NYP Education Symposium 2017

Education Symposium

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

12-13 September 2017

PROGRAMME

Day 1 – Tuesday 12 September

8.30am Registration and Networking Breakfast

Nanyang Polytechnic, Auditorium

9.30am Welcome and Opening Address

Ms. Jeanne Liew, Principal and PCEO, Nanyang Polytechnic

9.40am Plenary Talk 1 “The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: What? Why? How?”

Dr. Dujeepa Samarasekera, Director, Centre for Medical Education, National University
of Singapore

10.40am Plenary Talk 2 “Building Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) as a
faculty professional competency to engage students to be active learners”

A/Prof. Tan Swee Liang, Director, Centre for Teaching Excellence, Singapore
Management University

11.40am Award Presentations by PCEO

Certificate in Teaching & Learning
NYP Educator Achievement Award

12.00pm Poster Exhibition and Networking Lunch

1.30pm Parallel Sessions (Workshops and Talks)

Multiple Venues

3.00pm Tea Break

3.30pm Parallel Sessions (continued)

5.00pm End of Day 1 Programme

Day 2 – Wednesday 13 September

9.00am Parallel Sessions (Workshops and Talks)

Multiple Venues

10.30am Tea Break
11.00am Parallel Sessions (continued)
12.30pm End of Education Symposium 2017

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PLENARY SPEAKERS

Dr. Dujeepa Samarasekera, Plenary Speaker’s Profile
MBBS(Col.), MHPE(Maast.),
FAMS(Sing), FAcdMEd(UK), FAMEE Dr. Dujeepa has been involved in curriculum planning, evaluation, and
student assessment at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Director, health professions education courses. He is also the Co-chair for faculty
Centre for Medical Education development at the National University Health System (NUHS) Residency
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Program, Member of the Graduate Medical Education Committee of
National University of Singapore NUHS, Faculty Teaching Excellence Committee and heads the Continuous
Quality Improvement section of the Deanery Education of NUS Yong Loo
Lin School of Medicine.

His international involvements include being elected as the Vice-
President, Association of Medical Education in the Western Pacific Region
(AMEWPR) for 2014-17, member of the panel of reviewers for ASPIRE – an
institutional accreditation initiative anchored by AMEE and serves in the
boards of Association of Asian Medical Educators, appointed as an
Ambassador of the Association of Medical Education Europe (AMEE). Dr.
Dujeepa serves in the editorial advisory boards of the South East Asian
Journal of Medical Education (SEAJME), Korean Journal of Medical
Education and is a journal reviewer for several peer review local and
international journals. He is the Editor in Chief of The Asia Pacific Scholar
journal. Dr. Dujeepa has published in peer-reviewed journals as well as
authored several book chapters on Medical and Health Professions
Education. He was the recipient of MILES award (Mentorship Innovation
Leadership in Education Scholarship) at 2014 Asia Pacific Medical
Education Conference.

Synopsis of Plenary Talk 1
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: What? Why? How?

Institutions of higher learning are responsible for educating the next generation of the workforce to
effectively manage the challenges of the future. For this the faculty must ensure that the training &
education students get conforms to best evidence education with constant refinement and innovation.
However most institutions narrowly interpreted the word scholarship to include only research activities.

During 1990s, Ernest Boyer advocated a wider concept of ‘scholarship’ which was further refined by Glassick
in 2000 and now includes the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). Today, in the 21st century, many
institutions of higher learning recognise SoTL as one key pathway to enhance and develop student learning
as well as to advance the educational mission of the institution. The presentation will share on the key
aspects of SoTL, rationale for incorporating it and some best practices of applying SoTL.

A/Prof Tan Swee Liang Plenary Speaker’s Profile
Ph.D. (Econometrics) (Aus),
BEcons (First Class Honors) (Aus) Associate Professor Tan Swee Liang heads the Centre for Teaching
Excellence (CTE) at Singapore Management University (SMU). She is
Practice Associate Professor, also a faculty member in SMU’s School of Economics. Together with
School of Economics her CTE team, they engage, develop, grow, and empower faculty
Director, members to advance their teaching using evidence-based practices.
Centre for Teaching Excellence, Swee Liang holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Monash University,
Singapore Management University Australia. She teaches International Economics at the undergraduate
level, and facilitates executive development courses on learning agility
in the era of rapid business transformation.

