M. Sc (Cognitive Science)

Concentration: Learning sciences (Integration of technology in teaching and learning & instructional design)

B. Sc (Hons) Teaching English as a Second Language

Concentration: Computer-assisted language learning

Education

  • Web and graphic design
  • Advanced Photoshop skills
  • PHP programming
  • Statistical Software
  • Learning Management System
  • Courseware design
  • Visual Basic and C++
  • VRML and Javascripts

Skills

Specialisation and research interests:

  • Instructional design and development
  • Computer-assisted language learning
  • Virtual reality-based learning environments
  • TESL Methodology
  • Educational technology
  • Learning system design
  • Web-based application design and development

Research

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My current list of papers published in conference proceedings and journals. Full papers are available by request.

Peer-reviewed Journals

Chuah, K. M., Chen, C. J., & Teh, C. S. (2011). Designing desktop virtual reality-based learning environment with emotional consideration. Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning, 6(1), 25-42. [Available Here]

Chuah, K. M., Chen, C. J., & Teh, C. S. (2008). Incorporating Kansei Engineering in instructional design: Designing virtual reality based learning environments from a novel perspective. Themes in Science and Technology Education, 1(1), 37-48 [Available Here]

Book Chapters

Chen, C. J., Chuah, K. M., & Teh, C. S. (2010). Bridging the emotional divide in instructional design: A Kansei perspective. In  M. Iskander, V. Kapila, M. A. Karim (Eds.),  Technological Developments in Education and Automation (pp. 173-177). Netherlands: Springer. [Available Here]

Chuah, K. M., Chen, C. J., & Teh, C. S. (2009). ViSTREET: An educational virtual environment for the teaching of road safety skills to school children. In H. B. Zaman, P. Robinson, M. Petrou, P. Oliver, H. Schröder, & T. K. Shih (Eds.), Visual Informatics: Bridging Research and Practice (pp. 392-493). Berlin: Springer. [Available Here]

Peer-reviewed Conferences

Chuah, K. M., Souba Rethinasamy, & Mohd. Hafizan Hasim. (2011, May). The silent majority: The voices of rural and urban students on the learning of science in English. Paper to be presented at the 20th International MELTA Conference, Primula Hotel, Kuala Terengganu.

Mikeng, D., & Chuah, K. M. (2011, May). Leveraging social media for English language learning in a collaborative online environment. Paper to be presented at the 20th International MELTA Conference, Primula Hotel, Kuala Terengganu.

Souba Rethinasamy, Mohd. Hafizan Hasim, & Chuah, K. M., (2011, July). ESL learners learning content subject through the medium of English : What do the Malaysian primary school students say?. Paper to be presented at the The International Conference on Learning 2011, University of Mauritius, Mauritius.

Chuah, K. M., & Ramanair, J. (2010, December 15-16). Cognitive presence of in-service English language teachers in asynchronous online discussions. Paper presented at the 3rd Malaysia International Conference on Academic Strategies in English Language Teaching, Hotel Saujana, Shah Alam.

Chuah, K. M., Chen, C. J., & Teh, C. S. (2010). Designing a desktop virtual reality-based learning environment with emotional consideration. Paper to be presented at The 18th International Conference on Computers in Education.

Souba Rethinasamy & Chuah, K. M. (2010, December 1-3). The Malaysian University English Test (MUET) and its use for placement purposes at tertiary institutions. Paper presented at the Chulalongkorn University Language Institute’s 7th International Conference on ‘Pathways in EIL: Explorations & Innovations in Teaching and Research’, Bangkok, Thailand.

Chuah, K. M., Chen, C. J., & Teh, C. S. (2009). Beyond usability: Exploring the emotional and aesthetic factors of desktop virtual reality-based learning environments. In Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Information Technology in Asia. Kuching: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Chuah, K. M., & Chen, C. J. (2008). Unleashing the potentials of desktop virtual reality as an educational tool: a look into the design and development process of ViSTREET.  In M. I., Rozhan et al (Eds.), Proceedings of 2nd International Malaysian Educational Technology Convention. Kuantan: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Chuah, K. M., Chen, C. J., & Teh, C. S. (2008). Kansei Engineering concept in  instructional design: A novel perspective in guiding the design of instructional materials.  In Proceedings of 5th International Cyberspace Conference on Ergonomics (CD-ROM). Kuching: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Chuah, K. M., & Teh, C. S. (2008). Linking Emotions and Ergonomics: The case of spectacle design for teenagers. In Proceedings of 5th International Cyberspace Conference on Ergonomics (CD-ROM). Kuching: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Chuah, K. M., Roland, A., & Teh, C. S. (2008). Customer-oriented design support system: The case of eyeglasses design using desktop virtual reality. In Proceedings of 2nd International Information Technology Symposium (ITSim 2008). Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia, August 26-29, 2008. (pp. 2216-2219).

Roland, A., Chuah, K. M., & Teh, C. S. (2008). Customer-oriented design support system: The case of eyeglasses design using desktop virtual reality.  Poster presentation, UNIMAS R&D Expo 2008, CAIS, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 05 March 2008.

Publications

Courseware

  1. Designed and developed courseware for the teaching of road safety education to young teenagers known as ViSTREET.

Web Projects

  1. Designed and maintaining the TESL Malaysia website (http://teslmalaysia.com)
  2. Designed the E-learning portal for SMK St Elizabeth, Sibu, Sarawak (http://www.eliza.edu.my)
  3. Designed the electronic version of XCUBE!, a student newsletter for Faculty of Cognitive Science and Human Development, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (http://www.fcshd.unimas.my)

Multimedia Presentation

  1. Designed the multimedia presentation (montage video) for the opening ceremony of the 35th Annual Health Conference (‘Reaching the Unreachable’), February 2007, organised by Sarawak Health Department.

Projects