Learning Sciences University Malaysia Sarawak

Overview

At Learning Sciences programme in University Malaysia Sarawak learning Sciences is the study of how people learn. Findings from Learning Sciences are often used to guide in designing instructional practices and learning environments that enable effective learning. Learning Sciences as a field of study focuses on promoting instructional practices grounded on the scientific understanding of how humans learn.

Research in Learning Sciences centres on understanding the complexities of human learning and thinking, and it explores how knowledge acquisition takes place in a variety of formal and informal real life settings. The Learning Sciences programme in University Malaysia Sarawak looks into how learning can be improved and enhanced, by considering the potentials of emerging technologies to scaffold for meaningful learning. It looks into issues, problems or challenges that learners of all ages face, through the lenses of cognitive science, socio-cultural studies, and educational psychology.

Who should apply

The programme aims at providing opportunities to various group of potential candidates such as:

• Teachers, Facilitators and Trainers
• Education Officers and Administrators
• College and Higher Institution Instructors
• Professionals who are interested in facilitating learning via Technology Advancements
• Fresh Graduates from a wide range of academic backgrounds who are keen to pursue a career in Education and Training