Curriculum Vitae

DR. LO YUEH YEA

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Language and Literacy Education
    Faculty of Education
  • 0379675090

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • ACADEMIC WRITING
    Metadiscourse, Text Analysis
  • LANGUAGE AND EDUCATION
    Communication and Language Skills, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Learner Identity in Language Education
  • TERTIARY EDUCATION
    Doctoral Writing, Postgraduate Education, TESL

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Ph.D (UM), (Teaching English as a Second Language)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • M.Edu (UM), (English Language Education)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • B.Ed (Dual Degree), (Teaching English as a Second Language)
    University of St Mark & St John and Segi University

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • PENYELARAS Program Sarjana Muda Pendidikan Bahasa Inggeris sebagai Bahasa Kedua
    01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    06 Oct 2022 - 05 Oct 2024 (Department of Language and Literacy Education, Faculty of Education)
  • PENYELARAS Jadual Waktu bagi Program Sarjana Muda Pendidikan Bahasa Inggeris sebagai Bahasa Kedua
    06 Oct 2022 - 05 Oct 2024 (Department)
  • PENYELARAS Projek Ilmiah (FYP) bagi Program Sarjana Muda Pendidikan Bahasa Inggeris sebagai Bahasa Kedua
    06 Oct 2022 - 05 Oct 2024 (Department)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemilihan Kemasukan ke Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda bagi Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Malaya Sesi 2023/2024
    03 Apr 2023 - 02 Apr 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Studio BeHive TESL
    03 Apr 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Tertinggi Sambutan Perayaan Jubli Intan Fakulti Pendidikan
    03 Oct 2022 - 02 Dec 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Chairman of Committee for Phd CD
    06 Nov 2023 - 06 Nov 2023 (Department of Language and Literacy Education, Faculty of Education)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Program The English Language and Professional Communication Skills for Teachers
    25 Oct 2023 - 04 Nov 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa International Conference on Sustainability Education Development 2023
    03 Aug 2023 - 26 Oct 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Chairman of Thesis Seminar Committee for 5 Ph.D. Candidates
    24 Oct 2023 - 24 Oct 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Panel Temuduga untuk Pelajar Saluran Terbuka UM (SATU)
    29 Sep 2023 - 03 Oct 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Persidangan Tahunan SEAAIR 2023
    07 Apr 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Panel Temuduga untuk Program Pembangunan Siswa SULUNG 2.0
    22 Sep 2023 - 22 Sep 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Chairman of Committee for Phd CD
    12 Sep 2023 - 12 Sep 2023 (Department of Language and Literacy Education, Faculty of Education)
  • Panel Temuduga untuk Kemasukan Pelajar Antarabangsa
    29 Aug 2023 - 29 Aug 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Timetable Coordinator
    12 Aug 2022 - 11 Aug 2023 (Department of Language and Literacy Education, Faculty of Education)
  • Setiausaha, Seminar Kebangsaan Majlis Dekan Pendidikan Universiti Awam 2023
    14 Feb 2023 - 28 Jul 2023 (National)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Siasatan Kes Pelajar
    14 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Panel Temuduga untuk Kemasukan Pelajar Antarabangsa
    19 May 2023 - 23 May 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Program Pembangunan Karamah Insaniyyah
