Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Grant:

• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) grant “A web-based interactive virtual lab for mechanical vibrations course to improve student's conceptual understanding.”2017-2018 (RM 20,000), PI.

• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) grant “Investigation on the effects of Design Thinking approach and ICT applications in enhancing students’ creativity and innovation in POPBL-based Engineering Team Project (ETP) course.” 2016-2017 (RM50,000), Co-PI.

• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) grant “Adoption of Self-Efficacy Model in Cross-Disciplinary Team Learning: A Case Study in Engineering Team Project (ETP)” 2016-2017 (RM50,000), Co-PI.

• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) grant “Adoption of Active Learning Methods in Lecture-Based Engineering Class: A Case of Dynamics Course in Mechanical Engineering Program”. September 2015 - March 2017. (RM 25,000.00), PI.

Publications:

• Dereje Engida Woldemichael, Enhancing Active Learning in Large Classes Using Web Clicker. Pertanika J. Soc. Sci. & Hum. 26 (S): 111 - 120 (2018).

• Woldemichael, D.E. (2017), A Hybrid Student-centred Learning Instructional Approaches for a Lecture Based Engineering Class, accepted for oral presentation at 7th World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 13-16 November, 2017.

• Woldemichael, D.E. and Zainuddin, A., “Adopting and implementing Active Learning and Cooperative Learning Approaches in Lecture Based Engineering Classes”6th Regional conference in Engineering Education (RCEE2016), UTM, Kuala Lumpur, 9-10 August 2016.

• Woldemichael, D.E. “Web Clicker Intervention to Enhance Active Learning in Large Classes without Purchasing Clickers” in CEE Book Series, ed: Centre for Engineering Education, (2016) pp 60-62.

• Woldemichael, D.E. “Enhancing Active Learning in Large Classes Using Web Clickers” International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences - ICHSS 2016, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

• Woldemichael, D.E. and A. B. Zainuddin, "Using Active Learning and Cooperative Learning Approaches in Traditional Lecture-Based Engineering Class," in CEE Book Series, ed: Centre for Engineering Education, (2015).

• Abraham D.W., Dereje E.W. and Lim Chye Ing, Fishbone Diagram Approach for Improving the Passing rate for Basic Engineering Subjects, In Enhancing Learning: Teaching & Learning Conference 2011. An international conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 25-26 November 2011, Miri Sarawak Malaysia.