Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Ph.D in Education - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sheffield
- Master of Education (Social Foundation of Education) - Masters Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor of Human Science in Philosophy - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Mactriculation - Certificate, International Islamic University Malaysia
Suhailah Binti Hussien (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF EDUCATION
Other's position:
Dean, Kulliyyah of Education
suhailah@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Suhailah Hussien graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Human Sciences, majoring in Philosophy from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in 1996, then completed her Diploma in Education majoring in English Language and Islamic Studies at the same university in the following year. She won the Best Student Award for English Language specialization. She secured a teaching position at the Department of Education, IIUM in 1998, and pursued her Master of Education in the area of Social Foundations at IIUM. She completed her Master's in 2000 and wrote her thesis on the Teaching of Thinking in the Malaysian context.
Part of her thesis was later published in a book, which was co authored with Prof. Dr. Rosnani Hashim, and became a reference for the Teaching of Thinking in Malaysia. After teaching for two years in the Department of Education, she pursued her Ph.D (Education) in the area of Philosophy of Education, specializing in Critical Pedagogy, in 2002, at the University of Sheffield, UK. She graduated in 2006 and came back to Malaysia to serve the Department of Education.
She is a registered and active member of the Philosophy of Education Society, Great Britain (PESGB), the International Network of Philosophers of Education (INPE), and the Qualitative Research Methods Association of Malaysia (QRAM).
Currently, Dr. Suhailah Hussien is an Associate Professor and the Director, Centre for Teaching Thinking (CTT) at the Kulliyyah of Education, IIUM since 2013. CTT was formerly known as the Centre for Philosophical Inquiry in Education (CPIE), and is responsible for the training of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and inquiry skills among teachers, professionals and students at various levels. She is also acknowledged for her expertise in Thinking and HOTS, and is one of the team members involved in the development of teaching HOTS for the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Malaysia.
Part of her thesis was later published in a book, which was co authored with Prof. Dr. Rosnani Hashim, and became a reference for the Teaching of Thinking in Malaysia. After teaching for two years in the Department of Education, she pursued her Ph.D (Education) in the area of Philosophy of Education, specializing in Critical Pedagogy, in 2002, at the University of Sheffield, UK. She graduated in 2006 and came back to Malaysia to serve the Department of Education.
She is a registered and active member of the Philosophy of Education Society, Great Britain (PESGB), the International Network of Philosophers of Education (INPE), and the Qualitative Research Methods Association of Malaysia (QRAM).
Currently, Dr. Suhailah Hussien is an Associate Professor and the Director, Centre for Teaching Thinking (CTT) at the Kulliyyah of Education, IIUM since 2013. CTT was formerly known as the Centre for Philosophical Inquiry in Education (CPIE), and is responsible for the training of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and inquiry skills among teachers, professionals and students at various levels. She is also acknowledged for her expertise in Thinking and HOTS, and is one of the team members involved in the development of teaching HOTS for the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Malaysia.
Area of Specialisation
- Society ~ Education ~ Education Policy - Social foundations of education
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Philosophy of Education - Possess a Bachelor in Philosophy, Masters in Social Foundations and PhD in Philosophy of Education
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Other Education n.e.c. - M.Ed and PhD theses in critical thinking for secondary school and higher education respectively
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Other Education n.e.c.