    09 Feb 2023 - 15 Mar 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Program Menggilap Intan Mencari Sinar
    03 Jan 2023 - 14 Jan 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Supervisor
    18 Jul 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 (Department of Language and Literacy Education, Faculty of Education)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MALAYSIAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSOCIATION, LIFE, MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Gold Award for Higher Education Teaching Innovation 2023
    MELTA, 2023 (International)
  • Gold Award (Language Education for Sustainable Development) 2023
    Majlis Dekan Pendidikan, 2023 (National)
  • Silver Award for International Competition of Innovation, Technology & Digital Exhibition
    University of Malaya, 2023 (International)
  • Third Prize Winner for UM Research Short Video Competition 2023
    University of Malaya, 2023 (University)
  • Silver MELTA Excellence in Research Award 2022 (Category: Academics)
    Malaysian English Language Teaching Association, 2022 (International)
  • Graduate on Time Award (GOT Award) 2021: PhD Completion in 3 Years
    University of Malaya, 2022 (University)
  • Second Place of Virtual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition 2021, University Level (Category: Social Science)
    Universiti Malaya, 2021 (University)
  • First Place of Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition 2021, Faculty Level, Faculty of Education
    Universiti Malaya, 2021 (University)
  • The Universiti Malaya PhD Scholarship Award 2019
    Universiti Malaya, 2019 (National)
  • Selection Award for International Writing Contest 2018
    Silk-road Universities Network, Republic of Korea, 2018 (International)
  • Pioneer Award 2016
    Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, 2016 (International)
  • Ministry of Higher Education Master's (Mixed-mode) Scholarship Award 2016
    Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, 2016 (National)
  • University of Otago Master's (Coursework/Taught Postgraduate) Scholarship Award 2016
    New Zealand University Council, 2016 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. Lo, Y. Y., Othman, J., & Lim, J. W. (2021). Mapping the Use of Boosters in Academic Writing by Malaysian First-Year Doctoral Students. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 29(3), 1917-1937. (SCOPUS)
  2. Lo, Y. Y., Othman, J., & Lim, J. W (2020) The Use of Metadiscourse In Academic Writing By Malaysian First-Year ESL Doctoral Students. Indonesian Journal Of Applied Linguistics, 10(1), 271-282.
  3. Lo, Y. Y., Othman, J., & Lim, J. W. (2020). Multiplex Aspects in the Construction of Academic Writer Identity among ESL Doctoral Students. 3L: The Southeast Asian Journal of English Language Studies, 26(3), 1-14. (SCOPUS)
  4. Lim, J. W., Othman, J., & Lo, Y. Y. (2019). Implementing a discipline-specific reflective critical thinking module for Literature in English in Malaysia. Innovations in Education and Teaching International. DOI: 10.1080/14703297.2019.1567370
  5. Lo, Y. Y. (2018). English Teachers' Concern on Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): An Application of CBAM. JUKU: Jurnal Kurikulum & Pengajaran Asia Pasifik, 6(1), 46-58. (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
  6. Lo, Y. Y. (2018). The ESL Teachers' Willingness to Communicate in English. Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 7(3), 594-603. (SCOPUS)
Chapter in Books
  1. Lo, Y.Y., Kho, C.W., & Madihah, A. (2018). Graduate on Time: Mission (Im)possible (Challenges faced by Postgraduate Students in a Malaysian Public University). In: Naime, Z, Siraj, S., Ahmad, N.A (Eds.), Future Studies Research Methodology: A Collection of Studies. (pp. 33-52). Kuala Lumpur: UM Press.
