Dr. Simin Ghavifekr

Department of Educational Management, Planning and Policy

Faculty of Education, University of Malaya (UM)

Senior Lecturer

Email: sgh502@gmail.com; drsimin@um.edu.my

Qualification

Ph.D. Educational Management, Planning & Policy, University of Malaya, Malaysia

M.Sc. (Instructional Tech)(UPM), UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA (UPM)

B.Ed. (Technology) (Islamic Azad Univ.), ISLAMIC AZAD UNIVERSITY, TEHRAN

Publications (Selected)

Books：

1. Abd Rahman Idris, Hussein Hj Ahmad, Sufean Hussin, Simin Ghavifekr, Mohammad Sani Ibrahim. (2014). Strategic Analysis of Education Policy. UM publication.
2. Simin Ghavifekr (2012). The Smart School Policy Cycle: A Qualitative Analysis. Saarbrucken, Germany: LAP LAMBERT , International Academic Publishing GmbH & Co (ISBN 978-3-659-13953-6).

Chapter in books:

1. Simin Ghavifekr , Amy Lim Sok Hoon, Hee Fui Ling & Tan Mei Ching . (2015). Transformational Leadership Role of School s Head of Department: Issues and Challenges. In Hussien Ahmad et al. (2015), Transformasi Pendidikan nasional: Aspirasi Dan Cabaran. UM Press. (Accepted)
2. Simin Ghavifekr. (2015). E-Learning Integration in Higher Learning Institutions: Issues and Challenges Facing Lecturers. In (2015) Classroom-based Research in Higher Learning Institutions . UM PRESS. (Accepted).
3. Ahmad Zabidi Abdul Razak, Simin Ghavifekr, Kazi Enamul Hoque & Norazana Mohd Nor. (2015). Parents Involvement in Education Policy Implementation:The Malaysian Parent Teacher Association (PTA). In Building A Sustainable Future Through Exploration of Innovative Ideas. (Springer Book/ Accepted).
4. Madiha Shah & Simin Ghavifekr . (2013). Impact of Teacher Collegiality on Teacher Learning and Growth. In Noraini Idris (Eds). Education For All : Malaysian Perspectives (108-120). Tanjong Malim, Perak : University Pendidikan Sultan Idris.
5. Simin Ghavifekr , Sufean Hussin & Madiha Shah. (2013). Change and Innovation in Education Organisations: A Conceptual Overview. In Noraini Idris (Eds). Education For All: Malaysian Perspectives ( 57- 75) . Tanjong Malim, Perak : University Pendidikan Sultan Idris.

Articles:

1. Simin Ghavifekr & Mohammed Sani Ibrahim. (2015). Effectiveness of ICT Integration in Malaysian Schools: A Quantitative Analysis. International Research Journal for Quality in Education. (Under Review) (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)
2. Mohammed Sani Ibrahim, Simin Ghavifekr & Mohd Ibrahim K. Azeez. (2015). Practicing Conflict Management Strategies in Malaysian Schools:A Quantitative Analysis. Educational Research for Policy and Practice ( Springer). (Submitted) (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)
3. Simin Ghavifekr & Nova Sheila Pillai. (2015). The Effect of School's Organisational Climate on Teachers' Job Satisfaction: Malaysian Experience. Asia-Pacific Education Review (APER). (Under Review) (ISI/SCOPUS Cited Publication)
4. Simin Ghavifekr, Mohammed Sani Ibrahim, Komathi Chellapan, Kumar Sukumaran, Amuta Subramaniam. (2014). INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP PRACTICES OF PRINCIPAL IN VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE: TEACHERS' PERCEPTION. Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Management (MOJEM), Vol 3(1), 48-67. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)
5. Simin Ghavifekr & Hazline Mahmood. (2015). Factors Affecting Use of e-Learning Platform (SPeCTRUM) Among University Students in Malaysia. Journal of Education and Information Technologies (Springer). submitted. (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)
6. Rahimah Haji Ahmad, Ali Mohammad Jubran Salleh & Simin Ghavifekr. (2015). Leadership Dimensions and Creativity Traits of Islamic Schools Principals: A Quantitative Analysis. SAGE Open Social Science Journals. ( In process of Revision) (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)
7. Amla Salleh, Ramlan Hamzah, Norazah Nordin, Simin Ghavifekr, & Toktam Namyandeh Joorabchi. (2015). Online Counseling Using Email: A Qualitative Study. Asia-Pacific Education Review (APER). (under Final Decision by Editor) (ISI/SCOPUS Cited Publication)
8. Jasmi A. Talib, Amla Salleh, Salleh Amat,Simin Ghavifekr & Azlinda M. Ariff.(2015). Effect of career education module on career development of community college students. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance (Q2) ,ISSN 0251-2513. Volume 15 Number 1,37-55. (ISI-Cited Publication)
9. Muhammad Faizal A. Ghani, Norfariza Mohd Radzi, Simin Ghavifekr, Husaina Banu Kenayatullah, Mokhtar Muhamad (2014). Students Discipline Management in Rural ands Urban are Schools: Management Perspective . Journal of Educational Leadership (JuPiDi). Vol 1 , Issue 1, 7-40. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)
10. Simin Ghavifekr, Ahmad Zabidi Abd Razak, Muhammad Faizal A. Ghani, Ng Yan Ran, Yao Meixi & Zhang Tengyue (2014).ICT Integration In Education:Incorporation for Teaching & Learning Improvement. Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Technology (MOJET). Vol 2 ,Issue 2, 24-46. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)
11. Rahimah Haji Ahmad, Simin Ghavifekr. (2014). School Leadership for the 21st Century: A Conceptual Overview. Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Management (MOJEM), Vol 2, Issue 1, 48-61. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)
12. Simin Ghavifekr & Mohammed Sani Ibrahim. (2014). Head of Departments Instructional Supervisory Role and Teachers Job Performance: Teachers Perceptions. Asian Journal of Social Sciences & Management Studies. Vol 1(2), 45-57. (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)
13. Mohammed Sani Ibrahim, Simin Ghavifekr, Sii Ling, Saedah Siraj & Mohd Ibrahim K. Azeez (2014). Can transformational leadership influence on teachers commitment towards organization, teaching profession,and students learning? A quantitative analysis. Asia Pacific Educ. Rev. (2014) 15 (2):177- 190. published in the completed journal issue. DOI 10.1007/s12564-013-9308-3. (ISI-Cited Publication)
14. Simin Ghavifekr, Amy Lim Sok Hoon, Hee Fui Ling & Tan Mei Ching. (2014). HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AS TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS IN SCHOOLS: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES. Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Management , 2(3), 119-139. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)
15. Jasmi Abu Talib, Amla Salleh, Salleh Amat, Simin Ghavifekr & Azlinda M. Ariff. (2014). Effect of Career Education Module on Career Development of Community College Students. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance/ Springer (ISI Journal /Q2) . Vol 14, Issue 2. DOI 10.1007/s10775-014-9279-x. (ISI-Cited Publication)
16. Mojgan Afshari1, Simin Ghavifekr1, Saadat Parhizkar2 & Wumaierjiang Ayoufu1. (2013). Relationship between Transformational Leadership Behaviours of Lecturers and Students Creativity. Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Management ( MOJEM) . Volume 1 , Issue 2, 33-40. ISSN NO: 2289 4489. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)
17. Mojgan Afshari, Simin Ghavifekr, Saedah Siraj, & Ahmad Zabidi Abdul Razak. (2013). Developing Students Creativity. Life Sci J 2013 ;10(3): 485-494(ISSN:1097-8135). (ISI/cited publication) (ISI-Cited Publication)
18. Mojgan Afshari, Simin Ghavifekr, Saedah Siraj & Duan Jing. (2013). Students Attitudes Towards Computer Assisted Language Learning. Prociedia Social & Behavioral Sciences (Elsiver), 103 (2013), 852 859.( Scopus/cited publication). (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)
19. Jasmi A.Talib, Amla Salleh, Salleh Amat, Simin Ghavifekr, Azlinda M. Ariff. ( 2013). Effect of Career Education Module on Career Development of Community College Students. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance. Accepted. (ISI /cited Publication). (ISI-Cited Publication)
20. Amla Salleh, Syed Mohamad Syed Abdullah, Zuria Mahmud, Simin Ghavifekr & Noriah Ishak. (2013). A Structured Career Intervention Program for Academically Challenged Students. Asia-Pacific Education Review (Springer). Asia Pacific Educ. Rev. (2013) 14 (2):209-219. DOI 10.1007/s12564-013-9259-8 (ISI cited Publication). (ISI-Cited Publication)
21. Simin Ghavifekr, Mojgan Afshari, Saedah Siraj & Kalaivani Segar. (2013). ICT Application for Administration and Management. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences Elsevier, 103 (2013), 1344 1351.( Scopus/cited publication). (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)
22. Abdul Latheef Mohamed, Mojgan Afshari, Simin Ghavifekr, Saedah Siraj, Ahmad Zabidi Abdul Razak. (2013). The Use of Instructional Technology in Teaching: A Comparative Analysis. Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Management (MOJEM).Volume 1 (1): 1-9, 2013. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)
23. Mohamed Imran, Mojgan Afshari, Simin Ghavifekr & Ahmad Zabidi Abd Razak ( 2013). Demography Factors and Students Academic Performance in Secondary Schools. Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Management (MOJEM), Volume 1, Issue 2, 1-9.2289 4489 .(Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)
24. Simin Ghavifekr, Mojgan Afshari, Saedah Siraj & Ahmad Zabidi Bin Abdul Razak (2013). Vision-Driven Strategies and Policies for Managing Educational Systemic Change: A Qualitative Analysis. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 7(4): 333-341, 2013 ISSN 1991-8178. Indexed in Web of Science ( SCOPUS cited/ publication). (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)
25. Simin Ghavifekr , Mojgan Afshari, Saedah Siraj & Ahmad Zabidi Abdul Razak.(2013). Organizational Implementation of Educational Change: A Case of Malaysian Open & Distance Education. Life Sci J 2013;10(2):2329-2340] (ISSN:1097-8135). ( ISI/ Cited Publication). (ISI-Cited Publication)