Professional Membership
- 2016 - 2021: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Qualitative Research Association Malaysia (QRAM)
- 2018 - 2020: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Philosophy of Education Society Great Britain
- 2018 - 2021: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), International Network of Philosophers of Education (INPE)
Teaching Responsibilities
ACTION RESEARCH IN EDUCATION | 2010/2011 2007/2008 |
ADV.SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION | 2017/2018 |
ADVANCE HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2016/2017 |
ADVANCED HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF ISLAMIC EDUC | 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
ADVANCED QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHOD | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2020/2021 |
ADVANCED QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS | 2016/2017 |
ADVANCED SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS OF ISLAMIC EDUC. | 2020/2021 |
ADVANCED SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION | 2018/2019 2009/2010 |
ASSESSMENTS IN MORAL EDUCATION | 2007/2008 |
CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION | 2010/2011 |
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EDUCATIONAL MGMT & LDR | 2019/2020 |
CONTEMPORARY MORAL ISSUES | 2018/2019 |
CRITICAL & CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS | 2016/2017 2015/2016 2011/2012 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT | 010901 |
CURRICULUM OF MORAL EDUCATION | 2017/2018 2012/2013 2009/2010 |
DIRECTED RESEARCH PRACTICUM | 2022/2023 |
FAMILY MANAGEMENT & PARENTING | 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
GENERAL TEACHING METHODOLOGY | 2011/2012 |
HISTORICAL & PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF MALAYSIA EDUCATION | 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
HISTORICAL & PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF MALAYSIAN EDUCATION | 2012/2013 2010/2011 |
HISTORICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF MALAYSIAN EDUCATION | 2016/2017 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
INTRODUCTION TO 'ILM AL-MANTIQ | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2015/2016 2010/2011 |
INTRODUCTION TO MORAL PHILOSOPHY | 2012/2013 2008/2009 040401 |
ISLAMIC CRITICAL PEDAGOGY | 2019/2020 2017/2018 |
ISLAMIC FOUND. OF CRITICAL & CREATIVE THINKING | 2018/2019 |
ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVES IN ADMIN & HUMAN RELATIO | 2019/2020 |
ISLAMIZATION OF EDUCATION | 2023/2024 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING THINKING SKILLS | 2019/2020 2016/2017 2015/2016 2011/2012 |
METHODS IN TEACHING MORAL EDUCATION I | 2018/2019 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
METHODS IN TEACHING MORAL EDUCATION II | 2019/2020 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 |
METHODS OF TEACHING MORAL EDUCATION I | 2023/2024 |
METHODS OF TEACHING MORAL EDUCATION II | 2022/2023 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
MORAL DEVELOPMENT FROM THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE | 2019/2020 2007/2008 |
MORAL PHILOSOPHY FROM ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE | 020801 |
PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION FOR THINKING | 2012/2013 |
PHILOSOPHY OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION | 2017/2018 2010/2011 |
PRACTICUM II | 2017/2018 |
PROBLEMS OF THEORY & METHODOLGY IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES | 2019/2020 |
PROBLEMS OF THEORY & METHODOLOGY IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES | 2018/2019 2016/2017 2015/2016 |
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHOD | 2021/2022 |
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2018/2019 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2009/2010 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
RESEARCH METHODS IN MORAL EDUCATION | 2007/2008 |
SOCIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION | 020401 |
SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION | 2012/2013 2008/2009 |
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, POLICIES AND PRACTICES | 2020/2021 |
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES | 2022/2023 |
TEACHING THINKING AND ASSESSMENT | 2020/2021 2017/2018 2015/2016 |
THE TEACHING OF THINKING | 2020/2021 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2007/2008 031001 020701 011001 |
USRAH IN ACTION 1 | 2023/2024 |
USRAH IN ACTION 2 | 2023/2024 |
VALUES IN EDUCATION | 021201 |
WESTERN EDUCATIONAL THEORIES | 2016/2017 |
Supervision
Academic Staff'S Perspectives On Basic Teaching Methodology Training Programme And Teaching Practices: A Case Study Of Two (2) Malaysian Public Universities.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Member Supervisory Committee
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فعالية الواقع المعزز على التحصيل الدراسي والدافعية وبقاء أثر التعلّم لدى الطلبة في مادة العلوم في سلطنة عُمان. The Effectiveness Of Augmented Reality On Academic Achievement, Motivation, And The Impact Of Learning Among Science Students In The Sultanate Of Oman.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Academic Supervisory Leadership And Teachers' Performance: A Case Study Of Two Integrated Islamic Primary Schools In Bekasi, Indonesia.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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التمايز في مهارات الإدراك البصري والسمعي بين ذوي صعوبات التعلم والمتفوقين عقليا من ذوي صعوبات التعلم وذوي التفريط التحصيلي بالحلقة الأولى من التعليم الأساسي في سلطنة عُمان. Differentiation In Visual And Auditory Perception Skills Among Disabled Learners And Underachievement In Cycle One Of Basic Education In The Sultanate Of Oman.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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أثر ممارسة القيادات المدرسية للتخطيط الاستراتيجي في أداء المدارس الحكومية في سلطنة عُمان: أساليب إدارة الأزمات متغير وسيط. The Impact Of School Leaders Practice Of Strategic Planning On The Performance Of Public Schools In The Sultanate Of Oman: Crisis Management Methods As A Mediating Variable.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Member Supervisory Committee