Other Publications
  1. Janice Lo Yueh Yea (2022, November 11). Teachers, Be Open to All Possibilities. The Star Malaysia - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. Janice Lo Yueh Yea (2022, November 2). Helping Youth in the Digital Age to Find their Purpose. BERNAMA - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. Janice Lo Yueh Yea (2022, November 26). Instilling Wonder, Intellectual Curiosity in Teaching English. New Straits Times - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  4. Janice Lo Yueh Yea (2022, October 19). The Joy of Learning Languages. The Star Malaysia - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  5. Janice Lo Yueh Yea (2022, October 21). Make Speaking a Language a Space to Celebrate Mistakes and Triumphs. BERNAMA - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  6. Janice Lo Yueh Yea (2022, October 26). Engaging the Participation of Youth. The Star Malaysia - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  7. Janice Lo Yueh Yea (2022, October 30). Can We Write Less But Say More? The Sun Daily - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  8. Janice Lo Yueh Yea (2022, October 5). First Love vs Career Prospects. New Straits Times - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  9. Janice Lo Yueh Yea (2022, September 10). Understand Real Purpose of Digital Technology in Education. The Star Malaysia - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  10. Janice Lo Yueh Yea (2022, September 13). Reading a Key Investment for Students. New Straits Times - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  11. Janice Lo Yueh Yea (2017, December 13). The Positive Energy of New Year's Resolution. The Star Malaysia - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  12. Janice Lo Yueh Yea (2017, December 7). Out of Comfort Zone to Embrace Change. The Star Malaysia - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2022 - 2024, RU Geran - UMCares
    Hip (highly Immersive Programme) For English Communication In Schools Environment ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2024, University Grant - Managed by ADEC
    WOKEN Project: Written, Oral, Kinaesthetic, Electronic, and Non-Verbal Module Development for Transforming Undergraduate Students Academic Writing Skills ( Principal Investigator(PI))
Private
  1. 2022 - 2023, Private Funding
    D-best : Development Of Business English (language) Support Team/toolkit ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2023 - 2024, International Funding
    The Investigation Of Pronunciation Learning Strategies Of Efl Learners ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2023, International Funding
    Postgraduate Students Perception Of Feedback In Thesis Supervision : A Comparative Study Between Indonesian And Malaysian Students ( Co-Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Writing in the Doctoral Programs: Reflections of Lived Experience from Malaysia, 2021 Symposium "Emerging Research Issues, Topics, and Themes in Education Field Under and Post the Pandemic: Research Capacity Building and Bilateral Research Collaboration from Taiwan and Malaysia Perspectives", National Chengchi University (International) (10 Sep 2021 - 11 Sep 2021)
  2. Booster Markers in the Construction of a Persuasive Text, 2nd International Conference on English Language Teaching, Literature, and Linguistics, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (International) (25 Aug 2021 - 26 Aug 2021)
  3. Doctoral Students' Writer Identity Construction through their Supervision Process, 17th Asia TEFL & 6th FLT International Conference "English Language Teaching for Glocal Synergies across Disciplines and Multilingual Ambience", ASIA TEFL and FLT (International) (27 Jun 2019 - 29 Jun 2019)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Second Reader for Seminar 1 Phd: Qian Wang, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  2. (2023) Second Reader for Seminar 1 Phd: Bin Zhao, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  3. (2023) First Reader for Seminar 2 Phd: Tian Changjing, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  4. (2023) Second Reader for Seminar 1 Phd: Zihe Wu, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  5. (2023) Reviewer for International Journal of Educational Research (Wos) Journal Article, International, (Reviewer)
