Regional Centre for Engineering Education Annual Report 2012 Centre for Engineering Education

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Annual Report 2012Centre for Engineering Education


CEE TeamPosition Name Term

Director Prof. Madya Dr. Khairiyah Mohd Yusof

Feb 2011 – Jan 2013

Academic Manager Dr. Fatin Aliah Phang October 2011-Sept 2013

Pembantu Tadbir (N17) Pn Faizah Jaffri April 2012-Mac 2013

Visiting Lecturer Dr Hamidreza Kashefi Dec 2011-July 2012

Research Officers En Mohd Fahmi AdnanEn Elias Mohd YatimEn Mohd Amin Abdul Rahman

Jan 2012-Aug 2012

Research Officer Amirah Dayana Azlan Oct 2012-Sept 2013


PhD & MPhil Engineering Education

• PhD enrollment: 40 persons• MPhil enrollment: 1 person• International students: 3 persons• Fast Track students: 8 persons• UTM academic staff: 9 persons• Persisir: 21 persons• Graduates: 8 persons


PhD GraduatesGraduates Supervisors Viva Date TitleKamilah Radin Salim

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Salwani DaudAssoc. Prof. Dr. Marlia Puteh

19/12/2011 Assessment Model for Assessing Students' Achievement in Basic Electronic Laboratory

Syed Ahmad Helmy Syed Hassan

Prof. Dr. Shahrin MohammadProf. Dr. Mohd Salleh Abu

20/12/2011 Enhancement of Engineering Students' Problem Solving Skills through Cooperative Problem Based Learning

Mohd Fadzil Daud

Prof. Dr. Rio Sumarni SharifuddinDr. Jamaludin Mohd Taib

21/12/2011 Conceptual Knowledge in Three Dimensional Computer Aided Design

Habibah @ Norehan Haron

Prof. Dr. Awaluddin Mohamed ShaharounAssoc. Prof. Dr. Marlia Puteh

25/2/2012 Self-Regulated Learning, Strategies, Concept Understanding and Performance in Statics

Rosmah Ali Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norihan Abu HassanDr. Mohd Yusuf Md. Daud

4/4/2012 An Instrument to Measure Information and Communication Technology User-Skills Ability for Engineering Learning

Normah Mulop Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khairiyah Mohd YusofAssoc. Prof. Dr. Zaidatun Tasir

5/4/2012 The Effectiveness of Learning Thermodynamics through Multimedia Courseware Based on Visualization and Constructivism

Noor Hamizah Hussain

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Liza Abdul LatiffAssoc. Prof. Dr. Nazli Yahaya

6/4/2012 An Inquiry-Based Simulation-Supported Module to Assist Students' Learning of Basic Electric Circuit

Morina Abdullah

Prof. Dr. Shahrin MohammadAssoc. Prof. Dr. Norihan Abu Hassan

19/4/2012 Constructing a Framework in Applying Psychomotor Domain Model for a Laboratory Based Electrical Engineering Installation Course


Appointed Visiting Professors / LecturersNo Name Institution Date

1 Prof. Dr. Karl Smith Purdue University, US 14-11 Dec 2011

2 Prof. Dr. Anette Kolmos Aalborg University, Denmark 6-10 Feb 2012

3 Prof. Dr. David Radcliffe Purdue University, US 9-12 Feb 2012

4 Prof. Dr. Susan Oh MyongSook

Hongik University, South Korea

10-12 Feb 2012

5 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Johannes Strobel

Purdue University, US 8-13 Feb 2012

6 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heidi Diefes-Dux

Purdue University, US 8-13 Feb 2012

7 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elliot Douglas (CTL)

University of Florida, US 7-15 Feb 2012

8 Prof. Dr. Duncan Fraser (FKK)

University of Cape Town, South Africa

April 2012

9 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maura Borrego

Virginia Tech. University, US 9-15 Dec 2012


Visitors to CEENo Name Institution Date

1 Prof. Dr. Seo Young Boon Pusan National University, South Korea

4 Nov 2011

2 Prof. Dr. Kurt BeckerAP Dr. Oernadi Lawanto

Utah State University, US 12-14 Dec 2011

3 Prof. Dr. Sung Jin SongProf. Dr. Yoon Sang ChangProf. Dr. Hyuk Hong Kwon Prof. Dr. Gwang Hyun Kim

Sungkyunkwan UniversityThe University of SuwonDaejin UniversityGwangju University

