Zuwati Binti Hasim

Zuwati Binti Hasim

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Visiting Professor

Assoc Prof. Dr. Zuwati Binti Hasim

Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Profile

Associate Professor Dr. Zuwati Hasim is a distinguished academic, educational leader, and thought leader at the Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya. Her intellectual journey began with undergraduate and master’s degrees from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, before she completed her PhD in Applied Linguistics at the University of Waikato, New Zealand, with a research focus on English as a Second Language (ESL) writing assessment through a sociocultural lens.

Dr. Zuwati’s academic career is marked by strategic leadership and a strong commitment to higher education administration. She currently serves as Deputy Dean (Research & Innovation) at the Faculty of Education and as the university’s Chief Liaison Officer. Previously, she played pivotal roles in managing international programs and intercivilizational dialogue as Deputy Director at the Institute of Public Policy and International Management (INPUMA) and the Centre for Civilisational Dialogue (UMCCD) at Universiti Malaya.

As a highly productive and well-recognized researcher, Dr. Zuwati’s scholarly interests encompass language assessment, pedagogy, teacher education, media and information literacy, and school-based assessment. She has led numerous nationally and internationally funded research projects, including studies on bullying among Malaysian students (commissioned by the Ministry of Higher Education), school-based assessment evaluation, and digital resilience and cyberbullying initiatives. At the global level, she was appointed Research Coordinator by Education International (Brussels) for the Teacher-Led Learning Circles project, which focuses on formative assessment practices.

Her expertise has been recognized through multiple awards, including the 20-Year Long Service Award (2024), the Best Community Engagement Project Award (2022), and the Certificate of Excellent Service (2015) from Universiti Malaya. She is also a Microsoft Certified Innovative Educator.

Dr. Zuwati’s commitment extends beyond the university setting. She is actively involved in community engagement programs, having served as Program Director for UNESCO World Teachers’ Day celebrations (2017–2019), and as Vice President of the Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG). Through her collaborations with mainstream media outlets such as The Star, Berita Harian, and RTM, she frequently shares critical perspectives on education policy, bullying issues, and curriculum reform, effectively bridging academic scholarship and public discourse.

As an editor and author, Dr. Zuwati has published high-impact books with leading publishers such as Routledge, including English Medium Instruction: Perspectives from Southeast Asian Universities. Her scholarly output also includes dozens of journal articles indexed in Web of Science and Scopus, as well as hundreds of articles, book chapters, and technical reports.

Her professional network is extensive, with memberships in organizations such as the International Literacy Association, the Applied Linguistics Association of New Zealand (ALANZ), and the Malaysian English Language Teaching Association (MELTA). She has also been invited as a Visiting Professor and Visiting Scholar at several universities in Germany, Indonesia, and China.

Through a powerful combination of visionary academic leadership, high-impact research, deep community engagement, and active public communication, Associate Professor Dr. Zuwati Hasim not only shapes the future of language education and literacy in Malaysia, but also stands as an influential voice in national and global educational discourse.

