Innovative Research Award
Fong Peng Chew
University of Malaya, Malaysia
| Fong Peng Chew |
| Affiliation |
University of Malaya |
| Country |
Malaysia |
| Scopus |
36967824700 |
| Documents |
63 |
| Citations |
122 |
| h-index |
5 |
| Subject Area |
Language Education |
| Event |
Top Teachers Awards |
| ORCID |
0000-0002-7876-7979 |
| Google Scholar |
HCYrCRUAAAAJ |
Associate Professor Dr. Fong Peng Chew is a academic scholar in language education scholar at the University of Malaya whose academic work connects Malay and Chinese language education, literature, early childhood education, curriculum development, educational technology and multicultural learning. Her documented research profile includes 63 Scopus-indexed documents, 122 citations and an h-index of 5, while her broader academic record includes research projects, books, journal articles, editorial appointments and international collaborations. [1]
Abstract
Associate Professor Dr. Fong Peng Chew is a University of Malaya academic specialising in language education, Malay and Chinese language and literature education, children’s literature, early childhood education and educational innovation. Her profile combines sustained research activity with curriculum development, scholarly publishing, editorial service, international collaboration and technology-supported learning initiatives. Her research record includes 39 completed or ongoing projects and 13 ISBN-registered books, alongside extensive journal and conference publication activity. [1]
Keywords
Language Education; Malay Language Education; Chinese Language Education; Literature Education; Children’s Literature; Early Childhood Education; Educational Technology; Augmented Reality; Curriculum and Assessment; Multilingual Education; Multicultural Education; Research innovation.
Introduction
Fong Peng Chew Peng obtained her PhD in Malay Studies from the National University of Malaysia and serves as Chair of the Hub for Language Education (HUB-Lit), Faculty of Education, University of Malaya. Her academic activities encompass Malay Language Education, Chinese Language Education and early childhood education, with related interests in literature, curriculum, assessment and digital learning. Her publication and research activities indicate a sustained engagement with language education and educational development in Malaysia and internationally. [1]
Research Profile
The research profile of Fong Peng Chew is interdisciplinary, combining language and literature education with educational technology, curriculum development, assessment and early childhood education. Her reported research portfolio comprises 39 completed or ongoing research projects, including projects led as principal investigator, and 11 consultancy or industry projects. She has also reported 13 books with ISBN registration and an extensive body of journal, conference and book-chapter publications.
Her research areas include Malay language and literature in education, Chinese language and literature in education, children’s literature in education and Humanistic Buddhism education. Her work also addresses technology-supported learning, including augmented-reality-assisted Mandarin learning and mobile learning resources.[1][5]
Research Contributions
Fong Peng Chew has contributed to language education through research linking linguistic instruction, literature, pedagogy and technology. Reported innovations include ICT-based Malay children’s literature resources, interactive multimedia, augmented-reality-assisted Mandarin learning and mobile applications for values-oriented education. Her research has also addressed curriculum benchmarking, assessment and teaching materials, including projects involving Chinese independent secondary schools and Malaysian educational stakeholders.
Her collaborative research extends across universities, schools, government-linked educational stakeholders, professional organisations, industry partners and community organisations. National collaborations have involved institutions including Universiti Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universiti Teknologi MARA, while international activities have included partnerships with Indonesian scholars and Chinese educational institutions.
Her research and innovation activities have been associated with medals at national and international innovation exhibitions. She has also contributed to scholarly quality assurance through reviewing for journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus and through editorial appointments across education, social science and language-related publications.[1]
Publications
Fong Peng Chew’s publication record encompasses books, journal articles, conference proceedings, book chapters, translations and edited works. Representative research addresses Malay language learning among Chinese pupils, critical and creative thinking in Malay language teaching, and higher-order thinking skills through questioning techniques. These publications illustrate a research emphasis on language pedagogy, learner development and classroom practice. [2] [3]
Her scholarly output has also supported curriculum and pedagogical discussions concerning Malay language education and multilingual learning. Her broader publication activities include editorial and authorship roles in academic and educational materials, demonstrating engagement with both research dissemination and educational resource development. [4]
Research Impact
The documented impact of Fong Peng Chew’s research can be considered across scholarly, educational and collaborative dimensions. Her Scopus profile records 63 documents, 122 citations and an h-index of 5. [1] While her Google Scholar profile records 134 documents, 889 citations, and an h-index of 14. Her research collaborations have connected higher education with schools, community organisations and educational stakeholders, while her editorial and reviewing activities contribute to scholarly communication and peer review.
Her international academic engagement includes visiting-professor appointments at Peking University, Sanming University and Zhengzhou Normal University. She has also participated in international conferences as a session chairperson and maintained collaborations involving language education, educational technology, teacher development and comparative educational research.
Award Suitability
For an Innovative Research Award, Fong Peng Chew’s profile presents several documented indicators relevant to research innovation: a sustained research portfolio, interdisciplinary language-education expertise, technology-supported educational projects, curriculum and assessment applications, international collaborations, scholarly publication, editorial service and recognition through innovation exhibitions. Her work demonstrates an applied orientation in which language education research is connected with digital resources, pedagogical development and educational practice.[1]
The available profile also indicates continuing academic leadership through the Hub for Language Education, research collaboration, journal editorial appointments and professional memberships. Collectively, these activities provide a substantial basis for considering her contribution within an academic recognition framework focused on innovative educational research.
Conclusion
Associate Professor Dr. Fong Peng Chew’s academic profile reflects sustained engagement with language education, literature, educational technology, curriculum development and collaborative research. Her documented research output, Scopus-indexed record, innovation activities, editorial responsibilities and international academic collaborations collectively indicate a broad scholarly contribution to language and education research. Her work is particularly characterised by connecting educational theory and research with practical pedagogical and technological applications.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Fong Peng Chew, Author ID 36967824700. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/36967824700
- Peng, C. F., & Nadaraja, S. (2016). Pelaksanaan kemahiran berfikir kreatif dan kritis dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran KOMSAS di sekolah menengah. Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Melayu, 4(2), 10–24. https://spaj.ukm.my/jpbm/index.php/jpbm/article/view/78
- Peng, C. F., & Hamad, Z. H. (2018). Kemahiran berfikir aras tinggi dalam pembelajaran dan pemudahcaraan Bahasa Melayu melalui teknik penyoalan. Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Melayu, 8(2), 1–12. https://spaj.ukm.my/jpbm/index.php/jpbm/article/view/161
- Chew, F. P. (2016). Masalah pembelajaran Bahasa Melayu dalam kalangan murid Cina sekolah rendah. Scholarly publication record associated with Malay language education research.
- ORCID. (n.d.). Fong Peng Chew ORCID record. ORCID. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7876-7979