Dr. Yeap Chun Keat

Academic Qualification：
PhD in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics of Chinese Language (Minzu University of China）
Master in Library & Information Science (University of Malaya)
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies (University Tunku Abdul Rahman)

Professional Field 
MajorPrinciple of Education
 
Research AreaBasic Theory of Education
 
Teaching SubjectsIntroduction to Counselling and Consultation, Interpersonal Relationships and Communication, Helping Course and Skill
Parenting Education, Short-term Counselling, School Counselor Duties and Responsibilities, Educational Psychology, Classroom Management, Soft Skills in the Workplace
 
Working ExperienceFull-time Employment
09.2008 - 02.2009 Librarian, Acquisition Dept., University Tunku Abdul Rahman (Malaysia)
05.2013 - 05.2017 Lecturer in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Education Dept., New Era University College
05.2017 - 05.2018 Global Head of Language B (English, Mandarin & Malay) & Global Head of Mandarin Department (5 Campuses), Fairview International School
09.2018 - 06.2019 R&D Resource Programme Leader, Tang Chinese Education & Technology Malaysia Sdn Bhd
07.2019 - Assistant Librarian & Researcher Mandarin Lecturer, Malaysian Public Library Research& Development Centre, Help University
Part-time Employment
04.2017 - Chinese Language Teacher (Form 1- Form 5), PUSAT PERMATApintarTM NEGARA, UKM
04.2018 - Lecturer in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Education Dept., New Era University College
30.07.2018 - 03.08.2018Mandarin Lecturer (Basic Mandarin), Pusat Latihan Polis Kuala Lumpur
06.08.2018 - 09.08.2018Mandarin Lecturer (Basic Mandarin), Maktab Polis Diraja Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
04.2019 - Mandarin Language Teacher (Form 1 - Form 2), PUSAT PERMATApintarTM NEGARA, UKM

Related Achievements  
Dissertation / Thesis[Bachelor]
“A Study on the First Chinese School Chung Hwa School in Malaysia”（中华学堂：马新教育史的三个第一与孔教复兴运动的关系）

[Master]
“Research on Malaysian Chinese Teaching”（马来西亚华文教学研究）

[PhD]
“A Citation Analysis of MLIS Dissertations: Submitted to University of Malaya: 2000 - 2005”
 
