Sheila Ramasamy is applying for a doctoral scholarship in curriculum development, specifically to research designing an in-service teacher training model using blended learning for continuous professional development courses. Her research would explore current blended learning experiences of teachers in America and Malaysia to identify gaps and inform principles for enhancing Malaysia's CPD programs. She has over 20 years of experience in teaching English and curriculum development, particularly in blended learning. She aims to develop blended learning models and modules to improve language teaching.

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SHEILA ADELINA RAMASAMY
125 Idaman Bayu 1/3, Taman Idaman Bayu 1
Bdr. Sri Sendayan
79100, Seremban
Negeri Sembilan
Malaysia
Date of Birth: 03 Aug 1971
012-2399565
sheila.rama@eltc.edu.my
APPLICATION OBJECTIVE
I sincerely wish to apply for a scholarship to further my doctorate in the field of
Curriculum Development .
RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) has become the focus of teacher education
programmes under the Malaysian Education Blueprint 2011. CPD courses need to be
redesigned into blended learning programmes for self- initiative with the goal of
accelerating the teaching process among Malaysian teachers. The instructional shift to
blended learning requires change in curriculum designs. To support this shift and
change an in -depth study needs to be conducted.
My research aims at exploring the possibilities of designing an in service training model
which uses the blended learning approach to offer CPD courses for teachers. My
research would explore current blended learning experiences of in-service teachers in
America and Malaysia. Findings from the possible gap, confirming experience or
disconfirming experience between contrasting disciplines would lead to the

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development of a blended learning model. The outcomes of this study will be analysed
and justified to inform blended learning principles to enhance the CPD programmes for
in service teachers in Malaysia.
RESEARCH INTEREST
Curriculum Development on Blended Learning for English Language Teachers
Curriculum Development in Listening & Speaking Methodology
Curriculum Development in the teaching of Oral Proficiency For English Language Teachers
Curriculum Development for Remedial Teaching LINUS 2.0
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a highly motivated, result-oriented and efficient individual who has over 20 years
experience in TESL with a particular interest in Applied Linguistics disciplines. My
undergraduate and Masters were in the field of English Language Education and
Linguistics. My education and career pathways have helped me develop multiple facets
to my academic and professional competences.
 In research, I have had the experience of writing research reports for impact
studies. Collaboratively, I have written a research report on the impact of
teaching listening and speaking skills for a nationwide program and on the
efficacy of Non-Option English Teachers teaching English. I have also written a
few research papers which are in the process of publication for the ELT journal
in the ministry. One of them is the “Missing culture of inquiry skills in the ELT
classroom”. I have also written a paper on Remedial Teaching. My current
research interests are in Curriculum Development on Blended Learning for ELT
subjects such as Listening & Speaking, Reading, Writing and Language Arts. My
passion also lies in the infusion of inquiry skills in the Teaching of Oracy Skills.
 In teaching, I have a deep interest in curriculum development and pedagogical
applications of classroom teaching on language skills with the focus on blended
learning. My work as a lecturer in English Language Teaching Centre, Teacher
Division, Ministry of Education Malaysia has provided me the experience and
opportunities to explore the curriculum for literacy and pedagogical needs
through blended learning for training teachers which has been highlighted by the
Education Ministry. To date, I have co-developed curriculums and modules for
the teaching of Blended learning for Language Arts, Blended learning for the
teaching of Reading Fluency, Blended Learning for Teach To Write, Oral
Proficiency known as OPS-English and trained 300 teachers. I have also co-
developed a curriculum and module for Remedial Teaching known as LINUS 2.0
with Curriculum Development Centre and trained almost 400 teachers. My
various freelance appointments, especially with Open University Malaysia, have
provided me with a sound platform to teach various TESL related courses. I am
competent both in pedagogical-based subjects such as the Teaching of Listening
and Speaking, Reading, and Writing and in content rich areas such as Syntax and

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Morphology, and Principles of Language Testing for English language teachers.
 In academic management, I have experience in supervising and mentoring
teachers through program evaluation and helping them undertake classroom-
based and action research. Having been in teacher training for 5 years, I have
gained a comprehensive understanding of clinical classroom observation and
obtain a deep insight into the nuances of evaluation and feedback.
 In networking and collaboration, I have established excellent working
relationships with various divisions in the Ministry of Education. I have strong
networks in the Curriculum Development, Textbook, Technology and Education
Planning and Research divisions in particular through the various collaborative
work that I have been involved in.
EXTRA QUALIFICATION
Exam: IELTS Grade : 7.0
Exam : Cambridge Placement Test
Grade: C1
WORK EXPERIENCE
YEAR INSTITUTION DUTIES
1994
till
1998
Bandar Tun Razak
Primary School,
Cheras
Kuala Lumpur
 Chairman of the English Panel & the Self Access System
 Adviser of the Music Club
 Organizer of Choral Speaking & Story Telling State
level
2001
till
Bukit Jalil Sports
School
Kompleks Sukan
• Liason Officer for SEA Games 2001
• Head of the English Panel
Year Degree Specialisation/
Thesis Title Institution
2005 Master In English As
Second Language
(Mix Mode)
Pronunciation :Analysis of the
Usage of Post Vocalic /r/in
Malaysian
English
3.69 (2nd Class upper)
University Malaya
Malaysia
2001 Bachelor in Language
& Linguistics
English Language Studies
3.62 (2nd Class upper)
University Malaya
Malaysia