  6. (2023) Second Examiner: Evaluation for M.Ed (Esl) Amnea Kamal Tareq Algburi, University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2023) First Reader for Seminar 2 Phd: Rudha Widagsa, University, (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2023) Second Examiner: Evaluation for B.Ed. (Tesl) Grammar in The Esl Classroom, University, (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2023) Second Reader for Seminar 1 Phd: Qi Yao, University, (Reviewer)
  10. (2023) Second Examiner: Evaluation for B.Ed (Tesl) Simulated Teaching in Tesl, University, (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2023) Second Examiner: Evaluation for M.Ed (Esl) Joecy Likan Anak Endawi @ Edwin, University, (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2023) Second Reader for Seminar 1 Phd: Nor Hidayah Binti Md Nor, University, (Reviewer)
  13. (2023) Internal Examiner for M.Ed (Esl) Lee Jia Chi, University, (Internal Examiner)
  14. (2023) Internal Examiner for M.Ed (Esl) Han Wang, University, (Internal Examiner)
  15. (2023) First Reader for Seminar 1 Phd: Gao Peilun, University, (Reviewer)
  16. (2023) Second Examiner: Evaluation for B.Ed. (Tesl) Language Learning and Language Use, University, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2023) Second Examiner: Evaluation for B.Ed. (Tesl) Language Acquisition, University, (Internal Examiner)
  18. (2023) Reviewer for Plos One (Wos) Journal Article, International, (Reviewer)
  19. (2023) First Reader for Seminar 1 Phd: Emad Ali Mohamed Hawaig, University, (Reviewer)
  20. (2022) Referee's Reports for Asean in Today's World (Astw) 2023, International, (Internal Assessor)
  21. (2022) Reviewer for Wos Journal Article, International, (Reviewer)
  22. (2022) Reviewer for Wos Journal Article, International, (Reviewer)
  23. (2022) Reviewer for Scopus Journal Article, International, (Reviewer)
  24. (2022) First Reader for Seminar 1 Phd: Yang Lixia, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  25. (2022) First Reader for Seminar 1 Phd: Shi Zijuan, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  26. (2022) Reviewer for Wos Journal Article, International, (Reviewer)
  27. (2022) First Reader for Seminar 1 Master: Khayaetiry a/P Mani, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  28. (2022) Reviewer for Wos Journal Article, International, (Reviewer)
  29. (2022) Reviewer for Wos Journal Article, International, (Reviewer)
  30. (2022) Reviewer for Scopus Journal Article, International, (Reviewer)
  31. (2022) Reviewer for Scopus Journal Article, International, (Reviewer)
  32. (2022) Reviewer for Wos Journal Article, International, (Reviewer)
  33. (2022) Reviewer for Wos Journal Article, International, (Reviewer)
  34. (2022) Second Examiner: Evaluation for B.Ed. (Tesl) Phonetics and Phonology, University, (Internal Examiner)
  35. (2022) First Reader for Seminar 1 Phd: Lee Yii Tyng, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  36. (2022) Reviewer for Wos Journal Article, International, (Reviewer)
  37. (2022) Reviewer for Wos Journal Article, International, (Reviewer)
  38. (2022) Reviewer for Scopus Journal Article, International, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2023) Judge for The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2023 Competition, National, (Resource Person)
  2. (2022) Certificate of Appreciation for Contribution as Chief Judge (Category: Essay Writing), National, (Resource Person)
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Talk: Seiko Gakuin High School Internship Program in Japan Briefing for Bachelor of Education (Tesl) 2023/2024, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2023) Talk Series 4: Embracing Inclusive Values - Cultivating Respect and Unity for Year 3 Bachelor of Education (Tesl), University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2023) Talk Series 3: Crafting Character - Unveiling The Power of Attitude, Values, and Wisdom for Year 1 Bachelor of Education (Tesl), University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2023) Talk Series 2: Embracing Diversity and Be Respectful for Year 4 Bachelor of Education (Tesl), University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2023) Talk: Tesl Fyp Briefing Session for Bachelor of Education (Tesl) 2023/2024, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2023) Talk Series 1: Accountability and Taking Responsibility for Year 2 Bachelor of Education (Tesl), University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  7. (2023) Talk: Tesl Programme Briefing Session for Bachelor of Education (Tesl) 2023/2024, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  8. (2023) Mentoring for Faculty and Students, International, (Participant)
