DR. ABDUL RAHMAN BIN SAFIAN

rahmansafian
@fmsp.upsi.edu.my

05-4505283

RESEARCHER ID

EXPERTISE

Research
(Principal Investigator)

1

RM15,000

Publication

30

Supervision

11

PhD

6

Master
Consultation

RM26,000

Biography

A lecturer from the Faculty Of Music And Performing Arts , Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Tanjung Malim, Perak, Malaysia.











1 Hybrid Popup Card (HiPOP) Pengalaman Pembelajaran yang Menarik

Kementerian Kewangan Malaysia

2024 Member Completed
2 Mobile Learning as A “New Normal” in Vocal Lesson

Kuala Lumpur City Opera

2024 Member Completed
1 A Formative Assessment Strategy Framework For Higher Order Thinking Skills In One-to-One Western Classical Instrumental Music Education

2025 PhD International Supervisor Completed

2 Development And Evaluation Of A Project-Based Learning Module For Teaching Hunan Folk Music To Undergraduate Students

2026 PhD International Supervisor Presentation

3 The Impact Of Different Instructional Strategies On Student Competence And Performance In Vocal Music Education With Passion For Music Education As A Moderator

2026 PhD International Supervisor Presentation

4 Design And Development Of Contextualised Gamified Module For Bamboo Flute Learning Based On Mongolian For Culture To Enhance Student Engagement

2026 PhD International Supervisor Presentation

5 Investigating The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence Application In Teaching Piano For Effective Teaching And Learning In University Lanzhou City, Hansu Province, China Using Structural Equation Modeling

2026 PhD International Supervisor Presentation

6 The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In The Digital Transformation Of Music Education: An Ethical And Pedagogical Inquiry

2026 PhD International Supervisor In Progress

7 Design And Impact Of A Gamified Chinese Folk Song Teaching Module For Fifth Grade Primary School Students In Zhengzhou China

2026 PhD International Co-Supervisor Completed

8 A Study On The Effect Of Wu Dialect Vocal Enhancement Program In Suzhou-Wuxi-Changzhou Region Vocational College Vocal Music Classes

2026 PhD International Co-Supervisor Presentation

9 Developing And Designing A Teaching Module For Vocal Education Using Selected Multi-ethnic Songs From Traditional Chinese Ethnic At Tangshan Preschool Normal College

2026 PhD International Co-Supervisor Presentation

10 PEMBANGUNAN DAN PENEROKAAN POTENSI APLIKASI REALITI MAYA (GaMesive) DALAM PENGAJARAN DAN PEMBELAJARAN GAMELAN MELAYU SEKOLAH MENENGAH

2026 PhD National Supervisor In Progress

11 Impak Integrasi Realiti Maya (VR) Dalam Pendidikan Muzik Berasaskan Modul VR Projek Sosial Menurut Pendekatan Education 5.0 Terhadap Peningkatan Kesedaran Komuniti Dan Kompetensi Sosial Murid Sekolah Rendah.

2026 PhD National Supervisor In Progress

12 Research And Practice Of Multicultural Music Education In Chinese Universities

2023 Master International Supervisor Completed

13 Pembangunan Dan Kebolehgunaan Modul E-MusiG Membaca Dan Menulis Notasi Muzik Sebagai Bahan Bantu Mengajar Bagi Guru Pendidikan Muzik Tingkatan 1 Sekolah Menengah

2024 Master National Supervisor Completed

14 Penggunaan Soapbox VR Sebagai Platform Latihan Imersif Bagi Meningkatkan Penggunaan Teknik Dan Improvisasi Permainan Instrumen Muzik Dalam Kalangan Pelajar Universiti Awam

2026 Master National Supervisor Presentation

15 Design And Development Of Short-Form Video Music Learning Framework (SVML Framework) In Malaysian Higher Institution

2026 Master National Supervisor Presentation

16 Mengintegrasikan Kemahiran Muzik Penciptaan Lagu Dalam Subjek Sejarah Tahun 5

2026 Master National Supervisor In Progress

17 Pendekatan Suggestopedia Melalui Pendidikan Muzik Dalam Membantu Meningkatkan Prestasi Akademik Murid Pemulihan Khas Tahun 5: SK Kulambai, Kota Belud, Sabah