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2005 Negara,
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
• Language teacher for Lower and Upper
forms
• Organized and handled Choral
Speaking
• Organized Workshops for English
Teaching with New Straits Times
• Translator for Sports Articles
• Chaperon/Team Manager for sports
Tournaments local & international
• Facilitator for motivation camps, sports
camps and academic camps
2005
till
2010
High School
Bukit Mertajam,
Penang, Malaysia
•Head of Panel for English & Moral
Studies
•Teacher- in- charge of Hockey
•Judge for Elocution and Debate Zone &
State level
• Examination Secretary
• Examiner for Oral English ULBS SPM
• Examiner for Oral English MUET
• Committee member for First
Malaysian-
Thailand Co-English Camp 2006
• Organising Committee member for the
Drama Competition Zone 2007
• Committee member For School Magazine
2006,2007,2008 & 2009
2010
Till
2014
English Language
Teaching Centre
Teacher Education
Division
Ministry of
Education Malaysia
 Developing curriculums and modules for in-service
teacher
 Developing curriculum and module for Blended
learning for Language Arts
 Co-Developing curriculum and module for Blended
learning for Reading Fluency
 Training in –service teachers on ELT courses
 Rapporteuring for TED conferences
 Attending workshops and courses
 Organised workshops and seminars
2008
till
2009
Wawasan Open
University
Subjects taught:
 English for the Workplace
2006
till
2009
University
Teknologi Mara
Teaching basic English Language proficiency programmes
to foundation and diploma-level

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SKILLS COURSES BY MERIT
 Certificate of Merit for Online Critical Thinking Course by Oregon University,
USA from 6th January-15th March 2014.
 Certificate of Merit for Teaching of Oral Communication Skills Course In RELC,
Singapore from 13-31st May 2013
 Certificate of Merit Master Trainer Elite ToT Course ELTC- University Marjon
( St. Marks & Plymouth),UK 2012-2013
 Certificate of Merit E- Moderator Essentials Teacher Training Course
12 March -23rd April 2011
 Certificate of Achievement for Course on Pronunciation Skills
Conducted by Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations, Malaysia
14-17 2003 in Kuala Lumpur
 Certificate of Achievement for Course on Speech Writing and Presentation Skills
Conducted by Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations, Malaysia
20-24 January 2003 in Kuala Lumpur
 Certificate of Achievement for Course on Effective Writing Skills
Conducted by Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations, Malaysia
23-03 July 2003 in Kuala Lumpur
 Certificate of Appreciation as a Trainer for Remedial Teaching (Linus) 2.0
24 - 28 September 2013
 Certificate of Appreciation as a Module writer for Remedial Teaching Linus
21st -23 January 2013
 Certificate of Appreciation as a Trainer for the Oral Proficiency in English for
Secondary Schools (OPS-English)
20th February to 25th May 2012
 Certificate of Appreciation as a Module Writer for Oral Proficiency
(OPS_ENGLISH) for Secondary Schools ( Form 2) OPS-English 2012
 Certificate of Appreciation for being a Judge for the Innovation Competition
at Institut Perguruan Ilmu Khas, Cheras
3rd May 2012
 Certificate of Appreciation for being English Debating Judge
Conducted by Education Department of Penang, Malaysia
2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009 in Penang
PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Member of the Malaysian English Language Teaching Association(MELTA)
Member of the National Union of Teachers Malaysia (NUTP)

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AWARDS
Excellent Lecturer in MOE 2015
Excellent Service Awards for outstanding service to MOE, 2012
Special award for Creative & Innovative Teacher 1997
Special award as the Best Speaker for The English Debate Competition1989
REFEREES
Professor Dr.Zuraidah MohdDon
Head of the English Department
Faculty of Language and Linguistics
University Malaya
zuraida@um.edu.my
Associate Professor Dr. Stefanie Shamila Pillai ,
Department of English Language,
Faculty of Languages & Linguistics
University Malaya
stefanie@um.edu.my
Dr, Ranjt Singh Gill
Director, English Language Teaching Centre
Bandar Enstek, Negri Sembilan
rsgill@eltc.edu.my
Dr Wagheeh Shukry Bin Hassan
Head of Unit
Department of Technology
English Language Teaching Centre
Bandar Enstek, Negri Sembilan
wshukry@eltc.edu.my