Annual Report 2018

ANNUAL REPORT 2018

MALAYSIAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSOCIATION 2

TABLE OF CONTENT

Mission and Vision 3 Message From The President 4 National and International Partnership 6 Committee 11 Membership Record 12 Bureau Reports  Journal 14  Research and Development 16  Training 18  Technologies 19  Publication 20  Chapters 22  Special Interest Groups 27  Special Projects 28 MELTA Chapters 33 2018 MELTA International Conference 42 2018 MELTA International Research Conference in English Language Education 44

MISSION AND VISION

Mission  To promote English language teaching at all levels  To bring English language teachers together, allowing them to share experiences and research  To acquaint teachers with current thinking in ESL/EFL teaching  To introduce the Malaysian ELT community to ESL/EFL professionals from outside Malaysia and introduce Malaysia to those from abroad

Vision  To make MELTA the foremost English language professional body in Malaysia  To make MELTA one of the foremost ELT organisations in the world  To ensure that all English language teachers in Malaysia are directly or indirectly affiliated to MELTA  To be recognized as one authority for continuous professional development of English language teachers  To pool together all expertise and resources for ELT in Malaysia, and make them available for teachers all over the country  To liaise with major ELT organizations in the ESL/EFL world  To help the Government to promote English language usage among Malaysians

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Introduction

2018 marked the 60th Anniversary of MELTA as an ELT organisation in Malaysia. The journey of 60 years has been eventful, progressive and impactful in many ways. In 2018 the Malaysian English Language Teaching Association (MELTA) continued to undertake a wide range of activities supported by its vision and mission to be the leading Malaysian non-governmental education professional organisation. Based on a strategic plan to provide a comprehensive set of activities that benefit practicing teachers, academics, students, parents and corporate organisations, MELTA achievements in 2018 is remarkable in many ways. Broadly, these activities can be classified into the following categories; Academic and professional development conferences  Research and development conventions  Academic Journals and publications  Workshops and seminars for teachers PROFESSOR DR. GANAKUMARAN  Workshops and activities for students SUBRAMANIAM  Corporate training programmes MELTA, President  Social responsibility activities  Recognition and commendation awards  Teacher recognition awards  Student focused events  MELTA Chapters and outreach activities  International and national partnerships  Collaborative events with partners

the MELTA Malachi Edwin Creative Teacher Showcase Awards, and the MELTA Creative Student Teacher Showcase Awards, the Creative Higher Education Teaching Award and the MELTA President’s Award. In 2013, MELTA launched a major national award called the Raja Zarith Sofiah Award for CSR in English language Education. This award is given to non-education corporate organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the field of English language education in Malaysia. In 2018, the award was won by M-Suites Hotel, Johor.

On the scholastic front we continue to publish two journals and a few academic publications– The English Teacher and The Malaysian Journal of ELT Research, the MELTA ELT Series, the MELTA-USM ELT in Southeast Asia series and the MELTA Annual. However, in 2018 MELTA published a commemorative issue called The MELTA Story, which tries to capture some of our 60 year story.

One of the highlights of 2018 is the emergence of MELTA Chapters across many states in Malaysia including; Penang, Perak, Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Johor, Terengganu, Kelantan, Sabah an d Sarawak.

The above activities are examples of how MELTA continued to build on the strategies and plans enacted by the 2018-2020 MELTA committees. The report that follows this introduction will highlight the range of achievements made by the Association as a w hole and in particularly, by the various Bureaus of the Association.

2019 promises to be another eventful year for MELTA, as the Bureaus have in the pipeline many activities and events. We are ex tremely excited about hosting the 28th MELTA International Conference in Kuching, Sarawak from 13-15 August 2019. We invite you not only to keep connected to MELTA but to come forward to initiate and support even more relevant activities for the ELE community. 6

INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS MELTA currently has MOUs with 13 associate partners, made up of ELT organisations in several countries. They are as follows:  Thai TESOL, Thailand  KOTESOL, Korea  KATE, Korea  JALT, Japan  JACET, Japan  TEFLIN, Indonesia  HAAL, Hong Kong  ETA, ROC, Taiwan  BELTA, Brunei  IFT, Sri Lanka  BELTA, Bangladesh  ELTAI, India  ELTAM, Mongolia

However, MELTA did not renew the MOU for 3 of the associate partners namely LIA, Indonesia, PALT, Philippines and SLETA, Sri Lanka because these associations have not extended invitations to MELTA over several years. Since January 2018, MELTA has begun the process of renewing the MOUs that has expired and signed a new MOU with the following ELT organisations:

1. International Teachers’ Forum Sri Lanka (IFT) 2. English Language Teachers’ Association of Mongolia TESOL (ELTAM) 3. English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELTAI)

As part of the MOUs, MELTA sends its members to conferences/seminars/workshops organised by the associate partners. To qualify for this grant, members can visit our website. Successful applicant will represent MELTA and will be provided with accommodation for the duration of the conference, a confirmed presentation slot as well as a fee waiver. In return, MELTA hosts representatives of these associate partners at MELTA’s annual conference.

In 2018, MELTA was represented at associate partner conferences by the following members:

NO CONFERENCE REPRESENTATIVE 1 Thai TESOL, Bangkok MS SHUBASHINI SUPPIAH

2 KOTESOL, Seoul DR ALI SEMAN

3 KATE, Seoul DR PARAMESWARI JAGANATHAN

4 JALT, Tokyo MS TAM LYE SUAN

5 JACET, Sapporo DR RAMESH NAIR

6 TEFLIN, Surabaya DR R SIVABALAN NAIDU

7 HAAL, Hong Kong PROF. MOSES SAMUEL 8 ETA, ROC, Taipei No invite 9 BELTA, Bandar Seri Begawan MS AISHAH MAZLAN 10 BELTA, Bangladesh DR SATIRAH AHMAD 11 ASIA TEFL * PROF. MOSES SAMUEL ( organized by HAAL) 12 ELTAI, India 13 IFT, Sri lanka Representation begins in 2019 14 ELTAM, Mongolia

MELTA requires members who are interested to represent us at our associate partner conferences to submit an application form. Selection is based on the following criteria:  possess an active 5-year MELTA membership, with priority given to life members  submit a full paper to the MELTA committee for review and with the aim of having the paper published in one of the two MELTA journals or the MELTA Annual. 8

