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Wan Mazwati Binti Wan Yusoff

Academic Qualification

  • Ph.D in Education - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Master of Business Administration - Masters Degree, Eastern New Mexico University
  • Bachelor of Business Administration - Bachelor Degree, Eastern New Mexico University

Wan Mazwati Binti Wan Yusoff (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)

Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus

ABDULHAMID ABUSULAYMAN KULLIYYAH OF ISLAMIC REVEALED KNOWLEDGE AND HUMAN SCIENCES


wanmazwati@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile


Wan Mazwati Wan Yusoff is a graduate of Eastern New Mexico University, USA in Accounting and MBA; and received her Ph.D. in Education specialising in Teaching Thinking through Philosophy from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). She currently teaches Creative Thinking and Islamic Worldview at the Department of Fundamental and Interdisciplinary Studies, Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, IIUM.
She is a certified trainer for Philosophy of Children's Programme (P4C) awarded by the Institute for Advancement in Philosophy for Children, Mont Claire State University, New Jersey, in 2006 and is now attached to the Centre for Teaching Thinking, Kulliyyah of Education, IIUM, in promoting P4C to enhance excellent thinking among students and youth in Malaysia.
Her passion for producing knowledge founded on Islamic Worldview has driven her to collaborate with a team of young researchers of hadith to establish TPH Research and Consultancy with a vision to develop human sciences founded on hadith. This team of researchers has creatively analysed data from authentic hadith to develop intervention programme which were validated through scientific experimentation. They have trained more than 20000 teachers, counsellors, executives and managers from government and private institutions since 2011; and has received 'wow factor' from Islamic Education Division, Ministry of Education for successfully promoting good behaviour among low achievers which have led to their success in PMR and SPM.
Currently Wan Mazwati is active in conducting research on hadith for application in education, psychology and communication; and developing materials for teaching Islamic Education using the philosophical inquiry method to enhance understanding and philosophical thinking skills among secondary school students.


Area of Specialisation


  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Pedagogy (Including Teaching Methodologies for Content and Language Subjects) - Teaching Thinking and Pedagogy of Philosophical Inquiry
  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Classroom Studies (Including Teacher-Student Language) - Application of Hadith of Psychology in Classroom Managment


Professional Membership


  • 2018: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Associate Member), International Association of Islamic Psychology


Teaching Responsibilities


ACTION RESEARCH IN EDUCATION 2011/2012
ADVANCED HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF ISLAMIC EDUC 2018/2019
BASIC PHILOSOPHY AND ISLAMIC WORLDVIEW 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022
BASIC PHILOSOPHYAND ISLAMIC WORLDVIEW 2021/2022 2020/2021
CONTEMPORARY MORAL ISSUES 2017/2018 2016/2017 2009/2010
CREATIVE THINKING & PROBLEM SOLVING 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011
CREATIVE THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019
ETHICS AND FIQH OF CONTEMPORARY ISSUES 2017/2018
HISTORICAL & PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF MALAYSIAN EDUCATION 2010/2011
HISTORICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF MALAYSIAN EDUCATION 2010/2011
ISLAM, KNOWLEDGE & CIVILIZATION 2016/2017 2015/2016
Islam, Knowledge and Civilization 2018/2019
KNOWLEDGE & CIVILIZATION IN ISLAM 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING LAB IV 2018/2019
MORAL DEVELOPMENT FROM THE SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE 2009/2010
SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION 2011/2012
THE ISLAMIC WORLDVIEW 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2011/2012 2010/2011
THE ISLAMIC WORLDVIEW, KNOWLEDGE AND CIVILIZATION 2017/2018
USRAH IN ACTION 1 2022/2023 2021/2022
USRAH IN ACTION 2 2022/2023


