DR. AHMAD RITHAUDIN MD NOOR
Deputy Dean (Student Affairs), UiTM Faculty Of Music
No. 11 Jalan Ametis 1, Taman Ametis, Tampin,Negeri Sembilan
Summary
A student-centered educator with expertise in music education and music technology. Offering 29-year background supporting students, developing instructional plans and, organizing and grading exams and tests. Commended for sustaining effective learning environment through prepared classes and relevant assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals through the use of technology. An enthusiastic senior administrator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of the University and Faculty missions and visions. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the academia. A pragmatic educator in inclusive education and virtual/augmented reality learning.
Overview
17
17
years of post-secondary education
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Dean (Student Affairs)
UiTM Faculty of Music
Shah Alam, Selangor
01.2015 - Current
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked closely with the faculty management to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used variety of modalities and support materials to facilitate student management and wellbeing.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports to BHEP and faculty.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging programs for student professional development.
- Created positive and safe environment for students by setting and enforcing the UiTM code of conduct.
- Meet with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
Music Education Lecturer
UiTM Faculty of Music
Shah Alam, Selangor
01.2011 - Current
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Graded assignments according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity while disciplining plagiarism and cheating accordingly.
- Held weekly office hours to work with struggling students one-on-one and increase GPAs.
- Supported graduate students in obtaining doctoral degrees by advising on study plans, doctoral dissertations and career goals.
- Supervised junior lecturers' course development and recommended refinements to enhance student learning.
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness.
- Mentored diverse student population to promote cultural diversity for ethnic and racial groups and disabled community.
- Maintained interdisciplinary study as guiding principle, establishing partnerships with faculty in other departments to draw parallels with other subjects.
- Oversaw graduate student projects and advised on focus, methodology and report generation to meet preset standards.
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
- Advised on department hiring actions to help build cohesive and successful lecturing team.
- Utilized instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction to engage and educate students.
- Participated and led faculty meetings to remain aware of developments related to evolving music field.
Junior Lecturer
UiTM Faculty of Education
Shah Alam, Selangor
05.2004 - 05.2005
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
- Utilized instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction to engage and educate students.
- Delivered lectures at appropriate pace and pronunciation for optimal audience comprehension by non-native English-speaking students.
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
- Oversaw undergraduate student projects and advised on focus, methodology and report generation to meet preset standards.
- Graded assignments according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity while disciplining plagiarism and cheating accordingly.
- Maintained interdisciplinary study as guiding principle, establishing partnerships with faculty in other departments to draw parallels with other subjects.
Electone and Piano Instructor
YAMAHA MUSIC MALAYSIA (Seremban Branch)
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
09.1994 - 09.2004
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Coached students to play various songs and jingles on the Electone and piano.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Administered standardized testing and reported results by offering constructive student and staff solutions for improvement.
- Organized five shows and recitals each year, including booking musicians.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
- Coordinated with departmental employees to maintain continuity of music lesson objectives, planning and execution.
- Maintained student records and evaluated each pupil's musical growth, performance and musical understanding, using digital technology.
- Orchestrated and implemented teacher workshops for professional learning to carry out vital training.
- Oversaw student progress by reviewing performance utilizing metrics.
- Advanced school's creative and academic reputation in accordance with established values and vision through promotion.
- Devised and executed challenging and advanced curricula to foster excellence among students.
- Consulted with parents and guardians to convene on student performance, conduct and educational prioritization.
