Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS

Professor Dr Sopia Binti Md Yassin


ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
  • Director, National Child Development Research Center (NCDRC), Sultan Idris Education University, 16/11/2010 to 24/09/2018
  • Practicum Coordinator, Practicum Unit, Sultan Idris Education University, 01/11/2013 to 31/10/2015
  • Deputy Director, Research Management Center, Sultan Idris Education University, 01/08/2009 to 15/02/2010
  • Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology, Sultan Idris Education University, 03/04/2006 to 31/07/2008
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Doctor of Philosophy, THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND, Australia
  • Master of Education, UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA, Malaysia
  • Bachelor of Science with Education, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, Malaysia
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area)
  • Teacher Education (Content Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) as a dual approach to learning of content and language was researched upon and proposed to improve the teaching and learning of Science and Mathematics through English in Malaysia.)
  • Tertiary Education (Problem Based Learning (PBL) as an approach to learning was not only introduced at the tertiary level but also primary and secondary levels. Besides conducting training, modules and courses related to PBL were also developed.)
  • E-Learning (Conduct courses on the use of ICT in teaching and learning.)
  • Pre-School Education (Experiences relate to research and consultation in the early years and pre-school levels.)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Book
2011
  • Ong, E.T., Wong, Y.T., Sopia, M.Y., Sadiah, B., Asmayati, Y., Zahid, M.S. (2011).Malaysian-Based and Integrated Science Process Skills Inventopry: Students' Edition, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris.
Article in Journals
2018
  • Ahmad, et. al. (2018). Development and Validation of Teacher Perception on Early Childhood Care and Education Curriculum Instrument (ECCECI). International Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences, 8, 716-727. doi:10.6007/IJARBSS/v8-i1/3842 (ERA Indexed)
  • Loy, C.L., Nor Mashitah, M.R., Nordin, M., Sopia, M.Y., & Syahida Iryani, M.Y. (2018). Observation methods for child care provider and teacher's pedagogy of play. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education & Development, 7(3), 530-538. doi:10.6007/IJARPED/v7-i3/4571 (ERA Indexed)
2017
  • Loy, C.L., Nordin, M., Nor Mashitah, M.R., & Sopia, M.Y. (2017). Observation instrument to evaluate early childhood educator's teaching strategies using creative arts. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 7(4), 870-880. doi:10.6007/IJARBSS/v7-i4/2898 (ERA Indexed)
  • Rohaty, M.M., Azhar, M.A., & Sopia, M.Y.. (2017). Global readiness among preschool children in Malaysia. International Journal of Education and Practice, 5(8), 118-126. doi:10.18488/journal.61.2017.58.118.126 (ERA Indexed)
  • Nordin, M., Nor Mashitah, M.R., Loy, C.L., & Sopia, M.Y. (2017). The selection of meaningful approach to assess children's science process skills. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 7(4), 860-869. doi:10.6007/IJARBSS/v7-i4/2897 (ERA Indexed)
2015
  • Sopia, M.Y., Norazizah, D., Norashikin, M. R., (2015).Project Approach in Science: An Exploratory Case Study, International Journal of Early Childhood Education and Care. Vol. 4, NCDRC, UPSI
2014
  • Lingan, N., Nooraini, I., Othman., L., Sopia, M.,Y. (2014). Curriculum Framework for Preparing Quality Teachers for the Future: Developing Guiding Principles, Journal of Research, Policy and Practice of Teachers and Teacher Education, UPSI (ERA Indexed)
2012
  • Ong, E.T.,Sopia,M.Y., Sadiah B., (2012) Acquisition of Basic and Integrated Science Process Skills Among Form 2 Student in Sarawak: Interaction Effects of Gender, Ethnicity, and School Location" (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2011
  • Sopia, M., Y., Sadiah, B., Asmayati, Y. (2011). Exploring PBL: an Action Research Project Among Pre-Service Teacher, Jurnal Pendidikan UPSI, Jun, Vol. 1, UPSI.
