SIRAJUL MUNIR

PhD Scholar of English Language Education at

Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar, West Sumatera, Indonesia

Email: sirajulmunir@uinbatusangkar.ac.id

Call/WhatsApp: +62 8126775281

Research Interest

My research interest lies on reading comprehension, ELT material development, English for specific purposes, and language pedagogy. Additionally, I am interested in injecting character education in teaching English. I also examine education management in the context of Indonesian governance.

Education

  • Ph. D in English Language Education – (2010-2013)

State University of Semarang, Indonesia.

Degree: PhD

Total CGPA: 4.00 – GPA Obtained 3.97

  • Master of English Language Education – (2000-2002)

State University of Padang, Indonesia

Total CGPA: 4.00 – GPA Obtained 3.91

  • Bachelor of English Language Education – (1993-1998)

State University of Padang, Indonesia

Total CGPA: 4.00 – GPA Obtained 3.23

International Educational Degrees/Certificates

  • Certificate of English Teaching Training (2003).

Work Experience

  • WORK EXPERIENCE
  • Lecturer of English Language Education (1998 – present)         
  • The Secretary of the Language Services Unit STAIN Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar (2023-2024)
  • The Head of English Language Education STAIN Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar (2004-2010)
  • The Head of Tarbiyah Department STAIN Mahmud Yunus Batuangkar (2014-2016)
  • The Dean of Faculty of Tarbiyah dan Teachers Training IAIN Batusangkar (2016-2020)
  • The Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Cooperation UIN Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar (2020-2024)
  • The Vice Director of Postgraduate Program UIN Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar (2024 till Now)
  • International Reputation

Consultant of Pilot Study Program on Teacher Certification, Employment, and Deployment under The Dutch Support Program (2007-2009)

Membership

  • Research Journals
  • Editor at Ta’dib Journal
  • Editor at SPECTAPRO (journals of Cultural Current in Physical Education and Sport Evolution)
  • Reviewer at Forum for Linguistics Studies
  • Reviewer at ELITE Proceeding Conference
  • Research Societies/ Councils/ Institutions
  • Association of English Lecturers of Islamic Higher Education, Indonesia
  • Scientific group of English language Education at Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar

List of Publications

  • BOOK/ THESIS
  • Developing Islamic Content- based Reading Materials Development for Islamic Higher Education, 2013
  • Reading Comprehension for Islamic Higher Comprehension, 2015
  • English for Drivers, 2014
  • English for Merchant, 2022
  • English for Islamic Boarding School, 2023
  • Menjadi Marbot dan Kisah-kisah Setelahnya (book chapter), 2023
  • English for Kids, 2024
  • Inspirasi dari Puncak Asia (Ed), 2024
  • Lompatan Mimpi Anak Air Bangis, 2025
  • PUBLICATIONS
  • An Evaluation of Reading Comprehension Textbooks Taught at the English Education Department of Islamic Higher Education in West Sumatera Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature, 2013 (Sinta 3)
  • Islamic Magazine Articles To Enhance Students’ Reading Skill And Build Their Character Values International Journal of Education, 2016 (Sinta 2)
  • A Qualitative Exploration of Students’ Perception on English Day Program at SMAN 1 West Sumatera, jurnal Simki 2023 (Sinta 4)
  • Turning Classroom Project into Textbook Design in English, Dinamika Ilmu, 2019 (Sinta 2)
  • Developing an English Textbook for Islamic Boarding School, Ta’dib 2021 (Sinta 2)
  • How Text-Based Teaching Promote Dimensions of Literacy Skills in EFL Class, Ta’dib 2021 (Sinta 2)
  • Academic Stress Factors Among Indonesian Students: A Case of IAIN Batusangkar, Jurnal Progresif, 2020 (Sinta 2)
  • Students’ View on the Use of WhatsApp during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Study at IAIN Batusangkar Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics, 2021 (Sinta 2)
  • WhatsApp as A Learning Tool During Covid -19 Pandemic: Advantages and Disadvantages, International Journal of Educational Best Practices, 2021 (Sinta 3)
  • Developing Criteria of an English Textbook Evaluation for Indonesian Senior High School. Ta’dib, 2021 (Sinta 2)
  • Literacy-Based Independent Learning Planning on Science Learning at SMP Negeri 12 Sijunjung Jurnal Al-Fikrah: Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan, 2021 (Sinta 3)
  • Implementation of the Logic Model in the Evaluation of New Student Admissions Online Nidhomul Haq: Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, 2022 (Sinta 2)
  • Investigating Filled Pauses Found in English Students’ Conversation, ADJES 2022 (Sinta 3)
  • Developing English Textbook for Pre-school Children, Journal of English Education and Teaching, 2023 (Sinta 2)
  • Integrating Group Investigation Method and Local Wisdom to Enhance Students’ Writing Skill, Ta’dib 2023 (Sinta 2)
  • Developing Local Wisdom-Based Instructional Materials in Minangkabau Context for English for Tourism Course, Ta’dib 2023 (Sinta 2)
  • The Correlation between Students’ Reading Anxiety and Their Reading Ability, Authors, ADJES 2023 (Sinta 3)
  • Developing Scientific Approach-Based E-Module Assisted By Ksoft Flipbook Maker Application for The Tenth Grade of Senior High School Students International Journal of Educational Best Practices, 2023 (Sinta 3)

Conferences / Seminars / Workshops

  • The 3rd International Seminar on Language Maintenance and Shift as a Speaker with the Theme: “Developing Islamic- based Reading Comprehension Materials for Islamic Higher Education (Semarang, Indonesia, 2013).
  • The 1th National Seminar on Educational Evaluation as a Speaker with the them: Developing A Checklists for Evaluating Reading Comprehension Textbooks (Semarang, Indonesia, 2013).
  • The 3rd International Conference on Education as a Speaker on theme Potential Future of PPP Paradigm on EFL Grammar Teaching: An Annotated Survey, (Batusangkar, Indonesia 2018).
  • the International Conference on Social Science and Education (Batusangkar, Indonesia, 2024).
  • Annual International Conference on Islamic Studies (Lampung, Indonesia 2016).
  • Annual International Conference on Islamic Studies (Surabaya, Indoensia 2023).
  • Annual International Conference on Islamic Studies (Semarang, Indonesia 2024).
  • The 14th Annual General Meeting of Asia Islamic Universities Association (AIUA) and International Conference for Islamic Universities (Maldives, 2024).
  • The 4th International Conference on Islam, Law, and Society with theme; Religion Humanity, and Global Justice: Contribution of Islamic Discourses for Sustaibale Peace (Balikpapan, Indonesia, 2024).

Scholarships

  • Graduate education scholarships, Directorate of Higher Education, Indonesia for the Ph.D. degree (2010-2013).
  • Graduate education scholarships, Directorate of Higher Education, Indonesia for the Master. degree (2000-2002).
  • Academic achievement scholarships, Ministry of Education and Culture (1995-1998).

Awards and Certificates

  • The best graduate of the master’s program (2002).
  • The best graduate of the doctoral program (2013).
  • The best presenter at International Conference on Psychology, Education and Mental Health (2019).

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Articulate and professional speaking abilities
  • A good listener and persuasive speaker
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Enjoy working as a team member as well as independently.
  • Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, teachers, and other parties involved in education.
  • Conduct research and analysis of research data.

Languages

  • English
  • Indonesian