Primary Music Teacher
Sekolah Kebangsaan Tok Jiring
Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
12.1992 - 09.1994
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Education
Ph.D. - Music Education
09.2007 - 08.2014
- Dissertation: The Effectiveness of e-Learning on Music Theory and Music Appreciation Achievement of Form 1 (Grade 7) Malaysian Secondary School Curriculum
Master in Music - Music Education
06.2005 - 08.2007
- Dissertation: Blueprint for Malaysian Integrated Secondary School (KBSM) Technology-Based Music Education Curriculum
Bachelor - Music Education (Hons)
12.1999 - 04.2004
- Thesis: The Effectiveness of Kodály Method in Teaching Singing to Year 4 Malaysian Primary School Students
YAMAHA Teacher Certificate - Electone And Piano
11.1993 - 11.1994
Sijil Perguruan Malaysia - Pendidikan Muzik (Sekolah Rendah)
01.1990 - 10.1992
Skills
Student Relations
Research Grants
- 2017 UiTM Faculty of Music - TOYOTA Bamboo Sound Arts Grant (RM191,021.83) - Member
- 2020 Covid Lestari Grant (RM10,000) - Member
- 2021 Majlis Tindakan OKU Selangor (RM10,000) - Leader
Conferences
- International Society for Music Education Conference (ISME) 2004 (Canary Island, Spain) - Participant
- International Society for Music Education Conference (ISME) 2006 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) - Head of Technical
- International Society for Music Education Conference (ISME) 2010 (Beijing, China) - Head of Technical
- International Society for Music Education Conference (ISME) 2017 (Baku, Azerbaijan) - Workshop Presenter: UiTM Faculty of Music - Toyota Bamboo Sound Arts
- Asia Pacific Symposia for Music Education and Research (APSMER) 2017 (Melaka, Malaysia) - Head of Technical and Website; Paper Presenter: Transcending Traditional Music Classroom with Google
- Regional Conference on Science, Technology and Social Science (RCSTSS) 2014 (Cameron Highland, Malaysia) - Paper Presenter: The Effectiveness of Digital Courseware for Music Theory and Music Appreciation Course
- Malaysian Music Education Conference (MusEd) 2011 (UPSI) - Paper Presenter: Adjudicating Choir Competitions: Best Practices for Malaysian Schools
- Malaysian Music Education Conference (MusEd) 2021 (Virtual) - Paper Presenter: Inclusive Music Education at the UiTM Faculty of Music
- International Conference of Arts and Humanity (ICOAH) 2020 (Virtual) - Paper Presenter: Augmenting the Reality from Villages to the Classrooms: Music Instruments 3D Scanning for Music Educators
- THE 7th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON e-LEARNING (ICeL) 2019 - Paper Presenter: Google Classroom as a Tool for Blended Learning for UiTM Music Education Majors: A Preliminary Study of Students Acceptance
Publications
- Ahmad Rithaudin Md Noor (2016). Effectiveness of digital courseware on students’ music appreciation and music theory achievement. In Yacob, Nor Azizah, Mohamed, Mesliza, Megat Hanafiah, Megat Ahmad Kamal (Eds.), Regional conference on science, technology and social sciences (RCSTSS 2014). SPRINGER ISBN 978-981-10-0534-3
- Ramona Mohd Tahir, Ahmad Rithaudin Md Noor, Mohd Kamrulbahri Husin, Radzali Mustafa (2018). Koleksi alat muzik buluh Malaysia. UiTM PRESS ISBN 978-967-0171-90-6
- Center for Strategic Planning and Information (2019). Pioneering framework for UiTM's upward trajectory into the Twelfth Malaysia Plan. UiTM PRESS ISBN 978-967-363-584-9
Internal Appointments
- FM OKU COORDINATOR
- TASKFORCE PEMERKASAAN WARGA OKU UiTM (LANTIKAN VC)
