Dr Conie Toh

Dr Conie Toh

  • Lecturer
  • Programme Leader
Department of Educational Development and Innovation
  • School of Education
SDGs Focus

Biography

Conie Toh is a lecturer and researcher with a Ph.D. in Education and School Leadership (Teaching & Training). With over a decade of experience in the education sector, her expertise includes educational leadership, science and STEM education, teacher education, and school improvement. Her research explores digital and inclusive leadership, instructional practices, and professional development aimed at improving teaching quality, student engagement, and learning outcomes, particularly in science and STEM-related disciplines. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and is committed to integrating technology and evidence-based leadership strategies to foster innovation, equity, and excellence in diverse educational settings. 

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • Ph.D. [Education and School Leadership (Teaching & Training)], University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia (2024)
  • Master of Science (Plant Biotechnology), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia (2014)
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) Microbiology, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia (2008)

Research Interests

  • Educational Leadership
  • Teaching and Teacher Training
  • Digital Leadership in Education
  • Leadership for Equity and Inclusion
  • Science Education
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Professional Development for Educators
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • School Improvement and Effectiveness
  • STEM Education

Teaching Areas

  • Educational Leadership and Management
  • Teacher Education and Professional Practice
  • Digital and Instructional Technologies in Education
  • Inclusive and Equitable Education
  • Science and STEM Pedagogy
  • Curriculum Design and Instructional Strategies
  • School Improvement and Change Management
  • Policy and Planning in Education
  • Assessment for Learning and Teaching Effectiveness
  • Research Methods in Education

Courses Taught

  • Educational Leadership and Management
  • Design and Innovation in Sustainable Teaching and Learning
  • Policy and Educational Planning
  • Instructional Leadership and Teacher Development
  • Digital Leadership in Education
  • Curriculum and Instructional Design
  • Science Education in Primary and Secondary Contexts
  • Leadership for Equity and Inclusive Schooling
  • Research Methods in Educational Settings
  • STEM Education and Pedagogical Practices

Notable Publications

  1. Toh, C., & Yan-Li, S. (2024). Teachers' Transformational Leadership and Teaching Behaviour in Enhancing Secondary Private School Students' Interest in Science: A Mediation Analysis. MOJES: Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Sciences, 12(1), 14-28.
  2. Toh, C., & Yan-Li, S. (2023). Influence of Teaching Behaviour on Students' Science Interest: Insights from Private ºìÐÓÊÓƵ in the Klang Valley. JuKu: Jurnal Kurikulum & Pengajaran Asia Pasifik, 11(4), 12-25.
  3. Toh, C., & Siaw, Y. L. (2022). Private School Teachers’ Transformational Leadership Practices and Students’ Interest in Science: A Research Framework. Educational Leader (Pemimpin Pendidikan), 10(1), 61-77.
  4. Toh, C., Mohd-Hairul, A. R., Ain, N. M., Namasivayam, P., Go, R., Abdullah, N. A. P., ... & Abdullah, J. O. (2017). Floral micromorphology and transcriptome analyses of a fragrant Vandaceous Orchid, Vanda Mimi Palmer, for its fragrance production sites. BMC research notes, 10, 554.
  5. Toh, C., Namasivayam, P., Ling, H. C., Alwee, S., & Rabiah, S. S. (2015). Isolation and Characterization of EgGST, a Glutathione S-transferase Protein Transcript in Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.). Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, 38(2), 235 - 257.  

Achievements & Accolades

Achievements: 

  1. Course Certificate: Safeguarding Children Level 1 (2024) 
    Caredemy – Training in child protection and educational welfare
  2. Course Certificate: Candid Conversations for Performance & Psychological Safety at Work (2024) 
    Health Coach Academy & QUEST Learning – Focused on communication, team trust, and well-being
  3. Workshop: Quantitative Data Analysis with SPSS (2018 & 2021) 
    University of Malaya & Universiti Putra Malaysia – Data literacy for educational research
  4. 3M Leadership Academic Writing Workshop (2016) 
    University of Malaya – Academic writing and scholarly communication
  5. Graduate Skills Course (2008) 
    Universiti Putra Malaysia – Finishing school course on soft skills and employability
  6. Workshop: Project Management for Teachers (2021) 
    Taylor’s College – Techniques for planning and managing educational projects
  7. Workshop: Intercultural Competence in ºìÐÓÊÓƵ (2021) 
    Taylor’s College – Cultural awareness and inclusivity in diverse classrooms
  8. Climate Change Education Workshops (2019 & 2020) 
    ISTIC – Training in sustainability education
  9. High Performance Teams Course (2015) 
    Ueber Leap Academy – Professional development in collaboration and leadership 

Professional Associations

  1. Golden Key International Honour Society, Life-time Member