Supervision


الآثار الأخلاقية لوسائل التواصل الاجتماعي على الشباب الكمبودي المسلم وطرق معالجتها في ضوء سورتي الحجرات والعصر مدرستا نور الإيمان والمركز الإسلامي نموذجاً .
The Moral Impact Of Social Media On Cambodian Muslim Adolescents And Its Remedy From Surah Al-Hujurat And Surah Al-Asr: A Case Study On Nurul Iman And Markaz Islamy Schools.
Ph.D Completed 2021 Co-supervisor
Wet- Nursing Kinship In Malaysia: An Exploratory Phenomenological Study From Quranic And Prophetic Perspective.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
The Integration Of Asmaul Husna Into Science: A Tawhidic Scienc Module For Children In Malaysia.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
علوم الحديث عند البخاري: دراسة تحليلية .
Sciences Of Hadith According To Al-Bukhari: An Analytical Study.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
The Implementation Of Guidelines Of Ruqyah In Malaysia: A Field Assessment In Light Of The Prophetic Sunnah .
Master Completed 2022 Co-supervisor
Prophetic Guidance On Managing Emotions: A Thematic Analysis Of Hadiths In Sahih Al-Bukhari.
Master Completed 2022 Co-supervisor
A Study Of Abu Zayd Ahmed Ibn Sahl Al-Balkhi Views On The Role Of Soul In Self-Control .
Master Completed 2021 Co-supervisor
The Understanding Of Hadith On Supplication After Salah Amongst The Participants Of Darul Hadith Assyafaah Mosque, Singapore .
Master Completed 2020 Co-supervisor
Stereotypes Of Women'S Rights In Islam: Women Between Religion And Culture.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2021 - 2021 Development of "Man in the Universe" Curriculum for Rays of Hope Learning Centre
2021 - 2022 IMPACT STUDY IN LMS EDUCATION PERAK DISTRICT
2020 - 2021 Education Consultant at Umission School 1
2019 - 2023 A Framework of Women Empowerment and Inclusive Development to Enhance Economic Involvement and Social Rights Towards Preventing Domestic Violence
2017 - 2019 Effective Communication for Counsellor
2016 - 2017 Engaging Low Achievers in Philosophical Inquiry to Enhance HOTS: An Exploratory Study
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
2015 - 2019 Promoting Good Behavior Workshop
2014 - 2016 The Development of Stimulus Materials for Teaching from Two Aqidah using Philosophical Inquiry Method
2013 - 2014 Exploring the Effectiveness of Strategies Used in Managing Classroom Disruptive Behaviors
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
2011 - 2012 The Impact of Prophet Muhammad Motivation Technique on Students' Performance (RU 2011)
On-Going
2022 - Present Wisdom Pedagogy: Integration and Assessment of Non-Cognitive Skills Training of Trainers - National Curriculum Development Centre, Uganda
2018 - Present Comparative Study on Islamic and Western Concept of Self Control Management
2017 - Present Integration of Knowledge between Religious and Modern Sciences : The Contribution of Beduizzaman Said Nursi (Hayrat Foundation, Turkey)
2016 - Present The Experiences Counselling Internship Students' in Applying Creative Art Therapy in Supervision
2014 - Present Encouraging the Discouraged: Engaging Troubled Teenagers Through Philosophical Inquiry
2014 - Present Development and Evaluation of Programme for Enhancement of Islamic Integrated Personality (IIP) among Islamic School Students


Award & Recognition


15 May, 2023 Book Publication Award - International Islamic University Malaysia University
12 Jun, 2021 Community Engagement Award?Silver - Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences KCDIO
12 Jul, 2018 Budi Award - International Islamic University Malaysia University


