Dr. Seloamoney Palaniandy or Dr. Selva as he is best known among friends and colleagues is a highly respected educationist in Malaysia and the region. Over the years he had worked in many culturally diversified academic settings in different countries under different capacities.   He is currently a Professor at the School of Education, University of Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea. Working closely with public and private academic organizations and agencies, he is aspiring to bring about educational improvement in PNG, and in the South Pacific (Teacher Training). He held senior academic positions in several universities in Malaysia specializing in the areas of Education (Pedagogy), Management Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurial studies teaching PhD, Masters as well as undergraduate students.

He is a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teachers, United Kingdom, a veteran of the International Society of Teacher Education and an active member of several international teacher organizations and academic associations as well as Government and Non-Governmental agencies.

He has published many research articles, authored books and written book chapters. He sits on the review committees of several reputable international academic journals. He is a thesis reviewer, examiner and program developer for PhD programs in Social Sciences; an invited/guest speaker on issues with PhD thesis supervision, thesis review, Research Methods, Issues in Higher Education, Educational Leadership and Management, Business Studies, Educational Evaluation and Measurement, Critical Thinking and Life-Long-Learning.

Dr. Selva enjoys a wide network of friends from all over the world in the field of Education. He is a visiting professor to universities in Thailand, Indonesia, China, India, Japan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Cambodia, South Africa, Mauritius and Fiji. He has strong affiliations with some of the universities in UK, Ireland, US, Canada, and Denmark (development of academic programs and evaluation).

While acting as a consultant for some educational institutions and agencies, Dr. Selva is also noted for his voluntary (free-of charge) coaching for thesis/dissertation writing skills in Social Sciences for interested students on a global scale.

He has traveled to many countries (not less than hundred) for official reasons: academic visits, conference attendance,  invited/guest speaker; cultural visits, motivational talks, school visits, and for independent research. He promotes/facilitates/arranges sponsorships for international student mobility programs for (student) exposure and self-enrichment. He conducts free motivation programs for innovation and entrepreneurship for youth development; free training for staff development programs on pedagogy and other related matters in higher education.

Current Work Status and Contribution

• Online teaching for Masters students (MED)
• Supervision of PhD Students
• A number of international projects via webinars (Malaysia, Japan, Germany, Bulgaria, Indonesia, Brazil, Cyprus and Cuba)
• working as, a Professor with the School of Education, University of Goroka, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea; Lecturing on Principles and various other aspects of Pedagogy, and Research Methods in Social Sciences to Post Graduate and Undergraduate Students. (Executive Dean of School Education; Director of Postgraduate Operations, Port Moresby Campus).

• Chairperson of Research Committee for School of Education. I initiated this committee to conduct Special Research Methods Classes for School of Education staff and University-wide members on regular basis (Staff Development)

• Chairperson of Post Graduate Thesis Review Committee for School of Education. Again, it is a self-initiated move and I conducted Special Courses on Thesis Supervisory Skills for current and potential supervisors on regular basis. (Staff Development)

• Have helped to restructure the Post Graduate Studies and Thesis Review Process; helped the university to set up a Campus at the National District Capital of Port of Moresby, PNG.
• Active member of University Examination Moderation -Review Committee.
• Active Member of Review Committee for Journal of Education, University of Goroka under Centre for Research
• Active Member of University Community Service Projects; Have initiated a number of Community Service Projects in primary and secondary schools (conducting staff development programs for those schools without formally trained teachers while helping to do face-lifting projects, setting up natural learning environment such as Science Garden and Student Self Access Learning Centres etc.
• Have initiated and in the process of extending/marketing the University Teacher Training Programs to the Neighbouring Island Countries in the South Pacific such as Solomon Islands and Vanuatu where there are no formal teacher training colleges.
• Have initiated and in the process of carrying out some outreach programs for lecturers and students of the university (UOG) to neighbouring countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines (for exposure of other education systems, networking and signing of MOU).
• In the process of setting up a Life-long Learning Centre at the university and working on to extend and connect with other institutions nation-wide.
• Advisor/organizer of 2^nd National Education Conference, University of Goroka, PNG (officiated by the honourable Prime Minister, James Marape) August, 2019).
• Developed the content, and initiated Masters Program for upgrading of the teaching staff at Madang Teachers College, Madang, Papua New Guinea.
• Previous Employment as an Academic: Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (April 2010- February 2018)