- JAWATANKUASA COLLABORATIVE GROUP (INCLUSIVE EDUCATION) (LANTIKAN TNC AA)
- FM DIGITAL INITIATIVES PERSON
- JAWATANKUASA TEKNIKAL ICT DAN ELEKTRONIK ZON (JITEZ)
- JAWATANKUASA BENGKEL PERDANA HEP (LANTIKAN TNC HEP)
- JAWATANKUASA KERJA SUKAN ANTARA FAKULTI (SAF)
- KUMPULAN PENYELIDIKAN, ENTITI KECEMERLANGAN TIER 5 UiTM
- JAWATANKUASA PEMANDU ANUGERAH TOKOH SISWA UiTM (LANTIKAN TNC HEP)
- JAWATANKUASA KECIL KESEPAKARAN FAKULTI MUZIK (LANTIKAN TNC AA)
- JAWATANKUASA AKADEMIK KOKURIKULUM (JAK) FM (LANTIKAN TNC HEP)
- PANEL PEMBANGUNAN SUMBER MANUSIA FM (LANTIKAN NC)
- JAWATANKUASA PENULISAN BLUEPRINT PIONEERING UNIVERSITY (LANTIKAN VC)
- JAWATANKUASA PELAKSANA PEMILIHAN JAWATANKUASA PERWAKILAN PELAJAR UiTM SHAH ALAM SESI 2018/2019 (LANTIKAN TNC HEP)
- JAWATANKUASA PROGRAM PENGANTARABANGSAAN KESUKARELAWAN DIASPORA MELAYU DI THAILAND (LANTIKAN TNC HEP)
- JAWATANKUASA TATATERTIB HAL EHWAL PELAJAR FAKULTI MUZIK (LANTIKAN VC)
- MAJLIS PENGURUSAN RISIKO STRATEGIK UNIVERSITI (LANTIKAN PENGERUSI LPU)
- JAWATANKUASA AKADEMIK KOKURIKULUM (JAK) FM (LANTIKAN TNC AA)
- JAWATANKUASA PELAKSANA PEMILIHAN JAWATANKUASA PERWAKILAN PELAJAR UiTM SHAH ALAM (LANTIKAN TNC HEP)JAWATANKUASA PEMANTAPAN DESTINI SISWA (PDS) (LANTIKAN TNC HEP)
- JAWATANKUASA PROGRAM DIPLOMA AUDIO DIGITAL FM
- JAWATANKUASA AKADEMIK FAKULTI (JAF) FM
- PANEL PEMBANGUNAN SUMBER MANUSIA FM (LANTIKAN NC)
- JAWATANKUASA KONVOKESYEN UiTM KE 82 (LANTIKAN VC)
- KUMPULAN INISIATIF PENYELIDIKAN (RIG) ENTITI KECEMERLANGAN TIER 5
External Appointments
- Visiting Professor - Management and Science University (MSU) in Music Technology 1 April 2016 - 31 March 2018
- Visiting Professor - Management and Science University (MSU) in Music Technology 1 March 2017 - 28 February 2019
- Board Member - Open University Malaysia for Music Diploma Studies 27 May 2015 - 27 May 2016
- Auditor - MQA for Bachelor of Music (Hons) ASWARA 26 October 2010
- PENILAI KURIKULUM DSKP KSSM SEKOLAH SENI MALAYSIA MUZIK KOMPUTER, APRESIASI TARI & PENULISAN SKRIP TINGKATAN 4)
- PENGERUSI JAWATANKUASA PENILAIAN TEKNIKAL BAHAGIAN BUKU TEKS, KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIA
Policy Papers
- Garis Panduan Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran Terbuka dan Jarak Jauh (ODL) bagi Mahasiswa OKU UiTM (2020)
- Blueprint Pioneering University (Entrepreneurial) UiTM (2018)
- Dokumen MQA Open University Malaysia (OUM) untuk Kursus Asas Harmoni Moden, Muzik Digital, Pengurusan Persembahan & Projek Persembahan Akhir (2015)
- Dokumen Standard Kurikulum KSSM Sekolah Seni untuk kursus Komputer Muzik Bahagian Pembangunan Kurikulum, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (2017)
Awards
- Finalist - Anugerah Khas YB Menteri Pendidikan Malaysia: Rekabentuk Kurikulum Dan Penyampaian Inovatif (AKRI) 2018: Google+ sebagai Platform Alternatif Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran Imersif
- Finalist - Anugerah Khas YB Menteri Pendidikan Malaysia: Rekabentuk Kurikulum Dan Penyampaian Inovatif (AKRI) 2019: From Zero to Hero: The Tales of Constructivism in Higher Music Education
- Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang 2019
- Silver Award - National University Carnival on e-Learning (MEIPTA) 2014
Digital Initiatives
- Digitalization of the Music Collection at PTAR
- Introducing and advocating online learning using Google+, Google Classroom and Google Drive
- Digitizing managerial and academic processes such as Sistem Online Peminjaman Peralatan FM, Tempahan Ruang Online, ODL Reporting Form, i@Work Online Attendance etc.
