Nurul Najwa Baharum
- Teaching Fellow (749)
- Centre for English Language Studies (CELS)
Biography
Nurul Najwa Baharum is a dedicated educator who finds joy in helping students grow in confidence and ability in the English language. She holds a Master’s degree in Education and has teaching experience in both public and private universities, including Universiti Putra Malaysia, UiTM, and Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology. Her teaching approach emphasises the creation of modern, engaging, and interactive learning environments that support student development.
Beyond the classroom, she is actively involved in academic research and has served as a research assistant on multiple projects alongside established researchers across various institutions. She is currently pursuing her PhD at Universiti Malaya, with research interests in artificial intelligence in language learning, CEFR, and language assessment, reflecting her continuous growth as an educator. She hopes to inspire her students not only to improve their English, but also to become well-rounded, kind individuals who believe in their potential and capabilities.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- Masters of Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), University Putra Malaysia, (2021)
- Bachelor of Eductation, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Univeristy Putra Malaysia (2019)
Research Interests
- Classroom Teaching Practices
- AI-Integrated Pedagogy
- Teaching English as a Second / Foreign Language
Teaching Areas
- Speaking & Listening
- Writing and Reading
Courses Taught
- IEP Oral Level 3
- IEP Written Level 3
Notable Publications
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<li>Baharum , N. N., Ismail, L. ., & Shauki, N. B. I. (2024). Beliefs on Second Language Learning among Pre-service Teachers in a Public University in Malaysia. Journal of Digital Sociohumanities, 1(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.25077/jds.1.1.1-11.2024</li>
<li>Baharum, N. N., Ismail, L., Nordin, N., & Razali, A. B. (2021). Aligning a University English Language Proficiency measurement tool with the CEFR: A case in Malaysia. Universiti Putra Malaysia Press.</li>
<li>Baharum, N. N., Kadir, N. A. A., Farid, S. N. N. M., Shuhaimi, N. ‘Izzah M., Rahim, W. A., Razali, A. B., & Samad, A. A. (2021). MUET English Examination as a Predictor of Academic Achievement for TESL Teacher Trainees at a Public Teacher Education Institution in Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 10(3), 307–319.</li>
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