Responsibilities:

• Worked as an Associate Professor with the Faculty of Arts, Communication and Education) (FACE) Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur IUKL, lecturing research methods and management subjects for PhD, Masters (School of Business and Accounting and Post Graduate Studies); Subjects such as Multicultural Education, Curriculum Development and Course Design, Critical Thinking, etc.(School of Education) for both undergraduate and post graduate students; Supervising PhD and Masters Students for School of Education as well as School of Business.
• Member of the Research Committee, IUKL
• Chairman of Pedagogy and Professional Development Committee, IUKL
• Chairman and convener of the Biannual International Conference on Business Infrastructure, IUKL (October 2012)
• Convener for International Infrastructure Conference (Faculty of Business and Accounting) (November 2014).
• Facilitator for foreign student sit in programs (Japan, Thailand, Indonesia).
• Initiator, Organizer and Convener for International Society for Teacher Education (ISfTE-Asia Pacific 2016) 20-23 Nov.2016- hosted by Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur.
• Official Pedagogy Trainer for IUKL staff
• Member of the Viva Voce Committee (Masters and PhD)
• Member of the IUKL Innovation Evaluation Committee.
• Founder Member and Advisor of United Nations Model Club-IUKL.
• Member of the Evaluation Committee for Internal Research Grants
• Supervisor/Co-supervisor for Masters and PhD students: To date five (5) Masters Students and TWO (2) PhD students have graduated under my supervision.

Education:

• Doctorate in Education (EdD) University of Leicester, UK
• Master of Arts in Professional Studies in Education, (MAPSE) University of Leicester, UK
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Language Studies, University Malaya
• Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Philippines.
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, San Sebastian College, Philippines
• Diploma in TESOL, London Teacher Training College, UK
• Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers, UK
• Specialist Teacher Diploma (Ministry of Education Malaysia)
• Diploma in Translation (DBP, Malaysia)
• Diploma in Office Management , New Jersey, UK
• Certified Trainer (Train-the Trainer –Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia)
• Certificate in Management, Institute of Professional Managers, UK

Work Experiences:

• Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (Educational Radio/TV) Malaysia (1977-1978)
• Ministry of Education, Malaysia (1980-2008)
  •  Primary and Secondary Schools
  •  Teacher Training Institutes

• Private Higher Education, Malaysia (Part-Time and Full-Time Basis)
• –Saito University College, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
• –College Edukop, Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia
• –Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Kuala Lumpur
• –Asia e-University
• — University of Malaya
• –University Putra Malaysia
• –Westminster College, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
• –Stamford College, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Areas of expertise and Subjects Taught:

1. Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Educational Measurement and Evaluation, Educational Psychology, Professional Development in Teaching
2. Critical and Creative Thinking Skills, Decision Making and Control
3. Training and Development
4. Research Methods (Social Sciences) Education and Business Management
5. Management Subjects: Principles of Management, Risk Management, Innovation Management, Strategic Management Project Management, Technology Management

Research:

