Centre for Foundation Studies

Email : [email protected]

Education/Qualifications

• BA Malay Language and Linguistics (UPM) & Master of Public Administrations (USM

Experience  

Has extensive experience in adult education and Open and Distance Learning (ODL), with more than two decades of involvement in higher education. She has been teaching LAN/MPW/MPU courses since 2002 and possesses substantial experience in curriculum development, course management, assessment design, and facilitating learning among adult students in flexible learning environment

Areas of Interest

• Malay Language, Social Sciences, Ethics, Integrity and Anti-Corruption

Professional Highlights

• Jawatankuasa Pemerkasaan Bahasa Melayu Peringkat IPT, Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (2024-2028)
• Panel Pakar Kursus Hubungan Etnik, Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (2014-2016)
• Panel Pakar Kursus Pengajian Malaysia, Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (2014-2016)
• Panel Pakar Penggubal Soalan Untuk Penilai Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) (2012-2014)
• Judge for Malay Public Speaking JCI Malaysia (2024-present)
• Reviewer for the manuscript titled “Jihad Sang Pejuang – Himpunan Sajak Perjuangan Membebaskan Diri Daripada Belenggu Dadah

Course Development Experience

• Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi untuk Pelajar Antarabangsa
• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
• Integriti dan Anti Rasuah
• Hubungan Etnik
• Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia
• TABAH Module for PEMADAM Kebangsaan

Publication Highlights

• Yusof, N. M., Emmanuel, J. S., & Suparman, R. H. (2024). Factors affecting lecturers’ willingness and readiness to teach the integrity and anti-corruption compulsory course.
• Yusof, N. M., Emmanuel, J. S., & Suparman, R. H. (2025). Developmental progression of collaborative skills in a blended learning context: Students’ experiences of selected general education course. Journal of Contemporary Social Science and Education Studies (JOCSSES), 5(1), 28–35.
• Din Eak, A., Sangaralingam, J., Anandan, A., & Suparman, R. H. (2006). Cloud-based gamification in adult open and distance learning: Evidence from academic achievement outcomes.

Awards & Recognition:

• Degrees of Honor, Stars and Medals of Honour of the State of Penang, Pingat Jasa Masyarakat (PJM), 2023. (State level)
• Guest Speaker for World Assembly, Chinese People’s Federation for World Peace (CPFWP), United Nation HQ New York, 2025 (International Level)
• Ahli Jawatankuasa Sektor Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Swasta, Biro Pengajian Tinggi & Kelab PEMADAM, PEMADAM Kebangsaan – (2024- ongoing) (National Level)
• Chairperson for Persatuan IbuBapa dan Guru (PIBG), Penang Free School (2024- present)
• Chairperson for Jawatankuasa Pembangunan Wanita dan Keluarga (JPWK) 2025- present)
• Vice President of Yayasan Penang Free School (2025-present)