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, researcher, and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) auditor in Early Childhood Education. Her academic journey reflects a diverse and comprehensive foundation in both business administration and educational development, holding a Diploma in Accountancy, a Bachelor in Business Administration, a Post Diploma in Early Education, and a Master in Human Capital Development Management. She earned her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction specializing in Preschool Education from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).
Before transitioning into higher education, Dr. Connie began her career at the grassroots level as an ECE teacher, gaining vital on-the-ground experience. Her passion for training the next generation of educators led her to the Teacher Training Institute and subsequently to UMS, where she played a pivotal role in establishing the Early Childhood Education Program.
Currently, she serves as the Head of the Rural Education Research Unit at UMS, where she bridges the gap between rural community dynamics and modern pedagogical frameworks.
Article to read.
https://www.ums.edu.my/v6/index.php/featured/where-village-life-sparks-curious-minds
Dr. Connie’s research scope is notably broad, focusing on the development of holistic, practical, and creative solutions for contemporary educational challenges. Her primary research and expertise include the following:
Human Capital Management
Educational Administration
Educational Leadership
Teaching, and Learning
Early Childhood Education
Intervention Design and Evaluation
Dr. Connie actively translates this philosophy into action through initiatives like the Mentor-Mentee STEM Project, an initiative inspired by structural landmarks like the UMS Clock Tower to spark curiosity and inspire young minds toward engineering and scientific inquiry. Her work demonstrates how simple village life and local environments can become rich catalysts for scientific curiosity.
Global Outlook & Humanitarian Initiatives
Dr. Connie’s work extends far beyond domestic borders, showcasing a strong capacity for cross-cultural engagement:
International Exchange: She has led students through the Summer Camp Early Childhood Education program, an educational visit to Japan designed to explore Japanese ECE practices and foster deep cultural and pedagogical exchanges.
Future Vision: Looking ahead, Dr. Connie is focused on developing a comprehensive humanitarian module aimed at actively engaging parents in early childhood development, ensuring that education remains a collaborative ecosystem between schools, families, and communities.
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 - Education Policy, Management and Administration
Education - Global Education
Management - Other HRD N.E.C
Education - Curriculum Development
Education - Civic and Citizenship Education
Education - Community Education
Education - Pre-School Education (Kindergarten)
Publications
Total Publications by Year
Scopus Metrics
Scopus ProfileDocuments
17
H-Index
3
Citations
33
Affiliation
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Research listing
Current Research Projects
Modul pendekatan eco-pre math
Leader
2026 - 2026
Pedagogi inovatif kebun pintar petani cilik terhadap pencapaian stem murid prasekolah
Member
2026 - 2028
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
Development of an interactive teaching, learning, and assessment module of early mathematics in early childhood education
Leader
2023 - 2026
Pemulihan penguasaan 3m dalam kalangan murid tahun 6 di sekolah luar bandar sabah
Member
2023 - 2026
Program mestecc mentor-mentee stem (for preschoolers)
Leader
2019 - 2021
Publications listing
NOTE: PUBLICATION DATA FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS WILL BE DISPLAYED
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Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok (2025), The Influence Of Parenting Styles And Child-parent Relationship On Home Literacy Environment: Empirical Evidence From Malaysia
Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok , Salbiah Binti Kindoyop (2025), Kit Mewarna Berasaskan Steam Dengan Pendekatan Pembelajaran Berasaskan Projek (pbl) Untuk Meningkatkan Literasi, Kreativiti Seni Visual Dan Motor Halus Murid Peralihan Tingkatan 1 Di Sabah
Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok , Lee Bih Ni (2025), From Local To Global: Teaching Children In Kampung Kobuni About The World’s Animals, Cultures, And Heritage Through Digital Learning
Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok (2025), Brewing Roots Of Learning: Integrating Sabah’s Cultural Heritage Into Early Childhood Education
Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok (2025), Learning Through Heritage: Jambatan Tamparuli As A Cultural Learning Landmark For Educational Tourism In Sabah
Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok , Crispina Gregory K Han (2025), Assessing Young Children’s Mathematical Abilities Through Cooking Play
Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok (2025), The Relationship Between Peer Relationships And Classroom Engagement Among Undergraduate Private College Student
Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok (2025), The Factors Influencing Teacher Motivation In Sabah
Sabariah Binti Sharif , Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok (2025), Classroom Engagement In Chinese Private Colleges: The Role Of Teacher-student Interactions And Peer Relationships
Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok , Jusiah Binti Idang , Musirin Bin Mosin (2025), Effects On Early Mathematics Of A Program Using Games, Picture Books And Worksheets