Empowering 21st Century Learners Through Holistic and Enterprising Learning

Preface: Proceedings of the TARC International Conference 2016.-

Introduction to Proceedings.-

Contents.-

Part I: Globalised Online Learning.-

Chapter 1. Students' Satisfaction towards Online Learning Systems: Assessing its Internal and External Factors.-

Chapter 2. Embedding Digital Literacies in Curricula: Australian and Malaysian Experiences.-

Chapter 3. Better Assessment Through Video: The Development of An Assessment Productivity App.-

Chapter 4. Using Technology Acceptance Model to examine the usage of information and communications technology among Nursing Students.-Chapter 5. Awareness of Safe and Responsible Use of ICT among students in a Malaysian University.-

Chapter 6. Initial Considerations for Transnational Education Providers Regarding the Mapping of the East African Qualifications Framework to the European Qualifications Framework.- Part II: Methodologies and Strategies for Holistic and Enterprising Learning.- Chapter 1. How and Why Malaysian Hospitality and Tourism Management Students Learn.- Chapter 2. Effectiveness of Cooperative Learning in Developing Linguistic Competence of College Students.- Chapter 3. The Mediating Role of Learners' Awareness on Malaysian and American Students' Approaches to Learning.- Chapter 4. The Effects of Task Demand and External Stimuli on Learner's Stress Perception and Job Performance.- Chapter 5. How Does Inquiry-Based Instruction Affect Learning In A Secondary School Science Class?.- Chapter 6. Effectiveness of Cooperative Learning Approach in Developing Critical Thinking Skills of Secondary Students.- Chapter 7. Developing Effective Cultures of Student Partnership in Higher Education.- Chapter 8. Expression of Male & Female Forms in Anthropomorphic Entities for Application in Educational Robotics: A Pilot Study.-

Part III Curriculum Enhancement and Pedagogical Models.-

Chapter 1. Cynicism Toward Educational Change on

Dr. Geok Bee Teh is a chemist specialised in chemical education and nanoparticles research. She holds a PhD and M.Phil. in Chemistry from University of Cambridge, United Kingdom and a 1st Class Bachelor Honours degree from National University of Malaysia.

Dr. Siew Chee Choy has 20 years of teaching experience in USA and Malaysia. She assume the position of Head of Perak Branch of Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, a positon held since 1997. She obtained a PhD in Education from the University of Exeter, UK, and a MEd (Science Education and Guidance & Counselling) and BSc (Chemistry & Biology) from Campbell University, USA.