Moving Forward For International Partnerships, the following aspects were decided for the coming years.  Develop a KPI for strong and sustainable partnership development  Develop a strategy for collaboration with international partners  Set strategies and targets for new partnerships  Develop a clear and strategic communication plan for engagement with partners

NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

Being an NGO, MELTA traditionally collaborates with public and private organisations in general and specific areas in English Language Education with the aim of realizing its vision in elevating the standard of teaching and learning the English language. Various partnership and joint programmes and projects have been successfully conducted with these organisations. New and upcoming programmes and projects are being negotiated for the benefits of learners, teachers and practitioners in the field of English Language Education. Some of the organisations collaborating with MELTA include:

PRIVATE ORGANISATIONS (SELECTED) YTL British Council Malaysia K-Perak Q-Dees International (M) UBSM Direct English (M) ERICAN Education Group Nottingham University, Semenyih Campus, Selangor. Oxford-Fajar Bakti International Islamic University Malaysia EXPOMAL RHB Bank SASBADI Sdn Bhd STAR Publication elc International School. New Straits Times Pearson Malaysia ASTRO (M) Sdn Bhd Johor English Language Teaching Association (JELTA) KLC English Centre

PUBLIC/GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS (SELECTED) Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (MOE) Sabah Cultural Board Universiti Malaya (UM) Sarawak Convention Bureau Universiti Teknology MARA (UITM) Royal Military College Malaysia. Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia (IPGM) Ministry of Human Resource Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Bahasa Sabah Tourism Board Antarabangsa Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Ilmu Khas Sabah State Government Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Pendidikan Islam Sarawak State Government Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Sabah Perak State Government Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Sarawak Johor State Government

MELTA strives to expand its collaboration network each year to reach out to learners, teachers and practitioners with the aim of keeping abreast with the latest development of English Language Education both in the country and internationally.

COMMITTEE

DR BASIL WIJASURIYA MELTA, Advisor

PROFESSOR DR. GANAKUMARAN SUBRAMANIAM MELTA, President Asia TEFL, Vice-President Head of School, School of Education, University of Nottingham, Malaysia Campus

MR. ASLAM KHAN BIN SAMAHS KHAN MELTA, Vice-President I Executive Vice Chairman ERICAN Education Group

DATIN DR. HJH RAJA MAZUIN BTE RAJA ABDUL AZIZ MELTA, Vice-President II Head of Quality Management Unit Institute of Teacher Education International Languages Campus, Lembah Pantai Ministry of Education Malaysia

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MS. SZARMILAA DEWIE KRISHNAN DR ZAIRA BINTI ABU HASSAN SHAARI DR. ALI AHMAD SEMAN DR. RAMESH NAIR MELTA, Assistant Secretary MELTA, Treasurer MELTA, Assistant Treasurer MELTA, Secretary Lecturer, English Language Teaching Centre Senior Lecturer, Institute of Teacher Education Senior Lecturer, Institute of Teacher Senior Lecturer, Academy of Language Ministry of Education Malaysia Ilmu Khas Campus Education Institute of Teacher Education Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Ministry of Education Malaysia Islamic Education Campus, Bangi Ministry of Education Malaysia

DATIN DR. CYNTHIA YOLANDA DOSS MS. CHANDRAKALA V. RAMAN DR. PARAMASWARI JAGANATHAN DR. SIVABALA NAIDU MELTA, Director of Training MELTA, Director of Chapters MELTA, Director of Research and Development MELTA, Director of Special Interest Group Associate Professor, English Language School Improvement Senior Lecturer, Head of School, University of Nottingham, Malaysia Specialist Coaches Plus (SISC+) Universiti Sains Malaysia School of Pre-University Studies, Campus Kuantan District Education Office, Pahang Taylor’s College Ministry of Education Malaysia

DR. SUBARNA SIVAPALAN MS. TAM LYE SUAN DR. CHEAH SWI EE MS. NURHEZRIN ANUAR MELTA, Director of Journals MELTA, Director of Publications MELTA, Director of Special Projects MELTA, Director of Technology Senior Lecturer, Editorial Manager & Book Packager, Associate Professor, Teacher, Universiti Teknologi Petronas Millennia Comms Taylor’s University Ministry of Education Malaysia 12

MEMBERSHIP RECORD

Members as of 31 December Life Members Ordinary Members Institutional Membership 2018 794 154 2 2017 740 233 2 2016 735 183 4 2015 727 215 6 2014 710 164 5 2013 697 177 5 2012 693 126 6 2011 671 124 4 2010 662 193 5 2009 598 114 1 2008 580 158 1 2007 545 114 6

BUREAU REPORTS

JOURNALS

Bureau Highlights 2019 The Journals Bureau comes under the purview of the Director of Journals. The main aim of this bureau is to manage MELTA’s The English Teacher and Malaysian Journal of ELT Research (MaJER) journals. Both journals have become key reference points locally and internationally on matters pertaining to ELE research. MaJER and The English Teacher are supported by highly experienced Editors-in-Chiefs, who, with their team of editors, manage submissions, reviews and publication of scholarly articles sent to the journals. MELTA Journals are now fully online, open-access and available to both local and international researchers at http://www.journals.melta.org.my/. Details of both journals as below:

The Editors-in-Chief: English Teacher: Prof Dr Samuel Moses (Taylor’s University – Jan 2018 to Sept 2018) Prof Dr Ganakumaran Subramaniam (University of Nottingham – Acting Editor-in-Chief - Oct to Dec 2018) MaJER – Assoc Prof Dr Souba Rethinasamy (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak)

THE ENGLISH TEACHER (ISSN 0128-7729) A Journal of the Malaysian English Language Teaching Association

The English Teacher promotes effective English language teaching and learning, and it is intended for teachers and instructors who are primarily involved in teaching children and adults. This is a refereed journal published once a year before 2012. In 2012, two issues were published, and from 2013 onwards, it has been publishing three issues (April, August, December) per year. It is an open access online journal. The English Teacher has been in publication since 1987 and is indexed in MyCite, a citation index system developed by the Malaysian Citation Centre, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia. As of December 2017, the journal has also been indexed in ASEAN Citation Index. Authors are invited to submit articles that provide practical techniques and strategies for ELT, identify effective classroom-tested instructional techniques and/or provide descriptions of procedures that can be implemented in classrooms with a variety of students. Articles may also focus on insights and understanding about ELT research and its application to the classroom. Three issues were produced for the year 2018. Papers are available here for viewing: https://journals.melta.org.my/index.php/tet/issue/archive

Malaysian Journal of ELT Research (ISSN: 1511-8002) An Online Journal of the Malaysian English Language Teaching Association

The Malaysian Journal of ELT Research (MaJER) aims to advance knowledge of and to develop expertise in critical and scientific inquiry in English language teaching and learning. The journal is intended for academicians, researchers, teacher educators and graduate students who are involved in research and dissemination of knowledge in the field. This is a refereed online journal which will publish articles in an ongoing manner. All articles in this journal undergo anonymous peer review by two referees. The journal is indexed by the Malaysian Citation Centre. Two issues were planned for 2018. There are two issues per year for MaJER. The first issue is available for viewing here: https://journals.melta.org.my/index.php/majer/issue/archive. The second issue for 2018 is presently being typeset for publication by the end of February 2019.

