SIDMA College Sabah, since its establishment in Kota Kinabalu back in 2002, has rapidly emerged as the first and largest regional centre in Malaysia running UNITAR programmes, in addition to its home grown academic programme, particularly Early Childhood Education (E.C.E).
In responding to the rapid technological advances which have given rise to trends such as automation, globalisation and workplace changes within industries; SIDMA College Sabah, through the dynamic leadership of Dr Morni Hj Kambrie (Chairman and Founder), and Madam Azizah Khalid Merican (CEO) reassured that its infrastructure and technology have been geared towards producing graduates who would have a broader set of 21st Century skills and talents; such as the ability to think independently, ability to identify and solve problems on their own, work collaboratively, learn new knowledge and skills that will enable these graduates to thrive the future.
As technology is moving rapidly, educators at SIDMA College have being urged to keep up with this fast pace, be prepared to adapt and change their curriculum and delivery so that its graduates are able to fill in jobs which are yet to emerge. During a recent “Brainstorming Session” held on 8th February 2017 at Shangri-La’s Resort and Spa, “Blended and Immersed teaching; a hybrid teaching methodology which is a combination of the traditional classroom lecture, e-learning, independent and group study has been adopted. This ”flipped classroom” model is to enable students to absorb course content not only through lectures, but also through videos, on-line activities and more; thus enabling students to be equipped with ICT and collaborative skills, critical and creative thinking skills, communicative skills, human values, and be interested in lifelong learning.
Thus in order to drive widespread student success, SIDMA College UNITAR Sabah marshalled all its resources, gain commitment from faculty and lecturers, embrace innovation and create incentives; under the supervision and support from the effective leadership from Dr Morni and Madam Azizah.
A total of 208 SIDMA College Sabah students and another 133 students from UNITAR Sabah received their one-off special financial assistance of RM950.00 per student from the Sabah State Government. The special grant has been banked into the recipient’s personal bank account, and students will be able to withdraw the money from their bank account beginning this Thursday, 26 April 2018.
