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TENTATIVE PROGRAMME

MONDAY, 18 October 2010

Time	Session
8.00 - 9.00am	Registration
9.00 - 9.30am	Welcome Address By Dr Tan Chik Heok Principal, Tunku Abdul Rahman College Official Opening & Address By YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia
9.30 - 10.15am	Keynote Address 1 *Globalisation of Higher Education: The Malaysian Perspective* by YBhg Datin Prof Ir Dr Siti Hamisah binti Tapsir Deputy Director General, Private Higher Education Management Sector Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
10.15 - 10.45am	TEA BREAK & POSTER PRESENTATION
10.45 -11.30am	Plenary 1 *A Framework for Higher Education 2.0:* *21^stCentury Education for 21st Century Learners* by Professor Zoraini Wati Abas Faculty of Education and Languages Director of the Institute of Quality, Research, and Innovation (CQMRI) Director of the Centre for Instructional Design and Technology Open University Malaysia, Malaysia
	Parallel Sessions
	Room: Ruby	Room: Maple	Room: Cypress	Room: Tulip
11.30 -11.55am	A1-1 Collaborative Action Research for Developing Effective Instructional Strategies Aimed at Improving Study Skills Among Higher Education Students Pongchawee Vaiyavuthjamai, Sriwilai Ponmanee, Ampha Danpakdee, Souwanit Charoenchai, Natcha Kamol & Boonrawd Chotivachira Chiang Mai University, Thailand	A1-2 Developing Generative Learning: Spirals of Action and Assessment Sue Bodman & Susan Taylor University of London, UK	B1-1 The Effects of Integrating Mobile and CAD Technology in Teaching Architectural Design Process for Malaysian Polytechnics Architectural Students in Producing Creative Product Isham Shah Bin Hassan Mohd Arif Ismail & Ramlee Mustapha Port Dickson Polytechnic, & National University of Malaysia & Universiti Perguruan Sultan Idris Malaysia	C1-1 Quality is What Quality Does! Chenicheri Sid. Nair University of Western Australia, Australia
11.55am -12.20pm	A1-3 Silent Witness: Student Voice and Creative Approaches to Learning Elizabeth Smears & Christopher O’Brien Liverpool John Moores University, UK	A1-4 Application of DEA on Teaching Resource Inputs and Learning Performance Montoneri Bernard Lee Chia-Chi Lin Tyrone T. Huang Shio-Ling Providence University, National Taipei College of Business & National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan, R.O.C	B1-2 Researching Professionals and Online Social Networking: Toward a Professional Doctorate D. Beutel, L. Gray, S. Beames,V. Klenowski, L.Ehrich & C. Kapitzke Queensland University of Technology & Cleveland State School, Brisbane, Australia	C1-2 Exploratory Study of Students’ Perception Towards Learning Experience in Their Industry Placement in the Hospitality Industry Tan Poh Leong & Choy Siew Chee Tunku Abdul Rahman College, Malaysia
12.20 -12.45pm	A1-5 Strategies to Embed Intercultural Competence as a Soft Skill in University Curriculum Safiah Sidek & Sri Soejatminah Deakin University, Australia	A1-6 Issues in Developing a Transnational Generic-Skills Business Unit for Malaysia Andrew Stein, Raquel Licciardi & Greeja H De-Silva Victoria University, Australia & Sunway University College, Malaysia	B1-3 ICT Across the Curriculum: Developing Pre-Service Teachers’ Integration Literacy Karen Murcia Edith Cowan University, Australia	C1-3 The Applicability of Bowen’s Family Theory to the Malay Population Raba’ Aton Adawiah Binti Mohd Yusof & Marilyn Campbell Queensland University of Technology, Australia
12.45 - 1.45pm	LUNCH & POSTER PRESENTATION
1.45 - 2.30pm	Keynote Address 2 *Emerging Trends in Higher Education Learning and Teaching: An Overview* by Professor Philip Jones Vice-Chancellor, Sheffield Hallam University, UK
	Parallel Sessions
	Room: Ruby	Room: Maple	Room: Cypress	Room: Tulip
