The document summarizes the "Make-the-Pitch" innovation project at a polytechnic in Malaysia. The project was designed based on a TV show that helped people commercialize their innovations, and was integrated into the Communicative English curriculum. It aimed to improve students' presentation, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship skills by having them develop product ideas and pitch them to a panel of judges. Students generated many innovative ideas covering areas like safety, environment, and daily living. The top ideas received recognition, and the project overall helped students develop important skills while stimulating their creativity.

1. PROJEK INOVASI : “MAKETHE-PITCH”
ANUGERAH INOVASI
KEMENTERIAAN PENGAJIAN
TINGGI 2012

2. Study@poly
• Introduction of Polytechnic education

3. TRAIN OF THOUGHTS
„Make-the-Pitch‟ idea construed from a television series
which made people‟s innovation and product to be
noticed.
The show brought a lot of Malaysians to put their train of
thoughts into practice, and tested and finally got their
product marketed.
Definition : The train of thought refers to the
interconnection in the sequence of ideas expressed
during a connected discourse or thought, as well as
the sequence itself, especially in discussion how this
sequence leads from one idea to another.

4. TRAIN OF THOUGHTS
Make-the-Pitch (MTP) was designed in accordance to
the semester 3 new syllabus AE301.
MTP‟s objective is to rope in students‟ speaking ability,
presentation techniques, inspiring their critical as well
creative thinking and as well us enforcing
technopreneurship.
The programme instilled the idea of technopreneurship
where students are given the training to be
entrepreneurs who make use of technology to come
out with new or innovative products through a process
of commercialization.
We strongly believed that potential Technopreneurs must
be equipped with both technical and business skills.

5. TRAIN OF THOUGHTS
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It has brought innovation to our students in
many levels and aspects. The innovation
brought them this train of thoughts:
Better communication skills
Sharpened analytical skills
Sourcing
Entrepreneurship and marketing
Excitement in teaching and learning.

8. IDEAS OF THE INNOVATION
The innovation is inspired from these
aspects:
• Syllabus of Semester 3 polytechnic of
Malaysia Communicative English 2
module.
• A national television program called
„Make-the-Pitch‟.
• Hands-on experience in form of “Theory
and Practice” – product innovation for daily
use in ones life. (practical skills)

9. IDEAS OF THE INNOVATION
• Instilling the language and communication
skills. (presentation skills)
• Entrepreneurship and marketing skills
(analytical skills)
• Innovation in the process of Teaching and
Learning in classroom.
• Embedding the innovation with green
technology.

10. WHAT‟S THE OUTPUT?
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OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION:
Innovative brain storming
Management
Financial planning
Blended learning (technical & language)
Fun presentation and authentic assessment.

11. WHAT‟S THE OUTPUT?
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IDEAS OF STUDENTS
Safety Helmet Rider
Smart Wastepaper Basket
Solar Solution Backpack
Food Warmer
Magic Wallpaper
Smart Led Light
Mobile Turbine
Electronic Vapour Cigerette
Alarm Sensors.

12. PICTURES OF THE TOP WINNERS

13. TO TEACH OR NOT TO
TEACH?
• English for Communicative Purpose.
• Objectives:
1. To generate ideas for project presentation
2. Build up confidence in speaking for the whole
semester
3. Communicate ideas during Q&A

14. TRADITIONAL TEACHING

15. HOW ABOUT THE OUTCOME?
• PICTURE OF CLASS BRAINSTORMING

16. HOW ABOUT THE OUTCOME?
• LEARNING AND PRESENTATION

17. IMPACT TOWARDS STUDENTS
MANAGEMENT TEAM:

18. IMPACT TOWARDS STUDENTS
• CREATE THINKERS
• INSTILL BUSINESS MIND- INSERT PICTURE
• TEAMWORK- INSERT PICTURE

19. REGISTRATION

21. Picture of innovations

22. LEARNING OUTCOME
• INQUIRIES-WATCHING THE VIDEO CLIPS
• THINKERS- BRAIN STORM IDEAS
• INNOVATION- INCORPORATE THE TECHNICAL
SUBJECT IN ENGLISH PROJECT
• ENTREPRENEURSHIP- MAKING THE PITCH
• SELLING THE IDEAS
• MANAGEMENT OF TEAMS

23. MANAGEMENT‟S ROLE
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Commitment
Financial assistance
Facilities
Panel of Judges
Plaques of Recognition
Certificates
Review in local newspaper.

24. SUMMING UP!
“Practice makes perfect” indeed a wellsaid proverb from these students‟
innovation project.
The student‟s motivation and dedication to
produce a product was greater seen from
these presentation.
All in all it‟s a test put to reality in language,
marketing and technological knowledge as
well as brushing their engineering skills.

25. VISION AND MISSION
• Project‟s extension to other semesters.
• Parallel with Technical and Vocational
Education and Training (TVET).
• Building character‟s in the field of
Technopreneurship.

26. Thank
you