Shanina Sharatol Ahmad Shah
Biographic Data
| ID | 8893884 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Shanina Sharatol Ahmad Shah |
| GIVEN NAMES | Shanina Sharatol Ahmad |
| FAMILY NAME | Shah |
| SIGNATURE | SHAH S S A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Malaya |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8576-4920 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Comprehensive literature review on EFL teachers’ attitude, professional development, institutional support and identity
Introduction The professional identity of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers is increasingly shaped by evolving educational reforms, institutional expectations, and professional development opportunities. Despite growing scholarly interest, the interrelationship between teacher attitudes, professional growth, and institutional support remains conceptually fragmented. Methods This systematic literature review synthesises 40 peer-reviewed…
The interplay between EFL teachers’ attitudes and professional identity formation
Introduction Teacher professional identity is central to effective English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education, particularly in reform-intensive and culturally complex contexts. This systematic review examines how EFL teachers' attitudes shape professional identity formation and how this relationship is mediated by institutional support, professional development, career stage, and curriculum reform. Methods Guided by PRISMA 2020, the review syn…
From home to classroom
Reading literacy is crucial for children's academic achievement. This bibliometric analysis aims to study children's reading literacy development from 2005 to 2024. Data were obtained from the Web of Science Core Collection by applying inclusion criteria that narrowed the search to peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings published in English. Utilizing VOSviewer, 190 documents meeting the eligibility criteria were assessed to id…
Imagined Identity and Investment in English Pronunciation Learning Among English Learners
This qualitative case study examined the impacts of learners’ imagined identity on investment by analyzing English pronunciation learning journey among three English major students in China. The results indicated that the participants' investment choices at different learning stages were influenced by their diverse imagined identities, which were shaped by specific social and personal factors. However, the limitation in imagined identities as tes…
English Learners’ Belief and Investment in English Pronunciation Learning
Apprehensive pronunciation is crucial for learners' language competence and is an integral aspect of language instruction. Although English major students in China demonstrate improvement in their overall English proficiency when they enter university, many still struggle with their English pronunciation. Scholars have identified several internal and external factors that influence English pronunciation learning. However, little attention is give…
Exploring the Manifestations of Second Language Writing Anxiety in Master’s Level Dissertation Writing
Background and Purpose: Past studies have reported negative correlation between second language writing anxiety (henceforth, as SLWA) and writing performance but little information is available on the underlying mechanism. Therefore, the study aimed to improve understanding on how and why SLWA could influence writing performance as the connection appears stronger in L2 settings. Thus, this paper describes how SLWA may manifest in master’s level d…
Understanding Student’s Malleable Reality
Dissertation writing is a common problem among second language (L2) postgraduate students, and they tend to perceive the experience as gruelling. Apart from experiencing second language writing anxiety (SLWA), they are also susceptible to experiencing psychological discomfort or cognitive dissonance (CD) resulting from conflicting thoughts and feelings when facing the ill effects of their actions and thoughts. Under those circumstances, students …
Enhanced Learning
Background and Purpose: Although the impact of reflective journal writing (RJW) on enhanced learning has a long history, studies on this pedagogical tool for enhanced learning are never exhausted. This study attempts to highlight enhanced self-directed learning through the use of reflective journal (RJ) among Malaysian diploma nursing students. Methodology: For this study, eight purposefully selected pre-registered student nurses (PRSN) from a pu…
Teacher Trainees’ Journey to Develop Learner Autonomy
This study concerns the degree of autonomy in English Language Learning (ELL) amongst the ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher trainees in Sarawak. This is part of a larger study which aims to investigate the relationship between ESL teacher trainees’ self-rating in ELL and their degree of autonomy based on their perceived ELL. The Pedagogy-Andragogy-Heutagogy Continuum Framework is used to guide the study. Data were collected from question…
The Pronunciation Component in Esl Lessons
Research has shown that teachers’ beliefs on teaching and learning exert an influence on their actual classroom practices. In the teaching of English pronunciation, teachers’ beliefs play a crucial role in the choice of pronunciation components taught in the ESL classrooms. This paper explores teachers’ beliefs about teaching English pronunciation in Malaysian classrooms and the extent to which these beliefs influenced the teachers’ classroom ins…