1.  Teacher Professionalism and its Implications for Instructional Leadership and Student Discipline: A Study of Perceived Qualities on Teacher Professionalism in Two (2) Secondary Schools in Two (2) Respective States in Malaysia. (2014).
2. Student Perceptions of the Use and Effectiveness of Technology in Education: A Study of Student Perceptions of Teachers Using Power Point Slides in Two Secondary Schools in Kuala Lumpur (2014).
3. Teacher Professionalism in the context of Null and Hidden Curriculum. (2014).
4. Student-lecturer Inter-relationship in Malaysian Institutions of higher Learning and Implications for Student Services. (2014).
5. Are Students our ‘Customers’? : A perspective on the bureaucratic implications of ‘student-customer’ concept in Malaysian higher learning institutions. (2013).
6. The Language of Student Discipline: Teachers as Moral Agents. (2012).
7. The Cutting Edge: Technology based innovative solutions: the case of an international electronic firm in Malaysia. (2012).
8. Teacher Characteristics versus Students Characteristics: Implication to behavioural Management”. (2007)
9. Membership with Professional Bodies and other Associations
10. Fellow of College of Teachers, UK (FCollT)
11. Member of Asia Pacific Student Services Association, Hong Kong(APSSA)
12. Chairman of the Malaysian Chapter and Asia Pacific  for the International Society for Teacher Education ISFTE
13. Committee member of International Society for Teacher Education (ISFTE) Conference 2018 (Japan)
14. Member of International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement(ICSEI)
15. Member of the Malaysian Society for Education
16. Life Member of Malaysian Foundation of Teachers
17. Life Member of Malaysian Translators’ Association.
18. Associate of Indian School of Management and Research (ISMR)
19. Member of Malaysian Association of Professional Speakers.
20. Life Member of Qualitative Research Association of Malaysia (QRAM)
21. Associate Fellow of Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM)
22. Life Member of the Malaysian British Graduates Association.
23. Vice President for University of Leicester, UK Alumni (Malaysia)
24. Member of International Association of Academics and Researchers
25. Affiliate of Tomorrow’s World People Organization.
26. Life Member of United Nations Associations of Malaysia
27. Member of United Nations Associations of Philippines

Editorial Board Member and Review Committee SCOPUS JOURNALS

• Journal for International Society for Teacher Education (JISFTE) University of Aarhus, Denmark
• International Journal for Business and Social Sciences (IBSS), University of Witwatersrand, South Africa.

 Paper Presentation

• Qualitative Research Association of Malaysia : National Conference, University of Malaya, June 2005
• European Association for Research in learning and Instruction (EARLI), University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus: International Education Conference, August 2005.
• Athens Institute of Educational Research: International Education Conference, Athens, Greece, May 2007 (“Teacher Characteristics versus Students Characteristics: An implication to behavioural Management” – Published by ATINER, Athens, Greece in a Special Edition for Selected Research Articles: pp. 289-302 (“The Teacher and the Teaching Profession: Current Research and International Issues” Edited by: Marina-Stefenia Giannakaki ISBN: 978-960-6672-25-5 (655 pages-Hardback)
• The Cutting Edge: Technology based innovative solutions: the case of an international electronic firm in Malaysia – Conference Proceedings, International Conference on Business Infrastructure (IUKL) Oct.22-23, 2012.
• Are Students our ‘Customers’? : A perspective on the bureaucratic implications of ‘student-customer’ concept in Malaysian higher learning institutions. 5^thAsian Conference on Education, Osaka, Japan, 23^rd -27^th October 2013 (Conference Proceedings)
• Teacher Professionalism and its Implications for Instructional Leadership and Student Discipline: A Study of Perceived Qualities on Teacher Professionalism in Two (2) Secondary Schools in Two (2) Respective States in Malaysia.: International Conference on school Improvement and Effectiveness, YSU, Yogyakarta, Indonesia (2^nd-7^th of January 2014). (Conference Proceedings)
• Student Perceptions of the Use and Effectiveness in Technology in Education: A Study of Student Perceptions of Teachers Using Power Point Slides in Two Secondary Schools in Kuala Lumpur. International Conference on school Improvement and Effectiveness, YSU, Yogyakarta, Indonesia (2^nd-7^th of January 2014). (Conference Proceedings)
• International Conference on Teacher Education, ISFTE Antalya Turkey (22-25, April. 2014) Teacher Professionalism  in the context of Null and Hidden Curriculum (Conference Proceedings)
• International Conference on Teacher Education, ISFTE New York (June. 2015) Perspectives on Teacher Professionalism  in  (Conference Proceedings)
• International Conference on Teacher Education, ISFTE Johannesburg, South Africa (April. 2016) Teacher Professionalism : Teachers Making a Difference (Conference Proceedings)
• International Conference on Teacher Education, ISFTE –Asia Pacific, Kuala Lumpur November, 2016) Student Psychological Membership (Conference Proceedings)
• International Conference on Teacher Education, ISFTE , University of Aarhus, Denmark, 28^th of April, 2017 (the Dynamics of Null and Hidden Curriculum (Conference Proceedings)
• International Conference on Teacher Education, ISFTE, and Myoko City, Japan: The Dimensions of Collegiality: Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Sharing Behaviour. (Conference Proceedings.)
• Asia Pacific Student Services Association: 6-10 August, 2014: Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan: Student-lecturer Inter-relationship in Malaysian Institutions of higher Learning and Implications for Student Services
• International Education Seminar, Mahatma Ghandi Institute, Port Louis, Mauritius, November, 2010 –Sharing Best Practices
• Moderator (4^th National Higher Education Conference), Kuala Lumpur, July 2011.
• International Education Seminar: Mauritius, November 2011-History and Development of Vernacular Education in Malaysia.
• International Education Seminar: South Africa, November 2011- Paradigm Shift for Vernacular Schools in Malaysia.