Publications


Article

2023 A critical need for breastmilk collection centres for high-risk premature babies. al-Burhān: Journal of Qurʾān and Sunnah Studies, 7 (2) pp. 47-59
2023 An exploratory factor analysis of holistic thinking behaviour of the teachers in teaching higher-order thinking skills. BITARA International Journal of Civilizational Studies and Human Sciences, 6 (1) pp. 81-92
2023 Kembara Santun Ummah 2.0: UMission club provides aid in Sabah. IIUM Today, () pp. 1-8
2023 Language learning through play: a psychological perspective from Ibnu Sinna. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counselling, 8 (52) pp. 701-714
2022 A scoping review of wet nursing in the muslim world. Jurnal Islam dan masyarakat kontemporari, 23 (2) pp. 58-82
2022 Confusion over the concept of ʿaql and logical thinking among young muslims in Malaysia = kekeliruan terhadap konsep ʿaql dan pemikiran logik di kalangan remaja Muslim di Malaysia. Al-Hikmah International Journal of Islamic Studies and Human Sciences, 5 (4 (Special Issue)) pp. 1-26
2022 Exploring teachers’ responses to a workshop for developing critical & creative thinking through story writing. Journal of Islam in Asia, 19 (1) pp. 218-233
2022 Knowledge, attitude and readiness of Kuala Nerus primary school teachers in the implementation of stem in teaching and learning process. Global Journal of Educational Research and Management (GERMANE), 2 (1) pp. 252-269
2021 A narrative review on teacher professional ethics in Malaysia. Journal of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing, 5 (3) pp. 277-292
2021 A personal encounter with a great scholar. IIUM Today, 18 February 2021 () pp.
2021 A scoping review on implementation of i-think maps and its effects on higher order thinking skills in Malaysian schools. Asian Journal of University Education (AJUE), 17 (2) pp. 169-182
2021 The application of reconciliation in Muslim divorce cases Caused by the domestic violence: an analysis between Islamic and Malaysian Law. International Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences, 11 (10) pp. 263-273
2021 What’s happening with thinking. IIUM Today, 22 March 2021 () pp.
2019 Quranic evaluation of CEDAW’s reproductive rights. International Journal of Asian Social Science, 9 (3) pp. 285-293
2018 Aplikasi Pedagogi Hikmah bagi Pengajaran Bahasa Malaysia dan Bahasa Inggeris Abad ke-21 = The application of the Hikmah (wisdom) pedagogy in the teaching of Malay and English language in the 21st Century. Jurnal Pendidikan Malaysia, 43 (2) pp. 37-47
2018 Students’ experiences in teaching and learning Islamic education using philosophical inquiry method. Journal of Education and Learning, 12 (2) pp. 266-274
2018 Teachers’ knowledge of higher order thinking and questioning skills: A case study at primary school in Terengganu, Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 7 (2) pp. 45-63
2018 The impact of hikmah (Wisdom) pedagogy on 21st century skills of selected primary and secondary school students in Gombak district Selangor Malaysia. Journal of Education and Learning, 7 (6) pp. 100-110
2018 The impact of philosophical inquiry method on classroom engagement and reasoning skills of low achievers. Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 7 (1) pp. 135-146
2017 Exploring primary school teachers' language of thinking: a case study = Bahasa berfikir guru sekolah rendah: satu kajian kes. Journal of Islam in Asia, 14 (3 (Special Issue Islam and Creativity)) pp. 271-295
2017 Islamic belief and practices: An integrative coping approach to life problems. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 6 (3) pp. 97-109
2017 Teachers’ challenges in teaching and learning for higher order thinking skills (HOTS) in primary school. International Journal of Asian Social Science, 7 (7) pp. 534-545
2016 The effectiveness of strategies used by teachers to manage disruptive classroom behaviors: A case study at a religious school in Rawang, Selangor. IIUM Journal of Educational Studies, 4 (1) pp. 133-150
2016 The Effectiveness of Strategies Used by Teachers to Manage Disruptive Classroom Behaviors: A Case Study at a Religious School in Rawang, Selangor. IIUM Journal of Educational Studies, 4 (1) pp. 133-150
2015 Evaluation of Prophet Muhammad’s techniques in managing misbehaviors: application in primary school classrooms. Journal of Educational and Social Research, 5 (1) pp. 185-194
2015 Holistic integrated curriculum and its theoretical framework: implications for contemporary educational system. The Social Sciences, 10 (1) pp. 31-40
2015 Thinking from the Qur’ānic perspective. Al-Shajarah , 20 (1) pp. 53-85
2013 Feelings and experiences of counseling practicum students and implications for counseling supervision. Journal of Educational and Social Research, 3 (7) pp. 731-736
2013 Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fatani and his Bisyaratul ‘Amilin wa Nazaratul ghafilin: a contribution in Hadith studies . Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, 13 (2) pp. 191-195
Conference or Workshop Item

