Global e-Scholars Initiatives 2024: UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon Enriches Digital Education Innovation with Two World-Class Professors
UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati—UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon successfully held a Visiting Professor program titled “Global e Scholars Initiative (GeSI) 2024,” featuring two world-class professors: Professor Andrew Lian (President of AsiaCALL/Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand/Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam/The University of Canberra, Australia) and Professor Andrew Martin (The University of New South Wales, Australia). This program included various activities, such as a Focused Group Discussion (FGD), involving key elements of the campus and representatives of English teachers from West Java and Central Java. Tuesday, (25/06/2024).
The Global e Scholars Initiative (GeSI) 2024 visiting professor program was the result of an excellent collaboration between the Faculty of Education and Teacher Training (FITK) and the International Office and Partnership of UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon. This academic event aimed not only to mobilize new ideas from world-class professors but also to introduce UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon and the City of Cirebon on the global stage.
The five sessions of the Global e Scholars Initiative were held at the International Office and Partnership (IOP) office, located in the new cyber building, and at the FITK auditorium of UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon. The five themes addressed in GeSI 2024 were: (1) Visionary Governance for Digital Transformation in Higher Education; (2) Enhancing Student Engagement in Digital English Language Classrooms: Reflections of English Teachers; (3) Innovative Practices in Digital Learning: A Neuroscience and Psychology Perspective; (4) Innovative Teaching Methods in ELT: Insights from Cyber Education; (5) Engaging Digital Learning Strategies for Future Educators. This intellectual event took place from June 25-27, 2024.
Professor Andrew Lian, President of the Asia Association of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (AsiaCALL), and Professor Andrew Martin from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia, made valuable contributions to in-depth discussions on innovations in cyber education and the development of digital educational resources.
In the FGD, participants, including lecturers, students, and English teacher representatives from various regions, had the opportunity to engage directly with the two professors. The discussions covered important topics such as innovative English language teaching strategies, the use of technology in education, and the challenges and opportunities in cyber education in the digital era.
Dr. Saifuddin, Dean of FITK UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, expressed his pride in the success of GeSI 2024. “We greatly appreciate the contributions of Professor Andrew Lian and Professor Andrew Martin in enriching the knowledge and practice of cyber education at UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon. This program strengthens our position as the largest faculty within UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, and it is clear that similar international programs can also be collaboratively implemented by other faculties in partnership with the International Office and Partnership, thus accelerating the internationalization of the campus. We also thank Pak Lala Bumela, Ph.D., and the International Office team as the main driving force behind this prestigious event,” he said.
This event also marked an important milestone for UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon to continue innovating in cyber education and expanding its international network. Through collaborations like GeSI 2024, UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon further establishes itself as a progressive and globally-oriented educational institution.
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