  9. (2023) A Tool Does Not Replace The Craft: Machine Translation Literacies for Academic Writing, International, (Participant)
  10. (2023) Academic Writing and Neurodiversity: Pedagogies for Inclusion, International, (Participant)
  11. (2022) Participant in Forum On Issues in Languages for Specific Purposes (Esp), International, (Participant)
  12. (2022) Participant in Flipped Learning Brown Bag Session, University, (Participant)
  13. (2022) Participant in The Role of Play and Storytelling in Teaching Media and Information Literacy to Young Children, International, (Participant)
  14. (2022) Participant in Workshop for Journal Upgrade to High Impact Wos/Scopus, University, (Participant)
  15. (2022) Participant in Publishing Ethics, International, (Participant)
  16. (2022) Participant in 2022 National Speech Program "Malaysia Stands Together: Where is The Contribution of Higher Education?", National, (Participant)
  17. (2022) Participant in Supervision Workshop, University, (Participant)
  18. (2022) Participant in Excellence in Peer Review, International, (Participant)
  19. (2022) Participant in Intellectual Property Rights: Relationship Between Academician and Students, University, (Participant)
  20. (2022) Participant in Tatacara & Pengurusan Memorandum Persefahaman (Mou) & Memorandum Perjanjian (Moa), University, (Participant)
Mentoring
  1. (2023) Penyeliaan Latihan Mengajar Diploma Pascasiswazah Sesi 2022/2023, University, (Academic Advisor)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2023) Industrial Training, Abigail Bungan Soliman, Azirah Binti Taming, Khor Jin Ming, Syabil Naufal Bin Yaacob
  2. (2022) Industrial Training, Harith Danial Bin Mohammad Fathil, Tan Wen Kang, Aliaa Balqis Binti Azemi, Nur Husnina Binti Mohamad Fauzi

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2023) PQE7017 - Academic Writing in Teaching English as a Second Language
  2. (2022) PQE7009 - Academic Writing
  3. (2022) PQE7017 - Academic Writing in Teaching English as a Second Language
Bachelor
  1. (2023) PIB3007 - Academic Project
  2. (2023) PIB3006 - Academic Writing
  3. (2023) PIB2004 - English for Language Teachers
  4. (2023) PIB2005 - Language Acquisition
  5. (2023) PIB2017 - Language Learning and Language Use
  6. (2023) PQI6067 - Simulated Teaching for Esl
  7. (2023) PIB3005 - Simulated Teaching in Tesl
  8. (2022) PIB3007 - Academic Project
  9. (2022) PIB3002 - Foundations of Research in Tesl
  10. (2022) PIB3003 - School Orientation Programme
  11. (2022) PIB3005 - Simulated Teaching in Tesl

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Organizer for The Workshop On Literature Search Techniques and Source Finding, (19 Dec 2023 - 19 Dec 2023) (University)
  • Speaker for Managing Research Project, (05 Dec 2023 - 05 Dec 2023) (University)
  • Speaker for Writing Background of The Study and Problem Statement, (05 Dec 2023 - 05 Dec 2023) (University)
  • Judge for English Literary and Arts Paper, (26 Nov 2023 - 26 Nov 2023) (International)
  • Moderator, Forum 'Expanding Horizon Through Research'. Panel Speakers (Prof Dr Nazrul Hakim Abdullah, Dr Donnie Adams, and Dr Azmawaty), (27 Sep 2023 - 27 Sep 2023) (International)
  • Faculty Representative for Universiti Malaya English Carnival 2023, (10 Jun 2023 - 11 Jun 2023) (University)
  • Judge for Universiti Malaya Three Minute Thesis (Um3mt) Competition 2023, Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya, (11 May 2023 - 11 May 2023) (University)
  • Organizer for The Workshop On Writing The Findings Chapter, (09 May 2023 - 09 May 2023) (University)
  • Judge for Universiti Malaya Three Minute Thesis (Um3mt) Competition 2023, Institute for Advance Studies (Ias), (08 May 2023 - 08 May 2023) (University)
  • Organizer for The Workshop On Qualitative Analysis, (13 Apr 2023 - 13 Apr 2023) (University)
  • Organizer for The Workshop On Quantitative Analysis, (09 Feb 2023 - 09 Feb 2023) (University)
  • Organizer for The Workshop "Choosing An Appropriate Research Methodology and Methods", (29 Dec 2022 - 29 Dec 2022) (University)
  • Organizer for The Workshop "How to Begin a Research Project: Research Alignment", (02 Dec 2022 - 02 Dec 2022) (University)
  • Chief Judge for Essay Writing Competition (Category: Primary and Secondary), (06 Oct 2022 - 06 Oct 2022) (National)
  • Judge for Maxis Ekelas Highly Immersive Programme (Hip) English Storyfest 2022 Competition, (23 Sep 2022 - 29 Sep 2022) (National)
  • Emcee for Official Visit & Joint Seminar On Local Narratives Between Universitas Negeri Jakarta and Universiti Malaya, (09 Apr 2019 - 09 Apr 2019) (International)