2026 Master National Supervisor In Progress

1 Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (C-E-R) Framework: Application in Dissertation and Thesis Writing for Music Education Research and Cross-Disciplinary Contexts

2026

2 Higher-Order Thinking Skills in Music Education: A Comprehensive Analysis

2024

3 PENILAIAN KEBOLEHGUNAAN MODUL INTERAKTIF REALITI MAYA (E-MARZ) KOMPONEN APRESIASI MUZIK MENENGAH RENDAH

2021

4 Pembangunan dan Penilaian Modul Interaktif Realiti Maya Komponen Apresiasi Muzik Sekolah Menengah (e-MARZ): Satu Analisis Keperluan

2020

5 Creative Placemaking and Social Innovation in Art Education for Transforming Communities in Indonesia and Malaysia

2025

6 Higher-Order Thinking Skills in Music Education: A Comprehensive Analysis

2024

7 Usability Evaluation of a Virtual Reality Interactive MusicAppreciation Module (E-Marz) for Secondary School

2021

1 21st-Century Skills in Vocal Pedagogy: A Scoping Review
Frontiers in Education

2026SCOPUSCo-AuthorCorrespondence Author
2 Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (C-E-R) Framework: Application in Dissertation and Thesis Writing for Music Education Research and Cross-Disciplinary Contexts
International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)

2026Google ScholarCo-AuthorCorrespondence Author
3 Bridging Voices: A Mini Review of Bel Canto’s Pedagogical and Cultural Integration in China Universities
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)

2025Web of ScienceCo-AuthorCorrespondence Author
4 Constructing a Framework to Promote Higher Order Thinking Skills in One-to-One Western Classical Instrumental Music Classroom among Students in Higher Education
International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development

2025Excellent Research Australia (ERA)Co-AuthorCorrespondence Author
5 Need analysis on developing Students' higher order thinking skills one-to-one Western classical instrumental music lessons in higher education
Acta Psychologica

2025SCOPUSCo-AuthorCorrespondence Author
6 Higher-Order Thinking Skills in Music Education: A Comprehensive Analysis
Grenek: Jurnal Seni Musik

2024Google ScholarCo-AuthorCorrespondence Author
7 A Review of Online Learning Pedagogy and Vocal Music Education
International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

2024Excellent Research Australia (ERA)Co-AuthorCorrespondence Author
8 Design and Development of e-MARZ: A Practical Guide to Implementing Cost-effective VR Experiences for Music Education
Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology

2024SCOPUSFirst Author
9 Design and Development of e-MARZ: A Practical Guide to Implementing Cost-effective VR Experiences for Music Education
Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology

2023SCOPUSFirst and Correspondence Author
10 Technological Advancements in Bite-sized Learning: Developing a Framework for Basic Jazz Guitar Reharmonization Techniques
Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology

2023SCOPUSCorrespondence Author
11 PENILAIAN KEBOLEHGUNAAN MODUL INTERAKTIF REALITI MAYA (E-MARZ) KOMPONEN APRESIASI MUZIK MENENGAH RENDAH
Jurnal IPDA

2021Non IndexFirst Author
12 Pembangunan dan Penilaian Modul Interaktif Realiti Maya Komponen Apresiasi Muzik Sekolah Menengah (e-MARZ): Satu Analisis Keperluan
Journal of Educational Research and Indigenous Studies (JERiS)

2020Malaysian Citation IndexFirst Author
13 The Critical Examination of Francisco Tarrega’s Transcription on Isaac Albeniz’s Sevilla
Musicologist

2025SCOPUSCo-Author
14 Creative Placemaking and Social Innovation in Art Education for Transforming Communities in Indonesia and Malaysia
European Public and Social Innovation Review

2025Google ScholarCo-Author
15 The Evolution of Modern Learning: A Dual Systematic Review of Emerging Trends and Challenges
Asian Journal of University Education

