Paper Presentations

*Abstracts arranged alphabetically by title 

A Sense of Belonging- What it Means to Science Students

Liu, M. H., Yong, L. C., & Chng, S. S. (2024). A sense of belonging – What it means to Science students [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-liu-et-al/ 


A Tool for Learning via Productive Struggle Using Generative AI

Motani, M., Fong, K. S., & Tan, J. C. M. (2024). A tool for learning via productive struggle using generative AI [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-motani-et-al/


Abolishing 11:59PM Deadlines or: How Students Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Assignments

Vairam, P. K. (2024). Abolishing 11:59PM deadlines or: How students learned to stop worrying and love the assignments [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-pkvairam-2/


Accuracy and Reliability of Large Language Models in Assessing Learning Outcomes Achievement Across Cognitive Domains

Teckwani, S. H., Wong, A. H.-P., & Low, I. C. C. (2024). Accuracy and reliability of large language models in assessing learning outcomes achievement across cognitive domains [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-teckwani-et-al/


AI and Agency: Understanding the Impact of AI on Student Agency

Powell, N. L. (2024). AI and agency: Understanding the impact of AI on student agency [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-nlpowell/


Architectural Site-specificity Through Programmatic Sculpture: A Design Studio Pedagogy Based on Pure Geometric Forms

Blanciak, F. (2024). Architectural site-specificity through programmatic sculpture: A design studio pedagogy based on pure geometric forms [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-fblanciak/


Bridging the Gap: Comparing Student Beliefs and Existing Empirical Data on ChatGPT’s Job Market Impact

Fu, J. (2024). Bridging the gap: Comparing student beliefs and existing empirical data on ChatGPT’s job market impact [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-jingchengfu/


Building Nature into the Curriculum: Wellbeing through Nature Education

Lorenz, P. (2024). Building nature into the curriculum: Wellbeing through nature education [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-plorenz/


‘Code For Community’ Project: Promoting Community Engagement Among NUS Computing Students

Wadhwa, B. (2024). ‘Code for Community’ Project: Promoting community engagement among NUS Computing students [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-bwadhwa/


Community Engagement in Higher Music Education

Ng, B., Ho, C. K., & Chan, T. L. (2024). Community engagement in higher music education [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-bwjng-ckho-tlchan/


Content Analysis of Student AI Use in a First-Year Writing Course

Frome, J. (2024). Content analysis of student AI use in a first-year writing course [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-jfrome/


Community Engagement: Validation of Assessment Tools (NUSTA C&E Project Team)

Wai-Cook, M. S. S., NUSTA Community Engagement Team, Wong, P. Y. J., Lau, L. S. T., Zheng, L., & Wong, R. (2024). Community engagement: Validation of assessment tools (NUSTA C&E Project Team) [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-waicook-et-al/


Cultivating Student Wellbeing and Skills: The Role of Arts and Cultural Participation in Student Development

Khan, R. P. (2024). Cultivating student wellbeing and skills: The role of arts and cultural participation in student development [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-rimikhan/


Does Grading an Assignment Matter for Student Engagement: A Case Study in an Interdisciplinary Course with Science and Humanities

Liu, M. H., & Tay, S. E. R. (2024). Does grading an assignment matter for student engagement: A case study in an interdisciplinary course with science and humanities [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-liu-tay/


Empowering Student Engagement and Community Impact Through Co-Design: A Case Study In Health District

Rai. B., Stone, B. R., & Siew, W. (2024). Empowering student engagement and community impact through co-design: A case study in health district [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-rai-et-al/


Engaging Communities in Sustainability

Ng, E. S. Q. (2024). Engaging communities in sustainability [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore.  https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-esqng/ ‎


Engaging Persons with Disabilities Through Systems Engineering Projects

Chia, A. (2024). Engaging persons with disabilities through systems engineering projects [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-aeschia/


Enhancing Educational Outcomes in Quality and Productivity Management Through ChatGPT Integration

Lin, A., Shi, A., & Tay, S. E. R. (2024). Enhancing educational outcomes in quality and productivity management through ChatGPT integration [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-alin-et-al/


Enhancing Interdisciplinary Learning: The Impact of Jigsaw-based Pedagogy in Integrative Health Education

Wong, A., Teckwani, S. H., & Low, I. C. C. (2024). Enhancing interdisciplinary learning: The impact of Jigsaw-based pedagogy in integrative health education [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-ahpwong-et-al/


Enhancing Student Wellbeing and Engagement Through Oral Communication Peer Tutoring At NUS

Somarajan Priya, S., Thompson, A., & Tan, D. (2024). Enhancing student wellbeing and engagement through oral communication peer tutoring at NUS [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-ssomarajan-et-al/


Experience and Reflection: The Bases of a Successful Diversity and Inclusion Course

Nagpaul, T., & Shan, V. W. (2024). Experience and reflection: The bases of a successful diversity and inclusion course [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-tnagpaul-vshan/


Exploring the Potential of Mentorship Programmes in Supporting Students’ Wellbeing

