PAST EVENTS
Relive the enriching experiences and valuable insights from our past events. Here, we archive the highlights, key takeaways, and captured moments that have shaped our community. Explore the chronicles of our journey, and delve into the knowledge shared and connections made that has fueled our commitment to educational psychology.
OCTOBER 2018: The Journey to Understand EP Role #1
Interview with Indonesia's School Psychologist representative
An online interview was conducted with a representative from Indonesia to understand the role of educational psychologists in our neighboring country. We interviewed Ms. Inayah Sri Wardhani, who worked in a private school. She worked with children, their families, and educators from kindergarten to elementary school. She ensures children and their families get access to psychological services.
MARCH 2019: The Journey to Understand EP Role #2
Interview with Singapore's Educational Psychology representative
It's important for us to understand the role of educational psychologists from our neighboring countries. Our team went to the National University of Singapore to meet up with a Singaporean Chartered Educational Psychologist who is currently a Lead Specialist with the Ministry of Education (MOE), Associate Professor Dr. Sharifah Mariam Aljuneid. We learned much about Singapore's inclusive education practice and EP's roles in supporting school inclusion.
SEPTEMBER 2021: Engagement with Malaysia Association of Psychology Students (MAPS)
Discussion with MAPS representative, Ms. Jean Heng
We were approached by the founder of the Malaysian Association of Psychology Students, Ms. Jean Heng to discuss and understand further the role and field of Educational Psychology in Malaysia. Her team is actively gathering information from experts about all the different specializations and practices in Psychology in Malaysia. They hope to compile all the information gathered and publish it as a guide for future psychology students.
NOVEMBER 2021: Engagement with Malaysian Developmental Psychology Community (MDPC)
Online Forum with MDPC
We were honored to join the discussion on supporting children returning to school during the post-pandemic time, together with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lihanna Borhan from International Islamic University Malaysia. Several strategies were discussed from multiple levels of support from parents to school administrators.
NOVEMBER 2021: The Journey to Understand EP Role #3
A session with Malaysia's Chartered Educational Psychologist
We were fortunate to be in touch with our rare gem, Malaysia's Chartered Educational Psychologist, Ms. Cheng Yi. In this session, we shared the vision of MEPS and listened to Cheng Yi's journey to be a charted EP practitioner. This short meeting has blossomed into the appointment of Ms. Cheng Yi as one of the MEPS' first advisors.
Month 2021 and Month 2022: Engagement #2 with AIESEC in HELP University
A representative from MEPS participated in a voluntary training and forum organised by AIESEC HELP university. The mission of this program was to be a guest speaker to deliver mental health topics for parents and teachers in the Into Your Mind Forum.
A training session on the topic "Burnout". The training covered what is burnout, difference of burnout, depression and exhaustion. The training session also covers burnout prevention and some self-care strategies.
A representative from MEPS participated in a voluntary training and forum organised by AIESEC HELP university. The mission of this program was to train and educate the project volunteers on the topic of "Self-care management" in the Train the Trainers session.
A 2-hour emotional management training session with the AIESEC volunteers. The aim is to equip them with basic emotional regulation strategies and enhance their understanding of the triggers of emotions.
JANUARY 2022: The Journey of Understanding an EP Role #4
A session with the Head of Educational Psychologist in Persatuan Psikologi Malaysia (PSIMA)
We had an incredible opportunity to meet Prof. Dr. Hairul Nizam Ismail, PhD from the School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Dr. Hairul previously served as the President of the Malaysian Psychological Association (PSIMA) and has deep experience regulating psychology programs all over Malaysia. We discussed the need for training specific skills in the Educational Psychology program. We hope to work closely with Dr. Hairul and PSIMA in regulating our practice as EP in Malaysia.
7th January 2022: The Journey to Understand EP Role
A Session with Dr. Aini Marina Ma'rof, Senior Lecturer Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia
We had our first online meeting with Dr. Aini to discuss the collaboration between MEPS and Educational Psychology at UPM. Dr. Aini generously shared her knowledge to assist us in the establishment of the MEPS. She is also one of the MEPS advisors.
26th May 2022: Study & Career Path in Educational Psychology Talk
Educational Psychology Talk: Study & Career Path
MEPS provided the study & career path talk, especially for psychology students interested in pursuing their Master's Degree in Educational Psychology.
28th August 2022: Trial Training on Specific Learning Disorders & Dyslexia Early Screening Test
First Trial Training
We had our first trial training on Specific Learning Disorders and Dyslexia Early Screening Test conducted by Mr. Teow Chean Khai, who is a practitioner in the educational psychology field. It was a full-day training attended by the MEPS committees and Dr. Aini.