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Serit anak Banyan

Lecturer cum MPU Coordinator
Master of Science (Human Communication) (UPM),
Post-Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning (Taylor’s University),
Bachelor of Communication (UPM), Diploma of Forestry (UPM)

Learning and Teaching Unit

Office No:+60 82 260 852
Room No: B409-410
Email: sbanyan@swinburne.edu.my
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Biography

Serit Banyan is a Lecturer and MPU Coordinator within the Teaching and Learning Unit at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak since 2023. He boasts extensive experience as an MPU lecturer, having been actively involved in teaching MPU modules since 2011. He earned a Master of Science in Human Communication from the University Putra of Malaysia. Furthermore, he honed his teaching skills through a Post-Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning obtained from Taylor’s University in Malaysia. His area of expertise lies in online learning and the integration of technology in education.

Recognized for his exceptional contributions to education, Serit Banyan has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. Notable honors include the IIDEL 2017, IUCEL 2018, 2019, and 2021 awards, as well as the RAHoLE and APRS 2017 awards. He has been a recipient of the EMAS award and was shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious QS-Wharton Reimagine Education Award in 2018. Additionally, he has received the PICTL and Taylor’s EMAS awards in 2017 and 2020, along with the Taylor’s Distinguished e-Learning Educator Award. Serit Banyan’s contributions to education have been acknowledged with the Taylor’s University President’s Award. His commitment to academic excellence extends to his recognition as a finalist for the National Academic Award 14th Edition.

In 2022, Serit Banyan achieved a significant milestone when he was bestowed with the honorary title of Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Ahli Bintang Sarawak (A. B. S.) by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak. This prestigious recognition was in acknowledgment of his substantial contributions to national education and charitable endeavors. Beyond his teaching responsibilities, Serit Banyan has been appointed by the Ministry of Higher Education to serve as a national committee member for various vital committees, including Service-Learning Malaysia (SULAM), Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU), and Bahasa Iban. His multifaceted involvement in educational and academic affairs underscores his commitment to the advancement of education in Malaysia.

Research Interests

Serit Banyan is an enthusiastic academic with a strong interest in the intersection of education and technology. With experience as an academician at tertiary level, he is passionate about exploring innovative ways to improve education. His areas of expertise include incorporating technology into teaching, developing online and blended learning approaches, and effectively teaching MPU modules. He is particularly interested in service-learning in Malaysia and strives to engage students with the community and promote social responsibility. As a novice researcher, his aim is to contribute to the field by exploring new teaching methods and the integration of technology for a better learning experience.

Teaching Area 

Undergraduate level: Penghayataan Etika dan Peradaban, Falsafah dan Isu Semasa, Kursus Integriti dan Anti Rasuah, Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi & Hubungan Etnik

Professional Memberships

  • Vice-Chairman, Persatuan Anak Borneo Semenanjung, Since 2022
  • Member, Sarawak Dayak National Union, Since 2021

National Committee Member

  • Ahli Jawatankuasa, Jawatankuasa Pemilih Anugerah Khas Yb Menteri Pendidikan Malaysia: Rekabentuk Kurikulum Dan Penyampaian Inovatif (AKRI), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia National Committee Member, 2018 – 2019
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa, Jawatankuasa Teknikal Pengukuhan Kursus Matapelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi (IPT), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, 2019 – 2021
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa, Jawatankuasa Teknikal Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) IPTS, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, 2021 – 2022
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa, Service-Learning Malaysia – University for Society (SULAM), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, 2020 – Now

Awards

2016

  1. Shortlisted, Digital Content Award Category, QS-Wharton Reimagine Education Award 2016, awarded by Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA

2017

  1. Winner, Teaching and Learning Innovation, Exemplary Meritorious Academic Staff Award (EMAS 2017), awarded by Taylor’s University
  2. Silver Award, Online Assessment competition, Redesigning Assessment for Holistic Learning (RAHoLE 2017), awarded by the University of Malaya
  3. Silver Award, Invention, International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL 2017), awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
  4. 3rd Place, Immersive Learning Category, Malaysia Rethinking and Redesigning Higher Education Awards (APRS 2017), awarded by Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia

2018

  1. Gold Award, National E-Content Development Competition (ECONDEV 2018), awarded by Universiti Teknologi Mara
  2. Award Winner, Best E-Learning Facilitator, International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL 2018), awarded by Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
  3. Bronze Award, International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL 2018) awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
  4. Finalist, Online Learning Category, QS-Wharton Reimagine Education Award 2018, awarded by Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA

2019

  1. Silver Award, International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL 2019), awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
  2. Award Winner, Oustanding e-Learning Project/Product Category, International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL 2019), awarded by Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
  3. Silver Award, Putra InnoCreative Carnival in Teaching and Learning 2019, awarded by Universiti Putra Malaysia
  4. Award Winner, President’s Award for Innovation in Teaching and Learning Category, awarded by Taylor’s University

2020

  1. Silver Award, Online Assessment, Exemplary Meritorious Academic Staff Award (EMAS 2020), awarded by Taylor’s University
  2. Award Winner, Taylor’s Distinguished e-Learning Educator Award, awarded by Taylor’s University

