Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- PhD in Education - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Nottingham
- Master of Science in Education - Masters Degree, University of Southern, California
- Bachelor of Arts in Geography - Bachelor Degree, University of Southern California
- Diploma in TESL - Diploma, Regional Language Centre
Ismail B. Sheikh Ahmad (Prof. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF EDUCATION
drismail@iium.edu.my
5355
Area of Specialisation
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Language Literacy (Including English (TESOL, ESL, TEFL) and other Languages) - Language Education (TESL)
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Teacher Education - Qualitative research paradigm, reading development, critical and creative thinking skills
- Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Linguistics and Literature ~ Language Evaluation and Assessment (Including Test Specifications, Test of Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing)
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Curriculum Development - Curriculum Theory, Practice & Design in the field of education
Teaching Responsibilities
ADVANCED QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHOD | 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
INTRODUCTION TO ELT METHODOLOGY | 2021/2022 |
LANGUAGE PLANNING AND POLICY | 2022/2023 |
LINGUISTICS FOR THE ELT | 2023/2024 |
PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING | 2022/2023 |
SYLLABUS DESIGN AND MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT | 2023/2024 |
SYLLABUS DESIGN AND MATERIALS PREPARATION FOR TESL | 2022/2023 |
TEACHING LISTENING AND SPEAKING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
TEACHING READING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS | 2023/2024 |
Supervision
Esl Teachers' And Learners' Beliefs Towards Learner Autonomy In English Speaking Skills: A Case Study In Bangladesh.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Reading Practices Of The Contemporary Children'S Literature (Ccl) Programme In Malaysian Primary Schools.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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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
Co-supervisor
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The Teaching Of Inference-Making Skills In Reading Comprehension In Post-Basic Schools: Omani Efl Teachers' Perceptions, Challenges And Practices.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Washback Study Of An Outcome-Based English Language Assessment On Student Learning.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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Reflecting On Teaching Principles As A Meta-Cognitive Strategy In Enhancing Efl Teachers' Practices And Professional Development
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Ph.D
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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Using Translation As A Pedagogical Tool In Efl Classroom Among The Pre-Service Teachers: A Case Study
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Ph.D
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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The Implementation Of Inquiry-Based Approach In Teaching Geography Among Secondary Schools In Tanzania.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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Exploring Critical Thinking Through Critical Reading In The Literature Classroom: A Case Study Of An Urban And A Rural Secondary School.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Integration Of Islamic Perspective Into The Global Perspectives Textbook Of An International School In Qatar.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Teachers' Readiness To Implement Inclusive Education In Primary School Classrooms In Selangor
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Ph.D
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Developing A Mastery - Humility Convergence Model For A Tauhidic - Based Engineering Curriculum
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Ph.D
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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An Exploratory Study On The Educational Process Of Individuals Who Committed Sin
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Ph.D
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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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
Co-supervisor
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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
Co-supervisor
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The Leadership Roles Of Academic Administrators In Facilitating The Islamization Of Knowledge At Fatoni University, Thailand.
Ph.D
Completed
2019
Member Supervisory Committee
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English Language Writing From The Perspectives Of Esl Learners' Cognitive Process In Goal Attainment.
Ph.D
Completed
2019
Member Supervisory Committee
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The Leadership Roles Of Academic Administrators In Facilitating The Islamization Of Knowledge At Fatoni University, Thailand.
Ph.D
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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Examining Esl Teachers' Understanding And Practices Of Written Feedback In The State Of Pahang.