2010
  • Sopia, M.Y., Ong, E.T., Hashimaah, A., Sadiah, B., Lai, Y.Y. (2010). Teaching Science through English: Engaging Pupils Cognitively, International CLIL Research Journal, Vol 1 (3), University of JYvaskyla. (ERA Indexed)
2009
  • Sopia, M.Y., Marsh, D., Ong, E.T. & Lai, Y.Y., (2009). Learners' perceptions towards the teaching of science through English in Malaysia: A quantitative analysis, International CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) Research Journal. (ERA Indexed)
Article in Proceeding
2014
  • Sopia, M.Y., Sadiah, B., Syakirah, S. Asmayati, Y. (2014). Implementation of Problem-Based Learning (PBL)-in a Malaysian Teacher Education Course, 4th International Research Symposium on Problem Based Learning.
2010
  • Ong, E.T., Sopia, M.Y., Saidah, B. (2010). An Encompassing Malaysian-Based Science Process Skills Test for Secondary Schools, APERA Conference 2010: The third Asia Pacific Educational Research Association Conference
2009
  • Sadiah, B., Sopia, M.Y., Ong, E.T. (2009). The Validation and Adaptation of Motivated and Learning Strategies Questionnaire (MLSQ) Aimed to Assess Students’ use of Self-regulated Learning Strategies, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Educational Research and Practice (ICERP 2009), UPM.
Monograph
2013
  • Sadiah, B., Sopia, M.Y., Ong, E.T. (2013). Assessing Malaysian Science Students Use of Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) Strategies and Its Relation to Academic Achievement, UPSI.
2012
  • Lingan, N., R., Sopia, M.Y., Othman, L., Rajendran, L., (2012). An Assessment of HCAS Education Programme in Sabah: Education for Children in Plantation.
  • Noraini, I., Mohaini, T., Sopia, M.Y. (2012). Development of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Ecosystem for Innovative Human Capital in Higher Education, MOHE.
2011
  • Ong, E.T., Wong, Y.T., Sopia, M.Y., Sadiah, B., Asmayati, Y., Zahid, M.S. (2011). The Development and Validation of Malaysian-Based Basic and Integrated Science Process Skills Inventory, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris.
  • Ong, E.T., Wong, Y.T., Sopia, M.Y., Sadiah, B., Asmayati, Y., Zahid, M.S. (2011). Inventori Kemahiran Proses Sains Asas dan Bersepadu Berkonsepkan Malaysia: Edisi Guru, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris.
Technical Report
2014
  • Sopia, M.Y., et al. (2014). Final Report on National Child Data Centre.
  • Sopia, M.Y., et al. (2014). National Child Data Centre (NCDC) Feasibility Study.
2013
  • Sadiah, B., Ong, E.T., Sopia, M.Y. (2013). Assessing Malaysian Science Students Use of Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) Strategies and Its Relation to Academic Achievement.
2012
  • Lingan, N., Sopia, M.Y., Othman, L., Rajenderan, N.S. (2012). Education for Children in Plantations: An Assessment of HCAS Education Programme in Sabah.
  • Aminah, A., Omar, A.K., Sopia, M.Y., Raja Nor Safinas, R.H. (2012). Contructivist Teaching and Learning Using Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) and Achievement of Religious Schools Students.