- Converting HEP activities to online such as eMPK (Minggu Perkembangan Kerjaya), FM Back to School (eMDS/PDS), student programs (competitions, meetings, management, wellfare etc.)
- Offering short courses and supports to FM administrators and academic staffs
- Creating online exam system for studio and research methodology courses
- Virtual Museum for Malaysian Bamboo Musical Instruments (in progress)
Memberships
- International Society for Music Education (ISME) - Member
- Malaysian Association for Music Education (MAME) - Member
- Persatuan Muzik Tradisional Malaysia (SATRIA) - Member
- Persatuan Alumni Fakulti Muzik UiTM - Secretary
- Persatuan Alumni Ilmu Khas - Member
Juries/Evaluators
- PAKAR BIDANG UNTUK PERAKUAN PROGRAM DIPLOMA PRODUKSI AUDIO
- JURI EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION, CREATIVITY & DESIGN COMPETITION (EICD) 2018
- PEMERIKSA LUAR UNTUK PROGRAM TEKNOLOGI MUZIK MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
- PANEL PENILAI PENCALONAN ANUGERAH TOKOH SISWA UiTM 2017 (KAMPUS INDUK DAN KAMPUS NEGERI)
- PANEL PENILAI SESI DEFENCE OF MASTER DRP (FAQHIRA IDAYU ISMAIL - MU750)
- JURI BATTLE OF THE BAND, BORNEO FEST 2016
- PENILAI KANDUNGAN BAHAN PENGAJARAN MOOC & RINTIS I-SPRING
- KETUA JURI PERTANDINGAN PENGUCAPAN AWAM "SPEAK OUT CONTEST"
- PANEL PENILAI SESI DEFENCE OF PhD DRP (NOR HAFIZAH MD TAMAJI - MU950)
- HAKIM PERTANDINGAN REKORDER ENSEMBLE PERINGKAT KEBANGSAAN
- FINALE WIND ORCHESTRA KE XIV
- PANEL PENILAI PENILAIAN AKREDITASI IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA MUZIK (KEPUJIAN) ASWARA
- PENILAI KURIKULUM DSKP KSSM SEKOLAH SENI MALAYSIA MUZIK KOMPUTER, APRESIASI TARI & PENULISAN SKRIP TINGKATAN 4
- Panel Penilai Artikel untuk Malaysian Journal of Music (Special Issue)
- Panel Penilai Artikel untuk Melaka International Conference on Social Sciences and Technology (MIC3ST) 2019
- ABSTRACT REVIEWER for APSMER 2017
- PENGERUSI JAWATANKUASA PENILAIAN TEKNIKAL BAHAGIAN BUKU TEKS, KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIA
- Panel Penilai Artikel MALAYSIAN MUSIC JOURNAL
- Panel Penilai Artikel Persidangan Antarabangsa Muzik dan Seni Persembahan (IMPAC2014)
Timeline
Deputy Dean (Student Affairs) - UiTM Faculty of Music
01.2015 - Current
Music Education Lecturer - UiTM Faculty of Music
01.2011 - Current
Frost School of Music, University of Miami - Ph.D., Music Education
09.2007 - 08.2014
Frost School of Music, University of Miami - Master in Music, Music Education
06.2005 - 08.2007
Junior Lecturer - UiTM Faculty of Education
05.2004 - 05.2005
Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA - Bachelor, Music Education (Hons)
12.1999 - 04.2004
Electone and Piano Instructor - YAMAHA MUSIC MALAYSIA (Seremban Branch)
09.1994 - 09.2004
YAMAHA MUSIC MALAYSIA - YAMAHA Teacher Certificate, Electone And Piano
11.1993 - 11.1994
Primary Music Teacher - Sekolah Kebangsaan Tok Jiring
12.1992 - 09.1994
Maktab Perguruan Ilmu Khas - Sijil Perguruan Malaysia, Pendidikan Muzik (Sekolah Rendah)
01.1990 - 10.1992