Publication

• Pygmalion in Doctoral Supervision: A Practical guide to the ‘Critical Pedagogy’ in Social Sciences.
• Lambert Academic Publishing (September 2021) ISBN: 9786204206455
• Literature Review Versus Review of Literature: A Comprehensive guide to your PhD Success. Lambert Academic Publications (January 2020) ISBN: 978-620-3-30592-0 (Book Publication)
• The Language of Student Discipline: Teachers as Moral Agents. LAP Lambert Academic Publications (October 16, 2012) ISBN: 3659 257 443 (344 pages). (Book Publication)
• ‘Teacher Behaviour versus Student Behaviour’ (Book Chapter). Athens Institute of Educational Research: International Education Conference, Athens, Greece, May 2007 (Published by ATINER, Athens, Greece in a Special Edition for Selected Research Articles: pp. 289-302 (“The Teacher and the Teaching Profession: Current Research and International Issues” Edited by: Marina-Stefenia Giannakaki ISBN: 978-960-6672-25-5 (655 pages-Hardback).
  

• Teacher Professionalism and its Implications for Instructional Leadership and Student Discipline: A Study of Perceived Qualities on Teacher Professionalism in Two (2) Secondary Schools in Two (2) Respective States in Malaysia.: International Conference on school Improvement and Effectiveness, YSU, Yogyakarta, Indonesia (2nd-7th of January 2014). (Conference Proceedings & Web Publication
• Student Perceptions of the Use and Effectiveness in Technology in Education: A Study of Student Perceptions of Teachers Using Power Point Slides in Two Secondary Schools in Kuala Lumpur.   International Conference on school Improvement and Effectiveness, YSU, Yogyakarta, Indonesia (2nd-7th of January 2014). (Conference Proceedings & Web Publication.
• International Conference on Teacher Education, Antalya Turkey (22-25, April. 2014) Teacher Professionalism  in the context of Null and Hidden Curriculum (Conference Proceedings)
• Asia Pacific Student Services Association: 6-10 August, 2014: Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan: Student-lecturer Inter-relationship in Malaysian Institutions of higher Learning and Implications for Student Services (Web-Publication)
• Are Students our ‘Customers’? : A perspective on the bureaucratic implications of ‘student-customer’ concept in Malaysian higher learning institutions. 5thAsian Conference on Education, Osaka, Japan, 23rd -27th October 2013 (Conference Proceedings  & Web Publication)
• The Cutting Edge: Technology based innovative solutions: the case of an international electronic firm in Malaysia – Conference Proceedings, International Conference on Business Infrastructure (IUKL) Oct.22-23, 2012.
• Incremental Innovation versus Radical Innovation: MBA Edge, Malaysia,  October Issue 2011
• International Education Seminar: Mauritius, November, 2011-History and Development of Vernacular Education in Malaysia.(Special Edition of Programme Book)
• International Education Seminar: South Africa, November 2011- Paradigm Shift for Vernacular Schools in Malaysia. (Special Edition of Programme Book)
• Collegiality and Instructional Support (Dec.2017). Journal of International Society for Teacher Education.