Her research interests lie in the areas of financial sector development
and education (technology-enabled learning), and has published
widely on these topics. She has been invited as a panellist, presenter
and guest speaker at numerous local and overseas conferences and
workshops.

Synopsis of Plenary Talk 2

Building Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) as a Faculty Professional Competency to Engage
Students to be Active Learners

In this keynote address, Swee Liang will focus on SoTL as a key enabler for faculty members to engage students
to be active learners. The address will also cover strategies for change management through CTE’s programmes
and engagement with senior management and faculty members. She will present a research-based case study
on using adaptive technology for personalised learning in an undergraduate course.

The address concludes with personal reflections on the urgency and need for SoTL as a key component of faculty
professional competency.

PARALLEL SESSIONS WORKSHOPS . TALKS

SESSION 1: WORKSHOP “HOW TO CONDUCT AND EVALUATE SOTL”
SoTL invites professionals to examine their own classroom practice, record their successes and failures,
and ultimately share their experiences so that others may reflect on their findings and build upon
teaching and learning processes. Following up from the morning’s plenary talk on “The Scholarship of
Teaching-Learning: What? Why? How?”, this hands-on workshop will focus on getting started with SoTL
and examine the best practices of applying SoTL in one’s own institutions and teaching-learning
environments. It will also critically appraise the practicality of implementation as well as developing
policies that support the promotion of SoTL.
Facilitator: Dr. Dujeepa Samarasekera, Prof. Matthew C. E. Gwee, Dr. Gominda Ponnamperuma and
Dr. Lee Shuh Shing from Centre for Medical Education, National University of Singapore
Venue: A321

SESSION 2: WORKSHOP “DESIGNING ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT USING BB COLLABORATE ULTRA”
Are you interested to engage today’s learners and enrich their learning? In this workshop, the
Blackboard expert will share ideas, tips and best practices on using Collaborate Ultra to design activities
for students’ engagement. By the end of the session, you will feel confident using ten new tools to
create synchronous and asynchronous learning events.
Facilitator: Dr. Susan D’Aloia from Blackboard Inc.
Venue: B203A

SESSION 3: WORKSHOP “BUILDING AND ASSESSING SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES – USING PERFORMANCE TASKS
EFFECTIVELY”
A performance task should be used in every discipline and especially for online environments. Discover
what research informs us about using this evidence-based approach. Join us to find out how to
transform online assessments by using contextual competency-based performance tasks.
Facilitator: Mr. Chris Pang from SBM
Venue: B203

SESSION 4: TALK “FROM IDEATION TO PROJECT GRANT”
Three teams from SCL will share their journey from T&L project ideation to securing the project grant.
The journey starts from conceptualising new or improved T&L methods from their teaching and
classroom observations, crystalising ideas into acceptable project proposals and overcoming the
challenges in getting the approved project started.
Speakers: Mr. Wong Poh Seng, Ms. Annie Ng, Dr. Phoon Chee Wee, Ms. Liew Rou Shen and Mr. Michael
Simonetti from SCL
Venue: N504

SESSION 5: WORKSHOP “CREATING ENGAGING LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN AN ALTERNATE REALITY”
If you are interested to experience a lesson conducted using Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality
(AR) technologies, or create a VR learning experience for your students, join us in this workshop! You
will get the opportunity to experience the creation of engaging learning experiences in an alternate
reality.
Facilitators: Mr. Flex Tio, Mr. Sneharaj Malankad and Ms. Joon Huang from SEG, External Speaker from
Eons Reality
Venue: N1. 209 (Simulation and Analysis Lab)

SESSION 6: WORKSHOP “SIMULATION AS A TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGY TO DEVELOP AND ASSESS LIFE
SKILLS”
NYP Physiotherapy Standardised Patient Program (PSPP) is an efficient simulated clinical training
program that uses standardised patients to improve students’ clinical competencies, communication
skills and self-confidence. Join us to discover how the program is conceptualised and implemented,
and explore T&L strategies to develop and assess your students’ life skills.
Facilitators: Ms. Audrey Lim and Mr. Shawn Soh from SHS(AH)
Venue: J214

