al fundamentals, but also

traverses elements of the real

and virtual dimensions of

learning.

School of Education will set

you on a path towards an

enriching, empowering and

enlightening commitment in a

vocation that impacts lives of

our future generations.

Welcome to the School

of Education (SoED) at Tay-

lor's University. We are com-

mitted to developing educa-

tors who are passionate

about the teaching profes-

sion. We aim to empower

students with the knowledge,

skills and competencies of the

best classroom practices

which incorporate cutting-

edge technology.

The School of Education em-

phasises a combination of

theory and practice based on

established research findings

and innovative methodolo-

gies. Students at SoED are

immersed in a learning envi-

ronment that promotes life-

long learning and continuous

professional development.

Self-regulated learning (SRL)

and reflective practice will be

cornerstones of the School's

approach to teaching and

learning which will drive our

students to take ownership of

their learning.

At School of Education, stu-

dents will experience an ex-

citing and challenging learning

journey that is not only

grounded in sound education-

Q U A R T E R 1 I S S U E 1

Editors:

Norhayati Maskat

Zaim Azizi Abu Bakar

Mohd Izwan Ahmad

P A G E 2

“All speakers were

engaging. Much

better than other

conferences I went

to.” - a comment

by LIT02

participant

Learning Innovation Talks Round 2

Helsinki Summer School Helsinki Summer School is a

three-week academic event

organised every August by the

universities in Helsinki Metro-

politan area. Designing Teach-

er Education for the Future

(DETEF) is the first Helsinki

Summer School organized by

the Department of Teacher

Education, University of Hel-

sinki. In Finland, teacher educa-

tion has been based on a Mas-

ter’s degree for 30 years. The

excellent PISA-results of Finn-

ish 15-year-old pupils may

partially be explained by the

high quality of Finnish teacher

education.

The DETEF summer school

course is designed to intro-

duce the Finnish teacher edu-

cation experience from various

viewpoints: class, subject, kin-

dergarten and special teacher

education. Also, all majors are

represented, general and spe-

cial education as well as educa-

tional psychology.

Dr Logendra Stanley Ponniah

and Dr Rajandaran Perumal

attended the three-week

course. The lecturers from the

University of Finland were very

forthcoming in sharing what

they thought was the key ele-

ments that contributed to the

success of the Finnish Educa-

tion. There was a lot of sharing

of the different systems of

education by the respective

participants from places such

as Australia, Hong Kong, Rus-

sia, Spain, Turkey, Canada,

Chile, Mexico, China, USA and

France.

Some of the comments by

participants are:

“Good job and well done! I

would like to attend again.

Looking forward to this next

year.”

“Vet some of the presenters.

Improve internet speed & con-

nectivity—too many technical

glitches.”

“More discussions. Round the

table discussions.”

“Carousel sharing session for

participants to be engaged.

Perhaps the next LIT03 organ-

izer can do this.”

The next Learning Innovation

Talks will be hosted by IMU in

April 2013.

LEARNING INNOVATION

TALKS or LIT is a platform

where educators share their

knowledge on how they inno-

vate their lesson using technol-

ogy to improve learning.

Learning Innovation Talks is

accessible to all educators in

Malaysia and will be conducted

annually by different local and

private higher education insti-

tutions.

In the LEARNING INNOVA-

TION TALKS ROUND 2,

eight speakers from interna-

tional and local higher educa-

tion institutions shared best

practices with the participants.

It was held on the 20th of

November 2012 at Lecture

Theatre 12, Taylor’s Universi-

ty, Lakeside Campus, Malaysia.

Technology to improve

students’ learning.

T E A C H E R - T A L K

Kolokium Sekretariat Rukun Negara Kebangsaan 2012 National Rukun Negara Secretariat Colloquium 2012

P A G E 3 I S S U E 1

For the first time the annual colloquium

was held at a private university and

Sekretariat Rukun Negara Taylor‟s Univer-

sity, School of Education Taylor‟s Universi-

ty and the National Unity and Integration

Department (JPNIN) have jointly organized

this remarkable event.

The colloquium theme was “Perpaduan

Asas Negara Bangsa”. It was held from

16th to 19th of December 2012, participated

by over 200 student leaders of twenty

institutions of higher learning from all over

Malaysia.

