ABOUT
TEACHING
& LEARNING
RAFFLES TEACHING AND LEARNING
The academic team at Raffles University is consistently refining and enhancing teaching and learning methods within the campus environment. Through regular reflection and assessment, faculty members strive to incorporate innovative pedagogical approaches that cater to diverse learning styles and promote student engagement.
This process involves soliciting feedback from both students and educators, conducting research on best practices in higher education, and implementing new technologies where applicable. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, the academic team at Raffles University ensures that students receive a dynamic and enriching educational experience that prepares them for success in their chosen fields.
OUR CORE PHILOSOPHY
We are at the cutting edge of higher education in both teaching and learning and business practices. Our innovative and stimulating programmes promote – doing while learning and learning while doing.
DOING WHILE
LEARNING,
LEARNING WHILE
DOING
1. Personalised Learning
– Small class size allow the lecturer to spend more time with each student and thus better understand their needs.
– Students work in studios on projects under supervision of a lecturer.
2. Industry Ready
– RU has links with over 30 industrial partners, which enable us to deliver industry relevant programmes.
3. Practiced-Based Programme
– Students are involved with industry and community projects during their studies.
– Students undertake internships, which allow them to develop practical skills through on-the-job training.
4. Analytical Thinking
– Students use evidence-based problem solving to learn how to optimise and improve operations, and productivity.
5. Creative and Innovative Skill
– Students learn design thinking and apply it to create new product designs and to design or redesign services, process and strategy.
– Students develop their entrepreneurship skills learning how to commercialise their designs and business ideas.
The FutureU
Learning While Doing,
Doing While Learning
Students learn most while they are learning by doing. When we put our learning through action and experience, we understand the ever-changing world better. In addition, we promote learning while doing through cultivating lifelong learning in our students as well as community.
While “Doing” our join in the career we pursue, we also seek continuously professional development through upskilling, reskilling and cross-skilling which is essential to promote relentless motivation and competency in response to the changing skills demand caused by technological advancement.
Innovation with Data-Driven Technology
The Raffles University academic team continues to grow its expertise in technology. We have integrated the latest digital and technology skills into the syllabus, including generative artificial intelligence and data analysis, to prepare students for using technology effectively.
Collaborative Cross-Disciplinary Interaction
Innovation and technology require the collaboration of different disciplines. Raffles University is committed to fostering a community of cross-disciplinary practices.
The cross-pollination of team from different disciplines develops broad-minded, explorative and collaborative attitude. These qualities characterise our students, showing that they are ready for the future.
Sustainability &
Regenerative Design
Raffles University established a committee for sustainable development in 2023 to uphold the awareness and actions of students and staff as global citizens to the Mother Earth.
Several actions are undergoing to implement RU Green Policy. Sustainable Develop Goals are also integrated into University’s operation, curriculum development, and Teaching and learning.
Continuous
Professional Development
Raffles University would like to expand tertiary education beyond the boundaries of a traditional classroom setting. We are now offering some programmes in Open and Distance Learning modes.
Also, we have focused on supporting the alternative pathway to make education accessible to more people through TVET, micro-credential or professional programmes.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The road to entrepreneurship starts with Raffles. Studying at Raffles is your very first step towards business ownership.
Grooming raw talents to blossom into leaders and innovators of tomorrow requires solid industry experience. Raffles fosters collaborations with industry partners to inject our students with real world challenges. This gives them hands-on experience and nurtures their passion towards their dream profession.
Post industrial attachment, our students continue to perfect their skills at Raffles. And with many opportunities open to them, they are able to embark onto the world of entrepreneurship.
Over the years, Raffles has nurtured many graduates who have fulfilled their calling to be successful entrepreneurs.
