Staff Directory
Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sheffield
- Master of Arts (Educational Leadership) - Masters Degree, Western Michigan University
- Bachelor of Human Sciences (Communication) - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Diploma in Islamic Studies(Syariah) - Diploma, Kolej Ugama Sultan Zainal Abidin (KUSZA)
Azam Bin Othman (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF EDUCATION
Other's position:
Head of Department, Kulliyyah of Education
azam_othman@iium.edu.my
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Area of Specialisation
- Natural Science ~ Mathematical Sciences ~ Mathematical Science for Education ~ Education Policy and System - Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management
Teaching Responsibilities
| ADVANCE HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION | 2022/2023 |
| ADVANCED HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF ISLAMIC EDUC | 2022/2023 |
| CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP | 2021/2022 |
| CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| EDUCATIONAL MARKETING : PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| HISTORICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF MALAYSIAN EDUCATION | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| ISLAMIC LAW OF TRANSACTIONS | 2022/2023 |
| ISLAMIZATION OF EDUCATION | 2023/2024 |
| METHODS OF TEACHING ISLAMIC EDUCATION II | 2023/2024 2021/2022 |
| MORAL DEVELOPMENT FROM THE SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE | 2022/2023 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 2022/2023 |
| SCHOOL MANAGMENT AND LEADERSHIP | 2023/2024 |
| SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION | 2024/2025 2022/2023 |
| STRATEGIC EDUCATIONAL MARKETING IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS | 2025/2026 |
| STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATION | 2024/2025 |
| THEORIES IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP | 2024/2025 2022/2023 |
Supervision
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Influence Of The Professional Training, Strategic Direction Of Organization, Strategic Leadership Of Academic Leaders On Perceived Staff Performance In Aceh State Islamic Higher Institutions, Indonesia.
Ph.D
Completed
2025
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التعليم والتدريب المهني وعلاقته بالاستعداد الوظيفي لدى العاملين في القطاع الخاص في سلطنة عمان. Vocational Education And Training And Its Relationship To Career Readiness In The Private Sector In The Sultanate Of Oman.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
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أثر ممارسة القيادة التحويلية لمديري المدارس على الرضا الوظيفي للمعلمين ودافعيتهم بسلطنة عمان. The Effect Of The Transformational Leadership Strategy On Teacher'S Job Satisfaction And Motivation In The Sultanate Of Oman.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
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The Educational Leaders' Characteristics And Change Management In Technical And Vocational Education And Training (Tvet) Institutions At Two Polytechnics In Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
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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
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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
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أثر القيادة الاستراتيجية ومبادرات ضمان الجودة على أداء مؤسسات التعليم العالي الخاصة في سلطنة عمان: ثقافة الجودة كمتغير وسيط. The Impact Of Strategic Leadership And Quality Assurance Initiatives On The Performance Of Private Higher Education Institutions In The Sultanate Of Oman: Quality Culture As A Mediating Variable.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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تأثـير القيادة الإستراتيجية لرؤساء أقسام وزارة التربية والتعليم في سلطنة عمان على ممارسات المهام الوظيفية مع إدارة المعرفة كمتغير وسيط. The Effect Of Strategic Leadership Of The Heads Of Departments At The Ministry Of Education In The Sultanate Of Oman On The Practices Of Job Tasks With Knowledge Management As A Mediating Variable.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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أثر التخطيط الإستراتيجي في أداء الموظفين الإداريين في مديريات التربية والتعليم بسلطنة عُمان: ممارسات إدارة الموارد البشرية متغيرًا وسيطًا. The Impact Of Strategic Planning On The Performance Of Administrative Staff In The Directorates Of Education In The Sultanate Of Oman: Human Resource Management Practices As A Mediating Variable.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
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The Mediation Of School Climate Between The Effect Of Organizational Quality Management Initiatives And Strategic Leadership Practices On The Performance Of K-12 Uae Private Schools.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
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تطبيق مبادئ الحوكمة المؤسسية وإسهامها في تنمية الموارد البشرية دراسة ميدانية على قطاع التأهيل بوزارة التربية والتعليم في سلطنة عُمان. Application Of The Principles Of Governance And Its Contribution To The Development Of Human Resources: A Field Study On The Qualification Sector At The Ministry Of Education In The Sultanate Of Oman.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
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برنامج صعوبات التعلم معوقاته ومقترحات تطويره من وجهة نظر معلمات صعوبات التعلم بمدارس الحلقة الأولــى في سلطنة عمان: دراسة تقويمية. Learning Difficulties Program, Its Impediments And Proposals For It Development From The Viewpoint Of Learning Difficulty Teachers In First Circle Schools In The Sultanate Of Oman: An Evaluation Study.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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تأثير تنفيذ برنامج القيادة المدرسية التدريبي في أداء مهام مديري المدارس بسلطنة عمان من وجهة نظرهم . The Effect Of Implementing The Training School Leadership Program On The Performance Of School Principals In The Sultanate Of Oman.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
