Professor Madya Dr. Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok
Fakulti Pendidikan dan Pengajian Sukan, UMS
Associate Professor Dr. Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok is an educator and a Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA) auditor specializing in early childhood education. She earned her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia. Currently, she serves as the head of the Rural Education Research Unit at Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
Article to read.
https://www.ums.edu.my/v6/index.php/featured/where-village-life-sparks-curious-minds
Before transitioning to higher education, Dr. Connie began her career as an early childhood education teacher in rural school. She later moved to the Teacher Training Institute and Universiti Malaysia Sabah, where she played a key role in establishing the Early Childhood Education Programme.
Her primary research interests include educational management, administration & leadership, curriculum development, teaching and learning, comparative studies, STEM education in early childhood education, as well as intervention design and evaluation. Her research and educational programs have been transformed through innovation, earning her multiple accolades. Dr. Connie’s research scope is broad, focusing on developing holistic, practical, creative, and innovative solutions. Her work has also been recognized with prestigious awards, including special awards and Gold Awards in innovation competitions such as PEREKA, the Carnival of Research and Innovation (CRI), and the Malaysia Technology Expo.
As Malaysia moves towards Industrial Revolution 4.0, it is crucial to develop a competent workforce to maintain the nation's global competitiveness. A versatile talent pool with problem-solving abilities, innovation, and higher-order thinking skills serves as a fundamental driver of the country's innovative potential. Strengthening early Geometry & STEM program at all educational levels is key to cultivating such a workforce.
Article to Read.
UMS Official Website—UMS Clock Tower: A Great Opportunity for Young Engineers, I-Shape by Shape: Real-World STEM Learning in Malaysia.
https://wartaoriental.com/2024/04/01/ums-clock-tower-a-great-opportunity-for-young-engineers/
She has demonstrated her ability to engage across cultures, particularly through her work with students in the Summer Camp Early Childhood Education program. This initiative is designed to provide insights into both cultural exchange and early childhood education in Japan. Looking ahead, she plans to develop a humanitarian module that actively involves parents in the process.
Article to read.
https://www.ums.edu.my/v5/component/content/category/93-featured
Exploring Japanese Early Childhood Education: Lessons from an Educational Visit
Contact Information
Academic Department
Fakulti Pendidikan dan Pengajian Sukan, UMS
Appointed Department
Fakulti Pendidikan dan Pengajian Sukan, UMS
Education
Doktor Falsafah (ph.d)
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
2015
Pendidikan Awal Kanak-kanak
Maktab Perguruan Keningau
2004
Research Collaborators
Research
Projects
24
Active
12
Grants
RM 396,825.79
Research Interests & Expertise
Education - Curriculum Development
Education - Civic and Citizenship Education
Education - Community Education
Education - Education Policy, Management and Administration
Education - Global Education
Management - Other HRD N.E.C
Publications
Total Publications by Year
Scopus Metrics
Scopus ProfileDocuments
17
H-Index
3
Citations
29
Affiliation
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Research listing
Current Research Projects
Pedagogi inovatif kebun pintar petani cilik terhadap pencapaian stem murid prasekolah
Member
2026 - 2028
Modul pendekatan eco-pre math
Leader
2026 - 2026
Pembangunan dan penilaian modul integrasi stem berasaskan pendekatan sosioemosi bagi murid sekolah rendah di pedalaman sabah
Member
2025 - 2026
Mapping the landscape of ai integration practices in stem teaching: a case study of tvet educators in ikm kota kinabalu
Member
2025 - 2026
Pelaksanaan pembelajaran berasaskan projek untuk literasi kebangsaan dan pendidikan karakter terhadap anak pekerja migran melalui guru community learning centre (clc) indonesia di sabah, malaysia
Member
2025 - 2026
Penerapan kecerdasan buatan (ai) dalam pemupukan pembelajaran sejarah: satu tinjauan di kota merudu, kota belud dan kota kinabalu
Member
2025 - 2027
From research to practice? i can do maths by preparing traditional foods with parental engagement
Leader
2025 - 2026
Pembangunan modul kemahiran keusahawanan melalui pendekatan bermain untuk kanak-kanak prasekolah
Member
2024 - 2026
Development of an interactive teaching, learning, and assessment module in early childhood education (animals around the world).
Leader
2023 - 2026
Pemulihan penguasaan 3m dalam kalangan murid tahun 6 di sekolah luar bandar sabah
Member
2023 - 2026
Development of an interactive teaching, learning, and assessment module of early mathematics in early childhood education
Leader
2023 - 2026
Program mestecc mentor-mentee stem (for preschoolers)
Leader
2019 - 2021
Publications listing
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Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok (2026), Cultural Intelligence And Scientific Mindset: A Framework For Leadership Development In Knowledge-driven Institutions
Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok , Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok (2026), Investigating The Mediating Role Of Teacher Well-being Upon Moral Leadership In Kindergarten And Organizational Citizenship Behaviour
Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok , Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok (2026), Investigating The Mediating Role Of Teacher Well-being Upon Moral Leadership In Kindergarten And Organizational Citizenship Behaviour
Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok (2026), Classroom Participation Among Chinese Private College Students: The Role Of Teacher–student Interaction, Peer Relationships, And Learning Motivation
Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok , Mohd Khairuddin Bin Abdullah @ Jerry (2026), Examining The Influence Of Leadership Styles, Work Concerns, And Cultural Norms On Teacher Effectiveness In Digital Teaching: A Sem And Regression Analysis In Chinese Private Universities
Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok , Lee Bih Ni (2026), Scrapbooking For Character: Preschool Experiences Across Sabah’s Diverse Ethnic Groups
Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok (2026), Learning Environment, School–enterprise Cooperation, And Student Motivation As Predictors Of Employment Competitiveness Among Undergraduates In Application-oriented Universities
Lee Bih Ni , Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok , Nur Farha Binti Shaafi , Arzizul Bin Antin (2026), Preserving Local Heritage Through History Education Digital Storytelling: Engaging Youth In Sabah’s Cultural Narratives
Soon Singh A/l Bikar Singh , Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok (2026), Grammar Achievement In Ai-supported Efl Learning: Academic Engagement, Ai Literacy, And Task-assessment Alignment
Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok (2026), Examining The Validity And Reliability Of The Home Literacy Environment Questionnaire Among Preschoolers In Sabah Context
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