ACTIVITIES FOR 2019 The Journals Bureau is a key priority area in MELTA’s revisioning exercise for 2019 and beyond. As such, to maintain indexing and a good online presence, the Journals Bureau is working on the following: 1. Appointment of AP Dr Raja Safinas as Editor-in-Chief of The English Teacher effective January 2019 (completed) 2. Initiating pre-screening of MaJER and The English Teacher for Scopus indexing 3. Indexing of MaJER and The English Teacher in Scopus

There is also a need to increase submissions to both journals, and increase visibility. To this end, the Journals Bureau envisions for greater international outreach via its journals, by leveraging on MELTA’s international associates. The Journals Bureau is currently seeking an Administrative Editor and experienced reviewers to assist the Director of Journals and Editors-in-Chief respectively. Please send CV, indicating interest, to MELTA Office.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Research and Development is conducted by MELTA in line with the vision and aspirations of the association to contribute to the development of ELE in Malaysia. The main aim of Research and Development at MELTA is to create a greater awareness of issues in ELE theory and practice among MELTA members and the public, especially through its Centre of Excellence for English Language Education. Since its inception, The MELTA R&D Bureau has strived to spearhead and support the advancement of knowledge in English Language Education and to create a greater awareness of issues in theory and practice in English Language Education Research among MELTA members and the public. It has achieved this by organising and administering to various activities aimed at providing research and collaboration opportunities for the professional development of practitioners, learners and language enthusiasts of similar interests.

A signature event of the Bureau is the Annual Research Conference. This conference is unique because all presentations at the conference are judged by a panel of experts from local and international universities as presenters compete for several MELTA Awards for Excellence in Research in English Language Education. The Bureau had also organized a symposium on Research in English Language Arts & Literature which had offered diverse insights into types of creative approaches to Research in Language Arts & Literature and had concluded with a very active and lively round table discussion that provided participants with the opportunity to talk about and receive feedback on prospects and possibilities of the role of Literature in the Malaysian English Language Classroom. The Bureau also provides R&D Consultancy Services for the evaluation of educational products in line with the aims and aspirations of the association to spearhead and support the advancement of knowledge in English Language Education. Interested parties are welcome to submit a proposal for the improvement and development of educational products to the MELTA R&D Bureau. The ultimate aim of the MELTA R&D Bureau is to promote the borderless transfer of knowledge of English Language Education and to make it accessible to the general public.

In 2018, the bureau forged partnership with the Kulliyah of Education, International Islamic University, Kuala Lumpur to organise the 8th Malaysian International Research Conference in English Language Education 2018. About 200 delegates attended and the conference also saw international participants from Libya, China, Iran, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Nigeria and Vietnam. There were 75 poster presentations under five different categories. A panel of 25 judges from 20 local and international instituitions of higher learning and the institutes of teacher education in Malaysia and abroad also joined in to adjudicate the presentations. The winners under the various categories took home a certificate of recognition, a travel grant and fee-waiver to the next MELTA international conference, academic book voucher and a complimentary one-year MELTA membership.

The 4 featured research workshops were presented by:

1. Professor Dr. Ganakumaran Subramaniam, the President of MELTA and Head of School of Education, University of Nottingham. Title: Writing Up the Dissertation: Where All Your Work Comes Together 2. Professor Dr. Supyan Hussin (UKM), Center for Literacy and Sociocultural Transformation (CLaST)-UKM and Director of Institute of Malay World & Civilisation (ATMA)- UKM Title : Literature Review 3. Professor Dr. Shameem Rafik-Galea (UCSI) Dean, Faculty of Social Science & Liberal Arts, UCSI University Title: Research Design 4. Dr. Mark T. Gibson Assistant Professor, University of Nottingham Title: Publication

As this research conference is gaining more participation from multiple groups, it is recommended that the different chapters also collaborate with R&D bureau to carry out their conferences, symposiums and seminars or relevant activities to enhance EXCO-Chapter collaborative initiatives.

From the viewpoint of research, there is still room for improvement as MELTA can venture further into national or international research activities or projects that would enhance capacity building and showcase MELTA further as an organisation that complements decisions and policy making in the context of English Language development in Malaysia. The bureau also recognises the opportunities to obtain research 19 grants from international collaboration and recommends that a research collaboration with International partners to be initiated as well. Recommended partners and research areas suggestions are welcomed.

TRAINING

There were a few inquiries for training and workshop for MUET and English Language proficiency however, nothing materialized. The main activity for 2018, MELTA was asked to evaluate three levels of an English language programmes offered by Q’dees, a pre-school organisation with centres across the country.

SCOPE OF WORK AND OBJECTIVE Objective: Evaluate content and endorse that Q-dees English content is in alignment and in compliance with CEFR standards (CEFR Standards accurate as of Jan 2018) Q-dees English Program Modules Evaluated: Level / Age Modules QL 1 – 4 Years Old 1 2 3 4 QL 2 – 5 Years Old 5 6 7 8 QL 3 – 6 Years Old 9 10 11 12

The 3 Phases of Evaluation and Endorsement: Phase 1 - Detailed evaluation of the materials/resources for the 3 levels and a report Phase 2 - Evaluation after the recommendation and suggestion provided with a report Phase 3 - Endorsement by MELTA 20

Moving Forward  To develop an annual training programme at least three MELTA workshops working independently or in collaboration with Special Projects, Chapters, SIG, etc.  Develop partnerships to provide teacher training locally or nationally independently or in collaboration with other MELTA Directorship.