Invited/Guest Speaker/Keynote

•  Multi- Cultural Education in Malaysia (18^th of May, 2018- Myoko City Japan, Opening event of International Society for Teacher Education Conference. (Keynote)
• Enhancing Professionalism in Academia, 28th of Mach, 2018, University of Goroka, PNG
• No Teacher Left Behind, 25^th of April, 2018, University of Goroka, PNG.
• A glimpse of Education System in Malaysia (Provincial Teacher Training College, Siem Reap, Cambodia (January/ March, 2017)
• The importance of Pedagogical Skills at Academia , University of South East Asia, Siem Reap, Cambodia (March 2017)
• Understanding Research Skills (conducted One Week Course), Build Bright University, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
• Life-long Learning and Implications for Pedagogy and Professional Practice, Shangluo University, Xian China (28/04/2016)
• Critical and Creative Thinking Skills in Teaching, Shangluo University, Xian China (29/04/2016)
• Qualitative Research Methods: Shangluo University, Xian, China (29/04/2016)
• The Role of Youth in Curbing Human Trafficking : United Nations Youth Association, Technological University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines, 14/08/2015 Keynote
• Technology and Vocational Education:; Preparation for Action Plan for Education and Employment. (University of the City of Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines. United Nations of the Philippines. Keynote
• Lifelong Learning: Philippine Normal University, Manila, Philippines, 13/08/2015
• Cultural Perspectives in ASEAN: Faculty of Arts and Culture, Yogyakarta University, Indonesia 20/03/2015
• Globalization, Faculty of Economics, Yogyakarta University, Indonesia 19/03/2015
• Higher Education Abroad, Yogyakarta University, Indonesia 19/03/2015
• University Malaya : ‘Entrepreneurship Education’
• Faculty of business and accounting (October 2014)
• Faculty of Science (October 2014)
• Faculty of Arts (October 2014)

