Fong Peng Chew | Language Education | Innovative Research Award

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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.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Fong Peng Chew, Author ID 36967824700. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/36967824700
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Chew, F. P. (2016). Masalah pembelajaran Bahasa Melayu dalam kalangan murid Cina sekolah rendah. Scholarly publication record associated with Malay language education research.
  5. ORCID. (n.d.). Fong Peng Chew ORCID record. ORCID. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7876-7979

Fong Peng Chew | Language Education | Women Researcher Award

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Women Researcher Award

Fong Peng Chew
University of Malaya, Malaysia
Fong Peng Chew
Affiliation University of Malaya
Country Malaysia
Scopus ID 36967824700
Documents 63
Citations 115
h-index 5
Subject Area Language Education
Event Top Teachers Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-7876-7979
Google Scholar HCYrCRUAAAAJ

Fong Peng Chew is an academic scholar in language education, Malay studies, sociolinguistics, and multicultural literary education at the University of Malaya. Her academic profile demonstrates extensive contributions in teaching, research, publication, curriculum development, translation studies, and educational leadership within Malaysia and international academic communities.[1]

Abstract

This article summarizes the academic profile, scholarly contributions, research leadership, and educational service activities of Fong Peng Chew from the University of Malaya. Her work in Malay language education, multilingual literacy, sociolinguistics, curriculum development, and educational publishing has contributed to regional and international educational discourse. Her involvement in research grants, editorial boards, scholarly publishing, and intercultural educational collaboration reflects a sustained contribution to academic development and teacher education.[2]

Keywords

Language Education; Malay Studies; Sociolinguistics; Educational Research; Literacy Education; Curriculum Development; Multicultural Literature; Early Childhood Education; Translation Studies; Educational Leadership.

Introduction

Fong Peng Chew obtained a doctoral degree in Malay Studies from the National University of Malaysia and currently serves at the Faculty of Education, University of Malaya. Her academic responsibilities include postgraduate coordination, curriculum consultation, educational research, scholarly publication, and language pedagogy. She has also contributed to textbook editing, multilingual educational resources, and policy-oriented educational research initiatives in Malaysia.[3]

Her research interests include Malay language education, Chinese language education, children’s literature in education, sociolinguistics, multicultural literary studies, and literacy development. Through interdisciplinary academic engagement, she has participated in national and international conferences, educational collaborations, and scholarly review activities.[4]

Research Profile

Fong Peng Chew has completed more than forty research projects, including numerous projects funded by the Ministry of Education Malaysia and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. She has served as principal investigator and project researcher in studies related to literacy development, national literature, multicultural education, early childhood education, and pedagogical innovation.[2]

  • Completed and ongoing research projects exceeding forty in total.
  • Principal investigator for multiple nationally funded education projects.
  • Research specialization in language education, literature education, and sociolinguistics.
  • Editorial and peer-review service for SSCI and Scopus-indexed journals.
  • International collaborations with universities and educational institutions in China.

Research Contributions

The scholarly contributions of Fong Peng Chew extend across educational publishing, textbook development, multicultural language research, translation studies, and pedagogical policy consultation. She has contributed extensively to Malay language curriculum development and educational content evaluation for Malaysian schools.[5]

Her academic activities include leadership roles in educational associations, visiting professorships in China, and editorial responsibilities for multiple international journals. She has also contributed to intercultural communication and multilingual educational discourse through publications and collaborative teaching activities.[4]

  • Publication of books and scholarly articles related to multicultural society and language education.
  • Participation in curriculum development and educational policy consultation.
  • Editorial leadership in international educational and social science journals.
  • Promotion of intercultural educational collaboration between Malaysia and China.

Publications

Fong Peng Chew has produced an extensive body of academic publications, including books, edited volumes, journal articles, conference proceedings, and translated educational works. Selected notable publications include the following:[3]

  • Masyarakat Berbilang Kaum dalam Sastera Kebangsaan di Malaysia (2007).
  • The Malay Language: A Bridge to Knowledge (2011).
  • Cerpen dan Perpaduan Nasional (2013).
  • Kaedah Penyelidikan Pendidikan Awal Kanak-kanak (2021).
  • Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on New Computational Social Science (2024). DOI: https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-230-9_1

Research Impact

Fong Peng Chew’s academic influence is reflected through her scholarly publications, citation metrics, editorial contributions, educational consultancy, and participation in international academic collaborations. Her work supports educational literacy development, multilingual communication, and multicultural educational engagement within Malaysia and broader Asian academic networks.[1]

She has served as reviewer and editorial board member for numerous international journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. Her contributions to educational policy, textbook evaluation, and teacher education have further strengthened her role in language and literacy scholarship.[5]

Award Suitability

The academic profile of Fong Peng Chew demonstrates sustained scholarly engagement in language education, educational leadership, curriculum development, and interdisciplinary research. Her contributions to multilingual education, educational publishing, international collaboration, and scholarly mentorship align with the objectives commonly associated with academic recognition programs such as the Top Teachers Awards.[2]

Her long-standing service in teaching, research supervision, editorial activities, and educational innovation further supports recognition for contributions to higher education and academic advancement in language and literacy studies.[4]

Conclusion

Fong Peng Chew has established a significant academic presence in language education, literary studies, educational research, and multicultural scholarship. Through extensive publication activity, educational leadership, international collaboration, and scholarly service, she has contributed to academic development within Malaysia and the wider international educational community. Her profile reflects consistent engagement in advancing educational research, literacy development, and intercultural understanding.[3]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Fong Peng Chew, Author ID 36967824700. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=36967824700
  2. University of Malaya. (n.d.). Academic and professional profile of Associate Professor Dr. Fong Peng Chew. https://www.um.edu.my/
  3. Chew, F. P. (2011). The Malay Language: A Bridge to Knowledge. National Department for Culture and Arts, Malaysia. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=HCYrCRUAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
  4. Web of Science. (n.d.). Research and editorial activities of Fong Peng Chew. https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/B-5314-2010
  5. Chitrakar, R., Liliana, M., Dobrota, D., Chew, F. P., & Tessema, A. T. (2024). Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on New Computational Social Science. Atlantis Press.DOI:
    https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-230-9_1