Associate Professor Dr Astri Yulia

Associate Professor Dr Astri Yulia

  • Deputy Dean (Education)
  • Associate Professor
Department of Educational Development and Innovation
  • School of Education
SDGs Focus

Biography

Associate Professor Dr Astri Yulia is an Associate Professor at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University, with a PhD and MS in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M University. A Fulbright Scholar, she specializes in teacher education, ESL, and technology-enhanced learning. Her research spans second language acquisition, digital pedagogy, and curriculum innovation. Dr Yulia has published on topics including online language assessment, employability skills, and educational technology integration. Her interdisciplinary work bridges theory and practice, contributing to advancements in education both in Malaysia and internationally.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A&M University, Texas, USA (2013)
  • M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A&M University, Texas, USA (2009)
  • B. Ed. (TEFL), Universitas Syiah Kuala, Aceh, Indonesia (2005)

Research Interests

  • English as a Second Language
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development
  • Technology enhanced learning

Teaching Areas

  • Curriculum and Pedagogy
  • Research Methodology
  • Language Assessments

Courses Taught

  • TESL Methodology
  • Academic Writing
  • Language Testing and Assessments
  • Reading and Language Arts
  • Quantitative research methodology
  • Teaching of Writing

Notable Publications

  1. Yulia, A. Joshi, R. M., Husin, N. A., Zin, N. M., & Nadarajan, C. (2024). Academic and recreational reading attitudes among primary students in a rural Malaysian village. Studies in English Language, 11 (2), 838-854.
  2. Zhao, J., Yulia, A., Sukani, M. A., & Shukor, R. A. (2024). Are Assignments and Assessments Necessary? Influence of Micro-Course Utilization Methods on Blended Teaching Effectiveness, Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange, 17(2), 229-253.
  3. Zhao, J., Shukor, R. A., & Yulia, A. (2024). Research on cross-disciplinary collaborative teaching mode in game design and development course. 10th International Conference on Education and Technology (ICET), 197-200.
  4. Guo, R., & Yulia, A. (2024). Research on creation strategies of picture books for children’s cognitive and imaginative development. Journal of Contemporary Educational Research, 8(11), 194-201.
  5. Zhu, Y., & Yulia, A. (2024). The application strategy of flexible management in the education management of higher vocational college students under the New Vocational Law. Education Reform and Development, 6(11), 267-273.
  6. Yulia, A., Joshi, R. M., Husin, N. A., & Rahim, S. A. (2023). Enhancing English language proficiency through social circle and vocabulary among Malaysian adult learners. Studies in English Language and Education, 10(1), 322-336.
  7. Husin, N. A., & Yulia, A. (2023). Summative assessment in higher education: Undergraduate students’ efforts and perceived challenges. TEFLIN-EEIC 2023.
  8. Yulia, A., Fong, A., Ali, A., Subramaniam, H., & Amiruddin, S. (2022). Response actions of Malaysian universities and colleges in managing student mental health: A systematic review. International Journal of Community Well-being, 5(1), 21-36.
  9. Yulia, A., Joshi, R. M., & Husin, N. A. (2021). Assessing the effects of books on psychological wellbeing in Malaysia. Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary Journal, 19(1), 87-101.