2.30 - 2.55pm	A2-1 Reflection in Learning and Management Training Nasir Butrous Australian Catholic University, Australia	A2-2 Metaphors and Pair Programming as a Constructivist Strategy in Computing Education: A Literature Review Tie Hui Hui & Irfan Naufal Umar SEGI College Penang & University Science Malaysia, Malaysia	B2-1 Using Blogs to Surface Evidence of Deep Learning Among College Students Kiran S. Budhrani & Jose Lloyd D. Espiritu Enderun Colleges & De La Salle University, Philippines	C2-1 Designing Teaching for Active Learning (DTAL) – Observations from the Joint Edinburgh Napier University and TAR College Staff Development Programme Monika Foster Edinburgh Napier University, UK
2.55 -3.20pm	A2-3 Effects of Teaching Paraphrasing Skills to Students Learning Summary Writing in ESL Lee Mun Yee & Choy Siew Chee Tunku Abdul Rahman College, Malaysia	A2-4 Giving Students the Edge: The Impact of a Student Mentoring Service on a Student Mentor’s Personal and Professional Development Frances E Colbron & Martyn Stewart Liverpool John Moores University, UK	B2-2 Student Perceptions and Explanations of Cognitive Strategy Use in an Unrestricted Blog Craig Deed & Anthony Edwards La Trobe University, Australia & Liverpool Hope University, UK	C2-2 Mission Possible: Widening Access to Quality Distance Teacher Education Through a Win-Win Collaboration Between Open University Malaysia and the Teacher Education Division of Malaysia Tina Lim, Woo Tai Kwan, Zoraini Wati Abas & Nagarajah Lee Open University Malaysia, Malaysia
3.20 - 3.45pm	A2-5 Incorporating Authentic Assessment into Different University Learning Scenarios Lenore Adie, Lisa Hee & Lee Wharton Queensland University of Technology, Australia	A2-6 Learning & Teaching Through Youth-Led Initiative Programme in Character Development Lee Mah Ngee Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia	B2-3 Distance Learning by Webcam: Creating a Flatter World or Just a Bumpier Ride? Victoria Randall & David Rose Roehampton University, UK	C2-3 Involvement in Academic Quality Applications as a Means of Faculty Development Abdullah Bin Ahmad Al-Dahsh, Al-Sadig Yahya Abdallah & Al-Mutwali Isamil Bidair Al-Majma'ah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
3.45 - 4.00pm	TEA BREAK & POSTER PRESENTATION
4.00 - 4.45pm	Plenary 2 *The Internationalisation of Higher Education – A Business School Case Study* by Professor George Stonehouse Dean of Business School Edinburgh Napier University, UK
	Parallel Sessions
	Room: Ruby	Room: Maple	Room: Cypress	Room: Tulip
4.45 - 5.10pm	A3-1 A Case Study of Students Preferred Teaching Strategies to Support Placement Learning Yvonne McNamara & Sue Holt Liverpool John Moores University, UK	A3-2 ‘Exhibiting’ Research: The Value of Integrating Research, Field Trip and Creative Outcomes as Teaching and Learning Approaches in Architecture Veronica Ng Foong Peng & Sujatavani Gunasagaran Taylor’s University College, Malaysia	B3-1 Positive Effects of Teaching Using Mayer’s Design Principles Yap Wei Li, Desiree INTI University College, Malaysia	C3-1 Collaborative Higher Education Programmes as the Way Forward For Continuing Professional Development and Lifelong Learning Mike Aiello & John Clarke Liverpool John Moores University, UK
5.10 - 5.35pm	A3-3 Does Complaining Behaviour of Students Differ Between the Perceived Reward Power and Punishment Power Towards Lecturers? Goh See Kwong & Tan Siok Inn Tunku Abdul Rahman College, Malaysia	B3-2 Online Social Presence: An Exploratory Study on the Extent to Which It Is Experienced in a Facebook Community for Open and Distance Learners Tina Lim & Norazniza Ismail Open University Malaysia, Malaysia	B3-3 Innovating Teaching and Learning: Student Perceptions of Interactive Multimedia Learning in a Malaysian Classroom Heidi Tan Yeen Ju, Neo Mai, Chang Yoong Choon & Neo Tse Kian, Multimedia University, Malaysia	C3-2 A Case Study: Establishing an Effective Employability Programme at Liverpool John Moores University Terry Dray, Jo Ives, Deb Pownall & Gwyneth Tyrer Liverpool John Moores University, UK

