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Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Human Sciences (Arabic Language and Literature) - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
Nur Farrah Syazwanie Binti Ismail
Matriculation Teacher
IIUM Gambang Campus
CENTRE FOR FOUNDATION STUDIES
nurfarrahsyazwanie@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Nur Farrah Syazwanie Ismail is a dedicated academician with over a decade of experience in teaching Islamic Studies at the pre-university level. She is passionate about integrating Islamic values into education through innovative and student-centered approaches. Her work focuses on values-based education, character development, emotional intelligence, and the use of digital tools and gamification in teaching. Actively involved in educational innovation and community engagement, she has led and contributed to impactful programmes that support holistic student growth. In addition, she serves as an instructor for Usrah in Action 1 and 2 at the Kuantan Campus, guiding students in applying Islamic principles through service learning and social responsibility initiatives.
Area of Specialisation
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Language Literacy (Including English (TESOL, ESL, TEFL) and other Languages) - Bachelor of Human Sciences (Arabic Language and Literature)
- Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Religious Studies ~ Islamic Studies - Certificate on Islamic Revealed Knowledge
Teaching Responsibilities
| AL-NAHW WA AL-SARF | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| FARDHU AIN | 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 |
| ISLAM AND OTHER RELIGION | 2019/2020 |
| ISLAM AND OTHER RELIGIONS | 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 |
| ISLAMIC REVEALED KNOWLEDGE | 2020/2021 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
| SELECTED THEMES OF AL-QURAN | 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 |
| UNDERSTANDING ISLAM 1 | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| UNDERSTANDING ISLAM 2 | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| UNDERSTANDING ISLAM I | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
| UNDERSTANDING ISLAM II | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2020/2021 |
| USRAH 1 | 2021/2022 |
| USRAH 2 | 2020/2021 |
| USRAH IN ACTION 1 | 2024/2025 |
| USRAH IN ACTION 2 | 2024/2025 |
Research Projects
Completed
| 2023 - 2025 | Exploring Agro Waste For Eco-Green Food Packing |
On-Going
| 2025 - Present | Spreading Mercy: Inspiring Positive Change Through Values-Based Education at Rumah Kanak-Kanak Tengku Ampuan Fatimah, Kuantan |
| 2023 - Present | Words to Insight: E-Glossary for Understanding Islam |
Awards & Recognition
| 23 Feb, 2025 | BRONZE MEDAL FOR CATEGORY B: E-Barakah: Pengurusan Kewangan Pelajar Berdasarkan Maqasid Syariah - PERTANDINGAN INOVASI ANTARA ASASI MALAYSIA (PITRAM 2025) | National |
| 23 Feb, 2025 | BRONZE MEDAL FOR CATEGORY B: Platform Pembelajaran Pengaturcaraan C++ dengan Gamifikasi - PERTANDINGAN INOVASI ANTARA ASASI MALAYSIA (PITRAM 2025) | National |
| 23 Feb, 2025 | GOLD MEDAL FOR CATEGORY C: Pakej E-Ulangkaji: Pakej Pintar Memahami Subjek Pengajian Islam - PERTANDINGAN INOVASI ANTARA ASASI MALAYSIA (PITRAM 2025) | National |
| 25 Jan, 2025 | Silver Medal" Platform Pembelajaran Pengaturcaraan C++ dengan Gamifikasi - CFS IIUM Youth Innovation Competition 2025 | KCDIO |
| 25 Jan, 2025 | Silver Medal- e-Barakah:Pengurusan Kewangan Pelajar Berdasarkan Maqasid Syariah - CFS IIUM Youth Innovation Competition 2025 | KCDIO |
| 21 Nov, 2024 | Bronze Medal - USIM | National |
| 14 Nov, 2024 | Gold Medal - USIM | National |
| 16 Jul, 2024 | Bronze Medal - Centre For Foundation Studies, IIUM. | International |
| 16 Jul, 2024 | Gold Medal - Centre For Foundation Studies, IIUM | International |
| 08 May, 2024 | Mahallah Sejahtera Award 2024 (1st Runner Up) - Centre For Foundation Studies | University |
| 08 May, 2024 | BEST RESEARCHER AWARDS (2ND RUNNER UP) - Centre For Foundation Studies | University |
| 24 Feb, 2024 | Silver Medal - Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) | National |
| 24 Feb, 2024 | Bronze Medal - Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) | National |
| 16 Nov, 2023 | Bronze Medal - UPM | International |