13 Jan 2012

4 AP Dr. Tamara Moore University of Minnesota, US 13 Mac 2012

5 Prof. Dr. Frank BullenProf. Dr. Nita Temmerman Dr. Yusof Talal

University of Southern Queensland, Australia

7 May 2012

6 Dr Mazen HasnaDr Mahmoud Abdulwahed

Qatar University, Qatar 6 July 2012


CEE staff’s invitation abroadNo Name Inviting Institution Date

1 Dr. Fatin Aliah Phang Korean Society for Engineering Education (KSEE)

24-25 Nov 2012

2 Prof. Madya Dr. Khairiyah Mohd Yusof

Sungkyunkwan University(SKKU Hub Centre)

5-11 Dec 2012

3 Prof. Madya Dr. Khairiyah Mohd Yusof, Dr. Syed Ahmad Helmi Syed Hassan, Dr. Zainura Zainon Nor

American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)

11-13 Jun 2012


HKUST Centre for Engineering Education Innovation, Hong Kong

27-29 Jun 2012

5 Dr. Mohd Fadzil Daud Korean Society for Engineering Education (KSEE)

20-22 Nov 2012

6 Dr Syed Ahmad Helmi Syed Hassan

Sungkyunkwan University(SKKU Hub Centre)

9-11 Jan 2013

7 Prof. Madya Dr. Khairiyah Mohd Yusof, Dr. Fatin Aliah Phang

World Congress on Engineering Education

6-10 Jan 2013


CEE Keynote InvitationNo Name Conference Date


Asia Pacific Engineering Conference 2012, KL

9-10 July 2012


ICAL 2012 & Mobilcase 2012, UTeM

18-20 Sept 2012


International Conference on Quality Teaching & Learning, Terengganu

24 October 2012


International & National Appointments• CEE’s Director is appointed as the Adjunct Associate

Professor of Faculty of Engineering and Survey, University of Southern Queensland (2012 – 2015).

• CEE’s Director is elected as new Board Member (Asia Region) of Research 2012-2013 in Engineering Education Network (REEN) - http://grou.ps/reen/.

• CEE’s Director is a member of the panel judges for the 2011 National Academic Award (Anugerah Akademik Negara, AAN) for the category of teaching and learning.


Consultation Grant

• Developing Modules of AKEPT TOT for Industrial Training / Practicum – RM150,000.00

• Output

• Report on Scenario Study

• 3 Modules for Training Lecturers on Industrial Training


Research Grant

Collaborative Research In Engineering, Science and Technology Center (CREST) – RM102,000

•Effects of Combining the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) as a Problem Solving tool with Meta-cognitive Development Elements in a Computer-based Learning Environment for Initiating Innovation


Organising ConferencesNo Conference Name Date

1 International Conference on Teaching & Learning in Higher Education (ICTLHE) in conjunction with Regional Conference on Engineering Education (RCEE) and Research in Higher Education (RHEd) 2012

10-12 April 2012

2 Symposium of Engineering Education Malaysia 11 April 2012

3 The 4th Research Symposium in Problem Based Learning, in collaboration with the UNESCO Centre for PBL in Engineering Education in Aalborg University

2-3 July 2013

4 The Research in Engineering Education Symposium (REES), in collaboration with the Research in Engineering Education Network (REEN)

4-6 July 2013


Workshops OrganisedNo Workshop Title Date

1 Workshop on “Crafting Problems for Engaging Learning” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Johannes Strobel, Purdue University

9 April 2012

2 Workshop on “Integrating Engineering into Secondary and Pre-University Curricula” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Johannes Strobel, Purdue University

10 April 2012

3 Workshop on “Techniques for Engaging Students in Deep Learning” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elliot Douglas, University of Florida

