TUTY ELFIRA ABDUL RAZAK

Tuty has been with the DAS since 2010. She provides intervention for learners with dyslexia on the Prep 2 PSLE (Preparation for English Paper 2 PSLE), Main Literacy Programme, and Maths Programme. In addition, she oversees the development of curriculum and resources for Prep 2 PSLE, the training of its teachers and the evaluation of their classroom practices. She also conducts talks organised by the DAS Parents’ Support Group (PSG) to offer parents practical tips and strategies to help their child overcome their learning difficulties. Tuty has a Masters of Arts in Special Educational Needs (SEN) from the University of South Wales. Her previous research explored the use of picture books to improve the vocabulary and comprehension skills of learners with dyslexia. Her research interests include social-emotional learning and promoting philosophical thinking among children and young adults.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters in Special Educational Needs (USW)
• Post-graduate Certificate in Specific Learning Differences (LMU)
• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (NUS)

PUBLICATIONS

• Abdul Razak, T. E., Yahaya, S. H. M., Tan, S. H. J. & Wang, A. (2025) Efficacy of teaching practices in online English comprehension lessons for learners with Specific Learning Differences (SpLD): A qualitative analysis. Asia Pacific Journal of Developmental Differences. Vol. 12, No. 1, January 2025, pp. 141—176
• Abdul Razak, T. E., Leong, E, Asjamiah, S. & Wang, A. (2021) Progress monitoring of dyslexic primary school learners enrolled in an English Exam Skills Programme. Asia Pacific Journal of Developmental Differences, 8(1), 5-29
• Abdul Razak, T. E., See, E., Tan, S. H. J. & Leong, E (2018) Exploring the effectiveness of the English Examination Skills Programme on struggling non-dyslexic learners. Asia Pacific Journal of Developmental Differences, 5(2), 141-162.
• Abdul Razak, T. E. (2014) Emotional and behavioural challenges in children diagnosed with learning difficulties. DAS Handbook, 261-271.

CONFERENCES / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

• Abdul Razak, T. E. 58th RELC International Conference 2024. PAPER PRESENTATION, Efficacy of teaching practices in online English comprehension lessons for learners with Specific Learning Differences (SpLD): A qualitative analysis.
• Abdul Razak, T. E. NIE Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2022.  PAPER PRESENTATION, Progress monitoring of dyslexic primary school learners enrolled in an English Exam Skills Programme
• Abdul Razak, T. E. UnITE SpLD Conference 2017. PAPER PRESENTATION, Engaging learners with dyslexia through picture books, Singapore.
• Dyslexia Association of Singapore Workshop Series “A Practical Approach to Learning” 18 – 20 November 2013. WORKSHOP PRESENTATION, Comprehension skills for learners with dyslexia, Singapore.

MEDIA INTERVIEWS

• Berita Harian, 6th September 2017 https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/liku-badan-orang-alami-disleksia-dirakam
• Berita Harian, 31st October 2016 https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/orang-ramai-digesa-usah-cepat-buat-tanggapan-negatif

“In the long run, the sharpest weapon of all is a kind and gentle spirit.” – Anne Frank