International Conference on Curriculum and Educational Instruction 2025
(APROCEI ICCEI 2025)
With a Special Strand On Early Childhood Care & Education
Engagement in Learning through Character building and Competence-based Curriculum
30 – 31 May 2025
SEGi College, Subang Jaya,
Malaysia
Conference Sub-themes
- Brain-based curriculum
- Early Childhood Care and Education
- AI and curriculum
- Authentic assessment
- Digital education
- Character building
- Research in Curriculum
Highlights
- 4 Keynotes and Invited Speakers
- 3 Workshops
- In-person and Virtual paper presentation
- 3 Symposia
- Individual/small group research consultation
Potential Participants
- Curriculum Developers
- Officers from Ministry of Education
- Teacher Trainers
- Lecturers
- School Leaders
- School Teachers
- Policy Makers
- Students
CALL FOR PAPER
Interested individuals are invited to submit papers aligned with the conference theme and subthemes. The paper can be either research based or conceptual. Research paper must have clearly stated research goal(s), research questions, methodology and findings. Conceptual paper must have clear objectives, theoretical or conceptual framework and critical analysis. Abstract must not be more than 250 words. Please state the subthemes of the paper and keywords at the bottom of the abstract and submit to the conference secretariat. Conference proceedings with abstract will be published online.
Important dates:
- Deadline for abstract: 15 April 2025
- Notification of acceptance of abstract: 1 May 2025
- Submit abstract to the following email: aproceimsia@gmail.com
- The file name should consist of name, mode of online or on-site
SUBMISSION OF PAPER FOR PUBLICATION
Successful papers presenters may submit their full paper to the following journals for possible publications, subjected to the terms and conditions by the respective journals.
These journals are:
- PROSPECTS, Comparative Journal of Curriculum, Learning, and Assessment, Scopus
- Malaysia Journal of Qualitative Research (MJQR), MyCite indexed journal
- Asia Pacific Journal of Business, Humanities and Education (APJBHE), indexed peer reviewed
- Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Science (MOJES), ERIC, MyCite, Google Scholar
- Asia Pacific Journal of Curriculum Review (APJCR), peer reviewed
Symposia
(A) STEM : Empowering Learners through Humanized STEM: Merging Science, Ethics, and Values
Moderator: AP. Dr. Hidayah Mohd Fadzil
Speakers:
(i) Prof Dr Rohaida Mohd Saat (Science Edu, UM)
(ii) Dr. Azni Yati Kamaruddin (Values Education, UM)
(iii) Dr. Mohamad Hisyam Ismail (Science Edu, UiTM)
(iv) Dr. Levi E. Elipane (College of Advanced Studies, Philippine Normal University)
STEM education is often focused on technical skills and knowledge acquisition. However, in an era where scientific advancements have profound societal implications, it is crucial to integrate ethical considerations and values into STEM learning. This symposium, Empowering Learners through Humanized STEM: Merging Science, Ethics, and Values, explores how STEM education can be transformed to nurture not only competent individuals but also responsible and empathetic global citizens. The panel brings together esteemed experts in science education and values-based learning. This session aims to spark meaningful discussions on integrating ethics, empathy, and societal impact into STEM education, ensuring that learners are equipped with technical expertise and the moral compass to navigate complex global challenges. Educators, policymakers, and researchers are invited to join this critical discourse in shaping a more holistic STEM education framework.
(B) ECCE : Unlocking Potential: How Competency-Driven Curricula Foster Holistic Growth in Young Children
Moderator: Dr Siew Siew Kim
Speakers:
(i)Dr Haley Haley Milner LaMonica (BMC, University of Sydney, Australia
(ii)Dr Mei-Chih Hu (Tzu Chi University, Taiwan)
(iii)TBC
The early years of a child’s life are critical for cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development. A competency-driven curriculum plays a key role in supporting this comprehensive growth. This symposium will bring together experts in curriculum development, neuroscience, and early childhood education (ECCE) to explore how competency driven frameworks can promote academic success while fostering emotional and social growth. As the need for curricula that support both cognitive and social-emotional development grows, the symposia will focus on how integrating these aspects enhances overall child well-being and academic performance. Insights from neuroscience will emphasize how early brain development and key skills such as empathy, self-regulation, and resilience impact children’s success in school and life. By encouraging collaboration among professionals, the symposia will share best practices for embedding both cognitive and emotional competencies into learning experiences, addressing challenges in balancing academic and emotional growth.
