Authors : Mohammad Syuhaimi Ab-Rahman, Norhana Arsad, Aini Hussain, Hafizah Husain and Sahbudin Shaari
Abstract: According to accreditation manual set by the Engineering Acreditation Council (EAC) has listed compulsory subjects which have been identified as core subject based on curriculum requirement in Academic Program (AP). This is also to comply requirement and recognition from. Thus, the department has implemented proactive steps by improving not only curriculum in AP but also at the lower stage which is at the subject itself. This step has been taken to match with the department’s activities in order to achieve excellence by fully accredited for all offered AP. In the process of improving at the subject level, important elements such as subject delivery methods, syllabus contents, measurement and assessment methods, Generic Competency (GC) absorption and so on have been mainly focused on by considering input and comments obtained from stakeholders which consists of Industrial Advisory Panels, industrial representatives, alumni and students. This has been embedded into program curriculum. This study presents and discusses the improvement being applied on Photonics Technology (KC4013) subject which is part of the department’s core subjects under Microelectronics program for undergraduates’ students of Department of Electric, Electronic and System Engineering (EESE). It is also reporting effective teaching methods used in activities in increasing the understanding, students skills and competitive evaluation and CQI to guarantee the quality of the graduates students.
Mohammad Syuhaimi Ab-Rahman, Norhana Arsad, Aini Hussain, Hafizah Husain and Sahbudin Shaari, 2012. A Strategic Approach for Effective Teaching and Learning in Photonic Technology Course to Fulfill EAC and MQA Requirement. International Business Management, 6: 390-399.