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Noorlila binti Ahmad

Academic Qualification

  • Doctor of Philopshophy in Educational Psychology - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
  • Master of Education (Educational Psychology) - Masters Degree, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Studies (PGDIS) - Post Graduate Diploma, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Bachelor of Communication - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Noorlila binti Ahmad (Dr.)

Assistant Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus

KULLIYYAH OF EDUCATION

noorlila@iium.edu.my
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Area of Specialisation


  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Educational Psychology
  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Psychology ~ Other Psychology n.e.c - Stress Management, Emotional Disturbance, Psychological Well-being, Ecopsychology, Restorativeness, Adolescent, Human Cognition, Teaching Thinking, Special Education Needs, Lifespan development, Methodology


Professional Membership


  • 2021 - 2025: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Associate Membership), Persatuan Psikologi Malaysia (PRISMA)
  • 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life Member), Malaysian Action Research Network (MARnet)
  • 2022 - 2027: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Ordinary Membership), Malaysian Association for Adolescent Health (MAAH)
  • 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life Membership/Ordinary), Qualitative Research Association of Malaysia (QRAM)
  • 2023: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), International Students of Islamic Psychology (ISIP)
  • 2024: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), American Psychological Association


Teaching Responsibilities


ACTION RESEARCH 2022/2023 2021/2022
ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT IN COUNSELING 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 2023/2024
COUNSELING SKILLS FOR TEACHERS 2022/2023
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 2020/2021
RESEARCH METHODS IN COUNSELING 2023/2024
STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES 2023/2024 2022/2023
UNDERSTANDING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021


Supervision


A Narrative Inquiry Of Postgraduate Students In Pursuing Educational Degree Through Grit And Happiness In Life.
Ph.D In Progress Supervisor Supervisory Committee
The Impact Of Inclusive Education On Learning, Social And Psychological Outcomes Among Students With Special Educational Needs In Zanzibar.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
The Effect Of Head Teachers' Exemplary Leadership Practices (Elp) On Teacher Retention Mediated By Self-Efficacy In Perpaduan Preschools.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Identifying The State Of Mental, Psychological Well-Being And Emotional Intelligence As Predictors Of The Postgraduate Students Academic Performance Amongst Selected Ipta In Klang Valley.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Students' Psychological Preparedness For Inclusive Program In National Primary Schools In Kuala Lumpur.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
مشكلات التكيف النفسي لدى المطلقين والمطلقات في محافظة شمال الباطنة بسلطنة عمان: دراسة حالة.
An Exploration Of Adjustment Problems Among Divorced Persons: A Case Study In North Batinah Province Sultanate Of Oman.
Master Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
The Challenges Of Low-Income Parents In Raising Dyslexic Children.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2023 - 2024 The relationship between nature connectedness, spirituality and psychological well-being among undergraduates in KOED
2022 - 2023 The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Students' Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being in Malaysia
On-Going
2023 - Present Understanding Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
2023 - Present Expanding the Horizon of the Flipped Learning Approach
2023 - Present Pembangunan Kerangka Kompetensi Pendidikan Digital Insan Sejahtera dalam kalangan Remaja
2022 - Present The IIUM International Lecturers? Technology Self-Efficacy in Teaching Arabic Post COVID-19 Pandemic
2022 - Present Preparing to become a School Counselor in the Post-Covid World: Exploring the Experiences of Final-Year Students at Kulliyyah of Education