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واقع التطوير المهني وعلاقته بممارسة القيادات النسائية الموزعة
في وزارة الرتبية والتعليم بسلطنة عمان
. The Reality Of Professional Development And Its Relationship To The Practice Of Distributed Leadership Among Women Leaders In The Ministry Of Education In Oman.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
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Issues And Challenges In The Implementation Of Quality Management Of Selected Private Universities In Bangladesh.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Exploring The Influence Of Islamic Spiritual Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence On Students Leadership Competencies With Islamization Of Knowledge As A Mediating Factor.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
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The Relationship Between Strategic Leadership, Organizational Culture And Self-Renewal Strategy In Integrated Secondary Schools In South Of Iran
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Ph.D
Completed
2021
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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
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Exploring The Management Strategies
Of Integrated Islamic School In Facing The Contemporary Challenges; A Study Of Pondok Pesantren Modern In Indonesia
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Ph.D
Completed
2020
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درجة تطبيق استراتيجية التمكين في تنمية رأس المال الفكري في وزارة
التربية والتعليم بسلطنة عمان
"دراسة وصفية تحليلية". The Degree Of Implementing Empowerment Strategy In Developing Intellectual Capital (Human, Structural, And Relations) In Ministry Of Education - Sultanate Of Oman.
Ph.D
Completed
2020
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Leading Change And Innovation In Higher Education: A Case Study Of Open And Distance Learning Institution In Nigeria.
Ph.D
Completed
2020
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The Development And Validation Of An Islamic Spiritual Intelligence Instrument For School Leaders In Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
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Principal Instructional Leadership As A Predictor Of Employability Skills Among Grade 12 Students In The Sultanate Of Oman.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
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Sustainable Leadership, Talent Management And Organisational Health As Predictors Of University Transformation In The Central Region Of Uganda.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
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Examining The Relationship Among Quality Assurance, Strategic Leadership And School-Based Management Towards School Effectiveness In The Islamic Private Secondary Schools In Southern Thailand.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
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Branding Strategy: A Study Of Malaysian Public And Private Higher Education Institutions
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Ph.D
Completed
2018
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Leadership Practices, Universal Work Values And National Key Results: A Study On Malaysian Education System
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Ph.D
Completed
2018
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Academic Leaders' Organizational Capabilities And Personal Characteristics As Determinants For Successful Internationalization Of Higher Education Institutions In Bangladesh.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
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Female Academics In Senior Administrative Positions: A Case Study Of An Islamic University In Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Member Supervisory Committee
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Organizational Capabilities And Strategic Leaders Personal Characteristics As Potential Determinants For Quality Practice Performance In North Western Nigerian Universities.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Leaders' Innovative Problem-Solving Styles Among Participations Of The National Principalship Qualification For Educational Leader (Npqel) Program.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
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Mentoring As A Continuous Professional Development (Cpd) Among Secondary School Novice English Teachers : A Case Study.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
Co-supervisor
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Communication Management, Distance Learning Programme And Learners' Engagement In Malaysian Institute Of Higher Learning.
Ph.D
Completed
2015
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The School-Parental Involvement In Public Secondary School In Katsina State, Nigeria.
Ph.D
Completed
2015
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The Characteristics Of Selected Training Programmes And Leadership Competencies For Educational Managers In The Ministry Of Education In The Sultanate Of Oman
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Ph.D
Completed
2015
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The Role Of School Leadership In Enhancing Student Learning Outcomes In Remedial Education Programme At Primary Schools In Penang.