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The Roles Of Cultural And Social Capital In Higher Education Aspirations Among B40 And M40 Malay Students.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Empowering Student Through A Democratic Classroom: A Case Study In A Malaysian Public University
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Ph.D
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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The Role Of Somali Secondary School Curriculum In Building Students' Citizenship And National Identity
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Ph.D
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Philosophical Inquiry Approach In The Civic And Citizenship Education In A Malaysian Secondary School
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Ph.D
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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Exploring Muslim Preservice Teachers' Reflexive Practice: A Critical Action Research In Southern Thailand.
Ph.D
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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The Narrative Approach To Promote Pre-Service Teachers' Moral Reasoning: A Case Study In Universiti Putra Malaysia (Upm).
Ph.D
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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Continous Professional Development For Principals In Light Of The21st Century Management In Selected High Schools In Aceh, Indonesia
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Ph.D
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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Ibn Tufayl'S Epistemological Theory Based On Hayy Ibn Yaqzan And Its Implications On Muslim Education.
Ph.D
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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Modeling Student Efficacy In Massive Open Online Courses (Moocs) And Meaningful Learning
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Ph.D
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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The Hikmah (Wisdom) Pedagogy, Moral Reasoning And Critical Thinking In A Secondary Moral Education Class.
Ph.D
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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The Influence Of The Philosophical Inquiry Programme On Improving Critical Thinking And Academic Engagement Among Secondary Students At Saudi Schools In Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Member Supervisory Committee
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Thinking Skills Through Classroom Talk Among Preschoolers In Selected Preschools In The Klang District Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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Assessing The Effects On Integrated Education On Holistic Education Factors In Selected Islamiyyah Madrasahs In North-Central Nigeria.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
Member Supervisory Committee
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Challenges And Contradictions Of Contemporary Educated Muslim Woman.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
Member Supervisory Committee
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Excellent Teachers Of Secondary School Classroom Discipline Management Strategies.
Ph.D
Completed
2015
Member Supervisory Committee
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Evaluating A Measurement Model Of Lecturer’S Self-Efficacy
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Ph.D
Completed
2015
Member Supervisory Committee
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Developing And Validating A Wisdom Scale Inventory (Wisi) From An Islamic Perspective Based On Ibn Qayyim’S Classification Of Wisdom.
Ph.D
Completed
2015
Member Supervisory Committee
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The School-Parental Involvement In Public Secondary School In Katsina State, Nigeria.
Ph.D
Completed
2015
Member Supervisory Committee
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Exploring The Challenges, Needs And Coping Strategies Of Malay Working Single Mothers In Klang Valley, Kuala Lumpur.
Ph.D
Completed
2015
Co-supervisor
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The Manifestation Of Islamization Of Knowledge (Iok) In The Curriculum : A Case Study Of International Islamic University Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2014
Co-supervisor
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The Perceived Contribution Of Civics And Citizenship Education In Fostering Citizenship Characters: A Study In Selected Schools In Selangor
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Ph.D
Completed
2014
Co-supervisor
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Mentoring As A Support Strategy For Beginning Esl Teachers.
Ph.D
Completed
2013
Co-supervisor
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The Formulation Of Islamic Based Education In Private Schools In Pakistan - And Exploratory Study.
