentuk penglibatan dengan teknologi. Ia juga menunjukkan bagaimana  pengajar dan pelajar disokong oleh pelbagai inisiatif, pendekatan dan usaha kolaboratif yang dilaksanakan oleh universiti seiring dengan kemajuan teknologi. Akhir sekali, beberapa implikasi terhadap pengajaran dan pembelajaran di pengajian tinggi turut dibincang dalam artikel ini.

Kata kunci: pengajian tinggi; innovasi; pengajaran dan pembelajaran; pembelajaran teradun; ruang pembelajaran

 


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