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Associate Professor Dr. Lilliati Ismail
Associate Professor,
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Dr. Lilliati Ismail advances grammar instruction and task-based learning, empowering ESL educators through research-driven training.
Detailed Bio
Associate Professor Dr. Lilliati Ismail, Head of the Language and Humanities Department at Universiti Putra Malaysia, is a seasoned educator with extensive experience in English Language Teaching (ELT). Holding a Ph.D., she transitioned from secondary school teaching to academia, focusing on grammar instruction and task-based language teaching. Her research, funded by grants from Cambridge Assessment English, informs innovative teaching methods. As an editorial board member of the Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Dr. Lilliati supports ELT scholarship, helping educators enhance students’ linguistic proficiency through evidence-based practices.Impact Story:
In 2022, Dr. Lilliati Ismail’s teacher training programme reached 100 educators in Selangor, supported by Universiti Putra Malaysia. Over three months, her workshops on task-based learning improved grammar instruction, boosting student engagement by 25%, per school feedback. A teacher said, “Dr. Lilliati’s methods transformed my classroom.” Her efforts have strengthened ESL teaching, aligning with her mission to empower educators with innovative tools.Achievements:
- Published in System and International Journal of Multilingualism.
- Secured research grants from Cambridge Assessment English.
- Editorial board member of Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities.
- Conducted teacher training workshops in Selangor.