(C) Humanities : Humanising Curriculum: How Educators Foster Interest in Learning
Moderator: AP. Dr Ngeow Yeok Meng (UTAR)
Speakers:
(i)Dr Mari Yasunaga (Paris)
(ii)Dr Wei Chooi Yi (UTAR)
(iii) Dr Thurkadevi Munikanan (Perdana University, Malaysia)
Addressing the issues of students’ early drop-outs, lack of interest, and socio-emotional challenges beyond the classrooms, this symposium gathers panelists consisting literary scholar, psychiatrist, sexuality expert and community activist to share their insights on making curricula more relevant to students. Their years of working with schools, vulnerable students and communities, shall provide us with practical guidance to make the learning environments more conducive, inclusive, stimulating and safe for students, so that no students are left behind. For educators, pedagogies that are efficient and sustainable – cultivating reading habits, mindfulness, peer interaction, the use of literary resources, fun games and protective measures against bullies and biases, can foster emotional and social growth. This symposium shall provide us practical tips and insights into humanising the curricula from various experts’ perspectives
RESEARCH
CONSULTANCY
Moderators: Prof Dr Rohaida Mohd Saat, Dr Ilhavenil a/p Narisamy, Dr Mazlan Ismail
We are offering a research consultation opportunity focused on curriculum studies using either quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research. This consultation is designed for participants seeking expert guidance on applying these research approaches. Whether you need assistance with designing, analyzing data, or integrating methodologies, our experts are here to support you. This is an excellent opportunity to receive personalized advice and enhance your research skills. If you’re looking for professional support to refine your research methodology, we invite you to participate and engage with experienced researchers in the field.
For those who are interested to attend this consultancy, each consultancy will be approximately 20 minutes. Please indicate your research method, research title/focus as well as the specific questions you like to ask during registration. We will try as best as possible to find a suitable ‘consultant’ for you.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
(subject to changes) *Hybrid
| 7.30 – 8.25 am | Registration |
| 8.25 – 8.30 am | Welcome speech |
| 8.30 – 9.15 am | Keynote Speaker 1: AP. Dr Haley Lamonica, University of Sydney * |
| 9.15 – 10.00 am | Keynote Speaker 2: AP. Dr Mei Chih Hu, Tzu Chi University Taiwan * |
| 10.00 – 10.15 am | Q & A |
| 10.15 – 10.30 am | Tea |
| 10.30 am – 1 pm ( 2 ½ hr) | Symposia 1: Empowering Learners through Humanized STEM: Merging Science, Ethics, and Values * Symposia 2: Unlocking Potential: How Competency-Driven Curricula Foster Holistic Growth in Young Children * |
| 10.30 am – 1 pm | Parallel Paper Presentations I : physical session |
| 1.00 – 2.15 pm | Lunch |
| 2.15 – 4.15 pm | Symposia 3: Humanising Curriculum : How Educators Foster Interest in Learning * |
| 2.15 – 4.15 pm | Parallel Paper Presentations II: physical session and online session* |
| 7.30 – 8.15 am | Registration & tea/breakfast |
| 8.15 – 9.00 am | Keynote Speaker 3: TBC |
| 9.00 – 9.45 am | Keynote Speaker 4: Datin Dr Ng Soo Boon * |
| 9.45 – 10.00 am | Q and A |
| 10.00 – 10.15 am | Tea |
| 10.15 am – 1.00 pm | Workshop 1: AI & technology: Coding Workshop 2: AI in education (TBC) |
| 10.15 am– 1.00 pm | Research consultation (Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Methods; Curriculum studies in STEM, humanities and Early childhood) |
| 1.00 – 2.00 am | .Lunch |
| 2.00 – 4.30 pm | Workshop 3: Early Mathematics (Ms Teh Kim Hong) Workshop 4: TBC* |
| 2.00– 4.30 pm | Research consultation (Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Methods; Curriculum studies in STEM, humanities and Early childhood) |
Speakers and Facilitators
Dr. Azni Yati Kamaruddin ( STEM )
Head of Department of Educational Foundations and Humanitis, Faculty of Education, University of Malaya
Dr Azni was a primary and secondary teacher before working with University of Malaya. She obtained her Dip.Ed (TESL) from Teacher Training College Melaka, B.Ed (TESL), M.Ed in Value Education at University of Malaya, PhD at La Trobe University, Australia (School of Education). Her PhD work is in Values Education specializing in Civics and Citizenship Education (CCE). Besides teaching, she supervised many pre-service student teachers for their school practicum and research reports. She is also a Master of Humanities Education coordinator. Currently, she is a validator and Adjunt Professor University of Malang, Surabaya, Indonesia and Universitas Negeri Yogjakarta, Indonesia. She has been appointed as internal and extenal examiner for PhD thesis from Pakistan, India, Indonesia and Malaysia. Her main research interests are; Values and Humanities Education, Sociology Education, Teacher Education, Trends and Issues in Education, Quantitative Research and Mixed Mode Research. She has internal and external research grants on these areas and reserarch collaboration with Oman, Jordan, Russia, German, Indonesia and Malaysia universities
Haley Milner LaMonica
BSc, MA, PhD, ABPP-CN Associate Professor Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist
CAREER OVERVIEW
