Poster 10: Fantastic Learners and Where to Find Them Silvia Mazzotta University of Aberdeen, UK The 30-credit third year course, Embryo to Organs, is undertaken in-person by typically 10 students. To encourage students’ attainment and progress, we implemented a range of formative assessments, including online polls, group escape room activities and a model building exercise. […]
Poster 9: Enhancing Assessment and Feedback Practices—The Student Wishlist Joanna Wilson-Scott University of Aberdeen, UK As part of the “Transforming the Experience of Students Through Assessment” (TESTA) project being implemented at the University of Aberdeen, undergraduate focus groups were run in two academic Schools. The sessions were designed to ascertain student experiences of assessment and […]
Poster 8: Applications of Coaching Psychology with Students in Higher Education: Mapping Out Recurring Research Themes and Gaps Using a Scoping Review Methodology Syifaa Syahirah, Mohammad Salmi Heriot-Watt University, Malaysia For many students, adjusting to college life is difficult. Students may struggle with exposure to new types of stress and social obligations, as well as […]
Poster 7: Learning Enhancement Development (LED): Sustaining Academic Resilience through Peer-Mentoring Support Chia Ping Lee & Rayson Pang Heriot-Watt University, Malaysia As resilience is associated with coping with university and academic success, HeriotWatt University Malaysia has conducted a pilot project to create intermediate steps to help students build resilience and strategies to cope with academic […]
Poster 6: Unlocking Students’ Engagement Through Collaborative Formative Assessment LIM OOI WEI Heriot-Watt Global College, Malaysia DIANA ADJEI NYARKO Heriot-Watt Global College, Edinburgh Conclusion: The utilization of reflective summaries as a tool for mutual learning dialogue between lecturers and students shows promise for enhancing the design and implementation of effective formative assessments. By incorporating these […]
Poster 5: Incorporating Fintech into Accounting and Business Education: Are Academics Ready? Zuliana Zaludin Heriot-Watt University, Malaysia Financial technology (Fintech) refers to the technology that enables businesses to access and manage their financial situation digitally or to conduct financial transactions. Based on literature and the current demand from the industry, the importance of equipping students […]
Poster 4: Critical Thinking Dispositions for University Students: What and Why? Sharmila Fathima Heriot-Watt University, Malaysia Critical Thinking (CT) is a multifactorial construct comprising numerous skills and dispositions. CT dispositions are ingrained habits of mind that affect the capacity to apply CT skills. Academic resilience is linked to CT dispositions, as it enables students to […]
Poster 3: Impact of Defining Ikigai in Developing Future-Ready University Graduates with Self-Leadership Skills Deborah Hall Heriot-Watt University, Malaysia To prepare graduates for an uncertain world, educators need to develop students who are adaptable, resilient, and self-driven. This study investigates the impact of discovering ikigai to give a strong sense of purpose. This is a […]
Poster 2: Effectiveness of TikTok as a Learning Tool Natasya Saat Heriot-Watt University, Malaysia The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of TikTok as a learning tool. The need for this study was highlighted by research findings which suggests that TikTok had a beneficial effect on learner studies. A few TikTok videos […]
Poster 1: Establishing a Positive and Enjoyable Teaching and Learning Atmosphere Using Humor: A Case Study Chia Kea Yap Heriot-Watt University, Malaysia The current university education culture can be daunting and less than enjoyable, especially when education is solely predicated upon formal, measurable, and concrete learning outcomes. While most classes mainly require lecturers to deliver […]
