Prof. Madya Dr. Mansor Ahmad (Deputy Director for Teaching and Learning Development Division)

The present “UPM Strategic Plan – 2001-2010” has established 8 aims to realize its vision. One of the aims is to produce quality graduates who are competitive and resilient through life-long learning. The objective of the aim is to strengthen the teaching and learning system at UPM. Thus, it enables T&L Development to provide assistance in selecting and tailoring appropriate teaching techniques and strategies to further enhance teaching effectiveness. Hence, T&L Development strives to enhance and widen the following dimensions :

1. Staff Development
2. Assessment and Evaluation
3. Technology in Teaching & Learning

In parallel to the Strategic Plan, to strengthen the Teaching and Learning system, our strategies are focusing in :

•  Providing a student-centered learning system.
•  Reviewing periodically the curriculum with emphasis on course objectives, structure and presentation
•  Enhancing the utilization of ICT in curriculum design, especially in the teaching and learning process
•  Providing excellent support systems and facilities to cater student needs
•  Enhancing the quality of the student advisory system
•  Enhancing the existing system of teaching assessment by students and by peers
•  Producing excellent academic staff
•  Establishing an incentive system for academic and support staff in recognition for excellence in teaching and student advisement