Curriculum Vitae

DR. NOFOUZ N. M. MAFARJA

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Mathematics and Science Education
    Faculty of Education
  • nofouz
  • 03-7967 5005

BIOGRAPHY


Nofouz Mafarja (Ph.D.) is Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Malaya. Her research focuses on physics education, scaffolding in education, collaborative learning (Reciprocal teaching strategy), word problem solving in physics, critical thinking skills, STEM Education, academic self-concept, attitude learning physics, reading comprehension in science, and Research Methodology. She is presently involved in several research projects on industrial revolution 4.0, teaching innovation, learning support, virtual reality, Hybrid Learning System PjBL Model, society 5.0, critical thinking skill, Generative AI tools and teaching practices. she had experience on teaching sciences, curriculum development, educational technology, tutoring, educational leadership, science and teacher training.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE


  • SCIENCE EDUCATION, PHYSICS EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY IN PHYSICS EDUCATION
    Science Education, Physics Education, Technology in Physics Education

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION


  • PhD.Ed, (SCIENCE EDUCATION)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • M.S.Ed, (TEACHING SCIENCE)
    An-Najah National University
  • B.S.Ed, (TEACHING SCIENCE)
    Al-Quds Open University

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES


  • Task Force Member
    29 Aug 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 (University Malaya)

PUBLICATIONS


Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Mafarja, Nofouz; Mohamad, Mimi Mohaffyza; Zulnaidi, Hutkemri (2024). Effect of Cooperative Learning With Internet Reciprocal Teaching Strategy on Attitude Toward Learning STEM Literacy, SAGE OPEN. 14(3). doi:10.1177/21582440241280899
  2. Zulnaidi, Hutkemri; Mafarja, Nofouz; Rahim, Suzieleez Syrene Abdul; Salleh, Umi Kalsum Mohd (2024). Ethical mediation: The influence of mathematics teachers cooperation on readiness for the industrial revolution era in Indonesia and Malaysia, ACTA PSYCHOLOGICA. 243. doi:10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104151
  3. Abidin, Nor Eeza Zainal; Zulnaidi, Hutkemri; Mamat, Shariffah; Mafarja, Nofouz (2023). Sport engagement model in Malaysia: Effect of cost and volunteerism, HELIYON. 9(11). doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21198
  4. Mafarja, Nofouz; Mohamad, Mimi Mohaffyza; Zulnaidi, Hutkemri; Fadzil, Hidayah Mohd (2023). Using of reciprocal teaching to enhance academic achievement: A systematic literature review, HELIYON. 9(7). doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18269
  5. Mafarja, Nofouz; Zulnaidi, Hutkemri (2022). Relationship between Critical thinking and academic self- concept: An experimental study of Reciprocal teaching strategy, THINKING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY. 45. doi:10.1016/j.tsc.2022.101113
ESCI
  1. Almaki, Samah Hatem; Al Mazrouei, Ahmed Khalaf; Mafarja, Nofouz; Naseem, Warda; Sial, Muhammad Adnan; Naveed, Rana Tahir (2024). Factors influencing inclusive teachers' acceptance to adopt eLearning platforms in classroom: a case study in Oman, FRONTIERS IN EDUCATION. 9. doi:10.3389/feduc.2024.1477659
Scopus
  1. Almaki S.H., Al Mazrouei A.K., Mafarja N., Naseem W., Sial M.A., Naveed R.T. (2024). Factors influencing inclusive teachers acceptance to adopt eLearning platforms in classroom: a case study in Oman, Frontiers in Education. 9. doi:10.3389/feduc.2024.1477659
  2. Mafarja N., Mohamad M.M., Zulnaidi H. (2024). Effect of Cooperative Learning With Internet Reciprocal Teaching Strategy on Attitude Toward Learning STEM Literacy, SAGE Open. 14(3). doi:10.1177/21582440241280899
  3. Mafarja N., Zulnaidi H., Fadzil H.M. (2023). Effect of reciprocal teaching strategy on physics student s academic self-concept, International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education. 12(2), 1023-1034. doi:10.11591/ijere.v12i2.23628
  4. Mafarja N., Zulnaidi H. (2022). Relationship between Critical thinking and academic self- concept: An experimental study of Reciprocal teaching strategy, Thinking Skills and Creativity. 45. doi:10.1016/j.tsc.2022.101113
  5. Mafarja N., Zulnaidi H., Mohd. Fadzil H. (2022). Using Reciprocal Teaching Strategy to Improve Physics Students Critical Thinking Ability, Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education. 18(1). doi:10.29333/EJMSTE/11506
Books
  1. Mafarja, N., Zulnaidi, H., & Fadzil, H. M. (2024). Reciprocal teaching on critical thinking skills. UM Press.

PAPER PRESENTED


ORAL PRESENTER
  1. The Language of Innovation: Promoting STEM Literacy and Computational Thinking in the Digital Age, 9th World Conference on TVET 2024, faculty of Technical and Vocational education, Universiti Tun Hussein onn Malaysia (National) (14 Oct 2024 - 16 Oct 2024)

COURSE ATTENDED


Internal / External Course
CONFERENCE
  1. 9TH WORLD CONFERENCE ON TVET 2024 , Fakulti Pendidikan Teknikal dan Vokasional, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja (15 Oct 2024 - 16 Oct 2024)