• Enhancing Educational Research for Developing Person of Character: International Conference on Educational Research and Innovation: Institute of Research and Community Services Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta. Indonesia {May 7-8, 2014} Keynote
• ‘Understanding Research’ Post Graduate Centre, Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia, 20^th March, 2014
• Enhancing Entrepreneurial Skills and Student Marketability- University Putra Malaysia, 25^th of November, 2016.
• Learning Outcomes and Implications for Life-long-learning. Faculty of Education, Yogyakarta University, Yogyakarta (1^st of September, 2014)
• Understanding the Purpose of Education and Implications for Life Long Learning: International Conference on Educational Research, Technology and Innovation (23^rd– 25^th of July, 2014, Rajamangala University Swarnabhumi, Ayuthia, Thailand. Keynote
• Enhancing Educational Cooperation among ASEAN Universities, Rajamangla University, Ayuthia, Thailand { June 10, 2014}
• Enhancing Cooperation and Collaboration: Taking ASEAN to a New Global era, Mahidol University, Ayuthia, Thailand { June 11, 2014}
• Student Discipline in Malaysia- Gartree High School, Ridgeway, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5TQ UNITED KINGDOM
• Developing Critical and Creative Thinking Skills, Consumer Division, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Penang , Malaysia, December (2011);
• Educational Taxonomies for Assessment and Evaluation, Saito College, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. ( June & October 2010)
• Developing the Art of Negotiation, Consumer Division, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Penang, Malaysia, April (2013)
• Handling Student Discipline Issues (Schools in Selangor) organized by Stamford College, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, October, 2012)
• Understanding Teaching and Learning (for lecturers) Stamford College, Petaling Jaya, Selangor (November, 2013)
• Understanding Innovation, Kolej Vokesyonal, Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, June (2012)
• Sharing Session on Outcome-Based Learning, HELP University, Petaling Jaya, 2014
• Teacher Professionalism and professionalization of Teachers, SMK Taman Yarl, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (October, 2008)
• Understanding Curriculum, SMK Taman Yarl, OUG, Kuala Lumpur, November 2007
• Genre Approach to English Writing, (Schools in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, September, 1997)
• Pedagogy for Lecturers (Saito College, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Malaysia, August 2010).
• Pedagogy for Lecturers (Stamford College, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, (September 2013).
• Writing for Publication (Post Graduate Students) Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, July 2017
• How to be a World Class Student? (Undergraduate students-Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, July 2017.
• Educational Measurement, Assessment and Evaluation: Outcome Based Evaluation. Educop Services, Kuala Lumpur. 5^th December 2017.
• Outcome Based Education, Stamford College, Kuala Lumpur 7^th September 2018.

• Equipping University Students with Employable Skills ( A Specially Funded Project by Saudi Arabia, conducted by local education provider ( ESPACT) for Revamping University Curriculum and Capacity Building in three countries: Indonesia, Kirgizstan and Tanzania. (I am one of the Key members who developed the content (Responsible for delivery of the content), Kuala Lumpur, 9^th– 14^th of September 2018.

• The importance for Life-long-Learning : International Conference on Life-long-Learning, Sri Cempaka International School (October, 2018) Keynote
• Evaluation and Assessment in Universities: Fiji National University (3 day full program involving 3 different faculties) August 2019.
• International Training Institute (Goroka) Papua New Guinea: Enhancing Graduate Employability Skills (March 2020)
• Evaluation and Assessment in Universities: The Importance of Pedagogical Skills for Teaching Staff, IBSU University, NCD. Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
• Developing the Mind-set for Postgraduate Education, Hilton, Petaling Jaya, Selangor (August 2020) Organized by SST Training and Consultancy.

External Moderator and Curriculum Advisor

• Ministry of Education (Teacher Training Division, Cambodia
• Provincial Teacher Training college, Siem Reap, Cambodia
• Build Bright University, Siem Reap, Cambodia (Research Advisor cum Consultant.
• University of South East Asia, Siem Reap, Cambodia (Guest Lecturer cum Moderator)
• Stamford College, Melaka, Malaysia
• ESPECT Education Services Provider, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
• College UNIKOP/EDUKOP, Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur
• President College, Sentul, Kuala Lumpur.

 Chaperoning Student Delegation (Sit-in programs) Personal Initiative.

• Athlone Institute of Technology (Ireland) September, 2013
• Yogyakarta State University (Indonesia) March, 2014
• Philippine Normal University and Technological University of the Philippines, Manila (Philippines) August, 2015

Visiting Professor

• Visiting Lecturer : PCB College, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, November ,2011
• Visiting Professor: Indian School of Management and Research, Navi Mumbai, India. December 2012
• Visiting Professor : Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland (sep.09-14, 2013)
• Visiting Professor: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong (March, 2013)
• Visiting Professor : Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
• Visiting professor : Gadjamada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
• Visiting Professor: Mahidol University, Ayuthia, Thailand, June, 2014
• Visiting Professor: Rajamangla University Swarnabhoomi, Ayuthia, Thailand, June 2014.
• Visiting Professor: Philippine Normal University, May-Aug.2015
• Visiting Professor: Technological University of the Philippines, May-Aug.2015
• Visiting Professor Shangluo University, Xian, China, 23-30 April 2016.
• Visiting Professor University of Aarhus, Denmark, 12-16^th December 2016.
• Visiting Professor South East Asia University, Siem Reap, Cambodia (January-February 2017
• Visiting Professor Build Bright University, Siem Reap, Cambodia (January-February)2017
• Visiting Professor Provincial Teacher Training College, Siem Reap, Cambodia (January-February 2017).