Ph.D
In Progress
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The Impact Of Ai-Driven Educational Tools On School Leadership: A Study Of Decision-Making And Resource Allocation In Secondary Schools Of Unguja.
Ph.D
In Progress
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The Roles Of Servant Leadership In Facilitating Organizational Citizenship Behavior And Teachers Well-Being In Malaysia.
Ph.D
In Progress
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Study Of Educational Aspiration And Urban Poverty Among Secondary School Students With Parental Involvement As A Mediator.
Ph.D
In Progress
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School Change Initiatives, Job Performances And Teachers Wellbeing At Primary School In Malaysia.
Ph.D
In Progress
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The Influence Of The Organizational Culture And Teacher Performance On The Quality Of Education In Pesantren.
Ph.D
In Progress
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School Culture On School Performance: A Case Study Of Best And Poor Performing Schools In Tanzania Certificate Of Secondary Schools 2019-2023.
Ph.D
In Progress
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Women’S Distributed Leadership And School Culture On Teacher’S Performance In Indonesian Schools.
Ph.D
In Progress
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The School Leaders’ Strategic Leadership And Distributed Leadership Influence On The School-Based Performance Measures Of The Secondary School Leavers In The Republic Of Maldives: Examining The Mediating Role Of Teachers’ Pedagogical Skills.
Ph.D
In Progress
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In-Service Training Opportunities And Character Development In Relation To Islamization Initiative In Selected Islamic Integrated Schools In Selangor.
Master
Completed
2023
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The Roles Of Educational Leaders In Shaping Students' Adab: A Case Study Of Tahfiz Schools In Cambodia.
Master
Completed
2022
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Leadership Roles Of Principals In Facilitating Academic Management In Secondary Schools Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Of Pakistan
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Master
Completed
2021
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Leadership Practices And Employment Readiness: A Case Study Of International Islamic University Malaysia (Iium) Students.
Master
Completed
2019
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The Practices Of Organizational Citizenship Behavior (Ocb) Among Educational Leaders In Primary National Type Schools (Srjkc) In Penang.
Master
Completed
2018
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Strategies For Leading Change In Iium: Case Study Of Kulliyyah.
Master
Completed
2018
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Transformational Leadership Behaviours As The Predictor Of Teachers’ Job Satisfaction: A Study At Selected Secondary Public Schools In Namangan, Uzbekistan.
Master
Completed
2017
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The Practices Of Human Resource Management Among Headmasters In Primary Schools: A Case Study Of Selected National And Private Schools In Malaysia.
Master
Completed
2017
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Malaysian Armed Forces Staff Readiness For Knowledge Management Through The Seci-Model.
Master
Completed
2017
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Study Of The Relationship Between Methods Of Teachers' Performance Appraisal And Teachers' Job Performance At Darussalam Islamic Boarding School Gontor East Java Indonesia.
Master
Completed
2014
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Performance Appraisal System In Higher Education Institutions : A Case Study Of Apar System In Iium.
Master
Completed
2014
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Professional Development And Self-Efficacy Among Teachers At Darussalam Modern Islamic Boarding School, Gontor, East Java, Indonesia.
Master
Completed
2014
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Training Oppoturnities In Higher Education Institution : A Case Study 0f Iium'S Administrative Staff..
Master
Completed
2013
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Qualitative Study On Students' Appreciation And Practices Towards Islamic Education Curriculum In Selected Islamic Private Schools Of West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Master
Completed
2013
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A Study On Fellowship Attributes Among Supervisors Of Selected Schools In The Maldives.
Master
Completed
2011
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The Study The Impact Of Principals' Leadership Practices On Teachers' Motivation In Selected Islamic Private Schools In Songkhla, Southern Thailand.
Master
Completed
2011
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A Study Of Teacher Empowerment And Organizational Commitment In Selected Islamic Private Schools In Songkla, Thailand.