Technologies

In 2018, the following activities were conducted under Technologies:

1. Update and manage MELTA’s websites  Main website- http://melta.org.my  Conference website- http://conference.melta.org.my  MIRCELE website- http://mircele.melta.org.my  Journal website- http://journal.melta.org.my

2. Photographs taken during the following main events in 2018:  MELTA National Colloquium  27th MELTA International Conference 2018  8th MIRCELE 2018

All of the photographs taken were uploaded on Facebook. In addition to photographs, applications such as Facebook Live were used to highlight key events during the conferences and national colloquium. This will enable MELTA members and followers who are not able to attend to be part of the events organised. In addition, this is also part of promotion to attract new members.

3. The MELTA corporate video is updated with additional information. Some of the images and the background music were added to the video.

4. As part of publicity, posters were designed to promote and highlight key events during the conferences. These posters were uploaded on Facebook and the conferences’ official website.

Activities for 2019

1. To relaunch MELTA Instagram account. The account was created in 2017 in order to promote MELTA’s activities on Instagram. However, there 21 were some problems with the account and it had to be rectified.

2. A new MELTA corporate video will be created.

3. To organise workshops and competitions relating to Technologies.

Publications

Roles and Responsibilities In 2018, the bureau undertook the honour of producing a 164-page coffee table book, entitled, The MELTA Story Service to the Nation (1958- 2018) to commemorate the 60th anniversary of MELTA. The MELTA Story chronicled MELTA’s incredible journey from its humble beginnings in 1958 to what it is today an established voluntary professional non-governmental organisation in English Language education.

Concept for The MELTA Story The concept for The MELTA Story Service to the Nation was developed based on its core identity and value as an NGO, that is, to promote professional development for English Language teaching and education in Malaysia in line with national goals and aspirations. The MELTA Story also pays tribute to the people-centred leadership, its respective bureaus, management and organising teams at international conferences, the MELTA Chapters nationwide, MELTA-CSR projects such as Way With Words and MELT-A-Heart, and all who have contributed greatly in fostering a culture that is uniquely MELTA!

Tasks Involved 1. Develop The Melta Story concept for 2018. 2. Research and collate photos and reports from respective bureaus. 3. Collate and update information from 1958-2018 based on interviews and printed documents 4. Secure articles for 'How MELTA Changes Lives' and ‘ELT Best Practices & Stories'. 5. Provide art direction, design and page layout. 6. Edit and proofread drafts before print. 22 7. Email to respective contributors for their reading. 8. Liaise with Sasbadi Holdings for print sponsorship and delivery of published books to the conference venue. 9. Ensure timely distribution of The Melta Story to all delegates.

The Content Messages  Our Royal Patron, DYMM Raja Zarith Sofiah Binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah, Permaisuri Johor  The Director-General of Education, Y. Bhg. Datuk Dr Amin bin Senin  The President of MELTA, Prof. Dr Ganakumaran Subramaniam

1. Our Story: How It All Began… 2. We Are MELTA: The People 3. Connecting with ELT Communities: National Outreach Initiative 4. Our Service to the Nation: International Conferences and MELTA Bureaus 5. ELT Best Practices & MELTA Changes Lives: Articles & Stories 6. We, Thank You: Our Trustees and Partners 7. Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements The Melta Story - Service to the Nation (1958-2018) of 164 pages was made possible with the support and contributions from the Advisor, Dr Basil Wijayasuriya, first and founding President, Prof. Dr. Malachi Edwin Vethamani, third and current President and Prof. Dr. Ganakumaran Subramaniam, the executive committee and members and families of MELTA.

Availability The MELTA Story - Service to the Nation (1958-2018) was distributed to all delegates at the 27th MELTA International Conference and its e-book edition is available online.

8TH MIRCELE 2018 PROGRAMME BOOK The 94-page programme book was published for the 8th MELTA International Research Conference in English Language Education 2018 held in collaboration with International Islamic University Malaysia in Gombak, Kuala Lumpur.

A total of 15 copies were printed for VVIPs. The e-book edition is made available to all conference participants.

Chapters

Bureau Highlights  The aim to extend and expand little branches of MELTA through out Malaysia saw an increase in Chapter activities, establishment of revival and new Chapters and increase participation of Chapters in MELTA International Conference 2018. The number of Chapters as of end of December 2018 stood at 10, namely : Kota Kinabalu Chapter, Terengganu Chapter, Melaka Chapter, Kuching Chapter, KL Chapter, Penang Chapter, Kuantan Chapter, Perak Chapter, Sandakan Chapter and Tawau Chapter.  Chapter Activities 2017-2018 and Proposed Activities 2019.  Activities conducted by Chapters went across the board of the calendar years of 2017 to 2018, as some activities were conducted year-end or early part of the year as a follow up to the discussions and planning done previously. Due appreciation is recorded here to every Committee Member of each Chapter for the concerted efforts in providing professional platforms in the bid to assure quality EL education is the ultimate direction. Thank you to all Chapter Leaders and their Committees.

KOTA KINABALU NAME ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES CHAPTER COMMITTEE 2017-2018 2019 Chapter Leader CHANG YEE SHEE 1. MELTA KK Chapter Facebook Page established. 1. Sabah ELT E- Bulletin Secretary SHUBASHINI A/P 2. MELTA KK Chapter Symposium -Share Your Stories 2. MELTA KK Chapter – SUPPIAH 3. Pre-conference workshops for 26th MELTA Project-Based Learning

Treasure SITI ASIHAH BINTI International Conference State Level Carnival MAZLAN 4. MELT-A-HEART Outreach Project Committee Member IAN JAMES 5. Brain-based Vocabulary Learning and Writing Committee Member ONG JIA WEI Workshop st Committee Member GERARD BENJAMIN 6. 1 National MELTA KK Chapter Conference : Impactful

MSILAMANY and Sustainable ESL Practices: Where Theory, Practice And Policy Meet Committee Member ONG WEI ANN th @HAROLD 7. 4 Sabah Education Roundtable

PENANG CHAPTER NAME ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE 2017-2018 2019 Chapter Leader MRS. LAYSEE GREGORY 1. Language Arts Showcase 1. Northern Zone Secretary Dr. TARSAME SINGH A/L MASA 2. Creative Listening/Speaking Activities Research Conference SINGH Presentation in EL Education Treasurer MS. YEOH HEE HEE 3. Story Telling Day (NRCELE 2019) Committee Member DR. MAH BOON YIH 4. Industrial Training: Effective Eng. Comm. Skills 2. 1 Day Shakespeare Committee Member MR. PUVENESWARAN K 5. Northern Zone Research Conference in EL Education (NORCELE 2018)

