KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) recently hosted its inaugural Teaching & Learning Symposium with the theme of ‘College Readiness for Academic Success’ at both its Kuala Lumpur and Penang campuses recently.
 
The symposium brought together close to 150 high school students and teachers in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, providing them with invaluable insights and resources to thrive academically and transition smoothly into college.
 
Dr. Chua Ping Yong, CEO of MCKL, spoke on the future employability disruptions due to the rise of artificial intelligence technology on a global scale.
 
“The most relevant question is not to what extent automation and augmentation of human labour will affect your future employment, but under what conditions the global labour market can support a new balance on the share of labour between human workers, robots, machines, and algorithms in line with the emergence of AI technology in this era.”
 
“It is not the fear and resistance to change, but rather how we adapt to it. It is not how we stop students from cheating using technology such as ChatGPT, but rather how we can include such a technology in their education,” he said.
 
Dr. Gerard Boey, Principal, MCKL College (Penang, Pykett Campus) and Academic Dean, encouraged educators and students to embrace digital technology and tools with an open mind to be future-ready for the 21^st century and beyond.
 
“Don’t be afraid of new technology and tools such as AI and IoT. We should ‘learn how to learn’ and double up our knowledge so that we will not be obsolete in the future,” he said.
 
Engaging and interactive workshops were a key highlight of the symposium, offering practical strategies and tools for high school students to enhance their readiness for college. Topics such as effective note-taking techniques, critical thinking skills, research methodologies, and exam preparation were explored in depth. These workshops allowed students to actively participate, ask questions, and gain hands-on experience in applying these strategies to their own studies.
 
These interactive sessions facilitated an open dialogue, enabling students to gain insider perspectives on college life, academic challenges, and support systems available on campus. Such interactions helped alleviate concerns and built confidence among the students, assuring them that they were not alone in their college aspirations.
 
Students were also encouraged to interact with their peers from different schools, creating a supportive community of like-minded individuals. Additionally, they had the chance to network with MCKL representatives and lecturers, establishing valuable connections that could provide guidance and support throughout their college application process and beyond.
 
The workshops also allowed educators to gain a deeper understanding of student needs, preferences, and challenges. By actively involving students through such engagements, MCKL demonstrated its commitment to student-centred education and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Source: Methodist College Kuala Lumpur
 
FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES OR MORE INFORMATION ON MCKL’S PROGRAMME OFFERINGS, PLEASE CONTACT: 
Kuala Lumpur Campus
Tel: 03-2274 1851
Email: admission@mckl.edu.my

Penang Pykett Campus
Tel: 04-217 5088 
Email: admission.pg@mckl.edu.my

--BERNAMA