MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) recently organised a knowledge transfer programme workshop for 72 secondary school students at SMK Chung Hua Miri.
The workshop titled ‘Cultivating Positive Emotions to Improve Learning Engagement’ was conducted in collaboration with Sincere Centre Miri, a non-govemmental organisation (NGO) providing counselling services, and the Welfare Department.
Representing Sincere Centre Miri was Hii Min Rou while Christine Lau represented the Welfare Department.
Dr Lynn Ling Yew Hua, an academic and researcher at Curtin Malaysia’s Faculty of Business, led the workshop, highlighting recent research findings that underscore the importance of positive emotions and attitudes in fostering improved learning engagement among students.
“This workshop was a collaborative effort between our team from Curtin Malaysia, Sincere Centre Miri, and the Sarawak Welfare Department, combining our respective expertise and demonstrating our shared commitment to advancing educational practices and ensuring the holistic development of students,” she said.
She said the workshop was tailored specifically to secondary school students, addressing effective approaches to cultivating positive emotions in the learning process.
“A positive learning attitude is crucial for unlocking a student’s full potential, and the workshop encouraged the students to continue applying this approach in their studies.”
Dr Ling also expressed gratitude to a corporate sponsor who wished to remain anonymous for its generous monetary support which helped ensure the success of the workshop.