Master
Completed
2011
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2022 - 2024 | THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMPETENCY AND SELF-EFFICACY AMONG ISLAMIC EDUCATION STUDENTS DURING TEACHING PRACTICUM |
| 2019 - 2023 | PROFILING AND DEVELOPING AN ISLAMIC INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND TAHFIZ SCIENCE PERFORMANCE INDEX IN RELATION TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS |
| 2017 - 2017 | Kajian Kebolehlaksanaan Penyampaian Perkhidmatan Alternatif (ASD) Dalam Perkhidmatan Penjagaan Warga Emas dan Pemulihan Penagihan Dadah |
| 2015 - 2019 | Developing Charter School Model Curriculum for Disaster Affected Areas: Lessening the MOE Expenditure and Addressing Educational Imbalance |
| 2015 - 2017 | Accelerated Learning Program for Robotic Competition |
| 2013 - 2016 | Strategic Leadership Practices Of Malaysian Educational Leaders As Determinants For The Achievement Of Malaysia Education Blueprint (2013-2025) Aspiration Outcomes. |
| 2012 - 2015 | Malaysian Human Capital Empowerment through Enchancing Vocational Schools Appeal : What Works in Vocational Schools |
| 2011 - 2016 | Assessment of Intercultural Communication In multi-Cultural Schools : A Case study On Selected National Secondary Schools In Gombak |
| 2011 - 2015 | The Practices of Integrated Education System in Selected Malay Archipelagos: Developing New Integrated Islamic School Model |
| 2011 - 2013 | A Qualitative Study on Managing Change in A Multicultural Setting: Case Study of Four Malaysian Secondary Schools |
| 2011 - 2013 | A University's Quality Services : A Forgotten Responsibility (KVC- Edited Books Project 2011) |
| 2010 - 2014 | Leadership and Fellowship Practices of Educational Leaders as Potential Predictors for Organizational Key Results Areas (KRA) Achievement: A Study on Malaysian Education Leaders |
| 2009 - 2011 | The Impact of Professional Development among Academic Staff at PHLI: Case Study of Teaching Methodology Course (TMC) at IIUM |
| 2007 - 2008 | Headmasters/headmistresses' Roles in Facilitating Learning Organization in Selected Primary Schools in Malaysia |
| 2007 - 2010 | Assessment of Intercultural Communication in Vision Schools (Sekolah Wawasan): An Impact Study on National Integration in Malaysia |
On-Going
| 2024 - Present | aLIVE RESEARCH STUDY 2024 |
| 2023 - Present | MALAYSIAN SCHOOL LEADERS? CRISIS LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES DURING DISASTERS: A QUALITATIVE PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY |
| 2016 - Present | Profiling the Effects of Urban Poverty on the Academic Achievement of Students from different Ethnic Groups in Major Malaysian Cities |
| 2016 - Present | Social Media Culture and Changing Values Among Malays: Exploring Culture Specific Behaviors on Face Saving and Self-Disclosure on Social Media |
| 2011 - Present | The Usage of Social Networking Games (SNGsI in Social Networking Sites (SNSs) Among University Students: A Study of Internet Gaming Addiction, Uses and Gratifications and Religous Implications |
| 2008 - Present | The Pattern of LMS Usage and Issues Of Implementation among Lecturer of the International Islamic University Malaysia |
Publications
Articles
Conference or Workshop Items
| 2022 | Academic tahfiz schools in Malaysia: challenges, insights, and the road ahead. In: Al Farabi 11th International Conference on Social Sciences, |
| 2022 | Academic tahfiz schools in Malaysia: challenges, insights, and the road forward. In: 11th International Conference on Social Sciences, |
| 2017 | Accelerated learning programme for robotic competition. In: 3rd National Conference on Knowledge Transfer (NCKT'16), |
| 2015 | Challenges of branding among public and private universities: the Malaysian context. In: 3rd International Conference on Educational Research And Practice Professional Educators as Global Leaders (ICERP 2015), |
| 2015 | Innovative leadership and problem solving styles among Malaysian secondary school leaders. In: 3rd International Conference on Educational Research And Practice Professional Educators as Global Leaders (ICERP 2015), |
| 2009 | National integration in vision school: towards '1 Malaysia'?. In: International Conference Development 2009, |
Books
| 2021 | Sociology of education with an Islamic perspective. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-491-049-5 |
| 2016 | Selected readings in educational leadership: the challenges and issues in Muslim educational institutions. Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-202-4 |
| 2011 | Educational leadership and management. IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674180133 |