Education/Qualifications
PhD in TESOL, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang
Master in Arts (Linguistics and English Language Studies), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang
Bachelor of Arts (English Language and Literature Studies) Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang
Experiences
Lecturer in Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS) teaching and coordinating MPU and WUC subjects
Former adjunct course lead in the School of Education, Languages, and Social Sciences (SEHS)
Areas of Interest
Writing skills, English for second Language (ESL), English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
Professional Highlights
Conducted academic writing workshops every term for the new and existing WOU students to prepare them for their studies
Published work
Over 10 publications, conference proceedings, and chapters in the book
Paper presentations
Nazirah M.Y. (2023). FACTORS AFFECTING LECTURERS’ WILLINGNESS AND READINESS TO TEACH THE INTEGRITY AND ANTI-RASUAH COURSE. In the 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals. Penang. https://icsdg.usm.my/
Jasmine S.E; Rabikha H.S; & Nazirah M.Y. (2023). IMBIBING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS THROUGH ACTIVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT: A WOU EXPERIENCE. In the 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals. Penang. https://icsdg.usm.my/
Nazirah M.Y. (2023). THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PEER FEEDBACK VIA TELEGRAM MESSENGER TO IMPROVE ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING. In International Joint-Postgraduate Colloquium for Multidisciplinary Research (iJPCMR 2023). Penang
Chapter in books
Nazirah., M.Y & Mohamad Jafre., Z.A., (2021). The Advantages of Using Telegram Messenger as an Online Learning Tool to Improve Argumentative Writing. In R. Abdullah & M. Kabilan, Teaching & Learning ESL/EFL Writing at Tertiary Level (p. In process). Penerbit USM. (Accepted and under publication)
Nazirah., M.Y & Mohamad Jafre., Z.A., (2021). The Effectiveness of Using Telegram Messenger to Promote Motivation amongst ESL Students in Online Learning Classrooms during COVID-19. In K. Khong & M. Kabilan, Online Teaching & Learning in Second Language Learning (p. In process). Penerbit USM. (Accepted and under publication)