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Self Leadership
Knowing Yourself
Before joining UTM as an academician, I spent five years as an engineer in the manufacturing industry. This experience underscored the crucial role of engineering knowledge for thriving in the professional world. I am firmly convinced that university education must effectively prepare students for their transition into the industry, which is often their primary destination after graduation.
To bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application, I am dedicated to equipping my students with the essential skills and knowledge they need. This involves comprehensive training, sharing industry experiences, and aligning the curriculum with current industry standards. My goal is to ensure that students are well-prepared to excel in their future careers.
I strive to help students become “Premium-Earning Graduates” by cultivating a blend of advanced skills, critical thinking, and professional competencies. This approach is designed to set them apart in the job market and enhance their success in their chosen fields.
Knowing What You Need To Do
As a lecturer dedicated to preparing my students for the real world, it is essential for me to maintain strong connections with industry professionals. These connections ensure that my knowledge of industry trends and practices remains current. By staying informed and engaging in regular discussions with my colleagues in the industry, I can effectively transfer this up-to-date knowledge to my students through engaging sharing sessions. This ongoing effort is crucial and motivates me to support my students in achieving premium salaries and career success
Knowing What You Need to Learn
To bridge the gap between academic learning and industry, I need to stay updated on industry trends, collaborate with professionals for guest lectures and internships, and ensure my curriculum reflects real-world applications and industry standards. In addition to that, I need to focus on developing relevant skills, implement feedback from industry partners, engage in ongoing professional development, use innovative teaching methods, emphasize soft skills, encourage student networking and mentorship, and design assessments that mirror industry challenges.
Using What You Know
To bridge the gap between academic learning and industry, I use my knowledge to incorporate the latest software tools and methodologies into the curriculum, invite industry experts to provide guest lectures and offer real-world internship opportunities, and ensure my course content aligns with current industry standards and practices. Besides, I develop assessments based on real industry scenarios to test students’ practical skills, adjust my teaching methods based on feedback from industry professionals about my graduates, and keep students informed about emerging trends by sharing insights from industry conferences and workshops. Besides that, I emphasize essential soft skills like teamwork and communication in my teaching and help students connect with professionals through networking events and mentorship opportunities.