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In undergraduate curriculum research and teaching are two inseparable domains. Following this, attempt has been made to identify six faculty members’ views of integrating research into teaching of undergraduate curriculum in the APEX (Universiti Sains Malaysia) status awarded research university using qualitative interviews. The findings obtained indicate that all the faculty members viewed that integration is imperative. However, extent of integration and challenges faced were viewed differently. The outcome of the study reflects on the university’s transformation plan to achieve the world-class status.
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Zain, A.N.M., Karpudewan, M., Shuib, M. (2015). Integrating Research into Teaching in the APEX University in Malaysia. In: Collins, C.S., Neubauer, D.E. (eds) Redefining Asia Pacific Higher Education in Contexts of Globalization: Private Markets and the Public Good. International and Development Education. Palgrave Pivot, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137559203_9
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