Award & Recognition


12 Dec, 2023 Bronze Medal - International Competition on Sustainable Education (SUSED) 2023 International
12 Dec, 2023 Bronze Medal - International Competition on Sustainable Education 2023 International
26 Oct, 2023 Best Poster Platinum Award (Educator Category) - Universiti Malaya International
22 Jun, 2023 Bronze Medal - International Teaching Aid Competition (iTAC 2023) International
10 May, 2023 Educational Innovation Special Awards (Expert Innovator) - Malaysia Invention & Innovation Expo (MIIX 2023) International
10 May, 2023 Gold Medal - Malaysia Invention & Innovation Expo (MIIX 2023) International
10 May, 2023 Gold Medal - Malaysia Invention & Innovation Expo (MIIX 2023) International
11 Mar, 2023 Bronze Medal - Johor Autism Summit International
15 Feb, 2023 Bronze Medal - Teaching and Learning Innovation Competition (TLIC 2023) International
15 Feb, 2023 Bronze Medal - Teaching and Learning Innovation Competition (TLIC 2023) International
03 Feb, 2023 Gold Medal - INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE INNOVATION IDEA COMPETITION (ICIIC) International
02 Dec, 2022 Silver Medal - The International Competition on Sustainable Education (SUSED 2022) - KOED International
02 Dec, 2022 Silver Medal - CThe International Competition on Sustainable Education (SUSED 2022) - KOED International
02 Dec, 2022 Silver Medal - The International Competition on Sustainable Education (SUSED 2022) - KOED International


Publications


Article

2024 Nature connectedness: an investigation into alleviating emotional disturbances among university students. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 8 (3) pp. 559-575
2024 Spirituality and nature connectedness as mediators between exposure to nature and psychological well-being of school students. Environment and Social Psychology, 9 (5) pp. 1-19
2023 Ecopsychology, restorativeness, spiritual values and emotional disturbances among undergraduates students: a systematic literature review. ASEAN Journal of Religion, Education, and Society, 2 (2) pp. 109-122
2023 Exploring parental pressure on academic performance among adolescents. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13 (3) pp. 571-579
2023 Expressive art therapy approach in reducing self-haram among adolescent. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 8 (52) pp. 189-200
2023 Social media in the language classrooms: maximizing students' Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13 (8) pp. 746-755
2023 The role of religious coping strategies in managing stress among Muslim adolescents. International Journal of Advanced Research in Islamic and Humanities, 5 (3) pp. 1-15
2022 Enhancing self-esteem among low-achieving adolescents: insights from the role of disputation technique. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6 (7) pp. 2486-2499
2022 Exploring TESL students’ experience on remote teaching and learning during Covid-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12 (5) pp. 1631 -1646
2022 The ecopsychological, spiritual, physiological health and mood benefits of zikr meditation and nature for muslim university students. International Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences, 12 (9) pp. 1930-1949
2022 The role of group play therapy in improving adolescents’ social interaction. Creative Education, 13 (10) pp. 3364-3373
2021 Elucidating Japanese community engagement with Malaysian traditional music therapy approach for special needs children. Journal of Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues, 24 (Special Issue 1) pp. 1-8
2021 Exploring the dynamic changes between mothers and teenagers through family and school programs. International Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences, 11 (279 - 293) pp. 1-14
2021 Roles of restorativeness in improving the psychological well-being of university students. Frontiers in Psychology, 12 () pp. 1-13
2021 The relationship between natural environment relatedness and emotional well-being: a systematic review and proposed conceptual framework. IIUM Journal of Educational Studies, 9 (4) pp. 77-98
Conference or Workshop Item

2023 A flipped learning model in an ESL context. In: International Conference on Sustainability Education Development 2023,
2023 Model of ecopsychology effect on emotional disturbance (MEEED). In: International Conference on Sustainability Education Development 2023 (ICSED 2023),
2023 Sustaining education through a flipped learning approach. In: International MACEE Melaka State-Led Conference (IMMELC) 2023: Re-discussing Teaching & Learning and Promoting Sustainability in Education,
2023 The role of traditional Malay music for children with special needs. In: Johor Autism Summit 2023,
2022 Application of group play therapy in improving adolescents’ social interaction. In: International Conference on Action Research (ICAR 2022),
2022 Enhancing self-esteem among school students in the Post Covid-19. In: International Conference on Action Research (ICAR 2022),
Book Section

2021 Ethical framework for the Prophetic leadership. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: , pp. 186-189