2023 A CRITICAL NEED FOR BREASTMILK COLLECTION CENTERS FOR HIGH-RISK PREMATURE BABIES. In: Social Issues and Development International Conference 2023,
2023 Developing cultural intelligence via democratic education for peaceful co-existence in a multicultural society. In: International Conference on Islamic Civilization: Fostering the Philosophy of Co-existence in 21st Century,
2023 Development and implementation of Qur’anic tadabbur module for deep understanding of aqidah among young Muslims in Malaysia. In: International Competition and Exhibition of Research and Innovation on Islamic Studies and Human Sciences,
2022 A narrative review on the concept of ‘Aql. In: Scholarship Enhancement Seminar on Islamic Philosophy and Its Relevance in the Contemporary world,
2022 A scoping review of wet nursing in the Muslim world. In: International Conference on Shariah Compliant Breastfeeding Practices 2022,
2022 Holistic thoughtful classroom for promoting higher order thinking skills in the 21st Century Learning. In: 15th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation November 7th-9th, 2022, Seville (Spain),
2022 Hubungan antara aktiviti kokurikulum dan koakademik dengan pembangunan elemen stem dan kemahiran insaniah di sekolah. In: 2nd International Conference on Teacher Education 2022 (2nd ICTE’22),
2021 Confusion over 'aql and logical thinking among young muslims in Malaysia. In: Scholarship Advancement Project: Emergence and Issues in Islamic Philosophy,
2021 Doing Qualitative Analysis. In: Research Webinar Series: The Shape of Research in the Vitrual Pandemic World,
2020 Effective interpersonal skills: embracing prophetic teachings. In: Training of Prophet Muhammad's Communication Techniques (Teknik Nabi),
2020 Exploring teachers’ reactions to writing ‘Thinking Stories’ for enhancing critical and creative thinking. In: Malaysian International Convention on Education Research & Management (MICER 2020),
2020 Qur’anic perspective on thinking and creativity: implication for education. In: International Symposium On Creativity, Values & Sustainability,
2019 Conceptual analysis of mental health according to Muslim scholars for Stress Prevention Project (STOP) in Gombak. In: 1st International Seminar on the Roles of University in Responding to Psychosocial Issues in the Community (ISRUPIC 2019),
2019 Conceptual analysis of mental health according to Muslim Scholars for Stress Prevention Project (STOP) in Gombak. In: Scholarship Enhancement Seminar on Contemporary Issues of Qur'an and Sunnah 2019,
2017 Aplikasi pedagogi hikmah bagi kemahiran abad ke-21 di sekolah-sekolah di Gombak: kajian bagi subjek sains dan pendidikan Islam. In: Seminar Kebangsaan Majlis Dekan Universiti Awam 2017,
2017 Experiences of Rohingya's journey to Malaysia: Smuggled or trafficked. In: International Conference on Forced Migration and Refugee Studies: Issues and Shifting Paradigms (ICMR 2017),
2016 Research in Hadith for application in psychology and education. In: 1st Asean Psychology and Counselling Conference (APCC) 2016,
2015 Bahasa kognitif dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran untuk meningkatkan kemahiran berfikir bersepadu. In: International Conference on Empowering Islamic Civilization in the 21st Century (ICIC 2015),
2015 Students’ views and experiences of the philosophical inquiry method in learning ‘aqidah: a case study of form two students . In: International Conference on Islamic Education And Social Entrepreneurship 2015 (ICIESE2015),
2014 Exploring the effectiveness of strategies used in managing classroom disruptive behaviors. In: 7th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (iCERi 2014),
2012 The impact of Prophet Muhammad motivation Techniques on students’ performance. In: International Conference on Education and Educational Psychology (ICEEPSY 2012) ,
Book

