No. 29, Jalan Pulai 30, Taman Pulai Utama 81300, Skudai, Johor Bahru

MOHAMMED BORHANDDEN MUSAH No. 29, Jalan Pulai 30, Taman Pulai Utama 81300, Skudai, Johor Bahru

Passport No: H1870039, H/P +6019 3080357, E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

OBJECTIVES To secure a position in tertiary educational environment in order to: serve to enhance the teaching-learning experiences in the best interest of institution and its beneficiaries while employing my skills and expertise in the field of education, specifically in educational administration, research methods, pedagogy, organizational excellence, and Islamic Intellectual heritage, culture and civilisation, bridge the gap found in the mainstream authentic literature in Arabic and English languages on the philosophy of education and foundations of administration utilising my expertise in these languages and my familiarity with either sources, facilitate innovative programmes for further heightening the quality of institution of higher learning in serving the student and other university communities applying my experience and expertise to facilitate Leadership and Management training at University level; and actively participate in the university’s development and empowerment programmes and assist the management in achieving practical results in line with its vision and mission of the institution where I am affiliated to.

PERSONAL CAREER GOAL I am a self-motivated and hardworking person. I take good pride in doing an excellent job. The personal traits above can be seen in my academic and social achievements, as well as the numerous skills I learned and adapted during my working years. I am an extrovert and I am comfortable to work independently as well as a team member.

EDUCATION

of 9 Ph.D (Educational Administration). Title of the Thesis “Exploring the Relationship between Quality Culture and Organisational Climate with Workforce Performance”, International Islamic University Malaysia. (25th July, 2013).

Completed all courses for Master of Education (Educational Administration), 2008, (CGPA: 3.67). Title of the dissertation “Teamwork Practices in Managing Three Selected Private Islamic Secondary Schools In Kuala Lumpur”. International Islamic University Malaysia.

Bachelor of Arts in Dawah and Usul Deen, (CGPA: 3.4), 2003, Al-Balqa’ Applied University, Amman, Jordan.

Senior Secondary School: (Grade: Very Good). The Higher Institute for Islamic Studies. Kumasi, Ghana, 1991- 1994.

Primary and Junior Secondary School: (Grade: Very Good). Centre for Islamic Call and Studies. Kumasi, Ghana, 1983-1990.

LANGUAGE SKILLS LANGUAGE WRITING READING SPEAKING ENGLISH Advanced Advanced Advanced ARABIC Advanced Advanced Advanced HAUSA Good Good Good MALAYU Basic Basic Basic SOHUNGAI Native Native Native

RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXPERIENCES

UNIVERSITY LEVEL 1. Senior Lecturer (Educational Management and Administration), Department of Educational Foundations and Social Science, Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (25th November, 2013- ongoing).

Semester II, Session 2013/2014 a. Educational Supervision b. Leadership in Education c. Practicum in School Administration

Semester I, session 2014/2015 d. Quality Management in Education e. Training and Development 2. Part-time Lecturer: Institute of Education, International Islamic University Malaysia (July, 2009- November, 2009), where I teach the following courses at postgraduate level: a. DA’WAH AND LEADERSHIP b. QAWAYYID AL-FIQHIYYAH c. MAQASID AL-SHARI’AH 3. Trainer/Head trainer for Leadership and Management Package, International Islamic University

of 9 Malaysia (September, 2012-August, 2013).

PRIMARY SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVELS 1. Teacher of Islamic Studies (Tarbiyah, Fiqh, Sirah, Arabic Language and Grammar), QIDS International School, Kota Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (23rd Oct 2007-14th Nov. 2008). 2. Teacher of English Language (Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening) from elementary to higher levels, at the Chariyatham Suksa Foundation School. Chana, Songkhla, Southern Thailand. (1st June-30th September, 2003). 3. Full-Time Teacher of Islamic Studies (Tajweed, Qur’an, Tilawah, Fiqh, Tawheed, Arabic Language, Sirah, Tarbiyah and composition) from elementary to higher levels, at Centre for Islamic Call and Studies. Kumasi, the Republic of Ghana. (1994-1998). 4. Part-Time Teacher of Islamic Studies (Tajweed, Qur’an, Tilawah, Fiqh, Tawheed, Arabic Language, Sirah, Tarbiyah and composition) from elementary to higher levels, at Centre for Islamic Call and Studies. Kumasi, the Republic of Ghana. (1992-1994).

RESEARCH: 1. Research Assistant: Assisting in educational research activities with my main supervisor at the Institute of Education (INSTED). Department of Educational Foundation and Leadership, Institute of Education, International Islamic University Malaysia (2008-2012).

2. Data Screening and Preliminary Analysis: Research Project entitled ‘Leadership and Followership Practices of Educational Leaders as Potential Predictors for Organisational Key Result Areas (KRA) Achievement: A Study on Malaysian Educational Leaders’. Research Management Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia. (November, 2012- March, 2013).