Publikasi dan Buku
  • – Tong, Yanli; Hasim, Zuwati; Dawoud, Laila; Guo, Jing; Zhao, Shiying. 2025. A study on the link between the four aspects of L2 word knowledge of meaning and translation proficiency. Current Psychology. doi:10.1007/s12144-025-07330-z
  • – Tong, Yanli; Hasim, Zuwati; Abdul Halim, Huzaina. 2023. The relationship between L2 vocabulary knowledge and reading proficiency: The moderating effects of vocabulary fluency. Humanities & Social Sciences Communications, 10(1). doi:10.1057/s41599-023-02058-23
  • – Zhang, Songcun; Hasim, Zuwati. 2023. Gamification in EFL/ESL instruction: A systematic review of empirical research. Frontiers in Psychology, 13. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1030790
  • – Zhang, Songcun; Hasim, Zuwati. 2023. Perceptions and coping strategies in English writing among Chinese study-abroad graduate students. SAGE Open, 13(3). doi:10.1177/21582440231184851
  • – Du, Guohui; Hasim, Zuwati; Chew, Fong Peng. 2022. Contribution of English aural vocabulary size levels to L2 listening comprehension. International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching. doi:10.1515/iral-2020-0004
  • – Languages in the Malaysian education system: monolingual strands in multilingual settings. 2018. Asian Studies Review, 42(1):183–185. doi:10.1080/10357823.2017.1317617
  • – Barnard, R.; Hasim, Z. 2018. English Medium Instruction Programmes: Perspectives from South East Asian Universities – Preface. English Medium Instruction Programmes: Perspectives from South East Asian Universities, vii–x
  • – Hasim, Z.; Barnard, R. 2018. Case study: EMI in a public university in Malaysia. English Medium Instruction Programmes: Perspectives from South East Asian Universities, 29–40
  • – Wang, Xing; Hasim, Zuwati. 2024. A bibliometric analysis on trends and patterns in self-regulated language learning in mobile-assisted learning environments. International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching, 14(1). doi:10.4018/IJCALLT.345401
  • – Tong, Yanli; Hasim, Zuwati; Halim, Huzaina Abdul. 2023. The role of L2 vocabulary knowledge in writing proficiency from the perspective of mediating effect of fluency. Arab World English Journal, 14(3):210–230. doi:10.24093/awej/vol14no3.14
  • – Hojjat, Majid; Hasim, Zuwati. 2022. The effect of explicit form-focused instruction on the implicit knowledge of Malaysian ESL learners. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 7(2):61–80. doi:10.24200/jonus.vol7iss2pp61-80
  • – Tong, Yanli; Hasim, Zuwati; Halim, Huzaina Abdul. 2022. The impact of L2 vocabulary knowledge on language fluency. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 30(4):1723–1751. doi:10.47836/pjssh.30.4.14
  • – Segaran, M.K.; Hasim, Z. 2021. Self-regulated learning through e-portfolio: A meta-analysis. Malaysian Journal of Learning & Instruction, 18(1):131–156. doi:10.32890/mjli2021.18.1.6
  • – Segaran, M.K.; Hasim, Z. 2021. Teacher management of self-regulated learning through e-portfolio. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 6(1):373–393. doi:10.24200/jonus.vol6iss1pp373-393
  • – Mukhtar, M.A.; Hasim, Z.; Yunus, M.M. 2018. The efficacy of simulated teaching in preparing pre-service teachers for practicum. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 3(1):64–74. doi:10.24200/jonus.vol3iss1pp64-74
  • – Lo, Y.Y.; Shah, S.S.A.; Hasim, Z.; Senom, F.; Saad, M.R.M.; Thienpermpool, P. 2025. Thai EFL university students’ views on the effectiveness of Duolingo for enhancing listening and speaking skills. Studies in English Language and Education, 12(1):154–171. doi:10.24815/siele.v12i1.40517
  • – Dawoud, L.; Hasim, Z.; Saad, M.R.M. 2024. Teaching EFL/ESL through educational drama: Trends and effectiveness – a systematic review. Asia Pacific Journal of Educators and Education, 39(1):143–170. doi:10.21315/apjee2024.39.1.6
  • – Ab Satar, N.; Kadri, N.M.; Hasim, Z. 2025. Reconceptualizing language assessment literacy: Bridging theory and practice in ESL education. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 10(57):31–49
  • – Dawoud, L.; Hasim, Z.; Mohd Saad, M.R. 2024. Exploring students’ perspectives on the use of drama techniques in EFL speaking lessons. Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Sciences, 12(1)
  • – Hasim, Z.; Alias, N.R.; Muhammad Saufi, K.; Bencharif, T.N. 2024. The effectiveness of online feedback and automated writing feedback in improving writing: A systematic literature review. Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, 6(2)
  • – Hojjat, M.; Hasim, Z. 2023. Implicit form-focused instruction: The impact on the implicit and explicit knowledge of Malaysian ESL learners. Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 13(2):380–391
  • – Okafor, I.A.; Mbagwu, S.I.; Chia, T.; Hasim, Z.; Udokanma, E.E.; Chandran, K. 2022. Institutionalizing open science in Africa: Limitations and prospects. Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics, 7:855198. doi:10.3389/frma.2022.855198
  • – Hasim, Z.; Barnard, R. (Eds.). 2018. English Medium Instruction Programmes: Perspectives from South East Asian Universities. Oxford: Routledge
  • – Hasim, Z.; Barnard, R. (Eds.). 2017. Pedagogical research practices in higher learning institutions in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur: UM Press
  • – Hasim, Z.; Chang, L.W. 2016. Narratives of intercultural relationships and understanding. Kuala Lumpur: Centre for Civilisational Dialogue
  • – Asmawi, A.; Hasim, Z. 2014. The Art of Teaching English: A resource book. Kuala Lumpur: UM Press
Contact

📧 Email: zuwati_hasim@um.edu.my