Harriz Zainal Abidin
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Competency and Professional Approaches in lecturing, training, teaching and article writings for Public and Private Higher Learning Institutions for more than seventeen years under more than thirty higher learning institutions in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer and Program Leader
Binary University Management and Entrepreneuship
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
03.2015 - Current
- Designed, planned and taught lectures based on curriculum requirements and exams.
- Delivered engaging lectures and seminars in business, management, psychology, and MPU subjects to enhance student understanding.
- Prepared polished lectures discussing course-specific topics and broader related issues.
- Selected innovative teaching methods to deliver course content.
- Used diverse teaching methods, including lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
- Planned and developed course curriculums based on government guidelines, trends and head of department input.
- Prepared and adapted teaching materials including handouts, booklets and assessment papers to foster and support learning progress.
- Marked and graded homework, assignments, papers and tests, providing constructive feedback to improve learning development.
- Evaluated assessments and assignments to identify areas for improvement and provide feedback to students and vocational faculty.
- Collaborated with academic colleagues to develop new courses, incorporate curriculum changes and develop research activities.
- Supervised student projects, facilitating progress and encouraging deeper learning through application.
- Supervised student dissertations and projects, field trips and placements to gain insight into workplace and impart job experience.
- Maintained office hours to offer additional support, addressing students' academic concerns and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Held regular student meetings to communicate strengths, weaknesses and areas for learning development.
- Responded to student enquiries and concerns to undertake action and suggest alternative avenues of support.
- Advised students on career opportunities in fields of interest and required courses to achieve objectives.
- Planned and developed homework assignments based on lessons taught and student development required.
- Integrated technology in teaching methods, utilising online platforms to supplement traditional classroom instruction.
- Promoted topic discussion and independent investigation to heighten student engagement.
- Encouraged students to ask challenging questions and thoroughly examine subject material.
- Created challenging assignments, projects and lessons designed to produce well-informed students.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Humanities, Psychology, Religion and Theology
University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia01-2031
Diploma of Higher Education - Islamic Education for Primary Schools
Maktab Perguruan Islam, Ministry of Education
Bangi, Selangor01-2005
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia01-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage ( Fiqh and Usul Fiqh)
International Islamic University of Malaysia
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia01-1998
Skills
- Lecture planning
- Academic leadership
- Research and analysis
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Student engagement
- Innovative teaching
- Assessment evaluation
- Lecture preparation
- Lecturing proficiency
- Academic writing
- Student support
- Syllabus development
- Great presentation skills
- Quantitative research
- Continuous learning
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Data collection and interpretation
- Qualitative research
- MS Office
- Course material preparation
- Quality education
- Student performance evaluation
- In-class lectures
- Student progress reporting
- Academic advising
- Subject-Specific knowledge
- Research methodology expertise
- Friendly and approachable
- Advising skills
- Assignment monitoring
- Innovative thinking
- Class management
- Student development
- Time management in research
- Student records management
- Online class discussion
- Teaching material development
- Assessment marking, grading, feedback
- Programme development and management
- Online lesson delivery
- Peer review experience
- Professional Development
- Faculty communication
- Tutorial planning
- Course preparation
- Statistical analysis
- Course designing
- Assignment grading
- Inclusive teaching practices
- Class organisation
- Education policy understanding
- Subject Matter Expertise
- Departmental planning
- Academic advisement
- Human behaviour education
- Pedagogical expertise
- Plagiarism detection software proficiency
- Proofreading and editing
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Upper Intermediate
B2
Malay
Proficient
C2
Certification
- Teaching Permit under Ministry of Higher Education ( 2026 for life) Licence
Interests
- Reading, Writing, Involvement with activities for psychology and sociology development and sports
Timeline
Lecturer and Program Leader
Binary University Management and Entrepreneuship
03.2015 - Current
Doctor of Philosophy - Humanities, Psychology, Religion and Theology
University of Malaya
Diploma of Higher Education - Islamic Education for Primary Schools
Maktab Perguruan Islam, Ministry of Education
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
University of Malaya
Bachelor of Arts - Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage ( Fiqh and Usul Fiqh)
International Islamic University of Malaysia