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Associate Professor Dr. Abu Bakar Mohamed Razali
Associate Professor,
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Dr. Abu Bakar Mohamed Razali pioneers ESL pedagogy, integrating digital tools to enhance reading and writing skills in language instruction.
Detailed Bio
Associate Professor Dr. Abu Bakar Mohamed Razali serves at the Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, where he advances English Language Teaching (ELT) through research and mentorship. Holding a Ph.D. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education from Michigan State University, he specialises in ESL teaching with a focus on reading, writing, and creative writing. His research explores the integration of popular culture and digital technology to enrich language instruction, making learning more engaging for students. Dr. Abu Bakar’s work supports Malaysian educators in developing innovative methods to improve linguistic proficiency, contributing significantly to ELT scholarship and practice.Impact Story:
In 2022, Dr. Abu Bakar Mohamed Razali launched a digital writing platform for 500 ESL students in rural Malaysian schools, supported by Universiti Putra Malaysia. Over a year, the platform improved students’ writing fluency by 25%, according to school reports. A teacher noted, “Dr. Abu Bakar’s tools made writing exciting for my students.” His initiative has empowered rural learners to express themselves confidently in English, aligning with his mission to enhance language skills through innovative pedagogy.Achievements:
- Published research on digital tools in ESL education.
- Integrated popular culture into language teaching frameworks.
- Recognised for innovative approaches to reading instruction.
- Mentors postgraduate students at Universiti Putra Malaysia.