Curriculum Vitae

MRS CHOO WEE LING

Language Teacher
  • Department of English Language
    Faculty of Languages and Linguistics
  • +603-79673101

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Master of Instructional Technology (UM)(with distinction), (Teknologi Pengajaran)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • B. Ed (TESL), Otago University, New Zealand, (English as a Second Language)
    Otago University, New Zealand

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Committee Members
    01 Nov 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Faculty)
  • Faculty e-Learning Coordinator
    02 Feb 2017 - 01 Sep 2019 (Dean Office, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Head of e-Learning (Department)
    03 Mar 2017 - 01 Sep 2019 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Translation, Proofreading and Editing Committee
    28 Aug 2017 - 27 Aug 2018 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Coordinator
    06 Aug 2018 - 14 Aug 2018 (International)
  • Review and Vetting of Assessment Committee Member (Department)
    03 Oct 2017 - 22 Feb 2018 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Committee member Industry-Collaborative Project: EPIGEUM-EAS (Unit Rep)
    01 Jul 2016 - 01 Jun 2017 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • GLT1009 Coordinator
    03 Jul 2016 - 12 Feb 2017 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Head of E-learning (Department)
    01 Jan 2016 - 02 Jan 2017 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Coordinator GLT1009 Mastering English VI
    22 Feb 2016 - 02 Jul 2016 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Coordinator of GLT1009 Mastering English VI
    01 Jul 2015 - 21 Feb 2016 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Head of E-Learning (Language Unit Level) 1 September 2014 21 August 2015
    01 Sep 2014 - 02 Jan 2016 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Course Design and Development Committee
    01 Sep 2012 - 31 Aug 2013 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Curriculum Committee
    01 Sep 2012 - 31 Aug 2013 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • E-Learning Committee Member
    01 Sep 2012 - 31 Aug 2013 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Course Coordinator GTEE1104 Effective Presentation Skills
    01 Mar 2013 - 01 Jul 2013 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Coordinator GTEE1103 Professional Writing in English
    01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2012 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • UM Discourse and Society Conference Committee Member
    01 Feb 2012 - 29 Jun 2012 (University Malaya)
  • Vetting Committee
    11 Jul 2011 - 30 Jun 2011 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • TRAINING CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT "TRAIN THE TRAINER" IELTS
    IELTS IDP EDUCATION, 2017 (Private)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2016 (University)
  • Participated in Enhancing Reliability and Validity in Group Oral Interaction Assessment: Moderation of Scores Workshop
    Language Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, UM, 2015 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2014 (University)
  • Panel Judge for English Forum Competition - Get Started and Be Different organised by SERU on 19 April 2014
    University of Malaya, 2014 (University)
  • Panel Judge for English Essay Competition - Get Started and Be Different organised by SERU on 22 March 2014
    University of Malaya, 2014 (University)
  • Speaker for BSM Orientation Programme (Management and Professional Staf- Non Academic) 9 October 2013
    BSM, University of Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • Participant in Research "Discourse of Assessors"
    Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, UM, 2013 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2012 (University)
  • Graduated with distinction in Master of Instructional Technology
    , 2004
  • Recipient of undergraduate scholarship, Ministry of Education Malaysia
    , 1997

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. Teoh M. L., Rachel S. K. Tan, Fauziah Taib, Choo W. L. 2012. A Discursive Approach to Interactions at Job Interviews and its Implication for Training, English for Specific Purposes World 36(12). ISSN 1682-3257, http://www.esp-world.info
  2. Lau,S.K., Cheng,X. Tan, K.Y. & Choo, W.L. (2011).Code-Mixing of English in the Entertainment News of Chinese Newspapers in Malaysia. International Journal of English Linguistics. 1 (1): 3-16
  3. Kuang, C.H, Lau, S. K., Choo, W. L & Asha Doshi. 2009. English Lexical Items in Chinese Business Advertisements in Malaysia. Journal of Modern Languages UM. Volume 19: 69-84.

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2010 - 2011, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Effective Communicative Strategies for Job Interviews ( Consultant)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Evaluation of English Language Teaching Courseware, Instructional Technology Seminar, University of Malaya ( )
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Factors Influencing Asynchronous and Synchronous Online Learning Experiences: A Comparative Study, GLoCALL International Conference 2023, GloCALL China CALL2023 (International) (10 Aug 2023 - 12 Aug 2023)
PRESENTER
  1. Taklimat ICT "Implementation in Teaching Using SPeCTRUM", Taklimat ICT "Implementation in Teaching Using SPeCTRUM"- FBL and IMEC collaboration, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics (University) (21 Dec 2017 - 21 Dec 2017)
  2. A study on questions and answers at job interviews & its implication on courses at tertiary institutions , International Conference on Language and Communication, Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University College (International) (20 Oct 2011 - 20 Apr 2012)
OTHERS
  1. SPeCTRUM Basic Workshop for Part Time Staff, SPeCTRUM Basic Workshop for Part Time Staff, E-LEARNING COMMITTEE, LANGUAGE UNIT (University) (06 Oct 2017 - 06 Oct 2017)
  2. PREZI WORKSHOP, PREZI WORKSHOP, E-LEARNING COMMITTEE (University) (06 Apr 2017 - 06 Apr 2017)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Judge for Student Reflection Essay Contest (UM Health Academia Month & Research Carnival 2023), University, (Reviewer)

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2016) GLT1009 - Mastering English VI
  2. (2008) Communication Skills for Employment
  3. (2008) Communication Skills for Pharmacists
  4. (2008) English Enhancement

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Putera Aman Assembly Church Admin Board (Secretary), (01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017)
  • Putera Aman Assembly Church Admin Board (Secretary), (01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016)
  • Church Admin Board, Putera Aman Assembly, (01 Oct 2013 - 31 Dec 2015)
  • Phyllis Caring Home, Pj, (06 Jul 2008)