Lecturer
DR MALINI THIAGRAJ
School of Education, Taylor's University
SUNGAI PETANI,Kedah
3
Languages
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience
PhD-qualified higher education professional with postgraduate teaching across ODL and face-to-face settings. Designs aligned modules, assessment rubrics, and digital learning materials, while supervising master's dissertations and providing mentoring, moderation, and developmental feedback that support student engagement and programme quality.
Work History
Learning Facilitator and Module Lecturer
2 Years 10 Months- Design, develop, and deliver postgraduate modules across ODL formats, aligning learning outcomes, teaching activities, and assessment.
- Teach core modules including Foundations of Education, Learning and Assessment, Research Methods in Education, Seminar in Education, Pedagogy for Online Learning, and Teaching 21st-Century Learners.
- Develop assessment briefs, marking rubrics, and digital course materials for postgraduate learners; conduct marking and moderation with developmental feedback.
- Provide academic mentoring and pastoral support to postgraduate students, and contribute to programme committees, open days, and orientation activities within the School of Education.
- Facilitate synchronous virtual classes and asynchronous engagement via Canvas and related educational technologies.
- Contribute to curriculum planning, CLO/MLO alignment, and MQA-related programme documentation.
Part-Time Lecturer and Postgraduate Supervisor
1 Year 6 Months- Supervised master's students through dissertation planning, research design, data collection, analysis, and completion.
- Taught and developed learning materials for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supporting consistency in curriculum delivery.
- Contributed to new programme development, teaching-enhancement initiatives, and School projects.
Information and Communication Technology Teacher
7 Years 10 Months- Delivered in-person ICT lessons to classes of 20-30 students, using interactive, computer-based teaching approaches.
- Conducted exam invigilation and exam-paper setting, and participated in moderation boards to uphold assessment integrity.
- Provided student mentoring and pastoral support, and contributed to programme committees, open days, and orientation events.
- Designed course outlines, lesson plans, and assessments aligned with curriculum requirements.
- Managed the computer laboratory and facilitated staff technology training.
Information Officer (S41)
4 Years 1 Month- Communicated national policies to diverse stakeholders and managed public feedback to inform departmental planning.
- Provided public-relations consultation and communication materials to government agencies at national, state, and district levels.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Curriculum and Instructional Technology
Thesis: “Mobile Learning Experience and Self-Directed Learning Readiness on Mobile Task-Based Activity Performance: A Case Study among Postgraduate Students.”
Professional Certificate - Curriculum & Instructional Technology
GPA: 3.76
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instructional Technology
GPA: 3.45
Bachelor's Degree - Management Information Systems
Skills
Postgraduate & undergraduate teaching (ODL)
Curriculum development & constructive alignment
Exam invigilation
paper-setting & moderation boards
Student mentoring & pastoral support
Educational technology & instructional design
Canvas
Moodle
Zoom
Padlet
Mentimeter
Kahoot
Assessment design
marking & moderation
Master's dissertation supervision
Programme committees
open days & orientation
MQA documentation & programme review
Google Classroom & digital pedagogy tools
Interactive learning
Creativity in teaching methods
Critical-thinking
Course material preparation
Positive reinforcement techniques
ORCID:
0000-0002-9521-1665
LANGUAGES
Tamil: Native proficiency
C2
Proficient
English: Full professional proficiency
C2
Proficient
Bahasa Melayu: Full professional proficiency
C2
Proficient
Certification
- Teaching Permit
- MOHE Malaysia
- Microsoft Certified Educator
- Moodle Educator Qualification (MEQ)
- Certified Trainer (HRDF)
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS AND RECOGNITION
- MYBRAIN Scholarship for PhD study
- Microsoft Innovative Educator
- Google Certified Educator
- Canvas Certified Educator
- Padlet Certified Educator
RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS
Educational technology and digital pedagogies; curriculum and instruction; mobile learning and learning experience design; AI-supported reflective practice in higher education; technology-enhanced and alternative assessment; self-directed and self-regulated learning; instructional design for online and blended learning; MOOC design; qualitative educational research.
PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCES
- Thiagraj, M., Abdul Karim, A. M., & Veloo, A. (2021). Using reflective practices to explore postgraduate students' self-directed learning readiness in a mobile learning platform and task-centred activity. Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 22(2), 192-205.
- Thiagraj, M., & Abdul Karim, A. M. (2020). Embracing a technologically enhanced environment: Postgraduate students' learning experiences in a mobile learning platform. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, 6(1), 30-35.
- Thiagraj, M., Abdul Karim, A. M., & Veloo, A. (2020). Factors influencing postgraduate students' mobile experience in a mobile learning platform. Journal of Xi'an University of Architecture & Technology, 4(3), 2141-2152.
- Thiagraj, M., & Abdul Karim, A. M. (2020). Reflective practices to explore postgraduate students' learning experience in a mobile learning platform. Sains Humanika, 12(3), 45-52.
- Thiagraj, M., & Abdul Karim, A. M. (2022). Pengalaman pelajar pascaasiswa Malaysia terhadap pembelajaran mudah alih berdasarkan pentaksiran semasa peringkat kritikal COVID-19. UUM Press.
- Thiagraj, M., Vallathol, R., Nazmul, M. H. M., Saghir, F. S. A., Devaraj, S., Nirmala, P., Naing, M. M., Tun, A. A., Win, L. L., & Govindarajoo, P. (2026). Artificial intelligence in mental health assessment and early detection of psychological disorders. Asian Journal of Clinical Perinatology and Pediatric Biology, 1, 175-182.
- Thiagraj, M., & Vinothini, V. (2021, October). Students' perceptions of using blogs to promote self-directed learning. Taylor's 14th Teaching and Learning e-Conference, Taylor's University, Malaysia.
- Thiagraj, M., Abdul Karim, A. M., & Veloo, A. (2018, November). Using metacognitive regulation to explore postgraduate students' mobile learning experience through task-centred learning. International Conference on Education, University of Malaya, Malaysia.
REFEREES
- Prof. Dr. Abdul Malek Abdul Karim, Albukhary International University (AIU), Supervisor, Lecturer, Position Title: Dean of Albukhary International University (AIU)
- Prof. Dr. Arasu Thamby, Veloo, University Utara Malaysia (UUM), Supervisor, Lecturer, Position Title: Senior Lecturer of University Utara Malaysia (UUM)
Timeline
Learning Facilitator and Module Lecturer
School of Education, Taylor's University
12.2023 - CurrentRead More
Part-Time Lecturer and Postgraduate Supervisor
School of Education, Taylor's University
06.2022 - 12.2023Read More
Information and Communication Technology Teacher
Regent International School
08.2014 - 06.2022Read More
Information Officer (S41)
Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture
01.2010 - 02.2014Read More
Universiti Utara Malaysia
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Curriculum and Instructional Technology
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University of Malaya
Professional Certificate from Curriculum & Instructional Technology
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Universiti Utara Malaysia
Master of Education from Curriculum & Instructional Technology
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AIMST University
Bachelor's Degree from Management Information Systems
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