SESSION 7: WORKSHOP “ICT-ENHANCED T&L TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT”
Join this workshop to discover ways to create interactive online presentations from PowerPoint using
Office Mix, facilitate social learning using Flipgrid, take notes easily using Videonotes in eLearning
courses, collect real-time formative assessment data without student devices and explore the
gamification tool in Blackboard too!
Facilitators: Mr. Kravitz Hwang, Mr. Boris Choo, Mr. Chow Kim Foong, Ms. Jasmine Ng and Mr. Jason
Chui from SIT
Venue: L534 (Computer Lab)

SESSION 8: 2-PART WORKSHOP
PART 1 : “ENGAGING STUDENTS IN LEARNING ACTIVITIES”

In this workshop, we will discuss how different active learning instructional activities such as in-class
activities, out-of-class activities or interactive activities can help digital media design students connect
to the course materials and enhance their learning experience to better engage and involve them in
the learning process.
Facilitators: Mr. Leong Chee Loong, Mr. Craig Neo and Ms. Sherlyn Tang from SIDM
PART 2 : “TEACHING AND LEARNING”
In this workshop, you will explore and experience learning through play and self-discovery. We will
discuss how play and self-discovery would motivate and enhance learners’ learning experience to
better engage and involve them in the learning process.
Facilitators: Ms. Chevady Chang & Mr. Harvey Ho from SDN
Venue: A322

SESSION 9: TALK “MENTORING AND COACHING”
Want to become a better lecturer, mentor or coach? Join Chef Eric Teo in this talk as he shares his
experience in mentoring & coaching. Topics covered include building trust and mutual respect,
motivating students, avoiding common mentoring mistakes, and helping students to manage crisis and
changes.
Speaker: Chef Eric Teo from ACI
Venue: L536

PARALLEL SESSIONS WORKSHOPS . TALKS

SESSION 10: WORKSHOP “TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED PRESENTATIONS – ENGAGING THE MILLENNIAL GENERATION
TODAY AND BEYOND”
Engaging youths is no easy feat. Join Mark Philip, as he expounds on some of the myths and best
practices for engaging audiences for presentations using wide-ranging content. Adopting a
Technology-Enabled approach, this workshop will benefit those who regularly engage audiences
across age groups.
Facilitator: Mr. Mark Phillip from SIRS
Venue: A323

SESSION 11: WORKSHOP “ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK”
Educators often understand that learners rely on feedback to better fathom their comprehension. So
how can instructors provide feedback for different kinds of learners? How can a course incorporate
various conduits of feedback in relation with assessment? In this workshop, participants will explore
the use of the Viewpoints Tool kit to synthesize decisions on providing feedback that correlate with
your learning design.
Facilitator: Dr. Susan D’Aloia from Blackboard Inc.
Venue: B203A

SESSION 12: WORKSHOP “THE INSTRUCTOR-LED VIRTUAL CLASS – MOVING FROM DELIVERY TO ENGAGEMENT”
Many organisations have embraced virtual classrooms to provide synchronous distance education
that leverages on web or video conferencing. Discover how to teach effectively online, as well as
design an engaging virtual classroom for your students!
*Required: Internet-ready laptop with webcam, headset, Skype for Business
Facilitator: Mr. Chris Pang from SBM
Venue: B203

SESSION 13: WORKSHOP “SELF-DISCOVERY USING LEGO”
Learning through Play is a facilitated course using Lego Bricks and the principle of Neuroplasticity to
boost positive emotions and enhance learning retention. In the face of ever-growing challenges in
life, participants will understand themselves better and learn how to face new obstacles innovatively.
Facilitator: Ms. Nica Foo from SIRS
Venue: A323

PARALLEL SESSION SCHEDULE

Parallel Sessions (Workshops/ Talks) Runs on Day 1 Runs on Day 2

Session 1 12 September 2017 (PM) 13 September 2017 (AM)
“How to conduct and evaluate SOTL”
Session 2
“Designing activities for student engagement using BB
Collaborate Ultra”
Session 3
“Building and assessing skills and competencies – Using
performance tasks effectively”
Session 4
“From ideation to project grant”
Session 5
“Creating engaging learning experiences on an alternate
reality”
Session 6
“Simulation as a teaching and learning strategy to develop
and assess life skills”
Session 7
“ICT-Enhanced T&L tools for effective teaching and student
engagement”
Session 8
“Engaging students in learning activities” and
“Teaching and Learning”
Session 9
“Mentoring and coaching”
Session 10
“Technology-enabled presentations – Engaging the millennial
generation today and beyond”
Session 11
“Assessment and feedback”
Session 12
“The instructor-led virtual class – Moving from delivery to
engagement”
Session 13
“Self-discovery using LEGO”