13 April 2012

4 Workshop on “Using Mendeley” by Dr. Mahmoud Abdulwahed, Qatar University

9 July 2012

5 Workshop on “Publication in Engineering Education Research” 1-2 Aug 2012

6 Workshop on “PhD EE (Academic Staff) Progress” 29 Aug 2012

7 Workshop on “Quality Publication in Engineering Education” by AP Dr Maura Borrego

10 Dec 2012

8 Workshop on “Writing High Impact Research Proposal” by AP Dr Maura Borrego

12 Dec 2012

9 Workshop on “Postgraduate Supervision” by AP Dr Maura Borrego

13 Dec 2012


Seminars OrganisedNo Seminar Title Date

1 “The Current Status and Future Directions of Engineering Education in Europe” by Prof. Dr. Anette Kolmos, Aalborg University

8 Feb 2012

2 “Project Organised Problem-based Learning: Is it the Same as Just Any Project?” by Prof. Dr. Anette Kolmos, Aalborg University

9 Feb 2012

3 “Opportunities and Challenges in Engineering Education ” by Prof. Dr. David Radcliffe, Purdue University

9 April 2012

Effective Teaching for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education oleh Prof. Elliot Douglas, University of Florida

9 April 2012

4 “Preparing Multi-Institutional Research Proposals” by AP. Dr. Maura Borrego, Virgia Tech. University

11 Dec 2012

5 “Engineering Education in the 21st Century” by Prof. Dr. Vijay Arora, US

4 Jan 2013


Invitation to conduct workshopsNo Workshop Title Institution Date

1 Workshop on “Cooperative Learning” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khairiyah Mohd Yusof, UTM

UTeM 14-15 Feb 2012

2 Workshop on “Introduction to Problem-based Learning” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khairiyah Mohd Yusof & Syed Ahmad Helmy Syed Hassan, UTM

MARA 28/2/2012-1/3/2012

3 Workshop on “PBL (Part II) for MARA teachers” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khairiyah Mohd Yusof

MARA 16-18 July 2012

4 Workshop on “Effective Implementation of Student-Centred Learning Techniques (Part I)”

FKA, UTM 14-15 Aug 2012


Faculty of Mechanics and Aeronautic, USM

5-6 Sept 2012


Faculty of Chemical Engineering, USM

10-11 Oct 2012


Faculty of Electrical Engineering, USM

2&8 Nov 2012


Conference PresentationNo Conference Name Location Date

1 International Conference on Teaching & Learning in Higher Education (ICTLHE) in conjunction with Regional Conference on Engineering Education (RCEE) and Research in Higher Education (RHEd) 2012

Seremban 10-12 April 2012

2 ASEE Inagural International Forum 2012 San Antonio, Texas, US

11 Jun 2012

3 ASEE Annual Conference 2012 San Antonio, Texas, US

12-13 Jun 2012

4 International Forum on Engineering Education 2012 (IFEE)

Kuala Lumpur 20-22 Nov 2012

World Congress on Engineering Education 2013

Doha, Qatar 7-9 Jan 2013


MarketingNo Location Date

1 KKTM Balik Pulau 2012

2 Jabatan Pendidikan Politeknik 2012

3 EE Day, PSZ 3-4 May 2012

4 Republic Polytechnic & Singapore Polytechnic 19 Nov 2012


Activities with Visiting Professors


Joint PhD in EE (UTM-AAU)• MOU was signed between UTM and

Aalborg University (AAU), Denmark on 22 August 2011

• The details of a Joint PhD in EE between UTM and AAU was finalized in February 2012

• Some features of the joint program:• Joint supervision• Minimum credit hours of courses at at

at UTM and AAU• Joint assessment committee


Publications• Newsletter – Engineering Education

Update – Issue 1 & 2 2012

• ASEAN Journal of Engineering Education – Issue 1 2012 – 8 research papers

• Elsevier – Procedia - Social & Behavioral Sciences, 56 – 92 papers (SCOPUS)

• Outcome-Based Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education – IGI Global Publication


Future Planning• Fellow CEE

• Joint PhD EE

• Newsletter (2 issues) & AJEE

• MPhil EE with Qatar University

• CoE / School of Engineering Education

• Website TREE migrates to new server

• Training Module for Engineering Lecturers

• Asian Consortium for Research in Engineering Education

Documents

Regional Centre for Engineering Education Annual Report 2012 Centre for Engineering Education