Education
Ph.D. (Science Education)
2010 - 2014
University of Queensland, Australia
Thesis Topic: Primary Teachers' Talk in the Bruneian Context: Representational Fluency and Consequences for Science Classrooms (Main supervisor: Associate Professor Kim Nichols, Co-Supervisor: Associate Professor Jessica Harris).
Awards & Recognition
MA in Science Education
2005 - 2006
Leeds University, UK
Thesis Topic: Teacher-Student Interactions in Year 6 UK Science Classroom (Supervisor: Prof. Phil Scott)
Awards & Recognition
BA Primary Education (1st Class Honours)
2001 - 2004
Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam
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Awards & Recognition
2015 Nominated as Faculty Staff Teaching Excellence
2021 Staff Teaching Excellence (Education)
Employment Details
Assistant Professor
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Nov, 2020 - current
Lecturer
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
2006 - Oct 2020
Tutor
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
2004 - 2005
Administrative positions in the Faculty
Deputy Dean Research, Innovation & Sustainability, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education, Universiti Brunei Darussalam
August 2024 - July 2025
Deputy Dean Research, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education, Universiti Brunei Darussalam
August 2023 - July 2024
Deputy Dean Academic, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education, Universiti Brunei Darussalam
August 2022 - July 2023
Deputy Dean Academic, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education, Universiti Brunei Darussalam
August 2021 - July 2022
Deputy Dean Academic, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education, Universiti Brunei Darussalam
August 2021 - July 2021
Deputy Dean Academic, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education, Universiti Brunei Darussalam
August 2018 - July 2019
Programme Leader Initial Teacher Preparation, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education, Universiti Brunei Darussalam
August 2017 - July 2018
PhD Supervision
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PhD in Education 'INTEGRATING AL-GHAZALI’S ISLAMIC PERSONALITY THOUGHTS IN IHYA ULUMUDDIN AS A COUNSELLING THERAPY MODEL FOR ABUSED CHILDREN IN BRUNEI by Nurrawiyah Haziyah Binti Jumat, 20H0705, completed in 2024.
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PhD in Education 'Science Show to Promote Student Knowledge & Engagement of Secondary School Students in Brunei Darussalam' by Nur Karnina Karim, 16H0602, completed in 2022
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PhD in Education 'Disruptive Behaviour Among Young Adolescents: Exploring The Perceptions, Beliefs, and Practices of Secondary School Teachers in Brunei Darussalam' by Muna Fathimath, 16H8395, completed in 2019.
PhD Ongoing Supervision
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PhD in Education 'Enhancing STEM Education in Brunei Primary Schools through Virtual Reality Integration: A Comprehensive Study' by Nur Raihan Bt Mohd Suhaimi, Dec 2024 ongoing)
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PhD in Education 'Integration of Islamic elements in the upper primary science curriculum for Arabic schools in Brunei Darussalam' by Suziehardilinah @Nooruzamani Binti Haji Suhadi, 24H1605, Auguust 2024 ongoing)
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PhD in Education 'A Cross-Cultural Study on Personal Values, Impulsivity, Antisocial Behaviour and Academic Performance: The Moderating Role of Family Support' (Kabara Auwal Halabi, 22H1604, January 2023 ongoing)
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PhD in Education 'A Study on the Understanding and Practice of Dialogic Teaching Among Secondary Biology Teachers in Brunei Darussalam' (Raihan Nokman, 22H8900, August 2023 ongoing)
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PhD in Education 'DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING PRACTICES OF SCHOOL LEADERS IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM: AN EXPLORATORY SEQUENTIAL MIXED METHODS STUDY' (Hjh Nor Zurina Hj Assim, 22H8903, January 2024 ongoing)
Masters Student Ongoing Supervision
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3 Cups of Creativity and 1 Spoon of Hope: Integrating Kinesthetic Activities in Primary 2 Reading of CVC Words to Improve Phonemic Awareness (Ili Arina, 2024 - 2025)
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Using Skip Counting Techniques to Teach Multiplication Through Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) Approach (Nur Qalbi binti Haji Mohammad Salleh, 2024 - 2025)
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Effect of Flipped Classroom via Google Classroom about Genetics in Secondary School Agriculture (Muhammad Amir Asyraf bin Roslan, supervised until August 2024)
Masters Student Supervision
Completed Masters Research Students' Projects:
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Using Imaginative Creatures to Promote Creativity in Narrative Writing Tasks of Year 7 Students (Diyanah Maimunah binti Khanafiah, 22M8988, 2024)
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Integrating Islamic Values and Principles in Science on the Topic 'Light' for Year 2 (Siti Nurulyaziidah Binti Haji Abdul Aziz, 2024)
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Engaging Year 4 Students with Science using Digital Escape Room (Siti Nuruljannah binti Adanan, 21M9273, 2023)
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Developing Lessons About 'Monkeys' Using Inquiry Approach To Promote Year 3 Students' Scientific Process Skills (Nurul Aqilah Binti Haji Aminuddin, 21M9243, 2023)
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Implementation of the Game ‘Jeopardy!’ as part of English Comprehension Lesson for Year 4 Students (Md Tajuddin Khairi Bin Hj Tundak @Muhd Ameer, 21M9269, 2023)
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Using Islamic Storytelling To Promote Students' Vocabulary and Conceptual Learning of the Topic 'Water Cycle' Among the Year 4 Students (Siti Nur Wardah Haji Suhaili, 2022)
