DR. SHANINA BT SHARATOL AHMAD SHAH
Department of Language and Literacy Education
Faculty of Education
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Dr. Shanina Sharatol Ahmad Shah is a senior lecturer with over 20 years of experience in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). She holds a PhD in Education (TESL) and M.Ed (TESL) from Universiti Malaya and a B.Ed in TESOL from the University of Surrey, UK. Her academic and professional journey is grounded in advancing second language teacher education, English language teaching methodology, and English linguistics specifically in Phonetics and Phonology. Her research specialisations include reading and writing in a second language, English pronunciation instruction, language teacher cognition, and professional identity development in TESOL contexts. She has published extensively in high-impact journals, exploring themes such as writing anxiety, cognitive dissonance in academic writing, and pronunciation learning strategies among ESL learners.Dr. Shanina is also the author of the book entitled "Reading and writing pedagogies in ESL instruction", which provides practical, classroom-ready strategies tailored for both novice and experienced teachers. Grounded in current research and enriched by classroom experience, the book serves as a bridge between theory and practice, offering evidence-based approaches that support literacy development and learner engagement in ESL contexts. A key strength of Dr. Shanina’s scholarly work is her deep expertise in qualitative research, particularly the case study method, which she has applied in numerous funded projects and postgraduate supervisions. Her methodological approach is known for its rigour and clarity, especially in uncovering nuanced insights into language teacher beliefs, student learning experiences, and reflective practice. Her chapter contribution in “Research Design for Language Studies” further reflects her role in guiding qualitative inquiry in education. Dr. Shanina is the principal investigator and co-researcher in several national and internationally funded research projects, including interventions to improve reading literacy, immersive English communication programmes, and cross-cultural collaborations on teacher identity and oral communication strategies. She has also served as a consultant, external examiner, keynote speaker, and reviewer, contributing significantly to the development of TESOL practice and policy at both national and international levels. |
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The Investigation Of Pronunciation Learning Strategies Of Efl Learners |
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Hip (highly Immersive Programme) For English Communication In Schools Environment |
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English Learners’ Belief and Investment in English Pronunciation Learning
Imagined Identity and Investment in English Pronunciation Learning Among English Learners
Understanding Student’s Malleable Reality: The Influence of Cognitive Dissonance on L2 Postgraduate Students’ Dissertation Writing
How second language writing anxiety influences postgraduate dissertation writing
Integrating Pronunciation: What Challenges do Malaysian ESL teachers face?
Teori feminis
The practice of blended learning in a higher education institution
Enhancing Lexicon and Higher Order Thinking Skills through Vocabulary Game