TUESDAY 19 October 2010

Time	Session
9.00 - 9.45am	Keynote Address 3 *Leveraging On New Technologies and their Impact on Learning & Teaching in Higher Education* by Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali President/Vice Chancellor Open University Malaysia
	Parallel Sessions
	Room: Ruby	Room: Maple	Room: Cypress	Room: Tulip
9.45 - 10.10am	A4-1 ‘Reflections’ of Learning: An Integrated Portfolio as a Method to Assess ‘Graduate Capabilities’ Veronica Ng Foong Peng Taylor’s University College, Malaysia	A4-2 Problem-Based Learning as a New Trend in Language Teaching and Learning Ling Kor Shin & Norzaini Azman National University of Malaysia, Malaysia	B4-1 E- Portfolio Development Methodology and Evaluation Criteria for Instructional Media Classes Estefanie D. Ulit De La Salle University, Philippines	C4-1 Developing Universities Through Change Initiatives – Sheffield Hallam University, UK, and the Centre for Excellence for Employability David Laughton& Paul Helm Sheffield Hallam University, UK
10.10 -10.35am	A4-3 Emotional Intelligence: Embedding Soft Skills within the Curriculum David Mcilroy & Valerie Todd Liverpool John Moores University, UK	A4-4 The Impact of Learning Styles and Alternative Instructional Approach on Students’ Programming Performance: A Pilot Study Tie Hui Hui & Irfan Naufal Umar SEGI College Penang & University Science Malaysia, Malaysia	B4-2 Design, Development and Student Evaluation of Interactive Virtual Field Guides for Teaching Geosciences at Liverpool John Moores University, UK Tim Stott & Anne-Marie Nuttall Liverpool John Moores University, UK	C4-2 Informing Institutional Inclusive Policy and Practice: Disabled and Nondisabled Student Teaching, Learning and Assessment Experiences Paul Helm & Manuel Madriaga Sheffield Hallam University, UK
10.35- 11.00am	TEA BREAK & POSTER PRESENTATION
11.00 - 11.45am	Plenary 3 Vocationalisation of Higher Education: Issues and Challenges by Professor Rupert Maclean Chair Professor of International Education Director of the Centre for Lifelong Research and Development The Hong Kong Institute of Education, New Territories, HK
	Parallel Sessions
	Room: Ruby	Room: Maple	Room: Cypress	Room: Tulip
11.45am -12.10pm	A5-1 Fostering Cultural Awareness in Pre-Service Teacher Education: An Experiment in Asia Literacy Capacity Building in an Australian University Deborah Henderson Queensland University of Technology, Australia	A5-2 The Use of an Engagement Survey to Improve Educational Experience and Outcomes in a Language Course Veronica Cahyadi, Lily Law & Radina Mohd Deli University of Canterbury, New Zealand & Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia	B5-1 Technology, Feedback, Action!: The Impact of E-Learning Technologies Upon Students' Engagement with Their Feedback Paul Helm & Stuart Hepplestone Sheffield Hallam University, UK	C5-1 The International Student Experience: Students from Malaysia Studying for a Degree in the UK Iqbal Akthar Liverpool John Moores University, UK
12.10 -12.35pm	A5-3 Anxious Attachment in Micronesia: An Examination of Arrested Exploration and Resignation to Place Stephen Kane & Lourdes Ferrer University of Guam, USA	A5-4 The Use of Learner-Development Activities in ESL Classrooms; The Correlation Between Learner Autonomy and Students’ English Writing Proficiency Noraisikin Sabani & Savitri Kurnia Curtin University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Malaysia	B5-2 The Relationship Between Student Attendance, Attainment and Availability of Lecture Material on the Virtual Learning Environment: A Study in the First-Year of A Bioscience Degree Elaine Hemers Liverpool John Moores University, UK	C5-2 Planned Developments That Make Graduate Employability an Explicit Value Within a UK Higher Education Institution Anne Waugh Edinburgh Napier University, UK
