Dr Christine Shobana Arthur

Christine Arthur

Dr Christine Shobana Arthur

  • Lecturer
English for Specific Academic Purposes

Biography

Dr Christine Arthur obtained her PhD in Higher Education: Research, Evaluation and Enhancement from Lancaster University, United Kingdom. She is passionate about evaluating the effectiveness of feedback and assessments in higher education, and exploring the potential of evaluative research within the field of educational research. Dr Christine is dedicated to supporting students from diverse backgrounds, with a particular focus on helping underachievers in English language learning.

 

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • PhD in Higher Education: Research, Evaluation and Enhancement, Lancaster University, United Kingdom (2024)
  • PGC in Academic Practice, Lancaster University, UK (2016)
  • Master of Linguistics (English Language), University of Malaya, Malaysia (2009)
  • BA in English Language, University of Putra Malaysia, Malaysia (2006)
  • Dip in Marketing, Polytechnic of Kota Bharu, Malaysia (2003)

Research Interests

  • Assessment & Feedback
  • Evaluative Research
  • Higher Education Policy
  • Access and Equity

Notable Publications

  1. Arthur, C. (2024). A theory-driven approach to evaluate assessment practice that supports students’ learning. [Doctoral Thesis, Lancaster University]. Lancaster University.
  2. Arthur, C.S. (2019). Evaluating Assessment Moderation: Towards Best Practice. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference On Educational Research And Practice (ICERP) 2019, 2-13, eISBN 978-967-960-453
  3. Arthur, C.S. (2019). Fostering students’ self-regulated learning through self & peer assessments. The Online Journal of New Horizons in Education. 9(2), 132-138. http://tojned.net/journals/tojned/volumes/tojned-volume09-i02.pdf
  4. Arthur, C. (2017). Law of attraction: Mantra for successful language learning. In Crosling, G. M., & Atherton, G. (Eds.) (2017). Current and Emerging Themes in Global Access to Post-Secondary Education. Croydon, United Kingdom: Emerald Publishing Limited.
  5. Arthur, C. (2016). Learning teaching: A voyage of discovery. The Online Journal of New Horizons in Education, 6(2), 69–72.
  6. Arthur, C. (2016). Using self-assessment and peer assessment to encourage the desired learning culture. Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL2016). Putrajaya, Malaysia.
  7. Arthur, C. (2015). Self-Regulated Learning: A Vantage Point. The Asian Conference on Education (ACE2015). Kobe, Japan.
  8. Arthur, C. (2014). Learning teaching: A voyage of discovery. 7th International Conference on University Learning and Teaching (InCULT). Shah Alam, Malaysia.
  9. Arthur, C. (2013). Law of attraction: Mantra for successful language learning. 3rd International Conference on English Language Teaching (ICELT2013). Melaka, Malaysia.
  10. Arthur, C. (2012). Improving language teaching and learning through Neurolinguistic programming. International Conference: Innovative Research in a Changing and Challenging World. Phuket, Thailand.
  11. Arthur, C., & Ng, L. L. (2011). Relating learner proficiency and language learning strategies: A way to inform language learning instruction. 4th Biennial International Conference on the Teaching & Learning of English in Asia (TLEiA4). Hard Rock Hotel.
  12. Arthur, C., & Ng, L. L. (2010). A matter of personality or proficiency?. 8th Malaysia International Conference on English Language Teaching (MICELT). Equatorial Hotel.
  13. Arthur, C. (2009). A study of learning strategies and personality traits among ESL learners (Master's thesis). University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  14. Arthur, C. & Ng, L. L. (2009). A matter of personality or proficiency? An investigation of learning Strategies and personality traits among proficient and less proficient learners. International Conference on Education for All (ICEFA). Legend Hotel.
  15. Arthur, C. & Ng, L. L. (2009). An investigation of learning strategies and personality traits among proficient and less proficient ESL learners. Journal of Modern Languages, 19, 47–68.

Achievements & Accolades

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Higher Education Academy, UK (2020