Research Area:

• TESOL (Early Childhood Education, Primary Education)

• Educational Technology

• Distance Education

• Qualitative Research

Research Grant: 

1. 01/09/2022-31/08/2024. An Exploratory Study of Parental Involvement in Children’s English as a Second Language (ESL) Learning. Short-term Grant, USM, RM31,000.00 (Principal investigator)

2. 05/05/2023- 04/05/2024. Pemerkasaan Literasi Bahasa Inggeris dalam Kalangan Kanak-Kanak Tabika Perpaduan Melalui Kaedah 'Phonics' dan 'Whole Word' Menggunakan Bahan 'Environmental Print'. Geran Libat Sama Universiti-Komuniti (BJIM), USM. RM 6251.60 (Principal investigator)

Research Publication:

1. Alias, N. Z. ., Kamal, S. S. L. A., Jamil, H. ., & Abdullah, M. K. K. . (2023). A systematic review of understanding parental involvement in children’s ESL learning: What the literature says?. International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies, 12(2), 172–183. https://doi.org/10.55493/5019.v12i2.4810

2. Kamal, S.S.L.A., Masnan, A.H. & Hashim, N.H. (2022). Parental Involvement in Young Children's Education in Malaysia: A Systematic Literature Review. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 21(3), 319-341. https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.21.3.17

3. Kamal, S.S.L.A., & Hashim, N.H. (2021). Parental Involvement and Reading-Related Activities of Struggling Readers of English as a Second Language. International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education (INT-JECSE), 13(2): 191-197. DOI: 10.9756/INT-JECSE/V13I2.211054.

4. Kamal, S.S.L.A. & Rahman, W.A.W.A., & Ghani, F.A. (2021). Challenges to Parental Involvement in Children’s ESL Learning. International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education (INT-JECSE), 13(2): 184-190. DOI: 10.9756/INT-JECSE/V13I2.211053.

5. Kamal, S.S.L.A. (2021). Teaching Struggling Readers of English as a Second Language in the Malaysian Classroom. International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education (INT-JECSE), 13(2): 172-183. DOI: 10.9756/INT-JECSE/V13I2.211052.

6. Kamal, S.S.L.A. (2021). Theories of second language reading. Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry 12(6):1014-1024.

7. Kamal, S.S.L.A. (2021). Research Paradigm and the Philosophical Foundations of a Qualitative Study. PEOPLE: International Journal of Social Sciences, 4(3), 1386-1394.

8. Kamal, S.S.L.A., & Ghani, F.A. (2014). Emotional Intelligence and Akhlak among Muslim Adolescents in Johor. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 114:687-692.

9. Ghani, F.A., Kamal, S.S.L.A, & Azian, A.A. (2014). The Implication of Parenting Styles on the Akhlak of Muslim Teenagers in the South of Malaysia. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 114: 761-765.

Other Publication:

Newspaper articles

1. How to conduct a parent-teacher meeting. (2022, November 27). https://www.thestar.com.my/news/education/2022/11/27/how-to-conduct-a-parent-teacher-meeting

2. Assessment reforms in primary schools: Parental roles. (2022 November 22). https://www.malaysiakini.com/letters/645270

3. The national language is a symbol of national identity, sovereignty and unity. News Straits Times. (2021, October 12). https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2021/10/735945/national-language-symbol-national-identity-sovereignty-and-unity

4. Parents can be more tech savvy because of pandemic. News Straits Times. (2021, September 22). https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2021/09/729734/parents-can-be-more-tech-savvy-because-pandemic.

5. Parenting during pandemic: Opportunities and challenges. Malaysiakini.com. (2021, September, 21). https://m.malaysiakini.com/letters/592237

6. Article published in News Straits Times. Learning English in daily life https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2019/07/508336/learn-english-daily-life 29 July 2019

7. Penulisan rencana di Utusan Melayu, 28 Januari 2019: Mengamati Sistem Pendidikan UK [An article published in the Malaysian newspaper titled: An observation of the UK education system].

Other publications

1. Co-author of the book, “Cikgu, Saya Suka Pergi Sekolah”. [Teacher, I love going to school]. (2014). Maghfirah Publications: Kuala Lumpur.

2. Article published in the Second volume of the Journal of Imaginary Research, (Writefest) The University of Sheffield. February 2017. Ethnic minority voices: the waterfront dwellers.