KUALA LUMPUR NAME ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES CHAPTER COMMITTEE 2017-2018 2019 Chapter Leader GLADYS FRANCIS JOSEPH 1. Launch of MELTA KL Chapter 1. MELTA KL Chapter : Secretary MICHELLE LIM PEK SIM 2. Support for EL activities - English in Camp and Symposium for Best Treasurer PAMELA ESTHER A/P PAUL HIP programmes Practices th DEVADASON 3. Participation Sunway University 10 Committee Member KALAIMATHY IRENE GEORGE Symposium on English For Specific Academic – Committee Member LIM JIA WEI Focus on Malaysian Interaction Classroom Committee Member VIJAYALETCHUMI NAGALINGAM 4. Mini Symposium – Brain –Based Approaches in Committee Member TAN SIOK LEH ESL Classrooms Committee Member LI SHEAU JUIN

KUCHING CHAPTER NAME ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE 2017-2018 2019 Chapter Leader FAITH WONG WOEI LING 1. Setting up and revival of Chapter Committee 1. Launch of Chapter Secretary REBECCA CHIENG SU HEE 2. Treasurer HAZELYNN ANAK RIMBAR Symposium/Workshop Committee Member AIDA NOOR IZAM BT BUJANG on Best Practices Committee Member MAGDALINE MUUK

KUANTAN CHAPTER NAME ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE 2017-2018 2019 Chapter Leader NOOR AZLINDA ZAINAL ABIDIN 1. Launch of MELTA Kuantan Chapter 1. Nursery Rhymes Secretary ROZIE ZAKARIAH 2. Seminar Sharing of Best Practices and Carnival Treasurer SURIYA KUMAR A/L SINNADURAI Passion at Its Best 2. Pecha Kucha Committee Member ULAIYA MD SATAR Competition Committee Member NOORJAHAN SULTAN Committee Member ZETTI ADELA ZOLKEPLI Committee Member SUHAILA HJ MUKHTAR Committee Member ZAINON BINTI ABU BAKAR Committee Member SAMUEL ISAIAH A/L JOEL CHRISTIE ISAIAH Committee Member MERCY RATNA BYE A/P P.T. MOORTHY

TERENGGANU NAME ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES CHAPTER COMMITTEE 2017-2018 2019 Chapter Leader DR. AZLINDA BT ABD AZIZ 1. Setting up of a new Chapter Committee 1. Launch of Chapter Secretary ROSYATI BT ABDUL RASHID 2. Symposium/Workshop Treasurer DR. AZZA JAUHAR BT AHMAD on Best Practices TAJUDDIN Committee Member NORHAYATI BT HUSIN Committee Member SALMA BT ABD RAZAK Committee Member WAN ZURAIDI B. CHE WAN ZAID Committee Member ROHAIDA BT NGAH Committee Member NUR SALINA BT ISMAIL Committee Member MAHSURI BT RAMLI Committee Member NURUL HUDA BT OMAR Committee Member ASHARI B. MHD DAUD Committee Member SHAMSUL AMIR ISMAIL B MAHMOOD

SANDAKAN CHAPTER NAME ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE 2017-2018 2019 Chapter Leader SANTHI RAMANUJAM GOPALA 1. Setting up and revival of Chapter 1. Launch of Chapter KRISHNAN Committee 2. Symposium/Workshop Secretary DOMINIQUE CASHINE CHIA on Best Practices Treasurer MONICA LOH PUI LING Committee Member SHIM HUI CHYEN Committee Member VERA ARIATI SILALAHI

TAWAU CHAPTER NAME ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE 2017-2018 2019 Chapter Leader JEN RENITA BINTI MAPPAH 1. Setting up and revival of Chapter 1. Launch of Chapter Secretary NIRMALADEVI A/P KANDASAMY Committee 2. Symposium/Workshop Treasurer NUR AQILAH RAIHANAH BINTI ARIPIN on Best Practices Committee Member ALICE ANAK LIMEN 3. MELT A HEART Project Committee Member SABARIYAH BINTI AKIBE Committee Member HASLINDAH BINTI SYARIFUDDIN Committee Member MIRNA DANIATI BINTI IDRIS Committee Member ADRINA TASSEH BINTI MAPPAH

MELAKA CHAPTER NAME ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE 2017-2018 2019 Chapter Leader JAI SHREE A/P BIPINCHANDRA 1. Setting up of a new Chapter Committee 1. Launch of Chapter Secretary DAPHNE ROSALINE A/P HENRY 2. Symposium/Workshop THOMAS on Best Practices Treasurer P.M. NAGARAJAN PILLAI A/P MURUGAPAN Committee Member NORIN NORAIN BINTI ZULKIFLI ANTHONY Committee Member PURNEE A/P BALAKRISHNAN

PERAK CHAPTER NAME ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE 2017-2018 2019 Chapter Leader AP DR.SHAHRINA MD NORDIN 1. Seminar Teaching in the Digital Era : 1. Best Practices- Ala Secretary SHAMSUL ABDULLAH Challenges Seen and Unseen Café Style Treasure FREDERICK KOVILPILLAI 2 Forum : Trending Committee Member NOORAILEEN IBRAHIM Contemporary Committee Member DR AIRIL HAIMI MOHD ADNAN Approaches For Committee Member DR.CHONG SU LI Education for the Future Committee Member PUTERI ROHANI MEGAT ABDUL RAHIM Committee Member AHMAD ZAINURI B. LOAP AHMAD Committee Member RAVEENDRA KUMAR MALLAN Committee Member RUBEN A/L PAUL DURAI Committee Member FAISAL MD FAISAL BIN MD YUSUF

MELTA International Conference 2018 – Chapter Participation This year’s MELTA Conference 2018 was held in Johor Bahru and all Chapter Leaders and some of their Committee members came in force both to support the conference and to present papers as well. About 20 participated with 12 coming as presenters. The Bureau and all the Chapter Committees would like to thank MELTA President and Exco for the support given to enable active participation from the Chapters at the conference such as fee waive for the Chapter Leaders and a RM50.00 discount for other participating Committee members also a one-off RM300 for both food and accommodation for the Chapters coming in to the conference. Thank you, MELTA President and Executive Committee, all these opportunities are much appreciated as a MELTA family working for the common good of EL education has been established and reiterated.