Conferences Attended:

• International Society for Teacher Education, Aarhus, Denmark (22-28^th,April,2017)
• Learning Environment Research, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus 2005
• Athens Institute of Research and Education, Athens, Greece (2007)
• International Conference on School Effectiveness and Improvement, Yogyakarta, 2013
• International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Osaka , Japan, August 2013
• Asia Pacific Student Services Association Conference, Kyoto, 2014
• International Society for Teacher Education, Antalya, Turkey, April 2014
• International Society for Teacher Education, New York, United States, June 2015
• International Society for Teacher Education, Sekuza Kemp, Johannesburg, South Africa,17-22^nd April 2016.
• International Society for Teacher Education, Myoko City, Japan, 18^th -25^th   of April 2018.
• World Federation of United Nations Associations Conference, Vancouver, Canada, November, 2015
• International Joint Seminar IUKL-Malaysia and Mahatma Ghandi Institute, Mauritius, 2010
• Vernacular Education, Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Mauritius, Nov.2011
• Vernacular Education, university of Kwa Zulu, Durban, South Africa, Nov.2011
• Loopholes in Law (Educating the Lay Man (May 1992) World Studies Centre, Terry Hills, NSW, Australia.
• Total Quality Management and ISO 9000 (For Educational Leadership) Executive Development Academy, Manila, Philippines, August 1995.
• National Conference on Qualitative Research (QRAM), University Malaya, April 2005).
• Understanding the Malaysia Higher Education Blueprint (2015-2025) 14^th2016, Royal Selangor Club.
• National Conference on 21^st Century Learning, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia, August 2016.

Conferences Organized

• International Society for Teacher Education Asia Pacific 2016 Putrajaya/Kuala Lumpur Malaysia (Convene, Initiator and Coordinator- Chairman of the Malaysian Chapter) 21-23^rd November 2016.
• 2^nd National Education Conference (University of Goroka, PNG) August 2019.
• International Conference on Business and Management (ICBM), November, 2012, Faculty of Business and Accounting, Infrastructure University, Kuala Lumpur (Chairman and Convener)
• International Conference on Infrastructure (IICON), November 2014, Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (Convener-Business Infrastructure). (Convener Business and Management Division)
• Education International Asia-Pacific, 2000 Kuala Lumpur (Member of the Organizing Committee)
• World Tamil Internet Conference ,Putra World Trade Centre, 2001 (Co-Chairman)

Sharing Sessions conducted for fellow colleagues at IUKL (Other than Regular Pedagogy Courses).

• Outcome Based Evaluation and MQA Requirements (March, 2010)
• Educational Measurement and Evaluation (Engineering Division of Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University College) 10^th and 15^th of November 2010
• Understanding Qualitative Research (KLIUC), May, 2011
• Understanding the Differences between Thesis/Dissertation and Project Paper, Journal Article, Post Graduate centre, IUKL
• Understanding Literature Review { Sharing Session for Post Graduate Centre, IUKL May, 2013
• Understanding Your PhD, Post Graduate Centre, IUKL {Sharing Session for Lecturers Pursuing PhD}, March, 2014
• Classroom Management (June, 2013)
• Selecting your Research Title and Framing your Research ( 15/04/2016)

Have conducted In-service Courses for Teachers in a number of Schools in different states on invitation basis. Among the topics shared are:

• Teacher Professionalism
• School Discipline- The Hidden Curriculum
• Teaching of English via Math and Science
• Strategic Planning for School Leadership ( the way forward)

