In a bid to enhance the quality of education and research at HITAM, Professor Xiangyun Du, Director of the UNESCO Centre for Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in engineering, science & sustainability (Aff. Aalborg University, Denmark); exchanged a fruitful and perceptive dialogue on PBL and the implementation of the Institutional Transformation Project.
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Professor Du emphasized the substantial focus on faculty development and the importance of supporting teachers in practising PBL. The dialogue underscored the pivotal role of leadership in driving institution-wide change. Professor Du lauded HITAM’s trust in research-based approaches and advocated for a gradual, practice-based implementation of PBL. She expressed confidence that faculty members will develop a proactive zeal to adopt leadership for change, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
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With her commitment to the long-term, she hopes that the change in HITAM is scientifically documented highlighting the monumental changes and scope for improvement. This also entails placing a magnifying lens …