POSTER EXHIBITION

POSTER 1: CREATING AN ENGAGING ONLINE MODULE - COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY: FROM
CONCEPTION TO LAUNCH
This poster focuses on the process of creating an engaging online module, Communicating
Effectively, on Blackboard. From conception to encouraging student participation to launch,
we highlight key considerations in content design and choice of online resources for
educators who are setting out to develop similar online modules.
Presenter: Mr. Winston Lum from FGS

POSTER 2: ACTION RESEARCH - PEER DISCUSSION LEARNING APPROACH
Peer discussion involves students discussing and collaborating actively with one another in
class. The results of the action research showed that “Peer Discussion” had a positive impact
on students’ motivational level and learning results. Visit the poster exhibit to learn how to
implement “Peer Discussion” in your lesson!
Presenter: Ms. Shirley Tee Mei Ling from SBM

POSTER 3: THE USE OF 3D PRINTING TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN ANATOMY
& PHYSIOLOGY
This action research aims to enhance students’ learning experience through the
implementation of an innovative 3D anatomical model printing project work at the
MakerSpace. Visit the poster and discover how 3D printing tool may potentially support
teaching and learning of Anatomy & Physiology.
Presenter: Ms. Gladys Chu from SCL

POSTER 4: NATURE: A PLATFORM FOR INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY APPLIED RESEARCH INTO
ENGINEERING CURRICULUM
NATURE is NYP’s vertical farming greenhouse. Visit the poster to find out how this
multidisciplinary innovative classroom can being used to educate diverse students across
various disciplines such as agricultural research, solar energy systems, team building and
even occupational therapy!
Presenters: Dr. Hannah Gardner, Dr. Eunice Goh, Dr. Hengky Chang, Dr. Li Ying, Dr. Yadong
Wang, Dr. Leonard Loh and Dr. Choo Keng Wah from SEG

POSTER 5: A STUDY ON USING CONFIDENCE-BASED SCORING FOR SELF-ASSESSMENT
This poster shares a study on using confidence-based scoring in polytechnic engineering
students. Are they over-confident or under-confident students? Is there a link between the
self-assessment and other factors? Visit our poster to find out the self-assessment of
polytechnic engineering students.
Presenter: Dr. Sophia Wei from SEG

POSTER EXHIBITION

POSTER 6: FOSTERING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT BY USING A VIRTUAL DIGITAL WALL PADLET
This poster demonstrates how a digital wall - Padlet - can be used to facilitate students’
active learning. The innovative approach was piloted in a health profession education
platform. Visit this poster to discover more about this strategy to empower your learners
today!
Presenter: Dr Eugenie Phyu Aye Thwin from SHS(AH)

POSTER 7: PROFILING OF YEAR 1 PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDENTS: DO NON-COGNITIVE FACTORS
CONTRIBUTE TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS?
This poster shares a study on NYP Year 1 Physiotherapy students to evaluate if non-cognitive
factors such as Personality Traits, Emotional Intelligence and Learning Styles have direct
effects on students’ academic performance. You can discover ways to develop necessary
strategies to promote academic success.
Presenter: Ms. Lim Ei-Ping Audrey from SHS(AH)

POSTER 8: PROFILING OF ALLIED HEALTH STUDENTS: DO PERSONALITY AND EMOTIONAL
INTELLIGENCE TRAITS INFLUENCE ACADEMIC CHOICES?
This study aims to explore the profiles of NYP Year 1 Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy
and Diagnostic Radiography students to understand the factors that can influence students'
choice of academic study. Educators can gain insights on the influence of intrinsic disposition
in students’ choices of course and career.
Presenter: Ms. Lim Ei-Ping Audrey from SHS(AH)

POSTER 9: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE IN PERSONALITY TRAITS, TRAIT EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND
LEARNING STYLES OF YEAR 1, 2 AND 3 PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDENTS?
Most health science curriculum emphasizes on foundational knowledge acquisition in year
1 and analysis and evaluation of knowledge in year 2 and 3. This study on Physiotherapy
students aims to evaluate if there is a difference in Personality Traits, Emotional Intelligence
and Learning Styles across cohorts due to differing curriculum emphasis.
Presenter: Ms. Lim Ei-Ping Audrey from SHS(AH)