OFFICIAL ENTOURAGE

• Have participated in the official foreign entourage programs by MESCO (Ministry of Education Social Cultural Organization) as a Malaysian representative and deputy organizer, that involved:

*Educational goodwill visits, dialogue sessions on cultural understanding, exchange of ideas and views with foreign counterparts on integration of curricular and co-curricular aspects in schooling, Educational Leadership and Management

• Bangkok, Chiang Mai (Thailand) November   1982
• Manila, Baguio City (Philippines)       November   1983
• Jakarta, Bandung, Bali (Indonesia)    April           1984
• London (United Kingdom)                 April/May   1985
• Paris (France)                                 April/May   1985
• Amman (Jordan)                                  April/May    1985
• Seoul,   (Korea)                                    November   1985
• Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sandiego (United States) Tijuana, Mexico (Nov-Dec. 1985).
• Educational visit to Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing (China) under a goodwill program organized by the Language Institute, Ministry of Education Malaysia (Dec.1996)
• Have received certificate and cash award for showing excellence in service from the Director of Education, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur in the year 2002.

Played a major role in the organizing of the following:  

• Education International –Asia Pacific Region, Kuala Lumpur (2001) (organizing committee)
• World Tamil Internet Conference, Kuala Lumpur (2001) (co-chairman)
• Educational Convention on the Teaching and Learning of Malay Literature, Language Institute, KL, Malaysia.
• Educational Seminar and Workshop on the Teaching of Malay Literature, September 1994. Language Institute, KL, Malaysia.
• Educational Seminar by the National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP)
• Tunku Abdul Rahman Memorial, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. September 1997.
• Educational Seminar by the National Union of the Teaching Professions (NUTP)
• Tunku Abdul Rahman Memorial, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, September 1996
• Educational Seminar on Children and Adolescents Literature, Malay Women’s
• Teachers Training College, Melaka (Feb 2007)
• Educational Seminar by the Public Services Commission, JPA Complex Kuala Lumpur, May 1999.

Certificates of Participation / Letters of Commendation/Appreciation From the Following Divisions of the Ministry of Education Malaysia

1. Curriculum Development
2. Examination Syndicate
3. Bureau of Text Book
4. Teacher Training Division
5. Malaysian Schools Sports Council, State Education Department (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur)
6. Language Institute (Ministry of Education) Kuala Lumpur
7. State Education Department, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (JPWP)
8. Special Education
9. Award for Service Excellence   (JPWP)
10. Educational Radio and Television
11.  Division of Educational Technology and Audio-Visual Aids (Ministry of Education)

• Letters of Attendance/Appreciation from Other Ministries

1. 1. Drug Abuse and Rehabilitation (Counseling) (Ministry of Home Affairs)
   2. National Civics Course, Bureau of Civics, Prime Ministers Department, Malaysia

• Letters of Attendance/Appreciation from Non-governmental Organizations
  1. Malaysian Crime Foundation (MCPF) (Education Division)
  2. Selangor Consumer Council, Malaysia (Education Division)

Social Activities:

• Selangor Consumer Council (1980-1985)
• National Union of Teaching Profession W/P (1990-2008)
• Giving Talks on Drug Rehabilitation (PEMADAM) (1997- 2008)
• Advisor for Crime Prevention Clubs (Schools) (1997-2008)
• Advisor and Evaluator for Innovation Club Activities (Schools)( 2010-Now)
• Curriculum/Co-curriculum Advisor for Private Colleges (Program for Continuing Education –Malaysian Police) (2010- Now)

Referees:

• Chris Comber , School of Education, University of Leicester, United Kingdom.
  • Tel: 014-55-450-867 (R)
  • e-mail: cc384@leicester.ac.uk
  • 0116-252-3671  (O)

• Mark Loft house, Senior Research Fellow, Department of Education, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
  • Tel: + 44 (0) 7938 549 276