KNOWLEDGE OF APPLIED STATISTICS Quantitative: TOOL LEVEL Predictive Analytics Software (PAWS) GOOD Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) ADVANCED Rasch Measurement BASIC Qualitative: Qualitative Analysis, BASIC

RESEARCH INTERESTS 1. Research in Education: Educational Leadership, Educational Theory, Educational Planning, School Management and supervision and Organisational Performance. 2. Followership: Followership Styles, Theories, and its Role in Organisational success. 3. Research on Leadership: Leadership Skills, Management, Administration and to prepare Measurement instruments using the skills of both Qualitative and Quantitative Methods. 4. Conducting Leadership Training Programmes, which equip students with knowledge of practical life experience. 5. Research on Issues concerning the Quality Culture, Organisational Climate, Workforce

of 9 performance, Academic Achievement, based on literature of both Islamic and conventional body of knowledge to address the issues under study. 6. Research Methodology, with particular focus on quantitative methods in social science research.

ACADEMIC CONFERENCES Presenter: 2014: The Effect of Tertiary Quality Culture on Academic Staff Performance as Mediated by Excellent Work Culture. Paper presented in National Seminar of the Malaysian Deans of Education Council for Public Universities (IPTA2014), Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya, 25-26 September, 2014.

2013: An Empirical Validation of Excellent Work Culture Scales: Evidence from Selected Established Higher Learning Institutions in West Malaysia. Paper presented in The 3rd Regional Conference on Educational Leadership and Management (RCELAM, 2013). National Institute of Educational Management and Leadership, Ministry of Education Malaysia, 21-25 November, 2013. 2012: ‘Empirical Investigation of Factors Influencing Faculty Followership’s Perception of Institutional Leader in Malaysian Institutions of Higher Learning’. Paper presented in National Seminar of the Malaysian Deans of Education Council for Public Universities, 7-9 October 2012.

2011: ‘Investigation of Malaysian Higher Education Quality Culture and Workforce Performance’. Paper presented in The 2nd Regional Conference on Educational Leadership and Management (RCELAM). National Institute of Educational Management and Leadership, Ministry of Education Malaysia, 4-7 July, 2011.

2011: ‘The Culture of Individualism and Collectivism in Balancing Accountability and Innovation in Education: An Islamic Perspective’. Paper presented at The International Conference on Sustainable Development, University Tun Abul Razak, Malaysia, 5-7 December, 2011.

2009: ‘The Concept of Educational Planning in Islam’. Paper presented in The14 International Conference on Education: bridging the gaps and making connections in education. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 21 -24 May 2009.

Participant: 2010: International Seminar: Educational Reconstruction in South East Asian Countries. Institute of education, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 4th August, 2010.

2007: International Seminar on Islamic Leadership III. Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 10th – 11th July, 2007.

2007: International Conference on Management from Islamic Perspectives. Department of Business Administration, Kuliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lupur, Malaysia, 15th – 16th May, 2007.

2007: National Conference on Sex Education. Institute of Education, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 10th – 11th February, 2007.

2005: Three-Day International Seminar on Religious Curriculum in Muslim World: Challenges and Prospects. International Institute for Muslim Unity and Institute of Education, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 6th – 8th September, 2005.

2005: Seminar: DE-Stress your Heart. Department of Psychology, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 30th April, 2005.

2005: Two-day Seminar on Bediuzzaman Said Nursi: A Contemporary Approach to Realising Muslim Unity.

of 9 The International Institute of Muslim Unity, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 6th – 7th August, 2005.

2004: Islamic Conference on Muslim Youth and the Contemporary Challenges. Postgraduate Students’ Society, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 29th July, 2004.

PUBLICATIONS Journal Articles:

2015: Lokman Mohd Tahir, Hilmi Hamzah, Mohammed Borhandden Musah & Mohd Nihra Haruzuan Mohamad Said (2015). Novice Headteachers’ Isolation and Loneliness Experiences: A Mixed Methods Study. Educational Management, Administration and Leadership, xx(x), xx-xx. (Accepted on March 12, 2015) ISI Impact Factor 0.405.