2021

  1. Bronze Award, International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL 2021), awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
  2. Award Winner, Best Trend-Setter Award, International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL 2021), awarded by Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
  3. Gold Award, MOOC Category, International E-Content Development Competition 2021 (e-ConDev 2021), awarded by University Teknologi Mara
  4. Gold Award, Pitching Category, International E-Content Development Competition 2021 (e-ConDev 2021), awarded by University Teknologi Mara
  5. Award Winner, Edu Innovator Award, awarded by Taylor’s University
  6. Award Winner, Long Service Award (10 Years), awarded by Taylor’s University

2022

  1. Finalist (Top 10), Anugerah Akademik Negara ke-14 / 14th National Academic Award, awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
  2. Bronze Award, MOOC Category, International E-Content Development Competition 2022 (e-ConDev 2022), awarded by Universiti Teknologi Mara

Special Award

2022

  1. Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak – Ahli Bintang Sarawak (ABS), awarded by Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib bin Mahmud

Recent Media

2022

  • Bernama TV, Ruang Bicara: PRU15: Kuasa Pengundi Borneo

2023

  • Bernama TV, Ruang Bicara: Kembara Kenali Borneo Semai Tekad Perpaduan
  • Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) TV1: Hero Pandemic

Recent Research Grants

  1. 2021: Kajian Impak dan Hala TujuBaharu Pelaksanaan Matapelajaran Umum (MPU), Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, (Co-Researcher), (MYR 65,000.00)
  2. 2018: Ethnic Relations Participatory Online Course at Taylor’s University, Ministry of Higher Education (FRGS), (Main Researcher), (MYR 15,000)
  3. 2011: Dimensi Pendorong Perpaduan Masyarakat Malaysia, Jabatan Perpaduan Negara dan Integrasi Nasional, (Research Assistant), (MYR 60,000)
  4. 2010: Self-Regulatory Framework and Mechanism in Malaysia Media Industry, Suruhan Jaya Komunikasi Multimedia Malaysia, (Research Assistant), (MYR 80,000)

Research Outputs

  • Journal Paper: Sulaiman Md. Yassin, Dzuhailmi Dahalan, Haslinda Abdullah, Ismi Arif Ismail, Azimi Hamzah, Nobaya Ahmad, Fazilah Idris, Wendy Yee Mei Tien & Serit Banyan. (2012) Policy Fairness in National Integration: Reactions of the New Generation. Journal of Basic and Applied Scientific Research, 2(11), 11071-11076
  • Journal Paper: Sulaiman M. Yassin, Dzuhailmi Dahalan, Haslinda Abdullah, Ismi Arif Ismail, Azimi Hamzah, Nobaya Ahmad, Fazilah Idris, Wendy Yee Mei Tien and Banyan Serit. (2013). Challenges in the Social Environment Landscape: Readiness of Youth in Embracing Diversity. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, 21, 11-20
  • Book Chapter: Banyan, S., Abdul Jaleel, H. B., & Omar, N. A. (2022). Implementation of Group-Based Assessment in Project-Based Learning for a Hubungan Etnik (Ethnic Relations) Module at Taylor’s University. In Alternative Assessments in Malaysian Higher Education (pp. 117-125). Springer, Singapore.
  • Book Chapter: Banyan, S., Bakar, Z. A. B. A., & Lokman, F. R. B. (2023). Cultivating and Nurturing an Empathy-Ready Mindset Through Value-Based Innovation. In Cases on Responsive and Responsible Learning in Higher Education (pp. 177-197). IGI Global.
  • Conference Paper: Bakar, Z. A. A., Lokman, F. R., Khasbullahr, S. N. A., & Banyan, S. Value-Based Education in MPU4 Social Innovation Project. INNOVATING EDUCATION FOR A BETTER TOMORROW, 162. IUCEL 2022
  • Conference Paper: Banyan, S., Khasbullah, S. N. A., & Lokman, F. R. DIGITALIZING ETHNIC RELATIONS ASSIGNMENT THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING. Cover Design, 423. IUCEL 2021
  • Conference Paper: Banyan, S., Omar, N. A., Rahman, P. N. A., & Jaleel, H. B. A. (2019). Sustainable learning via inspired connection for 21st century leaners: Synchronous classroom for MPU students in Taylor’s University. UNIVERSITY CARNIVAL ON E-LEARNING (IUCEL) 2019, 24.
  • Conference Paper: Banyan, S. (2018). ID NO. TU014. UNIVERSITY CARNIVAL on e-LEARNING (IUCEL) 2018, 115.
  • Conference Paper: Banyan, S. A., Omar, N. A., & Ayub, E. The Development of Hubungan Etnik as Credit Transfer MOOC. CARNIVAL ON e-LEARNING (IUCEL) 2017, 77.
  • Conference Paper: Banyan, S., Tamam, E., & Jimbun, S. L. Communication and Prejudice towards Others within Students of the Public University. International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities (ICSSH’15) May 5-6, 2015 Bali (Indonesia)