Ph.D
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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A Rasch Analysis Of Reading Skill Across Text Type And Item Format
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Ph.D
Completed
2018
Member Supervisory Committee
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Factors Influencing Aspiring Teachers' Disposition Of Online Reading.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Enhancing Communication Skills In English Among Secondary School Students Using Cybernated Storytelling : A Case Study.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Member Supervisory Committee
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Educational And Psychosocial Experiences Of The Left-Behind Children Of Female Indonesian Migrant Workers In Banten, Indonesia
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Ph.D
Completed
2017
Member Supervisory Committee
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The Influence Of The Islamic Psycho - Spiritual Therapy On Muslim Adolescent Drug Addicts.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Member Supervisory Committee
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A Narrative Inquiry On Malaysian Parents’ And Caregivers’ Experiences In Detecting Autism, Seeking Interventions, Challenges And Adaptations.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Member Supervisory Committee
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A Qualitative Analysis Of Imām ShāfiʿĪ Islamic Institution’S Curriculum In Relation To The Self-Actualization Among Iranian Students.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Member Supervisory Committee
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Exploring Six Muslim Teachers’ Views Of Mental Illness And Well-Being.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Students', Teachers’ And Parents' Perceptions Toward Arabic Language In National Religious Secondary Schools (Smka) In Selangor.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
Member Supervisory Committee
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The Contribution Of Co-Curricular Activities In Soft Skills And Personality Development : A Study Of Iium Undergraduates.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
Member Supervisory Committee
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Value Conflicts Experienced By Muslim Counsellors In Counseling Muslim Effeminate Clients :.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
Member Supervisory Committee
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Gender And Literacy Performance In Malaysian Lower Primary Schools.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
Member Supervisory Committee
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أثر استخدام برنامج الومضة في تنمية قدرات التفكير الإبداعي لدى طلاب الصف العاشر بالمرحلة الثانوية في دولة الكويت. Effects Of Using Creative Park Programme In Developing Creative Thinking Abilities Of Grade Ten Students In Kuwait.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
Member Supervisory Committee
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Profiles Of Success : A Phenomenological Study Of Successful Phd Graduates.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
Member Supervisory Committee
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Understanding Repeaters In An Esl Writing Course : A Case Study Among Pre-Sessional Students.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Mentoring As A Continuous Professional Development (Cpd) Among Secondary School Novice English Teachers : A Case Study.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
Main 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
Co-supervisor
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Design, Development And Evaluation Of An Instructional Module On Strategic Arabic Reading.
Ph.D
Completed
2015
Member Supervisory Committee
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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
Member Supervisory Committee
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A Case Study Of The Use Of The Developmental Rubric As A Feedback Tool In Improving Academic Writing Skills At Tertiary Level
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Ph.D
Completed
2015
Member Supervisory Committee
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The School-Parental Involvement In Public Secondary School In Katsina State, Nigeria.
Ph.D
Completed
2015
Member Supervisory Committee
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The Worldview Of Malay Muslim Youth In The Virtual World Of Second Life: A Case Study
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Ph.D
Completed
2015
Member Supervisory Committee
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Exploring Ethical Values Of The Employees At The Ministry Of Education In The Sultanate Of Oman.
Ph.D
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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A Structural Equation Modeling Of Metacognition And Motivation In Vocabulary Learning Strategy Use.
Ph.D
Completed
2014
Co-supervisor
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Evaluation Of Arabic Language Curriculum In Selected Universities In Nigeria And Its Relevance To The National Policy On Education (Npe).
Ph.D
Completed
2014
Co-supervisor
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The Practices Of Group Work Method In The Teaching Of History In Brunei Primary Schools.
Ph.D
Completed
2014
Co-supervisor
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Construct Validation Of The Revised Listening Component Of The Malaysian University English Test.
Ph.D
Completed
2013
Member Supervisory Committee
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Mentoring As A Support Strategy For Beginning Esl Teachers.
Ph.D
Completed
2013
Main Supervisor
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Reading Of Legal Cases: Towards A Model Of Effective Reading By Law Undergraduates.
Ph.D
Completed
2013
Co-supervisor
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Indonesia Secondary School Efl Teachers Self Efficacy In Developing School Based Efl Syllabus.
Ph.D
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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Career Development Among Women Academician: A Case Study In Selected Universities In Uganda.
Ph.D
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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Arabic Speaking Skill Learning Strategies Of Selected Malay Good And Poor Arabic Speakers - A Case Study At The Iium.
Ph.D
Completed
2011
Main Supervisor
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Students' Literary Stance And Cultural Awareness: A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis Of Secondary Students' Literary Response In Second Language Classroom.
Ph.D
Completed
2010
Main Supervisor
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The Development And Evaluation Of Video Instruction In Teaching Fasting.
Ph.D
Completed
2007
Co-supervisor
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Critical Reading In English As A Second Language: Strategies Adopted By The Malaysian Undergraduates.