12.35 - 1.00pm	A5-5 Comparison of Examination Questions Against Module Learning Outcomes Using Bloom’s Taxonomy Karl O. Jones, Rebecca Bartlett, Janice Harland, Juliet M.V. Reid & Tom Thayer Liverpool John Moores University &University of Liverpool, UK	C5-3 The Relationship Between Organisational Climate and Knowledge Sharing Behaviour in Malaysian Universities Goh See Kwong & Manjit Singh Sandhu Tunku Abdul Rahman College & Monash University, Sunway, Malaysia	B5-3 Improving Financial & Business Awareness Through an Online Business Simulation Game: Achieving the Most Appropriate Blend of E-Learning, Tutor Input and Support Materials Denise Ashworth Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, UK	C5-4 Using Alumni Role-Models to Identify, Enhance and Integrate Employability Within the Curriculum Valerie Todd & David Mcilroy Liverpool John Moores University, UK
1.00 - 2.00pm	LUNCH & POSTER PRESENTATION
2.00 - 2.45pm	Keynote 4 Leading a Flexible, Responsive and Engaged University - A Perspective on Our Journey to Becoming UK ‘University of the Year’ by Professor Graham Henderson Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Teesside University, UK
	Room: Ruby	Room: Maple	Room: Cypress	Room: Tulip
2.45 - 3.10pm	A6-1 Transforming Educational Practice: Teachers’ Perceptions of Embedding Academic Literacy Support Within a B.Ed Twinning Program. Donna Tangen, Josephine Teo Chen & Erika Hepple Queensland University of Technology, Australia & IPIK, Malaysia	A6-2 The Contribution of Listening Comprehension to Second Language (L2) and Foreign Language (FL) Learning Hossein Bozorgian Queensland University of Technology, Australia	B6-1 To What Extent Can Podcasting Meet Individual Learner’s Needs and Improve Student Satisfaction? Clare Guthrie Manchester Metropolitan University UK	C6-1 The Management of Cross Cultural Relationships in Transnational Higher Education Partnerships David S. Allison Teesside University, UK
3.10 - 3.35pm	A6-3 Reflective Thinking Among Teachers: A Way of Incorporating Critical Thinking in the Classroom? Oo Pou San & Choy Siew Chee Tunku Abdul Rahman College, Malaysia	C6-2 Equipping the Curriculum and Our Graduates for the Real World Aisling Harkin & David Gibson Queen’s University Belfast, UK	B6-2 Social Software For Collaboration Adaptive Learning in E-Learning Serena Sim Shing Yin, Gregory Wee Lik Hoo & Patrick Then Swinburne University of Technology (Sarawak Campus), Malaysia	C6-3 Restructuring Aboriginal Education in Canada for Enhancing Human Resource Development, Employability, Equity and Social Justice K.P. Binda, Sherry Peden, Leo Nijssen & Mel Lall, Brandon University & University of Manitoba, Canada
3.35-3.50pm	TEA BREAK & POSTER PRESENTATION
3.50-4.35pm	Plenary 4 *A Global Language for Global Universities? Language in Higher Education* by Professor Janina Brutt-Griffler Director of Polish Studies Graduate School of Education The State University of New York at Buffalo, USA
	Parallel Sessions
	Room: Ruby	Room: Maple	Room: Cypress	Room: Tulip
4.35 - 5.35pm	Workshop 1 Affective Teaching: Implementation and Possible Outcomes Choy Siew Chee Tunku Abdul Rahman College, Malaysia	Workshop 2 Developing Peer Support as a Means of Enhancing the International Student Experience Monika Foster & Tim Mulroy Edinburgh Napier University & Sheffield Hallam University, UK	Workshop 3 How To Better Prepare Students for E-Learning and Avoiding Common Pitfalls Jennifer Naeem Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand	Workshop 4 Tailoring Research Articles to Journals Ting Su Hie Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia
5.35-6.00pm	Closing Commentary By Professor Rupert Maclean Chair Professor of International Education Director of the Centre for Lifelong Research and Development The Hong Kong Institute of Education, New Territories, HK

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