Chng, H. T., & Wang, G. Z. (2024). Exploring the potential of mentorship programmes in supporting students’ wellbeing [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-chng-wang/


Fostering Higher Order Learning in a Core Curriculum Module at Singapore Polytechnic

Wee. K. G., & Tay, S. E. R. (2024). Fostering higher order learning in a core curriculum module at Singapore Polytechnic [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-kgwee-sertay/


From Outreach to Empowerment: Cultivating University-driven Community Engagement

Bautista, J. (2024). From outreach to empowerment: Cultivating university-driven community engagement [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-jbautista/


From Solitary to Social: How GenAI Can Enhance Social Learning Processes with Peers in Reading

Sim, J. Y. H., & Lee, L. N. (2024). From solitary to social: How GenAI can enhance social learning processes with peers in reading [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-jyhsim-leeln/


Integrating Design Competitions in Civil Engineering Education: Case Studies from Singapore and China

Du, H., & Liang, Y. (2024). Integrating design competitions in civil engineering education: Case studies from Singapore and China [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-hjdu-lyan/


Interdisciplinary Education in NUS: A Scan of Current Courses and Development of an Evaluation Framework

Lefebvre, O. P., Mitchell, A., E, M. K. L., Tay, S. E. R., & Lee, L. N. (2024). Interdisciplinary education in NUS: A scan of current courses and development of an evaluation framework [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/olefebvre-et-al/


“Is This How You Feel?”: Role Playing For Social Work Students Using GenAI: Bridging Technology and Pedagogy

Chung, G. S. K., & Sim, J. Y. H. (2024). “Is this how you feel?”: Role playing for social work students using GenAI: Bridging technology and pedagogy [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-gcskeong-jyhsim-et-al/


Leveraging Adult Learners’ Professional Experience Through Scenario-based Student-generated Questions and Answers in Engineering Mechanics

Du, H., & Tay, S. E. R. (2024). Leveraging adult learners’ professional experience through scenario-based student-generated questions and answers in engineering mechanics [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-hdu-sertay/


Leveraging AI Tools for Engagement and Higher Learning Outcomes: An Exploratory Study

Ansari, S. (2024). Leveraging AI tools for engagement and higher learning outcomes: An exploratory study [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singaporehttps://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-s-ansari/


Leveraging ChatGPT for Analysing Student Reflections in a Design Thinking Course

Huang, Q., Kaur, A., & Willems, T. (2024). Leveraging ChatGPT for analysing student reflections in a design thinking course [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/qhuang-et-al/


Meeting Learning Outcomes in the Tri-generational Classroom

Tan, L. Y. L., & Ang, D. S. W. (2024). Meeting learning outcomes in the tri-generational classroom [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-lyltan-dswang/


Multi-stakeholder Experiential Learning for Adult Learners

Zhang, W., & Tan, R. S. K. (2024). Multi-stakeholder experiential learning for adult learners [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-wzhang-rtan/


Pedagogical Practices for Study Trips: A Factor Analysis of Key Variables

Mukhopadhyay, K., Tambyah, S. K., Fong, K. J., Yip, J. S. J. (2024). Pedagogical practices for study trips: A factor analysis of key variables [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-kmukhopadhyay-et-al-2/


Planting the Seeds for Meaningful and Effective Community Engagement Experiences through University Overseas Study Trips

Ong, C. P. P., Wong, S. F., Ng, E. S. Q., & Lim, C. P. (2024). Planting the seeds for meaningful and effective community engagement experiences through university overseas study trips [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-ong-et-al/


Student-generated Questions: A Novel Approach for Encouraging Cognitive Engagement

Wong, A., Wong, L. W., Hooi, S. C., & Lee, S. S. (2024). Student-generated questions: A novel approach for encouraging cognitive engagement [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-ahpwong-et-al-2/


Student Wellbeing: Perception of Support in Blended Learning Environments

Netty Haiffaq Zaini Mattar, Lam, A. W. L., & Tan, D. (2024). Student wellbeing: Perception of support in blended learning environments [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-nmattar-et-al/


The Efficacy of Instructional Practice and Support on Student Engagement and Wellbeing in Blended Learning

Cao, F., Lee, M. C., Netty Haiffaq Zaini Mattar, & Norhayati Ismail (2024). The efficacy of instructional practice and support on student engagement and wellbeing in blended learning [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-caof-et-al/


Using Generative AI in Design Thinking Courses: Towards Educators’ Guidelines

Lee, K. S. W., & Lee, J. J. (2024). Using generative AI in design thinking courses: Towards educators’ guidelines [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-kswlee-jjlee/


Whisper AI: Enhancing Feedback on Oral Assessments and Facilitating Research and Analysis

Muzzammil Yassin (2024). Whisper AI: Enhancing feedback on oral assessments and facilitating research and analysis [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-m-yassin/


Workload and Wellbeing: Striking a Delicate Balance for Academic Success in Blended Learning

Luu, T. H. L., Yuen, B. P. L., E, M. K. L., & Wai-Cook, M. S. S. (2024). Workload and wellbeing: Striking a delicate balance for academic success in blended learning [Paper presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-jluu-et-al/


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