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The Pronunciation Component in Esl Lessons
Research has shown that teachers’ beliefs on teaching and learning exert an influence on their actual classroom practices. In the teaching of English pronunciation, teachers’ beliefs play a crucial role in the choice of pronunciation components taught in the ESL classrooms. This paper explores teachers’ beliefs about teaching English pronunciation in Malaysian classrooms and the extent to which these beliefs influenced the teachers’ classroom ins…
Teacher Trainees’ Journey to Develop Learner Autonomy
This study concerns the degree of autonomy in English Language Learning (ELL) amongst the ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher trainees in Sarawak. This is part of a larger study which aims to investigate the relationship between ESL teacher trainees’ self-rating in ELL and their degree of autonomy based on their perceived ELL. The Pedagogy-Andragogy-Heutagogy Continuum Framework is used to guide the study. Data were collected from question…
Enhanced Learning
Background and Purpose: Although the impact of reflective journal writing (RJW) on enhanced learning has a long history, studies on this pedagogical tool for enhanced learning are never exhausted. This study attempts to highlight enhanced self-directed learning through the use of reflective journal (RJ) among Malaysian diploma nursing students. Methodology: For this study, eight purposefully selected pre-registered student nurses (PRSN) from a pu…
Understanding Student’s Malleable Reality
Dissertation writing is a common problem among second language (L2) postgraduate students, and they tend to perceive the experience as gruelling. Apart from experiencing second language writing anxiety (SLWA), they are also susceptible to experiencing psychological discomfort or cognitive dissonance (CD) resulting from conflicting thoughts and feelings when facing the ill effects of their actions and thoughts. Under those circumstances, students …
Imagined Identity and Investment in English Pronunciation Learning Among English Learners
This qualitative case study examined the impacts of learners’ imagined identity on investment by analyzing English pronunciation learning journey among three English major students in China. The results indicated that the participants' investment choices at different learning stages were influenced by their diverse imagined identities, which were shaped by specific social and personal factors. However, the limitation in imagined identities as tes…
English Learners’ Belief and Investment in English Pronunciation Learning
Apprehensive pronunciation is crucial for learners' language competence and is an integral aspect of language instruction. Although English major students in China demonstrate improvement in their overall English proficiency when they enter university, many still struggle with their English pronunciation. Scholars have identified several internal and external factors that influence English pronunciation learning. However, little attention is give…
Exploring the Manifestations of Second Language Writing Anxiety in Master’s Level Dissertation Writing
Background and Purpose: Past studies have reported negative correlation between second language writing anxiety (henceforth, as SLWA) and writing performance but little information is available on the underlying mechanism. Therefore, the study aimed to improve understanding on how and why SLWA could influence writing performance as the connection appears stronger in L2 settings. Thus, this paper describes how SLWA may manifest in master’s level d…
Comprehensive literature review on EFL teachers’ attitude, professional development, institutional support and identity
Introduction The professional identity of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers is increasingly shaped by evolving educational reforms, institutional expectations, and professional development opportunities. Despite growing scholarly interest, the interrelationship between teacher attitudes, professional growth, and institutional support remains conceptually fragmented. Methods This systematic literature review synthesises 40 peer-reviewed…
The interplay between EFL teachers’ attitudes and professional identity formation
Introduction Teacher professional identity is central to effective English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education, particularly in reform-intensive and culturally complex contexts. This systematic review examines how EFL teachers' attitudes shape professional identity formation and how this relationship is mediated by institutional support, professional development, career stage, and curriculum reform. Methods Guided by PRISMA 2020, the review syn…
From home to classroom
Reading literacy is crucial for children's academic achievement. This bibliometric analysis aims to study children's reading literacy development from 2005 to 2024. Data were obtained from the Web of Science Core Collection by applying inclusion criteria that narrowed the search to peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings published in English. Utilizing VOSviewer, 190 documents meeting the eligibility criteria were assessed to id…
Psychology (7 works) · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (5 works) · Pedagogy (5 works) · Linguistics (4 works) · Mathematics education (4 works) · Pronunciation (3 works) · Curriculum (2 works) · Feeling (2 works) · Innovative Education and Learning Practices (2 works) · Language Acquisition and Education (2 works)