Celebrating Excellence: 7 PhD Graduates from School of Education Achieved Academic Milestone

In February 2025, seven (7) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Research students from the School of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences and Leisure Management (FSLM) at Taylor’s University successfully graduated. The Faculty extends its heartfelt congratulations to the graduates and their dedicated supervisory committees on this remarkable achievement. Their success stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment to advancing research excellence and making a lasting scholarly impact.

Student's Name: DR. HE XIAOYING

Thesis Title: The Influences of Cultural Intelligence on Academic Adaptation Among Junior College International Students in China: The Mediating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy

Principal Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Sadiah Baharom

Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Nordin Abdul Razak

Student's Name: DR. JIN JIANHAO

Thesis Title: The Relationship Between Self-Regulated Learning-Related Factors and Creativity Among Art & Design Undergraduate Students in Mainland China

Principal Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Ng Foong Peng

Co-Supervisor: Dr. Lim Chong Hin and Dr. Mohd Rizal Ahmad

Student's Name: DR. SUMATI A/P MUNIANDY

Thesis Title: Common European Framework of Reference For Languages (Cefr)-Aligned Formative Assessment Practices in The Malaysian Primary English as A Second Language Classroom

Principal Supervisor: Dr. Jasmine Anak Jain

Co-Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Ramesh Nair

Student's Name: DR. SUN JIAJIA

Thesis Title: The Teaching Practicum: Perspectives of Chinese Efl Teacher Trainees and School Based Cooperating Teachers

Principal Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Chan Swee Heng

Co-Supervisor: Dr. Tan Shin Yen

Student's Name: DR. WANG LI

Thesis Title: Motivational Beliefs and Self-Regulating Capacity in Vocabulary Learning and Knowledge among Vocational College Students in China

Principal Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Chan Swee Heng

Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Seyyed Mostafa Rasoolimanesh

Student's Name: DR. YANG SHUAI

Thesis Title: Attitudes, Barriers and Coping Strategies of Secondary School Students and Teachers in Urban And Rural Settings Towards Learning-Teaching Different Types of Music in Shandong, China

Principal Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Ain Nadzimah

Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Chan Swee Heng and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maizatulliza

Student's Name: DR. ZHAO WEIHAO

Thesis Title: Factors Impacting Behavioral Intention to Use The Interactive Whiteboard by Public High School Teachers in Hebei, China

Principal Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Sadiah Baharom

Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Nordin Abdul Razak