MELTA Chapters 2019 It is with pleasure, the Bureau announces that two new Chapters have come on board – namely the MELTA JB Chapter with Lashana as Chapter Leader and MELTA Kelantan Chapter with Warid as Chapter Leader, currently. The Bureau also plans to work and establish Chapters in Perlis, Kedah and Seremban. In 2019, Melaka and Terengganu as well as JB and Kelantan Chapters have scheduled for launch as part of their activities for 2019.

Conclusion The Bureau would like to thank all MELTA Exco Members and MELTA Chapters for the continued cheerful support in enabling the Bureau to strive and continue establishing and providing the best of professional sharing and practices to all MELTA members and non-members in the EL education fraternity. 28

Special Interest Groups

Activities There are two SIG’s that have been running activities since 2015 which are: 1. Teacher Development for Beginning English Teachers (TEDBET) 2. 21st Century English Language Learning (21 CELL) till the end of Last year.

Focus The focus in 2018 year was:  To strengthen the existing platform for engagement of and access to viewpoints and ideas from members through the official Facebook and WhatsApp groups. This was done by increasing members who are active conference goers and/or have won awards. In addition, 2 individuals who are active in professional development activities were added to the groups/or appointed as moderators. They are Philip Shigeo Brown who is attached to the International Teacher Development Institute which provides online professional development courses for teachers, blended PD solutions for schools, global webinars, a regular blog & many other services, some of which are offered complimentary.  To assist the discussions in the 21st CELL, Zaid Ali Asagoff a Learning Innovation Specialist with over 15 years’ experience in tertiary and corporate education. This further increased the quality of discussions in the groups. The members in TEDBET were also actively participated in the 2018 MELTA Conference in Johor either as committee members or as presenters of papers and participants in the Creative Showcase. Many of the early career teachers are also pursuing higher degrees or have completed it over the past year. We are happy to note that early career teachers are not waiting for opportunities but are chasing after their professional goals more rigorously.  In September 2018 a new SIG known as Doctor Aid was formed which aims to provide a platform for exchange of ideas, questions, knowledge and resources among PhD students in the field of ELE and promote greater awareness of ELE research methods. Based on feedback received from members all three groups offer a safe, encouraging and non-intimidating environment for members to share ideas and raise concerns and learn from each other.

Quotes Doctor Aid – “I found the discussion the other day about research/theory gap to be informative and helpful by the way with excellent contributions.” TEDBET – “I am very thankful that you have started this SIG. I have learned so much and met inspiring people with wonderful ideas.” TEDBET - “This group enables us to share information relevant to our field and get to know one another to gain feedback. There are many creative teachers on board here and they are all inspiring people.” 29

Special Projects

To promote literacy through English language learning, the Special Project bureau has been conducting various projects for learners of all ages and levels. In 2018, the bureau conducted Way With Words competition and MELT A Heart CSR project in conjunction with the MELTA International Conference on 19 & 20 August 2018 in Johor Bharu, Johor. MELTA was also invited to organise Way With Words during the Borneo English Language Festival (BELFest) at Politeknik Kuching, Sarawak, 7 September 2018.

WWW in 27th MELTA International Conference A total of 48 teams (144 students) participated in the 2018 WWW competition with 27 teams in the Upper Primary category and 21 teams in the Lower Secondary category. Each team pays RM50 as registration and the competition collected a total amount of RM2,400.00. Cash prizes and dictionaries for the winners were sponsored by Oxford Fajar. The Winners of each category were:

Upper primary Lower Secondary

GOLD Winners SK Bandar Putra, SMK Impian Emas Johor (RM800 for each Johor category) SILVER Winners SK Taman Melawati, Sri Bintang Secondary (RM500 for each KL School, Johor category) BRONZE winners SK Taman Nusa SMK Infant Jesus Convent, (RM300 for each Perintis, Johor Johor category)

WAY WITH WORDS WINNERS 30

The Panel of Judges, Pronouncers, Time Keepers

Upper Primary Lower Secondary PRONOUNCER Fiona Sadagopan Santhi Krishnan

TIMEKEEPER Goh Kenjie Goh Kenjie Khrisyhniven Ganakumaran Avinash Nair JUDGES Tam Lye Suan Tam Lye Suan Haji Shamsul Chandrakala Raman Zeti Santhana Emcee Cheah Swi Ee Cheah Swi Ee WWW Organising Team Jane Chai Teh Pei Ling

WAY WITH WORDS Way With Words in BELFest 2018, 7 September 2018. 31

BELfest 2018 hosted 128 students from polytechnics and community colleges in peninsular, Sabah and Sarawak. 13 teams of students participated in the Way With Words competition.

WINNERS Champion Politeknik Metro Betong Priscilla Dayang Jack Nursyuwari Jainuddin Mohd Qandil Cheang Yew Heng

1st Runner Up Politeknik Sandakan Sabah Tinessha Paramasivam Ganeshwaran Ramesh Khairulizzwan Sharin

2nd Runner Up Politeknik Kota Kinabalu Sabah Nurerfarina Famizah Mohd Razali Edelyn Villamor Muhd Hafiezul Bahar

MELT-A-HEART 2018

MELT-A-HEART is a MELTA CSR project. The MELT-A-HEART project was conducted successfully during the MELTA International Conference under the leadership of Mdm Lim Chooi Hoon and Mdm Syafinaz Abdullah. The project aims to enhance reading literacy among children in the rural areas. The junior ambassadors of MELT-A-Heart achieved a sales amount of RM3719.00 over the three-day conference. The collection of books also reached an unprecedented number. Besides books collected during the conference, 3701 books were collected solely by Ms. Raveenajit Kaur Kalvant Singh who was given a recognition award by the Royal Patron.