3. Article published in the Fourth volume of the Journal of Imaginary Research, (WriteFest) The University of Sheffield. September 2019. Exploring the voices of underweight children: a phenomenological study

4. Article published in the Doctoral Times Winter 2018 issue 18, The Newsletter for Doctoral Researchers, The University of Sheffield. Juggling motherhood and distance learning during a PhD.

5. Article published in the 21st Edition of the White Rose Social Sciences DTP newsletter; DTP Matters (Online), 2019. On attending the recent Sheffield Institute of Education Conference at Sheffield Hallam University

PhD (On-going):

1. Agelyia Murugan- The Effectiveness of Selected Smartphone Applications in Improving Students' Motivation, Attitude and Participation in the ESL Classroom at Universiti Teknologi Mara Pulau Pinang

2. Ke Xinchu- Research on Vocabulary Teaching of English as a Second Language in China based on semantic theory.

3. Kan Lijun- A Study on the Mode of College Translation Teaching in China in Internet Era.

4. Huang Qi- Effectiveness of Flipped Classroom on Developing Critical Thinking Skills In Chinese EFL Undergraduates’ Academic Writing

5. Du Yue- Academic Support for Academic Talent Development: A Case of Higher Education Institutions in Western China

6. Haryati Ibrahim- CEFR-Aligned English Syllabus Course Cascading: A Study on Content-Knowledge Transfer and CognitionaAmong Malaysian Secondary School Teacher

Master (On-going): 

1. Nurul Zulaikha Binti Alias- An Investigation of the Parental Involvement in Children's English as A Second Language (ESL) Learning

2. Abdullah al-Farhan- Fostering Teachers' Professional Development Through Online Communities and Networks: TikTok's Case

Awards:

1. Certified Content Creator, MyDigital Educator@MOHE Program, Ministry of Higher Education, 2022 (National)

2. Certified in Level 3 Award, in Teaching Phonics (Higher Distinction) by Oplex Carriers. (2018).

3. Scholarship Recipient of Academic Staff Training Scheme (ASTS) for PhD. (2016-2019).

4. Scholarship recipient of Ministry of Education Malaysia, B.Ed. TESL Twinning Program (2004-2009)

Recognitions:

1. Articles Reviewer for:

• Jurnal Penyelidikan Pendidikan, Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia (2023)

• International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research (2021 – present)

• International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (2022-present)

• Cogent Education (2023)

• Information Sciences Letters (2023)

• Frontiers in Psychology (2023)

• Unisia: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (2022)

• Journal of Advanced Research in Social and Behavioral Sciences- (2019)

2. Invited Speaker

• International guest lecture series. An Introduction to Research Paradigms. Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi, Indonesia. (2023)

3. Examiners

• Halipah Harun, Ph.D. Prospectus, Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Pendidikan, USM, 2023.

• Yao Mao, Ph.D. Prospectus, Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Pendidikan, USM, 2023.

• Ahmad Niza Syazre, Ph.D. Prospectus, Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Pendidikan, USM, 2023.

• Lim Suh Yin, Master Proposal defense, Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Pendidikan, USM, 2023.

• Wu Zhaoqi, PhD Proposal defense, Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Pendidikan, USM, 2023.

• Lee Jia Mi, Master Proposal defense, Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Pendidikan, USM, 2023

Community Engagement:

1. Program Libatsama Universiti-Komuniti di Tabika Perpaduan. Pemerkasaan Literasi Bahasa Inggeris dalam Kalangan Kanak-Kanak Tabika Perpaduan Melalui Kaedah 'Phonics' dan 'Whole Word' Menggunakan Bahan 'Environmental Print'. 2023-2024

2. Volunteer as a Speaking Buddy for Secondary School Students, organized by KRIM (a local Youth NGO) in Pulau Pinang from 31/07/2021 to 31/10/2021.

3. Volunteer as a Speaker for a motivational talk: Dean's List vs Deen's List, organized by PEMBINA (a local Youth NGO) in Pulau Pinang on 30/10/2022.

4. Volunteer as a Speaker for a motivational talk: Aku Mahu Dekan Bukan Sekadar Akademik, organized by PEMBINA (a local Youth NGO) in Bintulu on 29/8/2021 (online)