This gave a platform for intellectual discus-

sion, fostering integration and unity among

the youth and strengthening the under-

standing of National Ideologies. During

the colloquium, research papers were

presented by several leading research-

ers, educators and policy makers. Each

of the five pillars of National Ideologies

was scrutinized. Besides that the high-

lights of the colloquium were the round

table discussion, keynote address and

supreme council meeting by SRN lead-

ers.

Present at the closing ceremony were

YAB Tun Abdullah Hj Ahmad Badawi

who delivered „Bicara Tokoh Negara‟,

YB Tan Sri Koh Tsu Koon, from Minister

in the Prime Minister‟s Department,

Prof. Dato‟ Dr. Hassan Said, Vice Chan-

cellor and President, Taylor‟s University, Dato‟

Azman Amin bin Hassan, Director General,

National Unity and Integration Department and

Prof. Dr. Malachi Edwin Vethamani, Dean

School of Education Taylor‟s University.

traditional cultures. During the stay the

participants painted the Community Hall,

welcoming newborn baby as practiced by

Malays and enjoying local cultural games.

The students also involved in the cooking

of traditional dishes and participated in

the Malay‟s traditional songs karaoke

session.

Present during the closing ceremony

were Dato‟ Firdaus Harun, Deputy Chief

of Rembau Constituency, Omar Baki,

chief of Kampong Sentosa, Nur Ainif

Omar, Head of Citizenship Values Educa-

At Taylor‟s we believe that the theory

alone will never demonstrate the real

meaning of long life education process. In

line with that, Citizenship Values Educa-

tion Unit of School of Education has

organized a community service event; a 3

days program where the students live with

36 foster family at Kampong Sentosa,

Paroi, Negeri Sembilan from 19th to 21st of

October 2012.

The Goals of the project were to enhance

Bahasa Malaysia fluency, helping local

community and introducing Malaysian

tion Unit, foster family and

local people.

when Citizenship Values Education

Unit, School of Education in collabo-

ration with Sekretariat Rukun Negara

Taylor‟s Univeristy jointly organized

„Merdeka Celebration 2012‟.

This event was made compulsory to

all Malaysian students commencing

on July 2012 and optional to all stu-

dents of Taylor‟s Education Group.

The main objective of the event was

to enrich patriotism among the youth

and prepare them to be future Malay-

sian leaders, besides that it aimed to

provide a platform to learn the rich history

of Malaysia and its current progresses. Furthermore,

it enhances Taylorians‟ about inter-ethnic unity and

integration.

There were three main significance contents of the

event, starting with the three rounds online quizzes.

Another program that was appreciated and enjoyed

by many was the short video competition on patriot-

ism, Independence Day and 1Malaysia concept. It

ended with the Shout Out event beginning with the

Freeze Flash mob, followed by the Speech given by

Taylor‟s Vice Chancellor Prof. Dato‟ Dr. Hassan Said

and ended with the singing of patriotic songs by

participants.

The feedbacks received from the students were very

The whole month of August 2012 was a

very patriotic month to the Taylorians

1Malaysia Merdeka Celebration 2012

Jelajah Desa- 1Siswa 1Komuniti Country Exploration – 1Undergraduate 1Community

“Mobile Learning—implications for

Teacher Education”

by Stephen Atherton

On October 31st 2012, the School of Education organized

a talk on Mobile Learning - Implications for Teacher Edu-

cation by a visiting Apple Australia Education Development

Executive Mr Stephen Atherton. The talk was attended by

Taylor’s University staff from various Schools. They were

fascinated by the talk and the apps shared by Mr Atherton

and Mr Adrian (Apple Singapore). One participant said, “It

would be good for all the Deans and Deputy Deans and

Associate Deans to attend because this is the way educa-

tion is heading. “

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Equips teachers to harness the

power of technologies

We encourage our students to use a vast array of

technology to enhance their teaching and learning

initiatives. The promotion of technological re-

sources is supported by the “Apple campus expe-

rience”. Each student receives an iPad which is to

be used as an Educational Tool in their teaching

and learning of Net-Geners students.

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