Books and educational materials were collected and donated to the following beneficiaries:  SK Tg Adang, JB  SJKC Kuo Kuang 2, JB  SJKT Ldg Tebrau, P.Gudang  SK Kampung Bulau, Sarawak  SK Sacred Heart, Sibu  S Pedalaman Sarawak  SK Punan BA, Belaga Sarawak

MELTA CHAPTERS

PENANG CHAPTER OVERVIEW The Melta Penang Chapter, (formerly Melta Seberang Jaya) was established in 2003 by the English Language Department at the Institute of Teacher Education, Tuanku Bainun Campus in Bukit Mertajam. This idea was mooted by the former President of MELTA, Professor Dr. Edwin Malachi. Puveneswaran Karuppiah served as the first president and Laysee Gregory was secretary. At the beginning, the chapter’s initial activity focused on providing professional learning support for 5 cohorts of non-graduate primary school teachers who were undergoing the TESL twinning degree programme between IPGKTB and USM. Their efforts have laid a strong foundation upon which these English Language teachers could keep abreast with the latest trends in ELT. Today Melta Penang is committed to achieving the goals of MELTA Malaysia under the President, Professor Dr. Ganakumaran Subramaniam. Mrs. Laysee is now the new Chapter leader for MELTA Penang.

MISSION We assist MELTA Malaysia on improving the quality and enjoyment of English language through professional development, research and fostering good practices in ELT.

VISION To assist MELTA Malaysia to become the national authority for knowledge, research, consultation and expertise in English language teaching in Malaysia.

ACTIVITIES IN 2018

1. INAUGURAL NORCELE 2018 The Malaysian English Language Teaching Association (MELTA) in collaboration with the Institute of Teacher Education, Tuanku Bainun Campus Penang, co-hosted the Northern Zone Research Conference in English Language Education (NORCELE) 2018. This conference was an initiative by MELTA Penang Chapter, and it is in line with the Ministry of Education’s vision for Malaysia to become a centre of excellence for tertiary education. The conference serves as a platform for academics, teachers and undergraduates to share their research in English Language Education.

2. POETRY-IN-MOTION Organised by the students at the IPGK Tuanku Bainun Penang on 21st September 2018. The Prepatory Course for B.Ed TESL students with Mrs. Laysee and Ms. Yeoh.

PERAK CHAPTER

ACTIVITIES IN 2018

Meeting with Pengarah Pendidikan Negeri Perak to kickstart the Seminar: Teaching in the Digital Era – Challenges

Seen and Unseen

KUALA LUMPUR CHAPTER

INTRODUCTION The KL Chapter was newly registered and is led by Chapter Leader Ms Gladys Francis Joseph. The committee is indeed diverse and hope to reach teachers, trainee teachers and pupils in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. The Chapter was launched on 29th September 2018 at HELP Institute, Kuala Lumpur. Since then, the chapter has supported programmes such as English-In-Camp, HIP programmes in schools and held its first symposium ‘Brain-Based Approach in ESL classroom’ during the launching.

ACTIVITIES IN 2018 1. ENGLISH-IN-CAMP The English-In-Camp was held on 7th July 2018 at SMK Taman Connaught, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur from 7.30am - 4.30pm. It was co-organized by the English Panel SMK Taman Connaught, International Languages Teacher Training Institute (IPBA) and UCSI College (KL campus), supported by KL Chapter. The camp involved at least 500 pupils from SMK Taman Connaught with 30 trainee teachers from IPBA and UCSI College.

2. THE 10TH SYMPOSIUM ON ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC ACADEMIC PURPOSE FOCUSES ON MALAYSIAN INTERACTION CLASSROOM The committee had attended symposium organized by Sunway University College on 11th August to gain expert knowledge, networking with others and to share perspectives and issues related to the topics discussed. It was an opportunity for committee to get some ideas on our upcoming outreaching programmes.

3. MELTA CONFERENCE 2018 The committee had participated in MELTA Conference 2018 by conducting a workshop led by Chapter Leader, Ms Gladys Francis Joseph, entitled ‘Blooming Words: Sustaining Vocabulary Development in a Language Classroom’. Besides, the committee also rendered their services during this conference to ease the flow during workshops and presentations.

4. Launching of KL Chapter KL Chapter was launched on 29th September 2018 at HELP Institute, Kuala Lumpur. It was officiated by Mr Aslam Khan Bin Samahs Khan; Vice President 1 of MELTA Committee. We also had a mini symposium on ‘Brain-Based Approaches in ESL Language Classroom’ after the launching. We were honoured to have Assoc. Prof. Datin Dr. Cynthia Yolanda Doss to give her keynote address on Brain-based Approach. There were three workshops conducted during the symposium, namely Sustaining Vocabulary Development using Brain-based Strategies, Engaging Students through Poetry and Planning with the Brain in Mind.

PLANS FOR 2019 1. English-In-Camp The committee plans to continue this program to rural schools. We also plan to involve the community (trainee teachers, university undergrads) to help us in conducting the activities. 2. Symposium 2.0 - A Platform For Interaction And Integration With the success of first symposium this year, we plan organize the second symposium focusing on creating opportunities to connect with fellow English language teachers through interaction and integration of brain-based skills. 3. NIE / Gamification

MELAKA CHAPTER

ACTIVITIES IN 2018 1. INAUGURAL MEET AT IPG KAMPUS PEREMPUAN MELAYU MELAKA We are pleased to inform that Melaka Chapter has been kick- started. We held our very first meeting on 21st May, 2018 t 3.00 p.m. in Bilik Kiambang, Anjung Cendekia, IPG Kampus Perempuan Melayu Melaka. Our members comprise of lecturers from teacher training institutes, matriculation college, school improvement coaches as well as teachers from schools. We plan to organise a symposium on the current best practices in teaching the English Language year end and a number of interesting events the following year. We are also looking forward to collaborations with the Education Department to improve the English Language proficiency of students in the state of Melaka.

MELTA Melaka Chapter Committee Members discussion - planning of activities, the direction to go.

KUANTAN CHAPTER

OVERVIEW It was firs established in 2009 with Associate Professor Dr. Normah binti Othman as Chapter Leader, Ms Faridah Abdul Rahman and Ms Suhaila binti Haji Mukhtar as Secrretary and Mr Suriya Kumar Sinnadurai as Treasurer. A workshop on Literature -Teaching and Learning was conducted as a start to the establishment of the Chapter at BTPN, Kuantan. In 2017 this Chapter was revived with Ms Noor Azlinda binti Zainal Abidin as the Chapter Leader, Ms Rozie binti Zakaria as Secretary and Mr Suriya as Treasurer.

ACTIVITES IN 2018 A seminar on EL Best Practices was held in conjunction of the official launch of the MELTA Kuantan Chapter on 14th July 2018.