RESEARCH PROJECT
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Fostering Scientifically Literate Citizens: Development of A Nature of Science Pedagogical Content Knowledge Framework, Co-researcher, 2021 to 2024 (National)
  • e-Business Utilization to Enhance Women Entrepreneurs Economic Capacity through Digital Literacy, Project Leader, 2019 (International)
  • ASEAN Women s Economic Empowerment through Digital Literacy and e-Business Education, Project Leader, 2018 (International)
  • Ministry of Higher Education 2017 Evaluation of Development Project Outcome Research (NCDRC, UPSI Development Project), Co-researcher, 2017 (National)
  • Development of a Comprehensive & Integrated Model of Quality Malaysian ECCE, Project Leader, 2015 to 2018 (National)
  • NCDC Data Collection Project (National Child Data Centre-NCDC) Phase 2 & 3, Project Leader, 2015 to 2018 (National)
  • Development of Teacher Education Model for Preparing Quality Teacher for the Future-Developing And Validating a Teaching and Learning Framework for Preparing Quality Teachers for The Future, Co-researcher, 2014 to 2016 (National)
  • National Child Data Centre Feasibility Study, Project Leader, 2013 (National)
  • Education for Children in Plantations: An Evaluation, Co-researcher, 2011 to 2012 (International)
  • Quality of Learning Among Students in Religious Schools in Perak, Co-researcher, 2009 to 2011 (National)
  • The Development and Validation of Malaysian-Based Science Process Skills Inventory, Co-researcher, 2008 to 2010 (National)
  • Assessing Student s Use of Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) Strategies and Its Impact on Academic Achievement, Co-researcher, 2007 to 2010 (National)
  • Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL): Teaching Science for Understanding to Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students, Project Leader, 2007 to 2009 (National)
CONSULTANCY PROJECT
(Project title),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role),(Level)
  • Hari Potensi KEMAS 2019, Jabatan Kemajuan Masyarakat, Kementerian Pembangunan Luar Bandar, 04/09/2019 to 07/09/2019, Judge (Government Sector)
  • Development of a Comprehensive and Integrated Model of Quality Malaysian ECCE Projecgt, NCDRC, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 01/05/2019 to 01/04/2020, Consultant  (Government Sector)
  • Hari Potensi KEMAS, Kementerian Pembangunan Luar Bandar (KEMAS), 22/11/2018 to 25/11/2018, Head Judge (Government Sector)
  • 4th International Innovation Design and Articulation (i-IDeA 2018), UiTM and MOHE, 24/04/2018 to 26/04/2018, Judge (Government Sector)
  • International Early Childhood Educational Training, IGRA, 28/03/2017 to 05/04/2017, Consultant  (International)
  • Regional Consultative Meeting on Developing ASEAN Early Childhood Care, Development and Education (ECCDE) Quality Standards, Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, 07/12/2015 to 10/12/2015, Consultant  (Government Sector)
  • SEAMEO SEN Definition Workshop, SEAMEO SEN, 17/04/2014 to 19/04/2014, Resource Person (International)
  • Refinement of PERMATA curriculum and the National PERMATA Course 2012, PERMATA Division, Prime Minister Department, 13/07/2012 to 15/07/2012, Consultant  (Government Sector)
  • Coordination and Uniformity of PERMATA Teacher Training and Basic Childcare Course (KAAK) Workshop, PERMATA Division, Prime Minister Department, 22/06/2012 to 23/06/2012, Consultant  (Government Sector)
SUPERVISION
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Academic Level),(Role)
ONGOING
  • CHRISTINA A/P VANATHAS  (Main Supervisor)
  • SHANG JIGONG  (Main Supervisor)
  • LIU TING  (Main Supervisor)
  • LI WEIGUANG  (Main Supervisor)
  • DI YANMING  (Main Supervisor)
  • DONG LANMIN  (Main Supervisor)
  • YANG JINGRU  (Main Supervisor)
  • LIU YAN  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • DENG YUNQIU  (Main Supervisor)
  • NI KAIGE  (Main Supervisor)
  • BIJU MATHEW  (Main Supervisor)
  • WANG LILI  (Main Supervisor)
  • HE SHUTING  (Main Supervisor)
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
ORAL PRESENTER
  • Profiling Biology Teachers' Practices: A Case Study in Teaching Through a Second Language, International Conference of Education, Research and INNOVATION, 15/11/2010 to 17/11/2010, International Association of Technology Education and Development (iate) (International)
INVITED SPEAKER
  • Issues and Challenges in Implementing Problem Based Learning For Management Education At Local Context and Ways in Handling The Challenges, Problem Based Learning Colloquim, 10/04/2012 to 10/04/2012, Aminuddin Baki Institute (National)
PLEANARY/KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  • Quality ECCE: Implications for Malaysia, International Early Childhood Conference, 25/11/2019 to 27/11/2019, Persatuan Tadika Sabah (International)
  • Strategies of Sustainable Science Education, The 2nd International Conference on Research, Implementation and Education of Mathematics and Science 2015 (2nd ICRIEMS), 17/05/2015 to 19/05/2015, Yogyakarta State University (International)
