Student-centred learning seminar

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Dr Matthew Piscioneri.

Dr Matthew Piscioneri.

A seminar on student-centred learning – contemporary Malaysian and Australian perspective will be held on Monday, March 10 at Monash University’s Clayton campus.

The event is supported by the Monash Malaysian Studies Centre and Associate Dean Education Office from the Faculty of Arts.

For event flyer, click here

Seminar Program:

 No

Name 

Title 

1 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurahimah Mohd. Yusoff 

Student-Centred Learning in Malaysia: A case study 

2 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Jelani and 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Malek Abdul Karim 

Assessing 21st Century Learning Using Digital 

Tools 

3 

Dr. Noor Hashima Abdul Aziz, Dr. Hamida Bee Bi Abdul Karim and Dr. Rafisah Osman 

Issues and Challenges in Learning and Teaching in Malaysian Education 

No.

Name 

Title 

1 

Dr. Matthew Piscioneri 

The Problem with Problem-Based Learning (especially in a Blended Learning Environment) 

2 

Dr. Lynette Pretorius 

Student-centred learning in an online environment: Learning to critically evaluate sources through self-discovery. 

3 

Marta Spes-Skrbis & Jim Koutsuokos 

Engaging students in extra and co-curricula activities which promote learning skills and personal and critical development of an individual. 

 Register: Matthew.Piscioneri@monash.edu 

Light lunch provided

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