2015: Lokman Mohd Tahir, Mohammed Borhandden Musah, Shafeeq Hussain Vazhathodi Al-Hudawi, Sanitah Mohd Yusof & Mohd Hanafi Mohd Yasin (2015). Investigating Teacher Trust towards Principal in High Performing Schools: Comparisons on Teacher Demographic Profiles. Asian Social Science, 11(5), 169-180. DOI: 10.5539/ass.v11n5p169

2015: Lei Mee Ing, Mohammed Borhandden Musah, Shafeeq Hussain Vazhathodi Al-Hudawi, Lokman Mohd Tahir & Naail Mohammed Kamil (2015). Validity of Teacher-Made Assessment: A Table of Specification Approach. Asian Social Science, 11(5), 193-200. DOI: 10.5539/ass.v11n5p193

2014: Mohammed Borhandden Musah, Hairuddin Bin Mohd Ali, Shafeeq Hussain Vazhathodi Al-Hudawi & Abdul Rahim Bin Hamdan (2014). An Empirical Validation of Excellent Work Culture Scales: Evidence from Selected Established Higher Learning Institutions in West Malaysia. Asian Social Science, 10(19), 96- 106. DOI: 10.5539/ass.v10n19p96

2014: Shafeeq Hussain Vazhathodi Al-Hudawi, Mohammed Borhandden Musah, & Abdul Rahim Bin Hamdan (2014). Islamic Worldview on Knowledge Management: Implication for Muslim Education System. World Journal of Islamic History and Civilization, 4(2), 66-74. DOI: 10.5829/idosi.wjihc.2014.4.2.185

2014: Shafeeq Hussain Vazhathodi Al-Hudawi, Mohammed Borhandden Musah, & Rosy Lai Su Fong (2014). Malaysian National Philosophy Of Education Scale: A PCA and CFA Approaches. Asian Social Science, 10(18), 163-176. DOI: 10.5539/ass.v10n18p163

2014: Shafeeq Hussain Vazhathodi Al-Hudawi, Rosy Lai Su Fong, Mohammed Borhandden Musah, Lokman Mohd Tahi (2014). The Actualization of the Malaysian National Philosophy of Education in Secondary Schools: Student and Teacher Perspectives. International Education Studies, 7(4), 57-68. DOI: 10.5539/ies.v7n4p57

2014: Mohammed Borhandden Musah, Hairuddin Mohd. Ali, Shafeeq Hussain Vazhathodi Al-Hudawi & Khadijah Binti Daud (2014). Determinants of Students’ Outcome: A Full Fledged (SEM) Approach (submitted a revised version to Educational Administration Quarterly).

2014: Mohammed Borhandden Musah, Hairuddin Mohd. Ali, Shafeeq Hussain Vazhathodi Al-Hudawi, Lokman Mohd Tahir & Naail Mohammed Kamil (2014). Organisational Climate as a Predictor of Workforce Performance in Malaysian Higher Education institutions (submitted to Quality Assurance in Education).

of 9 2012: Hairuddin Mohd. Ali & Mohammed Borhandden Musah (2012). Investigation of Malaysian Higher Education Quality Culture and Workforce Performance. Quality Assurance in Education, 20(3), 289-309. DOI: 10.1108/09684881211240330

2011: Mohammed Borhandden Musah (2011). The Culture of Individualism and Collectivism in Balancing Accountability and Innovation in Education: An Islamic Perspective. OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development, 2(8), 60-71.

2011: Mohammed Borhandden Musah & Hairuddin Mohd. Ali (2011). The Effect of Teacher Followership Styles on Achievement of School Vision and Mission. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia.

Books/ book chapters: 2013: Book Chapters on Contemporary Administrative and Management Skills for Teachers (e.g. Student Talent Management, Effective Classroom Management, School Physical Management, Scheduling Management and Student Discipline Management). ISECO Book Project. Department of Educational Foundation and Leadership, Institute of Education, International Islamic University Malaysia, September, 2012-January, 2013. 2011: Mohammed Borhandden Musah (2011). Teamwork Practices in Managing Private Islamic Secondary Schools. Germany: LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-3-8454-7369-7.

UNIVERSITY WORKSHOPS ATTANDED

2015: Interactive Online Course and Media Sharing. Centre for Teaching and Learning, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on 30th April, 2015.

2015: OBE Constructive Alignment: Concepts and Implementation. Centre for Teaching and Learning, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on 19th April, 2015.

2015: Developing Quality Engineering Education Using PBL and CDIO as Complementary Curriculum Models. Centre for Teaching and Learning, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on 12th March, 2015.

2014: Strategic Leadership Development in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Training. Centre for Teaching and Learning, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on 17 th December, 2014.

2014: Workshop on Book Chapter Writing. UTM Press, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on 23-24th June, 2014.

2014: Bengkel Penyediaan Bahan Pembelajaran Open Courseware (OCW). Centre for Teaching and Learning, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on 18-19th June, 2014.

2014: Web 2.0 Course for Teaching and Learning: Survey/Voting & Collaboration. Centre for Teaching and Learning, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on 21st May, 2014.

2014: Web 2.0 Course for Teaching and Learning: Social Media & Blog. Centre for Teaching and Learning, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on 20th May, 2014.

2014: Advanced E_Larning. Centre for Teaching and Learning, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on 12 May, 2014.

2014: Assessment & CQI workshop. Centre for Teaching and Learning, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on 8th May, 2014.