| 16 Nov, 2023 | Gold Medal - UPM | International |
| 23 Aug, 2023 | TALENT: Productivity Champion - Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) | National |
| 02 Aug, 2023 | Best Teacher Award (University) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 17 May, 2023 | Best Teacher (Arts & Social Science) 2023 - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 17 May, 2023 | Best Educator (Arts & Social Science) 2023 - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 17 May, 2023 | Best Innovator 2023 - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 17 May, 2023 | Best Innovator Award - Centre for Foundation Studies IIUM | KCDIO |
| 17 May, 2023 | Best Teacher Award (Arts & Social Science) - Centre for Foundation Studies IIUM | KCDIO |
| 17 May, 2023 | Best Mahallah Award - Centre For Foundation Studies | University |
| 17 May, 2023 | Best Educator (Arts & Science) - Centre for Foundation Studies IIUM | KCDIO |
| 18 Feb, 2023 | Bronze Medal - Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) | National |
| 18 Feb, 2023 | Gold Medal - University Putra Malaysia | National |
| 18 Feb, 2023 | Silver Medal - University Putra Malaysia | National |
| 29 Nov, 2022 | Silver Medal - Centre for Foundation Studies, International Islamic University Malaysia | International |
| 29 Nov, 2022 | Silver Medal - Centre for Foundation Studies, International Islamic University Malaysia | International |
| 29 Nov, 2022 | Gold Medal - Centre for Foundation Studies, International Islamic University Malaysia | International |
| 29 Nov, 2022 | Bronze Medal - Centre for Foundation Studies, International Islamic University Malaysia | International |
| 08 Mar, 2022 | Silver Medal - Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia | National |
| 08 Mar, 2022 | Gold Medal - Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia | National |
| 08 Mar, 2022 | Gold Medal - Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia | National |
| 08 Mar, 2022 | Bronze Medal - Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia | National |
| 08 Mar, 2022 | 3rd Best Innovation : Pre-University Matriculation Innovation Competition 2022 - Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia | National |
| 28 Oct, 2021 | Gold Medal - University Putra Malaysia | International |
| 28 Oct, 2021 | Silver Medal - University Putra Malaysia | International |
| 29 Mar, 2021 | CFS Mini Conference 2021 - ODDAIL | KCDIO |
| 20 Feb, 2020 | Special Recognition Award - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
Publications
Articles
| 2025 | Digital podcast: perceptions and attitudes among students at the Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM. ASIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (AJRESS), 7 (2 SPECIAL ISSUE) pp. 79-86 |
| 2025 | Quranic narrative approach in character development at CFS IIUM: a post-intervention perception evaluation based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). ASIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (AJRESS), 7 (2 SPECIAL ISSUE) pp. 312-327 |
| 2024 | Adoption of e‑learning by pre‑university students following the COVID‑19 pandemic: an analysis based on the unifed theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT). International Review of Education, () pp. |
| 2024 | Cellulose agro-waste for potential bio-packaging. Science Letters, 18 (3) pp. 34-42 |
| 2023 | Narrative approach as a medium for Sejahtera student mentality at the Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM. Global Journal of Educational Research and Management (GERMANE), 3 (3) pp. 38-47 |
Conference or Workshop Items
| 2023 | Board games as an edutainment tool in enhancing understanding of subject Understanding Islam I. In: Conference on Future and Sustainable Education 2022 (CFSE 2022), |
| 2022 | Insan Sejahtera Modules as the Foundation for Comprehensive Excellence. In: Creations de UiTM: International Mega Innovation Carnival 2022, |
| 2022 | Insan Sejahtera modules at the Centre For Foundation Studies, IIUM: post implementation review. In: Conference on Future and Sustainable Education, (CFSE 2022), |
| 2021 | IIUM students count: an evaluation of remote teaching and learning practice during covid-19. In: CFS Mini Conference 2021, |
| 2018 | Online classroom lounge. In: International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL) 2018, |