POSTER EXHIBITION

POSTER 10:IMPACT OF USING MID-FIDELITY SIMULATORS IN AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ON THE BAG-
MASK VENTILATION COMPETENCY AND SATISFACTION AMONG THE ADVANCE DIPLOMA
(EMERGENCY) NURSING STUDENTS: A PILOT EVALUATION
Visit this exhibit to gain insights on the selection of suitable teaching tools (E.g. simulators)
according to desired learning outcomes by evaluating ventilation competency and
satisfaction among Emergency nursing students as they used low and mid fidelity simulators
in bag-valve-mask (BVM) procedure.
Presenter: Mr. Hsieh Chi Kin from SHS(N)

POSTER 11:PERCEPTION OF NURSING AS A CAREER AMONG YEAR 1 STUDENT NURSES AT A
POLYTECHNIC IN SINGAPORE
This is a cross-sectional study which aims to explore Year 1 student nurses’ perception of
nursing as a career. The findings would provide strategic insights to the school’s outreach
initiatives and a platform to reaffirm its existing students’ choice or to rectify any of their
misconceptions.
Presenters: Ms. Doreen Heng, Ms. May Chng and Dr. Tan Khoon Kiat from SHS(N)

POSTER 12:ACTION RESEARCH - A BUDDY SYSTEM DURING CLINICAL POSTING: THE BENEFITS AS
PERCEIVED BY YEAR 1 NURSING STUDENTS
This poster shares the implementation of a buddy system that matched Year One with Year
Three students in a medical-surgical posting for three weeks. Students were fully supported
and motivated to learn from their peers. This buddy system may be extended to other
clinical modules and settings.
Presenter: Ms. Lim Beng Eng Evelyn from SHS(N)

POSTER 13:CONCEPTUALISATION OF CRITICAL THINKING IN NURSING EDUCATION AMONG
NURSING LECTURERS AND YEAR 1 NURSING STUDENTS IN A LOCAL POLYTECHNIC IN
SINGAPORE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
This poster shares a study on the Nursing Lecturers’ and Year 1 Nursing Students’ conception
of Critical Thinking in Nursing Education. The results of the study will provide the Faculty of
Health Sciences with a clear concept/context to evaluate and reflect critically on the
development of students’ critical thinking in the classroom and clinical practice. It also serves
as a significant reference for nursing curriculum planning.
Presenter: Mr. Syed Hussin Alkaff from SHS(N)

POSTER EXHIBITION

POSTER 14:IMPROVING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT THROUGH GAMIFICATION
By applying relevant game design theories to the classroom, lessons have the potential to
be as immersive as games. This poster shares how the gamification of lesson plans can
effectively improve student engagement and enhance teaching and learning processes.
Presenter: Mr. Lex Sng from SIDM

POSTER 15:TESTING EFFECTIVENESS OF GAMIFICATION IN MOBILE LEARNING
Three different versions of an app were created to test whether gamified elements and
actual games help to make learning more engaging and effective. Research conducted reveal
that learning styles affect the benefits accrued. Educators will find the research inspiring for
implementing gamification into their own teaching.
Presenter: Mr. Jason Chui from SIT

POSTER 16:INVESTIGATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING MINIBOTS TO ENHANCE THE LEARNING OF
CODING THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Minibots were incorporated in lessons to enhance the teaching and learning of coding
through experiential learning. Research conducted reaffirms that learning process with
minibots has a positive effect on students’ motivation in learning coding. Join us to discover
ways to implement concrete learning into your teaching.
Presenter: Ms. Teo Miow Ting from SIT

LOCATION MAP

Session 2 at B203A Session 6 at J214
Session 3 at B203
Session 11 at B203A Session 7 at L534
Session 12 at B203 Session 9 at L536

Session 1 at A321 Session 4 at N504
Session 8 at A322 Session 5 at N1.209
Session 10 at A323
Session 13 at A323

Centre for Professional and
Leadership Development, CPLD

Education Symposium 2017

Jointly organized by

Asian Culinary Institute
Centre for Professional & Leadership Development

Foundation & General Studies
School of Business Management
School of Chemical & Life Sciences

School of Design
School of Engineering
School of Health Sciences (Allied Health)
School of Health Sciences (Nursing)
School of Information Technology
School of Interactive & Digital Media
Singapore Institute of Retail Studies