Teaching observation is one of the component in Baseline Competencies for Differentiated Career Path (BC4DCP) for a new academic staff. Before the teaching observation session, several documents should be prepared such as teaching observation plan, course information as well as the slide of presentation (lecture note). After completing the teaching observation for one hour, we should submit the reflection on teaching observation within 7 days.
My teaching observation has been conducted at week 6 virtually via webex. The panel is Dr. Rohaya binti Talib. She’s very strict but she has taught me on how to improve in my teaching plan and execution. All in all, I learned that mistakes are meant to teach us, for the betterment of ourselves.
Most importantly, the creative and proactive elements whilst teaching. The reason is, it will greatly contribute in students’ interest towards the lesson apart from and enliven a fun learning environment. This could be achieved by blending the art and science to the teaching practices.
The implementation of online FYP presentation is an example of the implementation of a new norm of post pandemic of COVID-19 that is very flexible for all candidates and panels. This method also cost-effective, time and energy saving compared to face to face presentation.
For the viva assessment, they are required to share the youtube link that represents their presentation and followed by Q & A session.
Here are the photos during viva of several FYP undergraduates students:
For the first time, all third year students of Land Administration and development, Department of Real Estate, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, UTM has conducted the first online presentation and interview sessions for the undergraduate students regarding on their internship at the government and private sector such as the land office, property firms, and developer.
Here are the photos during the online supervision for internship students:
I want to share some tips for supervision as been explained by Wan Azmi Wan Hamzah (2020), a Professor from Universiti Malaysia Pahang. Here are seven roles of supervisor to his/ her postgraduate students:
Meeting the students (weekly meeting)
Guide to literature study (related recent topic)
Guide for research materials and facilities
Guide for research publications (Scopus indexed journal for Msc. students and High Impact Journal for PhD students)
Thesis writing (high quality thesis with sufficient content for Msc. and PhD students)