2022 Doing philosophy for wisdom in Islamic Education. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-491-116-4
2017 Enhancing thinking through doing philosophy. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-583-1
Book Section

2023 Applying philosophical inquiry method to cultivate reasonable religious understanding and prevent extremism. In: Springer, ISBN: 978-981-99-4197-1, pp. 213-230
2023 Applying philosophical inquiry method to cultivate reasonable religious understanding and prevent extremism. In: Springer, ISBN: 978-981-99-4197-1, pp. 213-230
2023 Developing cultural intelligence via democratic education for peaceful co-existence in a multicultural society. In: Springer, ISBN: 978-981-99-4197-1, pp. 249-267
2023 Mendorong anak minat membaca: satu kajian kes. In: Kenyalang, The Biblio Press, ISBN: 978-967-0040-34-9, pp. 41-74
2022 Philosophical Inquiry as a method for teaching Islamic Education. In: Routledge, ISBN: 9781032044866, pp. 68-80
2022 Philosophical Inquiry as a method for teaching Islamic Education. In: Routledge, ISBN: 9781032044866, pp. 68-80
2021 Kata pengantar. In: Rimbunan Islamik Media Sdn Bhd, ISBN: 978-967-2441-13-7, pp. viii-xix
2021 Kata pengantar. In: Rimbunan Islamik Media Sdn Bhd, ISBN: 978-967-2441-13-7, pp. viii-xix
2021 Tok Kenali: pemodenan pondok di Kelantan. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-491-074-7, pp. 72-91
2021 Tok Kenali: pemodenan pondok di Kelantan. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-491-074-7, pp. 72-91
2020 Spirituality through humanitarian fieldwork. In: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789674910488, pp. 230-243
2016 Philosophical inquiry method for enhancing higher order thinking in teaching aqidah to form two students. In: Akademi Pengajian Islam, Universiti Malaya, ISBN: 978-967-0985-04-6, pp. 303-331
2011 Doing philosophy in a 'community'. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181246, pp. 1-24
2010 Tok Kenali (1868-1933): Pembaharu Pendidikan Traditional di Tanah Melayu. In: Asia Research Center, The Asian Cultures Research Institute, Toyo University, ISBN: 9784903878102, pp. 329-353
2010 Tok Kenali (1868-1933): Pembaharu Pendidikan Traditional di Tanah Melayu. In: Asia Research Center, The Asian Cultures Research Institute, Toyo University, ISBN: 9784903878102, pp. 329-353
2010 Tok Kenali (Muhammad Yusuf bin Ahmad): modernisation of the Pondok. In: The Other Press, ISBN: 9789839541748, pp. 72-90
2010 Tok Kenali (Muhammad Yusuf bin Ahmad): modernisation of the Pondok. In: The Other Press, ISBN: 9789839541748, pp. 72-90
Monograph

2021 Impact study on “Moomin app in language learning in Larut, Matang and Selama education district” project. In: ,
2019 Teachers' instructional and assessment methods for critical thinking skills and evaluation of the Hikmah Pedagogy Training modules: a case study in Kuala Lumpur. In: Centre for Teaching Thinking, Kulliyyah of Education,
2017 Laporan kajian rintis program pedagogi hikmah di Gombak. In: ,
2017 Laporan kajian rintis program pedagogi hikmah di sekolah terpilih daerah Gombak. In: Centre for Teaching Thinking IIUM,
2012 The impact of Prophet Muhammad motivation technique on students' performance. In: s.n,