"Reinventing Life": Introductory Biology for a Rapidly Evolving World

Coker, Jeffrey Scott

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“…This type of learning design is seen as closely associated with a student-centred approach, as opposed to the conventional learning process consisting of chalk and talk. Many studies have shown that outcome-based learning is fundamental in moulding and developing the characters of learners through innovative learning styles (Aldridge et al 2006;Coker 2009;Cumming & Ross 2007;Palés et al 2008;Smart et al 2009). Most universities in Malaysia are still practicing the conventional learning styles, especially in co-curriculum subjects.…”

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Communicating Change: The Five Sentiments of Change Perspective

Yusof

Hashim

Badusah

et al. 2012

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This research investigated the reactions of agents and recipients of change toward the introduction of a new cocurriculum model in Higher Learning Institutions (HLIs) in Malaysia. The Five Sentiments of Change framework was used to interpret this introduction of change in the HLIs. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with two groups of participants. The first group consisted of eight experts playing the role of change agents, and the second group was comprised of 13 directors of co-curriculum centers. The latter were the target recipients of the change process. Data collected was categorized into themes, and the findings revealed significant contrasting reactions toward change between newly established and older universities. The present study is one of the few attempts to explain the impact of change on recipients in local HLIs. ABSTRAK Kajian ini meneliti reaksi agen dan penerima perubahan terhadap pengenalan model baru ko-kurikulum pada peringkat institusi pengajian tinggi (IPT) di Malaysia. Kerangka Lima Sentimen Perubahan digunakan untuk mentafsir perubahan yang diperkenalkan di IPT. Temu bual bersemuka dengan dua kumpulan telah dijalankan. Kumpulan pertama terdiri daripada lapan orang pelatih (pakar) rasmi yang memainkan peranan agen perubahan manakala kumpulan kedua pula diwakili oleh 13 orang pengarah pusat ko-kurikulum. Kumpulan kedua ini merupakan penerima sasaran yang terlibat dalam proses perubahan ini. Data yang dikutip dijeniskan mengikut tema dan dapatan kajian memperlihatkan reaksi yang berbeza yang signifikan terhadap perubahan. Perbezaan reaksi yang ketara dapat dilihat antara universiti yang baru ditubuhkan dengan universiti yang sudah lama ditubuhkan. Kajian ini merupakan salah satu usaha yang dibuat bagi memperincikan dampak perubahan terhadap para penerima perubahan di IPT tempatan.

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