8E -
Tracks
Track 5
| Thursday, July 9, 2026 |
| 1:45 PM - 4:10 PM |
| Stephen Riady Centre (SRC) Lecture Theatre LT53 Level 2 |
Speaker
Dr Xiao-Feng Kenan Kok
Singapore University of Social Sciences, HERDSA Associate Fellow
AI-teammate acceptance and socially shared regulation of learning: Implications for collaborative knowledge building and critical thinking dispositions
1:45 PM - 2:10 PMBiography
Dr. Kenan Kok is a Lecturer at the Teaching & Learning Centre, Singapore University of Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Nanyang Technological University. Dr. Kok’s research interests include socially shared regulation of learning, self-regulated learning, metacognition, student engagement, interactive learning environments, and quantitative research methods, within the context of adult learning and higher education. In his professional capacity, Dr. Kok teaches undergraduate and postgraduate education-related courses and facilitates student development workshops. His current research focuses on understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) shapes the regulation of learning in higher education. Drawing on advanced quantitative statistical techniques, including structural equation modelling, he investigates the mechanisms through which AI shapes learning and develops evidence-informed AI-supported educational interventions to enhance student learning and success.
Dr Zheng-Wei Lee
Nanyang Technological University
From perception to practice: Investigating early medical students’ expectations, challenges, and self-reported teamwork quality
2:15 PM - 2:40 PMBiography
aLex Lee is a Lecturer in Medical Education at LKCMedicine, NTU, with a strong interest in interdisciplinary education. He holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and an MA in Education & Technology. Additionally, he is accredited as a Specialist Adult Educator by the Institute for Adult Learning Singapore. Alex has extensive teaching experience across various levels, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing education and training. His research interests are centered on science-based instruction, assessment, and feedback literacy.
Ms Jessica Ang
Nanyang Technological University
Co-presenter
Biography
Mrs Ingrid Sierp
Adelaide University
Transforming Learning Spaces: Student Perspectives on Active Learning and Its Lasting Effects.
2:45 PM - 3:10 PMBiography
I am a Senior Lecturer and Educational Specialist in the College of Health at Adelaide University. My teaching practice is grounded in creating inclusive, student-centred learning environments that foster belonging, engagement, and success. I am particularly interested in the influence of the physical space on student learning, and am currently utilising a 'Learning and Teaching in-the-round' approach for my classes. I use active learning strategies, scaffolded support, and digital innovation to make complex concepts in anatomy and physiology accessible and engaging for diverse cohorts. Additionally, I place strong emphasis on community building, helping first-year students transition into university life with confidence.
Dr Kubert Tianhang Wang
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Understanding Students’ Epistemic Agency in the Era of Generative AI: Insights from a Co-creational Student Learning Community
3:15 PM - 3:40 PMBiography
Kubert Tianhang Wang is an Education Development Officer at the Center of Education Innovation in the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on the internationalisation of higher education and teaching and learning in higher education. His work draws on qualitative methodologies to explore inclusive and participatory approaches in curriculum development and educational reform.
Ms Zhiying Zeng
PhD Student
The Education University of Hong Kong
Transforming Sustainable Learning Outcomes through Higher Education: Topographic Landscapes across East and Southeast Asia
3:45 PM - 4:10 PMBiography
Zhiying Zeng is currently a PhD student in the Department of Education Policy and Leadership at The Education University of Hong Kong. She has spent two years as a member of a research team at a higher education institution, focusing on sustainability education. Zhiying now integrates her expertise in social sciences with educational research to explore innovative approaches for advancing the field. Her current research interests centre on quantitative learning analytics, particularly in the context of sustainability education within higher education settings.
Chair
Karena J. Burke
University of Wollongong