Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Book Chapter on "Researching Teaching in Higher Education"

Congratulations Prof Dr Rohana Othman, fellow of the Accounting Research Institute, for the publication of her chapter in an Action Research Book titled "Researching Teaching in Higher Education: Our Path to Surrender". The book, published by Pearson Publication is edited by Prof Fatimah Hashim.  It contains twelve chapters of real life experiences of researchers  who demonstrate their passions towards the teaching profession.  Prof Rohana, together with Dr Zainab Mohd Noor, a colleague from the Faculty of Education wrote a chapter titled "Answering the Cry for Help of Undergraduates in Theory-Based Courses".  Basically, the chapter highlights  the students' thought processes in coping with theory-based courses.  The findings noted that lecturers' approach, teamwork skills, preferred learning style and positive thinking are among the positive factors affecting students' learning.  Congratulations......