Persis Dineen Rodrigues

Persis

Persis Dineen Rodrigues

  • Lecturer
English for Specific Academic Purposes

Biography

Persis Rodrigues has been teaching English for more than 15 years. At present, she is teaching Academic English modules at the Centre for English Language Studies, Sunway University. Persis is also a certified trainer by the HRDF, Malaysia. She has developed and conducted various workshops and programmes for students and adult learners. Currently, Persis has been appointed as an Academic Enhancement Division (AED) Associate of Sunway University, to support the development of academicians through training and workshops. Upon completion of her Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (International) from Lancaster University, Rodrigues was conferred Fellow Member of the Higher Education Academic of UK. Research wise, Rodrigues has strong interests in language learning strategies, project-based learning (PBL) and E-learning. She is a Life Member of QRAM (Qualitative Research Association of Malaysia).

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Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • MA in Teaching English as a Second Language, University of Malaya, Malaysia (2010)
  • BA in Translation and Interpretation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia (2003)
  • Fellow (FHEA), AdvanceHE, UK (2021)
  • Professional Certificate in Train the Trainer, Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad, Malaysia (2012)
  • Certificate in Information Systems, Mahkota College, Malaysia (1998)

Research Interests

  • Language learning strategies and motivation
  • E-Learning/online learning/blended learning
  • Collaborative learning and project-based learning
  • Translation studies

Notable Publications

  1. Ong, S.S., Lam, D.Y.P., & Rodrigues, P.D. (2018). Choice of language learning strategies: A case study of proficient and less proficient EFL students in the development of speaking skills of an intensive English programme. Berjaya Journal of Services and Management, 10, 96-107.
  2. Williams, S. J., Rodrigues, P. D., & Vethamani, M. E. (2017). A case for using Wikis to teach writing: An approach for Academic Writing. Berjaya Journal of Services and Management, 7, 47–65.
  3. Rodrigues, P.D. (2016). The impact of collaborative learning using Wikis among Japanese as a Foreign Language (JFL) Learners of the Tertiary Level. Springer, 1(24), 287–307.  
  4. Rodrigues, P. D., Williams, S. J., & Vethamani, M. E. (2016). Student response to using Wiki in written discourse. Journal of Interdisciplinary Research in Education, 6(1), 19–32.
  5. Williams, S. J., Krishnan, S., Abdullah, M. R., & Rodrigues, P. D. (2016). Because I’m happy: Investigating the effects of social outreach. Project on Happiness among ESL Learners in a Malaysian private university. Springer, 1(66), 841–858.  
  6. Rodrigues, P. D., & Vethamani, M. E. (2015). The impact of online learning in spoken discourse among ESL Learners in a Tertiary Education. Journal of Interdisciplinary Research in Education, 5(1), 43–67.