Ph.D
Completed
2011
Main Supervisor
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A Study On The Potential Of Colonial And Post Colonial Philosophies Of Islamic Education For Empowering Muslims To Act In And On The World.
Ph.D
Completed
2011
Co-supervisor
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Causal Structure Model Of Teachers' Work-Family Conflict And Well-Being : Work-Family Conflict Efficacy And Religious Coping As Predictors..
Ph.D
Completed
2011
Co-supervisor
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The Practice Of Leadership Among Moro Student Leaders: A Case Study In The Islamic Institutions Of Higher Education In The Province Of Lanao Del Sur, Philippines.
Ph.D
Completed
2011
Co-supervisor
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The Practice Of Leadership Among Moro Student Leaders: A Case Study In The Islamic Institutions Of Higher Education In The Province Of Lanao Del Sur, Philippines.
Ph.D
Completed
2011
Co-supervisor
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Development Of A Conceptual Model Of Integrated Character Education In Bangladesh.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Exploring The Pedagogy Of Quantity Surveying Measurement Courses At Iium In Meeting The Construction Industry'S Skills And Competencies.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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A Phenomenological Study Of Multicultural Muslim Experiences At Iium: Towards The Development Of Social Solidarity For The Ummah.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Using Philosophy For Children (P4c) Among Refugee Children For Integration: A Case Study On The Rohingya Refugee Students In Malaysia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Principals’ Instructional Leadership, Teachers’ Collective Self-Efficacy And Job Performance In High Performing Schools In Pahang.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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The Roles Of Educational Leaders In Managing Change In Unstable Situations.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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أثر الممارسات الاشرافية والتدريب المهني على أداء المعلمين في مدارس محافظة البريمي. The Effect Of Supervisory Practices And Vocational Training On Teachers' Performance In Al Buraimi Governorate Schools.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Framework For Sustainable Development Education As A Key Enabler Of All The 17 Sdgs.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Students' Engagement In 'Design Thinking' For School Innovation Programme: A Case Study Of Sbpi Gombak.
Master
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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The Effects Of Gamification On Learning-Transfer Of Critical Thinking Dispositions Among Teachers.
Master
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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An Analytical Study Of Teacher Education Programme In Iium From The Perspective Of Humanisation Of Education.
Master
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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Teaching Thinking Using Philosophical Inquiry In An Online Discussion Platform At Cfs, Iium.
Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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A Case Study Of Creativity Development In Two Muslim Homeschools In Thailand.
Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Exploring Relationships Of Kagan Co-Operative Learning Strategies In Enhancing Creative Thinking : A Case Study Of Secondary Students In Manarat Jeddah.
Master
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Assessing Creative Product Using Short Stories.
Master
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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The Enhancement Of Critical Thinking Using Halaqah Method Among Students Of Dayah In Dayah Mudi Mesjid Raya Samalanga, Aceh.
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Using Philosophical Inquiry To Develop Cognitive And Social Skills : A Case Study Of Preschool Children.
Master
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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The Effects Of The Jigsaw Method On Cfsiium Students' Understanding Of Biology Concepts And Critical Thinking Skills.
Master
Completed
2014
Main Supervisor
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Teachers’ Perceptions Of Interfaith Education And Its Activities As A Platform For Unity: A Survey Of Selected Schools In The Klang Valley.
Master
Completed
2014
Main Supervisor
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How Islamic Studies Curriculum Empowered Students.
Master
Completed
2014
Main Supervisor
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A Study On The Teaching Of Islamic Studies Through Critical Pedagogy At Two Private High Schools, Jakarta, Indonesia..
Master
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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Approaches To The Teaching Of Thinking: The Perceptions Of Inservice Or Preservice Teachers In Iium.
Master
Completed
2009
Main Supervisor
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Approaches To The Teaching Of Thinking: The Perceptions Of Inservice Or Preservice Teachers In Iium.
Master
Completed
2009
Main Supervisor
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The Utilization Of Internet Websites In Teaching And Learning Arabic As A Foreign Language In Southern Thailand Universities.