  • Role of NCDRC as a research and national referral center, National Postgraduate Seminar on Child Care and Education 2015, 28/02/2015 to 28/02/2015, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (National)
  • The Future of Biology Education, 2nd International Postgraduate Conference on Science and Mathematics 2014, 18/10/2014 to 19/10/2014, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Sultan Idris Education University (International)
  • Project Approach in Science: An Exploratory Case Study, International Conference on Research, Implementation, and Education of Mathematics and Sciences 2014, 18/05/2014 to 21/05/2014, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Yogyakarta State University (International)
AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
  • ITEX 2018 Gold Award, Competition, Ministry of Higher Education, 2018 (Gold Award)
  • Excellence in Creative Learning Environment, Education, International University, 2018 (Creativity)
  • Service of Excellence 2015, Services, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Perak, 2018 (High score for yearly appraisal)
  • PECIPTA 2017 Bronze Medal - National Child Data Centre (NCDC) - Child Development, Alert and Health Modules, Education, Ministry of Higher Education, 2017 (Bronze Medal)
  • NUCEL 2015 Silver Medal, Competition, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Perak, 2015 (Invention, Innovation and Design)
  • Service of Excellence 2014, Services, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Perak, 2015 (High score for yearly appraisal)
  • Service of Excellence 2013, Services, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Perak, 2014 (High score for yearly appraisal)
  • Research Award 2013, Services, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Perak, 2014 (Best Researcher)
  • PECIPTA 2011 Bronze Medal - Module and Traiining on Effective CLIL Pedagogy at School and University Levels, Education, Ministry of Higher Education, 2011 (Bronze Medal)
  • Pecipta 2011 Bronze Medal - Encompassing Malaysian-Based Science Process Skills Test For Secondary Schools, Education, Ministry of Higher Education, 2011 (Bronze Medal)
  • Service of Excellence 2009, Services, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Perak, 2010 (High score for yearly appraisal)
ACADEMIC/TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTION
(Activity),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role)
  • Provide advise on issues related to the Malaysian ECCE. , Task Force Ramping up The Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE), Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, 2016 to 2017 (Expert Advisor)
  • Provide advise on the programs and National PERMATA Curriculum for children ages 0-4 years old, PERMATA Division, Prime Minister Department, 2012 to 2018 (Advisor)
  • Conduct training on PBL for the Ministry of Education and universities. Other activities include designing curriculum using PBL as the main pedagogy and development of modules and books on PBL., i-PBL Team, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 2010 to 2018 (Chairman)
CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY
(Contribution to Society),(Duration),(Level)
  • ECCE Council and UNICER, 25/02/2017 to 25/02/2017 (International)
  • Well-Being in Asia Overseas Training, Nagoya University, 25/08/2016 to 03/09/2016 (International)
  • Moderator and member of the exhibition committee for Asia-Pacific Regional Policy Forum on Early Childhood Care and Education 2016, 19/07/2016 to 21/07/2016 (International)
COURSE ATTENDED
(Course Title),(Course Mode),(Date/Duration),(Level)
  • Strategy on ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs' e-Business Utilization, Non research, 11/11/2018 to 20/11/2018 (International)
  • Making Academic Change Happen (MACH), Non research, 17/11/2017 to 18/11/2017 (International)
  • Neuro Dramatic Play Foundation Course, Non research, 27/10/2017 to 28/10/2017 (National)
  • Colloquium of Problem Based Learning, Non research, 29/08/2016 to 29/08/2016 (National)
  • Bengkel Refresher TOT Kursus Asuhan dan Didikan Awal Kanak-Kanak PERMATA, Non research, 02/07/2013 to 06/07/2013 (Government Sector)
  • PBL: Introducing and Sustaining Academic Change, Non research, 28/06/2013 to 28/06/2013 (Government Sector)
  • Communication for Development (C4D), Non research, 28/05/2012 to 30/05/2012 (International)
  • Workshop in Early Childhood Education for Teachers, Non research, 27/01/2012 to 03/02/2012 (National)
  • The Commercialization of Research and Intellectual Property Assets, Non research, 05/10/2010 to 06/10/2010 (Government Sector)
  • NICHE (1): Commercialization Development, Non research, 04/05/2010 to 05/05/2010 (Government Sector)
  • 6th Asia Pacific Regional Innovative Education Forum 2010, Non research, 09/03/2010 to 11/03/2010 (International)