Journal Article Reviewer
  1. ESTEEM JOURNAL of SOCIAL SCIENCES and HUMANITIES (EJSSH) Vol 2, 2018
Cenference
  1. A Citation Study of LIS Dissertation in University of Malaya for Collection Development, presented in International Conference on Libraries, Information and Society, 26-27 June 2007, Armada Hotel, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. (First Author)
  2. The current situation, problem and solution for teaching Chinese as a second language in Malaysia“汉语作为第二语言教学在马来西亚的现状、问题及对策”，presented in International Conference on Contacts and Exchanges with Chinese and Asian and European Languages, 10-11 August 2012, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Republic of Korea. (Author)
  3. A Study of Chung Hwa Confucian School in Malaysia, presented in 2014 World Chinese Education Forum, 21-24 August 2014，New Era University College, 马来西亚中华学堂之探析，《2014年世界华文教育论坛论文集》，407-416页，2014年世界华文教育论坛论，21-24 August 2014，New Era University College.（First Author）
  4. A Study of Teaching Chinese as Second Language Programme in Malaysia, presented in 2014 World Chinese Education Forum, 21-24 August 2014, New Era University College. 马来西亚对外汉语教学的课程发展与展望，《2014年世界华文教育论坛论文集》， 437-444页，2014年世界华文教育论坛论，21-24 August 2014，New Era University College.（Second Author）
  5. A Study on Present Situation, Problem and Countermeasure of Chinese Language Teaching in KongZi Institute of University Malaya, presented in 25-26 September 2015, The International School of Tongji University, Shanghai, China. “马来亚大学孔子学院汉语教学的现状、问题及对策探析”，汉语国际传播：跨文化视域下的语言与文化国际学术会议，25-26 September 2015, The International School of Tongji University, Shanghai, China.（Third Author）
  6. A Study of Youth Chinese Test in Malaysia, presented in 2015 Theory and Practice of Chinese Language Teaching Conference, 5-6 September 2015, New Era College, Malaysia. 马来西亚中小学生汉语考试（YCT）调查研究，2015年“华语文教学的理论与实践”学术研讨会，5-6 September 2015, New Era College, Malaysia. (Author)
  7. The Used of Network Platform for Chinese Language Teaching in Taylor’s University and Royal College of Medicine Perak of Kuala Lumpur University, presented in International Conference on Teaching Mandarin as a Second Language In Malaysia 2016, 05-06 November 2016, Kong Zi Institute, University of Malaya. 如何在吉隆坡大学及泰莱大学进行有效的网络平台汉语教学，2016年马来西亚汉语作为第二语言教学国际研讨会，05-06 November 2016，马来亚大学孔子学院. (Author)
  8. Exploring the Cultural Content of Malaysian Private University Mandarin Teaching Materials ——A study of Universiti Kuala Lumpur Teaching Materials, presented in International Conference on Teaching Mandarin as a Second Language In Malaysia 2016, 05-06 November 2016, Kong Zi Institute, University of Malaya. “马来西亚私立大学汉语教材的文化内容探究——以吉隆坡大学教材《生活华语》与《学华语说华语》为例” ，2016年马来西亚汉语作为第二语言教学国际研讨会，05-06 November 2016， 马来亚大学孔子学院. (Second Author)
  9. A Study on the Teaching of Non-Chinese Students in Chinese Primary Schools in Malaysia, presented in The 6th International Conference on Chinese Characteristics and Chinese Teaching 2019, 29 November -02 December 2016, College of Chinese Language & Culture, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.探讨马来西亚华文小学里非主流教学所存在的问题，2019年第六届汉语特征与汉语教学国际研讨会，暨南大学华文学院. (First Author)
Journal
  1. A Citation Study of LIS Dissertation in University of Malaya for Collection Development, Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science (Volume: 13 Issue: 2, Dec 2008), pg 29-47. (ISI Web of Science-Thomson Reuters Journal) (First Author)
  2. On Chinese Course Guideline and Compilation of Chinese Textbooks in Malaysia, Chinese Language Globalization Studies (V1，Jul 2011), pg 179-188. “马来西亚华文课程大纲与华文教材的编写, 《汉语国际传播研究》（第一辑，Jul 2011），179-188 页”. (Author) (published in CNKI Database)
  3. A Metrological Study on Vocabulary with Chinese Culture and Local Vocabulary in Chinese Textbooks Used in Malaysia, Chinese Language Globalization Studies (V2，Dec 2011), pg 74-82. “马来西亚华文课本中华文化词汇与本土化词汇的计量研究, 《汉语国际传播研究》（第二辑，Dec 2011），74-82页”. (Author) (published in CNKI Database)
  4. The current situation, problem and solution for teaching Chinese as a second language in Malaysia, International Chinese Language Education (V2，Dec 2013), pg 91-98. “汉语作为第二语言教学在马来西亚的现状、问题及对策，《国际汉语教育》（第二辑，Dec 2013），91-98页”. (Author) (published in CNKI Database)
  5. A Study on Present Situation, Problem and Countermeasure of Chinese Language Teaching in KongZi Institute of University Malaya, Chinese Language Globalization Studies(V2，2014) (V2，July 2015), pg 187-199. “马来亚大学孔子学院汉语教学的现状、问题及对策探析”，《汉语国际传播研究》-2014年第2辑 (第二辑，July 2015，总第7辑)，187-199页. (Third Author) (published in CNKI Database)
  6. A Study of Youth Chinese Test in Malaysia, Theory and Practice of Chinese Language Teaching in Malaysia, 2016, pg 223-228. “马来西亚中小学生汉语考试（YCT）调查研究”，《马来西亚华语文教学的理论与实践》，2016年6月，223-228页. (Author)
  7. The Influence of Chung Hwa School on the Development of Chinese Education in Malaysia, Chinese Language Globalization Studies (V1，July 2017), pg 48-55. “中华学堂对马来西亚华文教育创立之影响”，《汉语国际传播研究》 (第一辑，July 2017，总第9辑)，48-55页. (First Author) (published in CNKI Database)
  8. Negative Emotional Experiences in Second Language Learning: A Study of Autobiographical Narratives among Chinese ESL Learners, SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science (Volume 5 Issue 4, August 2018), pp 11-17. (Third Author)
  9. An Investigation into the Effects of Kahoot and Whatsapp in Chinese Teaching, Research on Chinese Language Teaching and Learning, Sep 2018, pg 225-241. Kahoot 和Whatsapp 在汉语教学的效果至调查研究，《华语教学与研究》，2018年7月，225-241页. (Second Author)
  10. A Study on Non-Chinese Students in Malaysia Chinese Primary Schools, International Chinese Language Education (Volume: 4 Issue: 3, Sep 2019) 马来西亚吉隆坡南区华文小学非华裔学生学习情况调查研究，《国际汉语教育期刊》（第4卷第3期，Sep 2019，总第12期），第95-101. (First Author) (published in CNKI Database)
  11. A study on the Teaching of Non-Chinese Students in Malaysia Primary Schools, Opcion (Volume: 35 No: 19, March 2019), pg 1912-1934. (Scopus Journal) (Author)
Research Grant
  1. The Survey Studies on Increase in the Number of Non-Chinese Students Studying in Chinese Primary School in Territory of Kuala Lumpur, New Era College Research Grant, RM5000 Research Grant, 1 April 2015 – 31 March 2016 (N15/tsli/Re/08). (Team Leader)
  2. The Survey Studies on Increase in the Number of Non-Chinese Students Studying in Chinese Primary School Located within Selangor Daerah Hulu Langat, New Era College Research Grant, RM5000 Research Grant, 15 April 2016 – 14 April 2017(N16/TLSI/Re/02). (Team Leader)
  3. The Comparative Study of Chinese Language Dissemination of Higher Education in South East Asia, University of Malaya BKP Research Grant Awards, RM15020 Research Grant, 17 October 2016- 17 October 2018 (BK074-2016) (Co-Researcher)
Book Chapters
  1. The assessment of Chinese as a Second or Foreign Language in Malaysia，Teaching Chinese as an International Language in Malaysia: New Perspectives and Challenges (to be published in Dec 2020), University of Malaya Press, (Author)
Book
  1. A Citation Analysis of MLIS Dissertations: Submitted to University of Malaya: 2000 - 2005 (October 5, 2011), LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 148 pages. (Author)
  2. Theory and Practice of Chinese Language Teaching in Malaysia (June, 2016), New Era College, 276 pages. (Editorial Board Member)
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