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THRUST
Academic Excellence

THRUST 1: ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
FLEXIBLE AND FUTURE-READY LEARNING

PERFORMANCE TARGET
NO. REFERENCE
INDICATOR 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Percentage of courses
which adopt a Student-
23 NHEBP 50% 55% 60% 65% 70%
Centred Learning (SCL)
method

OPERATIONAL DEFINITION

Percentage of courses which adopt a SCL method as at year of evaluation.

Notes:
1. SCL is an approach to learning in which learners choose not only what to study but also how
and why.
2. The SCL method includes Case Studies, Problem-Based Learning (PBL), and Inquiry-Based
Learning, and Cooperative Learning as stipulated in the course syllabus 65
3. Only core and elective courses of each programme are taken into account

Calculation formula = (Total number of courses using SCL method) / (Total number of
undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by all academic programmes (excluding
research-based programmes) in a School) x 100

ACTION PLAN SCHOOLS/DEPARTMENTS
INVOLVED

• Implement SCL approach for suitable courses in academic
programmes Schools, University
• Establish support system to ensure SCL method can be Teaching Learning Centre
implemented in the selected courses and SWA-Accreditation Unit

MONITORING MECHANISM

• UUM OBE System and auditor’s report