The School of Education at Taylor’s University proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of its students at the prestigious Innovation Showcase @ Putra Future Classroom (PFC) 2024. This dynamic platform fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration, uniting educators, students, researchers, and innovators to exchange ideas, inspire one another, and advance educational innovation. Held on October 23, 2024, in conjunction with the Seminar Kebangsaan Majlis Dekan Pendidikan Universiti 2024 at Universiti Putra Malaysia, the event sought to enliven a culture of innovation within academia while providing valuable insights into the commercialization of educational advancements.
This year, our students shone brightly, earning one Silver and two Bronze awards for their groundbreaking projects under the guidance of our dedicated faculty members. These accolades not only reflect their creativity and diligence but also underscore the School of Education’s commitment to fostering an environment where students can thrive and make meaningful contributions to the field of education.
The Silver Award was won by "My Body, My Buddy – Embracing Body Positivity and Self-Love," an inspiring project spearheaded by lecturers, Dr. Lee Yee Ling and Dr. Joseph Malaluan Velarde, and presented by Ms. Jane Lee Li Cheng from the Bachelor of Education programme. This initiative promotes body positivity and self-acceptance, encouraging students to cultivate a healthy self-image.
Two Bronze Awards were also secured by our students. The first, "Bridging Theory and Practice: Enhancing Postgraduate Student Engagement through Collaborative STEM Project-Based Learning," was led by Dr. Lee Yee Ling, Lecturer, and presented by Mr. Shao Zhugang from the Master of Teaching and Learning programme. This project explored innovative STEM learning methods that integrate theoretical concepts with practical applications to boost student engagement.
The second Bronze Award recognized "Empowering Secondary Students: A Self-Regulated Learning Tool to Conquer Procrastination and Boost Academic Success," a project led by Dr. Vinothini Vasodavan, Lecturer, and presented by Ms. Li Yang from the Master of Teaching and Learning programme. This initiative equips students with tools to independently manage their learning, overcome procrastination, and achieve academic success.
The objectives of the Innovation Showcase @ PFC 2024 extend beyond celebrating award-winning projects. This platform aims to instill a culture of innovation among instructors and students, raise awareness about intellectual property protection, and identify candidates to represent the faculty in national and international innovation competitions. Moreover, it fosters networking opportunities, highlights faculty achievements, and aligns with global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by promoting lifelong learning and quality education.
The success of our students at this year’s Innovation Showcase @ PFC 2024 stands as a testament to the School of Education’s unwavering dedication to nurturing innovative minds and empowering students to make a positive impact on society. Congratulations to our award-winning students and their mentors for their exceptional accomplishments, making Taylor’s University proud and setting a benchmark of excellence in education!