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Using Islamic Integrated Science Comic in Teaching The Topic 'Reuse and Recycle' Amongst Year 3 Students in Brunei Darussalam (Alisa Asli, 2022)
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Using Tik Tok Application in Teaching 'Light Energy' in Year 5 Science Classroom (2021)
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Using Instagram to promote students' understanding of 'Magnetism' in Year 5 Science Classroom (2021)
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The Use of Quizziz to engage students' understanding of 'Healthy Food' in Year 4 Science Classroom (2021)
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‘Learning to Argue, Arguing to Learn’: Exploring Dialogic Teaching Using Argumentation Tool with Language Supports in Biology English Language Learners (2020)
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Using Learner-Generated Drawing to Promote Students’ Understanding in ‘Plant system’ of Year 5 classroom (2020)
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The Use of Drama to improve Year 4 Student’s Knowledge on Digestive System (2020)
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A Study of Using Digital Game-Based Learning in Teaching ‘Food Pyramid in a Year 4 Brunei Darussalam Science Classroom (2020)
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Using Digital Storytelling in Teaching Year 3 Primary Science Classroom in Brunei (2020)
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Using Comics in Teaching “Plant systems” in Year 5 primary science classroom in Brunei (2020)
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Exploring the Use of Video in Teaching Year 5 Pupils on ‘Infectious Diseases’ (2020)
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Dialogic Teaching in Promoting Students' Understanding of Excretion in Year 9 Biology Lesson (2019)
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Do you wanna hear a story? The Use of Storytelling in Teaching Primary Science (2019)
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Problem-based learning in Teaching Classification of Materials in Year 4 Primary Science (2019)
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The Use of Mind Map in Teaching Plants in Year 1 Science Classroom (2019)
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Islamic Moral Integration of Teaching Primary Science in Brunei Darussalam: An Exploratory Study (2019)
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Dialogic Teaching in Promoting Students' Understanding of Science (2018)
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The Use of Think-Pair Strategy in Promoting Students' Understanding of 'Animals with Backbones' in Year 5 Brunei Science Classrooms (2018)
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The use of Traditional Game-Based Learning in Promoting Students' Understanding of Science in Primary Classrooms (2018)
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Using Concept Map to Improve the Conceptual Understanding of Electricity Amongst Year 3 Pupils (2018)
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Enhancing Year 9 Students' Learning of Chemical Bonding in Brunei Darussalam - An Action Research (2018)
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An Action Research Approach to Improve Students' Understanding of Acids and Bases (2018)
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Investigating the Use of Storytelling in Teaching Sense Organs on Year 1 Science Classroom in Brunei (2017)
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The Teaching and Learning of Science Through Integration of Inquiry-Based Learning on a Year 5 Topic of Animals with Backbones (2017)
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Teaching 'Classifying Materials' in a Year 4 Science Classroom using the 7E Inquiry Approach (2017)
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Investigating the Use of Comics as a Resource for Teaching Plant Systems in a Year 5 Science Classroom (2017)
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Investigating the Use of Drawings in Teaching and Learning "Animals with Backbones" in a Year 5 Science Class (2017)
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The Use of Know-Want-Learn (KWL) Chart in Teaching Animals without a backbone in a Year 5 Science Classroom (2017)
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Using Game-Based Learning in Teaching Animals with a Backbone in Year 5 Science Classroom (2017)
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Teaching and Learning Animal Classification through Diorama (2017)
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Investigating the Use of Background Music in Teaching Year 5 Students on the topic "Animals with Backbones" (2016)
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A Case Study of Teacher-Student Interactions in the Teaching "Life Cycle" in Year 5 Science Classroom (2015)
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Formative Feedback by Primary Science Teachers in Beacon Schools in Brunei Darussalam (2015)
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Teaching and Learning Early Science in Preschool through KWL Chart (2015)
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The Use of Patterning in the Preschool Classroom (2015).
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Using Creative Movement to Enhance Children's Learning of Mathematics (2015)
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Using Shared Planning to Support Teaching Numbers Through Play (2015)
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Using Play-Based Approaches in Teaching Literacy Skills for Preschool in Brunei Darussalam (2015)
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Learning Numeracy Through Art and Craft Activities (2015)
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Teaching Numbers Through Structured Play (2015)