Technology and Language Education (TLE)

Objectives

1) Our main goals are to carry out research activities pertaining to technology-aided Language Education and to encourage research collaboration in this field among researchers in Malaysia, South-East Asia, and worldwide.

2) Main focus is on technology-assisted language learning and teaching as well as language assessment and evaluation.

Areas of Expertise and Strength

The five thrust areas of this field are:

• Technology-aided Language Teaching – studies on issues related to improvement on teaching, learning, and language training employing technology.

• Active Learning Using Technology – deals with practical techniques and approaches using technology to encourage learner-centred learning.

• Technology-based Assessment of Teaching/Learning Devices Programme – focuses on research and tutorials involving assessment on current technological devices which could be utilised in language teaching and learning.

• Research-based Investigation – supports relevant research and deals with issues pertaining to synchronous and asynchronous technology applications such as mobile applications.

• Publication – prepares and submits papers and manuscripts to journals and other relevant sources.

Latest Research Activities

1. Social Media Support in ESL Learning Environment for Students in a Higher Learning Institution. UTMER. Q.J130000.2653.18J58 (2019-2021) – Project Leader: Rohayah binti Kahar, Members: Faruk bin Muhammad, Lokman Hafiz bin Asary, Hadina binti Habil.

2. A Framework of Quranic Arabic Vocabulary Learning through Android Mobile Applications. FRGS (2018-2021) R.J130000.7853.5f087 – Project Leader: Abdul Rahim bin Haji Salam, Members: Faizal Yamimi bin Mustaffa, Md Sah bin Haji Salam, Abdul Hafiz bin Abdullah, Nurhidayah binti Mohd Sharif, Supyan bin Hussin.

3. Framework of Student Engagement in Online Learning Through Learning Analytics For Enhancing Students’ Learning Performance. FRGS (2020-2022). R.J130000.7853.5f317- Project Leader: Kew Si Na, Members: Abdul Rahim bin Haji Salam, Zaidatun binti Tasir, Nurul Farhana binti Jumaat, Koh Tieng Wei.

4. Design of Speech Dialogue Automatic Speech Recognition System For Learning English By Malaysian. UTMER (2020-2022). Q.J130000.3851.18j83. Project Leader: Md Sah bin Haji Salam, Members: Ahmad Fariz bin Ali, Kew Si Na, Abdul Rahim bin Haji Salam.

5. Examining Tertiary Students’ Higher Level Skills Through Writing A Thesis. UTMER (2019-2022).Q.J130000.2653.18j45. Project Leader: Faizal Yamimi bin Mustaffa, Members: Awis Rumaisya binti Azizan, Nurhidayah binti Mohd Sharif, Shazwani binti Abd Rahman,Abdul Rahim bin Haji Salam.

6. The Design of Online Clinic Module to Address Low Tolerance of Ambiguity on Online Teaching for the Lecturers of FSSH, UTM Kuala Lumpur. Project Member: Hasmiza binti Abu Hassan Sazalli.

7. Improving Language Learners’ Communication Skills in Online Learning Through Feedback and Learning Analytics. UTMER (2020-2021). Project Leader: Faruk bin Muhammad, Member: Kew Si Na, Lokman Hafiz bin Asary.

8. MySUN – Malaysia Sustainable University Campus (EU Ref: 609969-EPP-1-2019-1-MY-EPPKA2-CBHE-SP; UTM Ref: PY/2020/03642; Project Leader Prof Ir Dr Mohd Fadhil Md Din) https://www.mysuncampus.eu/en. Project Member: Farhana Diana Deris.

9. aTM – Promoting Modern Talent Management Practices in Asian Higher Education Institutions (EU Ref: 598111-EPP-1-2018-1-ES-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP, Project Leader Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Ismid Md Said) http://atm.talentinasia.org/. Project Member: Farhana Diana Deris.

10. Pembangunan Modul Keluarga Sejahtera Negeri Johor (ref: PY/2019/00333; Project Leader Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Fauzi bin Abu @ Hussin). Project Member: Farhana Diana Deris.

11. Pembangunan Modul Latihan Kemahiran Vokasional bagi Peningkatan Kebolehpasaran Pekerjaan dalam Kalangan Belia di Negeri Johor (ref: PY/2017/02040; Project Leader Dr Nor Fadila Bt. Amin @ Mohd. Amin). Project Member: Farhana Diana Deris.

12. Developing Dyslexia Screener for Higher Education Contexts. UTMER. Project Member: Johana binti Mohd Jobil.

13. Collaborative Research Grant (CRG) 48.1 – Congruence Study of Students’ Results of Three CEFR-aligned Test Components. Project Member: Johana binti Mohd Jobil.

14. Exploring Psychological Well-Being of Parents of a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through Digital Storytelling in Social Media. UTMGUP TIER 2. Project Member: Shalini Shrika a/p Bala.

15. KTP RIG 2020: Program Pemindahan Pengetahuan Mengenai Pengurusan Sisa Berasaskan Konsep Waste to Wealth Ke Arah Komuniti Kampung Lestari. Project Member: Ramona binti Abd Rahim.