Dr Haley M LaMonica is a mid-career researcher and Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist with 15 years’ clinical experience across the lifespan. Dr LaMonica holds a position as an Associate Professor with the Youth Mental Health and Technology Team at the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre, where she leads the Digital Mental Health research stream. Her research focuses on the development of effective, clinically relevant, and culturally adapted digital solutions to improve mental health and wellbeing, with experience working with culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse groups from low- and middle-income countries. Despite receiving her doctoral qualification in 2010, Dr LaMonica only began working in research/academia in 2015. Additionally, she had a one-year career disruption associated with relocation from the United States to Australia.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2010: Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (Concentration in Neuropsychology), Suffolk University, Boston, United States
- 2006: Master of Arts in Psychology, Suffolk University, Boston, United States
- 2001: Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Trinity College, Hartford, United States
APPOINTMENTS
- 2025-present: Associate Professor – Youth Mental Health and Technology Team, Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Academic Lead: Digital Mental Health research stream
- 2019-2024: Senior Research Fellow - Youth Mental Health and Technology Team, Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney
- 2024-present: Academic Lead, Co-design and Cultural Adaption
- 2021-2024: Academic Lead for Minderoo Foundation’s Thrive by Five International Project
- 2019-2021: Project Synergy Research and Development Group
- 2017-2019: Research Fellow - Youth Mental Health and Technology Team, Project Synergy Research and Development Group, Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney
- 2016-2021: Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist and Head of eHealth – Healthy Brain Ageing Team, Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney
- 2015-2016: Clinical Neuropsychologist – Healthy Brain Ageing Team, Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney
Tentative title: Digital and non-digital strategies to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing
Mei-Chih Hu
Asst Professor, Department of Child Development and Family Studies, Tzu Chi University, Taiwan
Profile
In recent years, Mei-Chih Hu has focused on the mathematics and literacy performance of young children from the Truku Indigenous group in Taiwan. Mei-chih was also concerned with the curriculum design direction that integrates Tzu Chi’s humanistic values with picture books in six Tzu Chi Daai Preschools in Taiwan.
EXPERIENCE
Teaching Experience
- 1996-PRESENT
Mei-Chih Hu previously held positions as a kindergarten principal and a daycare director. After transitioning to higher education, Mei-chih has maintained close connections with teaching environments for children in preschools through professional guidance and evaluation activities organized by Taiwan's Ministry of Education.
Professional Performance
- 2005-PREENT
Guidance Professor of Taiwan's Ministry of Education to assist preschools in conducting curriculum professional development guidance.
Honor
2021-2024
In 2024, Luodong Township Preshcool, which Mei-chih Hu had mentored for three years, was awarded the Ministry of Education’s Silver Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Skill
- Early childhood curriculum design
- Early Math for Truku young children
- Parent education
- Tzu-Chi's Aphorisms teaching
- Childcare Practices
Education
National Dong Hwa University
2005
Ph.D. of Multicultural Education
Texas Tech University
1991P1993
Master of Education
Prof Rohaida Mohd Saat ( STEM )
Honorary Professor in Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Malaya
Prof Dr Rohaida Mohd. Saat is an Honorary Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Malaya. She previously served as the faculty’s dean. Her research interests include science education, teacher education, curriculum development and qualitative research methodology. Her recent work explores the scientist-teacher-student partnership (STSP) in science teaching and learning. Her latest publication, "Technology-Enhanced Personalized Learning: Lessons from Online Teaching at Three Southeast Asian Universities," will appear in the Contemporary Educational Technology Journal (April 2025 issue).
Ms Teh Kim Hong
Mathematics Educator
Ms Teh had served in the Teacher Education Institute (TEI) for 20 years in mathematics education and then another 6 years in SEAMEO RECSAM in the same field. She has been affiliated with the Association for Science and Mathematics Education Penang (ASMEP) since 1996. Through the long years of service, she experienced various changes and developments in mathematics curriculum and education, particularly in teaching primary mathematics. She was also very much involved in pre-service diploma and degree programs, and professional development of in-service teachers for the local, ASEAN and African teachers in primary mathematics. Her previous involvement in school practicum and participation in a lesson study immersion program at the Tokyo Gakugei University led her to promote further lesson study with the local teachers/educators to improve professional practices, particularly in teaching primary mathematics. In recent years, she has focused on developing early and key stage one mathematics, essential as a foundation for a good grasp of mathematics learning for young learners in their subsequent learning years.
Workshop: Early Mathematics
