7th International Conference on University Learning and Teaching Incult 2014 Proceedings : Educate to Innovate

The book comprises papers presented at the 7th International Conference on University Learning and Teaching (InCULT) 2014, which was hosted by the Asian Centre for Research on University Learning and Teaching (ACRULeT) located at the Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia. It was co-hosted by the University of Hertfordshire, UK; the University of South Australia; the University of Ohio, USA; Taylor’s University, Malaysia and the Training Academy for Higher Education (AKEPT), Ministry of Education, Malaysia. A total of 165 papers were presented by speakers from around the world based on the theme “Educate to Innovate in the 21st Century.” The papers in this timely book cover the latest developments, issues and concerns in the field of teaching and learning and provide a valuable reference resource on university teaching and learning for lecturers, educators, researchers and policy makers.

Chan Yuen Fook (PhD) is a Professor of teaching and learning and was a Fulbright Scholar at Indiana University (2010-2011). He is widely published and involved in research projects at both national and international levels. His areas of interest include Educational Assessment, and Educational Management and Leadership.

Gurnam Kaur Sidhu (PhD) has been involved in education since 1979 and is a Professor of Teaching & Learning. Currently, the Director of the Asian Centre for Research on University Learning and Teaching (ACRULeT), her areas of interest include TESL, and Educational Management and Leadership.

Suthagar Narasuman (PhD) has been in the teaching profession for the past 30 years. His areas of interest include Teaching English as a Second Language, Linguistics, Literature and Computer Assisted Language Learning.

Lee Lai Fong (PhD) has 25 years of experience in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). Her areas of interest are ESL writing, grammar,teacher training and English for Specific Purposes.

Shireena Basree Abdul Rahman (PhD) has been involved in the Teaching of English as a Second Language Program since 1997. Her research interests include the areas of literacy and literature in the ESL Classroom, pre-service teacher training in TESL and other related areas in English Language Teaching.