2014: Flipped-Classroom Workshop. Centre for Teaching and Learning, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on 14th April, 2014.

of 9 2014: Basic E-Learning @UTM 2.3. Centre for Teaching and Learning, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on 19th Febuary, 2014.

2011: NVIVO Workshop (Basic). Institute of Education Postgraduate Students’ Association (IEPSA), International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia, 12th Febuary, 2011.

2011: NVIVO Workshop (Intermediate). Institute of Education Postgraduate Students’ Association IEPSA, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia, 19th Febuary, 2011.

2009: Workshop on Applied Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Research Mangement Centre(RMC), International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 24th – 25th October, 2009.

2006: A-One-Day Course on Thesis/dissertation Formating for Postgraduate Students. Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPS), International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 18 th September, 2006.

2006: Computer Skills: Microsoft office windows, PowerPoint design, Microsoft excel, keying in data, and basic statistical analyses (descriptive analyses). Postgraduate students’ society, PGSS), International Islamic University Malaysia, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th and 23rd September, 2006.

2006: Special Training on Leadership and Teamwork Development Course. Banseke Human Resource Development Centre. Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 3rd December, 2006.

2006: Special Training for Potential Leaders (STPL). The International Institute for Muslim Unity, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1st December, 2006.

Computer Course: Basic operating system, Microsoft word, Microsoft excel, and PowerPoint Al-Istql’al educational centre, Amman, Jordan, December, 2002 –March, 2003.

CONSULTANCY/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

2014: Speaker, Faculty of Education Postgraduate Colloquium “Causal Modelling: A Path Analysis Approach (PA)”, held on 16th November, 2014 at the Faculty of Education, University Technology Malaysia.

2014: Speaker, Faculty of Education Postgraduate Workshop “Writing a Good Thesis”, held on 10th and 17th May, 2014, at the Faculty of Education, University Technology Malaysia.

2014: Appointment as an External Examiner for PhD. by Research Proposal entitled “The Study of Perceived Implementation of (UCR) Change Model in KSA Public Schools and its Effect on the Principals Change Attitude”. Thursday 24th April, 2014. Institute of Education, International Islamic University Malaysia.

2014: Speaker of Faculty of Education Postgraduate Colloquium “Construct Validation: An Introduction to Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)”, held on 16th March, 2014 at the Faculty of Education, University Technology Malaysia.

2013: Appointment as an Examiner for Research Methodology and Advance Research Methodology (MPU 0020 and PPU 0020) Semester 1, 2013/2014, 24th December, 2013. Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

2013: Speaker, Faculty of Education Postgraduate Colloquium “Introduction to Principal Component Analysis PCA”, held on 11th December, 2013 at the Faculty of Education, University Technology

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RESEARCH GRANT

2014: (Principal Investigator) “Standard Framework of Collegial Supervision for Malaysian Public Secondary Schools” FRGS, Ref: FRGS/2/2014/SSI09/UTM/02/7. Grant Value: RM61600.00. Duration, 01/12/2014-30/11/2016. Ministry of Education, Malaysia.

2014: (Member) “Writing for Academia: Exploring the Epistemic Conceptions of Novice Researchers in Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia on Scholarly Research Writing” FRGS, Ref: FRGS/1/2014/SSI09/UTM/02/19. Grant Value: RM68200.00. Duration, 01/07/2014-30/06/2016. Ministry of Education, Malaysia.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCES 1. Deputy Principal (student affairs), Coordinating Students Affairs. QIDS International School, Kota Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (23rd Oct 2007-14th Nov. 2008). 2. Assistant head master, Students Affairs (Admissions and Records) Centre for Islamic Call and Studies. Kumasi, the Republic of Ghana, (1996-1998). 3. Treasurer: (Facilitating teachers’ monthly salary, and reporting monthly and annually school expenditure). Centre for Islamic Call and Studies. Kumasi, the Republic of Ghana, (1996-1998).

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 1. Participated and organized many programmes, seminars and research colloquiums associated with leadership and management organised by Institute of Education Posgraduate Association and Department of Educational Foundation and Leadership, Institute of Education. 2. Participated in many International Conferences at both international and local levels. 3. Sub-Committee Member: Activities Designing Committee. Postgraduate students’ Society (PGSS), International Islamic University Malaysia (2006-2007). 4. Representative of Ghana: Member of Representative Council, African Students’ Association in Malaysia, ASAM, (2006-2007).

OTHER PERSONAL DETAILS  Name in the Passport: MOHAMMED BORHANDDEN MUSAH

 Permanent Address: P.O. BOX AS 3, ASAWASE, KUMAS, ASHANTI REGION, THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA Phone: + 233-244757462

 Nationality : Ghanaian

 Marital Status : Married

 Alternate E-mail Address : [email protected]/[email protected]

 Alternative Phone Number: 0060-75533179

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