TERENGGANU CHAPTER

ACTIVITIES IN 2018 It is such an honour to find that MELTA finally managed to collaborate with Terengganu State Education Department (JPNT) and other higher education institutions such as Teacher Education Institution (IPG KDRI and IPG Sultan Mizan, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin and Universiti Teknologi Mara beginning 1 February 2018 at JPNT. Two representatives from MELTA, Miss Chandrakala A/P Raman and Dr. Sivabala Naidu came and briefed on the process of setting up MELTA Terengganu Chapter. On the second meeting, chapter has discussed to carry out a few activities for the chapter.

The first meeting held at Terengganu State Education Department, chaired by Wan Zuraidi b. Che Wan Zaid, Principal Assistant Director (English), Terengganu State Education Department.

KOTA KINABALU CHAPTER

ACTIVITIES IN 2018 1. Brain-based Vocabulary Learning and Writing workshop in Kota Marudu In the early April, some officers from the Kota Marudu District Education Office approached MELTA Kota Kinabalu Chapter requesting for a vocabulary workshop for the English teachers in Kota Marudu as their need analysis suggested that the teachers needed more support in vocabulary learning and teaching, especially in assisting the remedial learners. Upon discussions with Dr. Cynthia, we decided to expand the collaboration by conducting a workshop for 161 SMK Bengkongan students and 65 SK Bengkongan and SK Taritipan students in Kota Marudu. It is also Melta Kota Kinabalu Chapter’s first outreach programme for 2018. Based on the feedback we received, they described the input session as refreshing, motivating and valuable especially in assisting them to boost the writing performance of their students. In turn, they have certainly inspired us as well to carry out more courses of this nature.

PLANS FOR 2019 Melta Kota Kinabalu will be planning more collaborative efforts with other district education offices in the future in the hope to give back to the community.

2018 MELTA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

MELTA organised yet another highly successful annual international conference in August 2018 themed Changing the Game: English Language in Education 4.0. After several years, the conference returned to Johor Bahru. Approximately 450 presenters and participants convened at the Berjaya Waterfront Hotel from 18-20 August 2018. Delegates from Bangladesh, Canada, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, and Vietnam made the conference a truly international event.

The conference was opened by MELTA’s patron, DYMM Raja Zarith Sofiah Binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah, the Permaisuri Johor. The keynote address at the conference was delivered by Professor Tan Sri Dzulkifli Abdul Razak, Rector of the International Islamic University Malaysia, and Advisor of the National Education for Sustainable Development Work Group. Other key events included plenary presentations by Datin Sri Badrunnisa Mohd Yasin Khan, Group Chief Talent Officer of Axiata, and Mike Mayor, Director, Global Scale of English at Pearson. There were a total of 179 presentations at the 3-day conference. In addition to these presentations, various other events also contributed to the success of the conference. Books were donated and distributed to deserving schools through the MELT-A-HEART corporate social responsibility programme. This year the recipients were SK Tg Adang, JB, SJKC Kuo Kuang 2, JB, SJKT Ladang Tebrau, P.Gudang, SK Kampung Bulau, Sarawak, SK Sacred Heart, Sibu, S. Pedalaman Sarawak, and SK Punan BA, Belaga Sarawak.

The MELTA Way With Words competition was also successfully organised for school students in the Upper Primary and Lower Secondary categories. The winning teams came from SK Bandar Putra, Johor, SK Taman Melawati, KL, SK Taman Nusa Perintis, Johor in the Upper Primary category, and SMK Impian Emas Johor, Sri Bintang Secondary School, Johor and SMK Infant Jesus Convent, Johor in the Lower Secondary category. Several special awards were given out during the conference. Among them, Ms Nor Fadzleen Saadon was the recipient of the Hyacinth Gaudart Award while M-Suites Johor was the recipient of the Raja Zarith Sofiah Corporate Social Responsibility Award. The conference also received representatives from regional English Language Teaching Associations such as TEFLIN Indonesia, the Korean Association of Teachers of English, Thai TESOL, KOTESOL, Korea and JALT, Japan.

2018 MELTA INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION

The 2018 MELTA International Research Conference in English Language Education

MELTA’s Research and Development Bureau convened the 8th Melta International Research Conference in English Language Education 2018 successfully in collaboration with the International Islamic University (IIUM), Kuala Lumpur. The 8th MIRCELE 2018 was held on 1st December 2018 (Saturday) in IIUM, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur.

The conference was officiated by IIUM Rector, Yg Bhg. Tan Sri Dzukifly Abdul Razak. For the closing ceremony, the Director-General of Ministry of Education was represented by ELTC Director, Dr. Farah Mardhy binti Aman. A total of 26 judges from various public & private institutions were selected to judge the 72 poster presentations. The winners are enlisted below:

WINNERS Academician Category J.D. Kumuthini Jagabalan Sherlie Ann Andrew & Ajuntha Kuppan Bronze Mohd Shafiq bin Mohd Ashri Bronze Nor Azlan bin Abd Ghani Bronze Ph.D. Category Priyadharishiny Rajeindram Bronze Master’s Category Chee Zia Wei Silver Zhang Xiaomei Bronze Teacher Category Shazlin Elaiza Lazim Bronze Teh Huijia Bronze Haslindah Syarifuddin Bronze Aisah Suyade Bronze Trainee/ Undergraduate Category Mohammad Syafiq Amani bin Yusop Silver Siti Sabrina Bt Mohamed Yusoff Khan Bronze Nurul Shajidah Binti Sazali Bronze Nik Ahmad Afif Firdaus Bin Mohd Yusmi Bronze

8TH MELTA INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION 2018

There were four workshops presented by renowned speakers on various topics:

Topics Speaker Affiliation Workshop 1 Writing up the dissertation: Where all your work Prof. Dr. Ganakumaran University of Nottingham, Malaysia comes together Subramaniam Workshop 2 Literature review Prof. Dr. Supyan Hussain UKM Workshop 3 Research design Prof. Dr. Shameem Rafik-Galea UCSI Workshop 4 Publication Dr. Mark T. Gibson University of Nottingham, Malaysia

THANK YOU!

Our successes in 2018 were possible because of our partners and sponsors. We take this opportunity to thank

Ministry of Education Malaysia Yayasan Guru Tun Hussein Onn elc International School ERICAN GIG Technology International Islamic University Malaysia Oxford Fajar Pearson SASBADI University Book Store Malaysia University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus Yayasan Guru Johor

and all MELTA supporters for your generosity, enthusiasm and dedication!