Ph.D
Completed
2006
Co-supervisor
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Academic Intrinsic Motivation And Metacognition:A Study Of The International Islamic University Matriculation Students' Feeling Towards Their Learning Process.
Ph.D
Completed
2006
Co-supervisor
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The Perceptions And Practices Of Fostering Critical And Creative Thinking Skills Among Engineering Lecturers In Teaching: A Case Study In Selected Public Higher Learning Institutions In Malaysia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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English Language Reading Culture Among Malaysian Undergraduate Students In A Public University In Malaysia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Flipping The Virtual Classroom: English As A Second Language (Esl) Undergraduate Learners' Decision-Making Styles In Academic Reading.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Massive Open Online Course Mooc Experience In English Language Learning For Learners With Physical Disabilities.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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English Oral Communication Skills Among Entrepreneurial Students: A Case Study Of A Malaysian Higher Learning Institution.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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English As A Medium Of Instruction In Higher Education Institutions In Malaysia.Exploring The Policy Of Lecturer'S Perspectives And Pratices.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Exploring The Influence Of Cultural Intelligence (Cq) On English Learners (Ells) At Higher Learning Institution (Hli).
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Investigating Factors (Tpack) Contributing To Poor Performance In History Subject In Selected Public Schools In Kuala Lumpur.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Examining The Adoption Of Digital Storytelling As A Tool To Induce Learning Motivation In Esl Primary Schools In Kelantan: A Case Study.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Emotional Intelligence And Academic Performance Of Muslim Children Across Grades At The International Islamic School Malaysia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Exploring Cultural Intelligence In Selected Language Courses: Multiple Case Study.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Exploring Cognitive Approach In The Teaching Of Literature In Private Islamic Schools In Selangor: A Case Study Of Teachers' Classroom Practices, Knowledge And Skills.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Reading Strategies Of Low-Achieving Student: A Case Study In Smk Taman Melawati.
Master
Completed
2009
Main Supervisor
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Reading Strategies Of Low-Achieving Student: A Case Study In Smk Taman Melawati.
Master
Completed
2009
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
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On-Going
2022 - Present | Design and Development of Verified Islamic Resources Index (VERI) |
Award & Recognition
17 Mar, 2011 | FInalist for IIUM Quality Award (IIUM QUALITY DAY 2011) Representing INSTED - Quality Day | University |
15 May, 2009 | Quality Award - IIUM Quality Day 2009. Winner of Quality Research Award for INSTED and Finalist for IIUM Quality Research Award for University Level (Social Sciences, Humanities and Business/Economic and Administration). | University |
07 Mar, 2008 | Quality Award - IIUM Quality Day 2008. Promising Research Award. Winner for University Level (Social Sciences, Humanities and Business/Economic and Administration). 7 March 2008. | University |
09 Aug, 2007 | Quality Award - Quality Day Research Award 2007 INSTED ? Bronze | University |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2017 | Doing qualitative research for beginners: from theory to practice. Partridge Publishing, ISBN: 9781543742046 |
2005 | Laporan kajian keberkesanan: penggunaan ICT (CDRI dan rancangan TV pendidikan) dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran di sekolah tahun 2005. Bahagian Teknologi Pendidikan, Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia, ISBN: 978-983-3244-79-9 |
Book Section
2016 | An exploratory study on the implications of using second life on the Islamic worldview of higher education students. In: Institut Terjemahan dan Buku Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-460-204-8, pp. 141-174 |
2016 | Mentoring for novice secondary school ESL teachers. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-206-2, pp. 1-12 |
2016 | Mentoring for novice secondary school ESL teachers. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-206-2, pp. 1-12 |
2016 | Practices of the integrated education system in selected Islamic religious schools: implication for school leadership in the Malay archipelago. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-202-4, pp. 99-124 |
Monograph
2011 | Kajian mengenal pasti tahap keberkesanan program pendidikan spiritual anggota ATM (KPSA ATM). In: Jabatan Arah Kor Agama Angkatan Tentera and International Islamic University Malaysia, |
2009 | An evaluation of a supplementary reading programme for children in remote schools in Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia. In: Ministry of Education , |