Master
Completed
2009
Main Supervisor
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The Utilization Of Internet Websites In Teaching And Learning Arabic As A Foreign Language In Southern Thailand Universities.
Master
Completed
2009
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2017 - 2022 | Examining Multicultural Context of Malaysian Public Universities in Promoting Social Solidarity: Proposing A Framework for Internationalization of Higher Education |
2016 - 2019 | Investigation of Malaysian Teachers? Instructional and Assessment Methods for Critical Thinking Skills (CTS) and the Development, Implementation and Evaluation of Specific Training Modules for Enhancement of CTS |
2016 - 2020 | Exploring Students' Engagement in 'Design Thinking': A Case Study of SBPI Gombak |
2015 - 2019 | Developing Charter School Model Curriculum for Disaster Affected Areas: Lessening the MOE Expenditure and Addressing Educational Imbalance |
2013 - 2016 | Community of Inquiry - A New Inquiry-Based Pedagogy for Realizing the Aspiration of Critical Thinking in the New Blueprint for Education 2013-2025 |
2013 - 2014 | A Qualitative Study on Research Culture at International Islamic University Malaysia |
2012 - 2015 | The Status of IOHK in IIUM |
2011 - 2015 | The Practices of Integrated Education System in Selected Malay Archipelagos: Developing New Integrated Islamic School Model |
2011 - 2012 | New Voices In Education : Breaking The Mold (KVC 2011) |
2011 - 2012 | New Intellectual Horizons In Education II (KVC 2011) |
2011 - 2012 | Kajian dan Pembinaan Instrumen Persetaraan Kriteria untuk Menilai Kualiti Pendidikan Prasekolah di Malaysia |
2008 - 2013 | A Study to Develop Indicators for the Evaluation of Islamic Integration in the Academic Curriculum at IIUM |
2008 - 2012 | IIUM Headmaster's Experiences of ETeMs: Its Implementations and Challenges. |
2007 - 2011 | A New Theory of Counseling Adolescents in Malaysia Based on Malaysian Culture, Values and Belief Systems |
2007 - 2011 | Impact of Shared Values, Perceived Quality and Satisfaction on Islamic Public Schools Teacher Commitment: A Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) |
- 2010 | Malaysian Science and Technology Indicators 2010 |
On-Going
2023 - Present | A COMPARISON OF PROPENSITY BETWEEN READING AND ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA |
2023 - Present | Developing Teachers? Skills in Hikmah Pedagogy for the Promotion of Students? Moral Reasoning and Resilience at Rohingya Education Centres in Selangor: A Knowledge Transfer Program |
2022 - Present | Projek Penyelidikan dan Pembangunan Pendidikan Rabbani Kelantan |
2018 - Present | Developing a Framework to Enhance Entrepreneurial Oral English Communication Skills among Students of Public Universities in Malaysia |
2016 - Present | Profiling the Effects of Urban Poverty on the Academic Achievement of Students from different Ethnic Groups in Major Malaysian Cities |
2016 - Present | Nutrition Counseling: Using Support Group to Explore Weight Management Challenges Among Female Youth |
2015 - Present | Development of Malaysian Muslim Adolescents? Self-identity and Spiritual Intelligence: A Case Study of Low SES Families |
Award & Recognition
10 Feb, 2011 | Bronze Award in the IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2011 for the Malaysian Science and Technology Indicators Research 2010 (MASTIC) - IIUM | University |
27 Jan, 2010 | Gold Award in the IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2010 for Hikmah Program (CPIE) - IIUM | University |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2011 | Current issues and themes in education: a handbook for practitioners. IIUM Press,, ISBN: 9789674181253 |
2011 | Selected Readings in Educational Foundations: Ummatic Ramifications. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789674181246 |
2008 | A practical guide to interviewing in educational research. Centre for Teaching and Learning, IIUM, ISBN: |
2003 | The teaching of thinking in Malaysia. Research Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 983-9727-68-0 |