2025SCOPUSCo-Author
16 Fostering Pedagogical Innovation: Theoretical Foundations for Developing a Gamified Chinese Folk Song Teaching Module for Primary School Education in China
International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development

2025Excellent Research Australia (ERA)Co-Author
17 Need analysis on developing Students' higher order thinking skills one-to-one Western classical instrumental music lessons in higher education
Acta Psychologica

2025SCOPUSCo-Author
18 Higher-Order Thinking Skills in Music Education: A Comprehensive Analysis
Grenek: Jurnal Seni Musik

2024Google ScholarCo-AuthorCorrespondence Author
19 A Critical Review: The Implementation of Spectrogram and Sonic Visualizer on The Performance Review of Classical Music
Virtuoso: Jurnal Pengkajian dan Penciptaan Musik

2024Google ScholarCo-Author
20 Musical Innovation: The Fusion of Chord Melody Style and Malay Traditional Music Lagu Melayu Asli
Educational Administration: Theory and Practice

2024SCOPUSCo-Author
21 Exploring the Integration of Bite-Sized Learning: A Scoping Review of Research in Education and Related Disciplines
Contemporary Educational Technology

2023SCOPUSCo-Author
22 Usability Evaluation of a Virtual Reality Interactive MusicAppreciation Module (E-Marz) for Secondary School
International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development

2021Excellent Research Australia (ERA)Co-Author
1 EMARZ: Revolutionizing Music Appreciation with eMARZsive VR Technology for Malaysian Schools

2024 International

2 METAVERSE ENABLED LEARNING FOR GENERATION ALPHA: A CONCEPTUAL EXPLORATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION CONTEXTS

2025 National

1 Presenter and Finalist at the QS Reimagine Education Awards & Conference 2025

2025 Art International

2 34TH INTERNATIONAL INVENTION, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION, MALAYSIA (ITEX23)

2023 Art International

3 INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY CARNIVAL ON E-LEARNING 2023

2023 Art International

4 E-Merz Interactive Virtual Reality Music Appreciation Module

2023 Poster International

5 Penyelidik UPSI Merevolusi Apresiasi Pendidikan Muzik melalui Realiti Maya

2024 Popwrit National

1 Design And Development Of A VR-Based Choir Learning Module (Iramaya)

2025 Leader In Progress

2 HISTORICAL COMPARISON OF ARTS EDUCATION CURRICULUM IN POSTCOLONIAL INDONESIA AND MALAYSIA

2025 Member Master Of Arts And Culture Education Study Program At Universitas Negeri Surabaya Completed

3 Harmonic Language Of Heitor Villa Lobos' Classical Guitar Solo Works

2024 Member Faculty Of Languages, Arts, And Culture, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Completed

4 EKSPRESI NILAI SASAK DIASPORA DALAM SENI PERSEMBAHAN

2024 Member Program Magister Administrasi Pendidikan Pascasarjana Universitas Mataram, Indonesia In Progress

5 Developing Metaverse Space Learning For HiPOP (Hybrid Pop-up Cards): An Immersive Experience Of Learning Integrating With Performing Arts

2025 Member In Progress

6 Development Of A Classical Guitar Repertoire Based On International Graded Examination Syllabus Using Malaysia And Indonesian Folk Song

2023 Member In Progress

1 Hybrid Popup Card (hipop)

The 36th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2025)

2025 International Gold
2 Hybrid Popup Card (hipop): An Immersive-hybrid Learning Experience

International Education Innovation Competition (Edu@Innovate) 2025

2025 International Gold
3 Hybrid Popup Card (hipop): An Immersive-hybrid Learning Experience

Borneo International Technology and Expo 2025 (Borneo InTEX25)

2025 International Gold
4 Emarz: Revolutionizing Music Appreciation With Emarzsive Vr Technology For Malaysian Schools

INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY CARNIVAL ON E-LEARNING (IUCEL 2024) X KONGRES DAN PERTANDINGAN INOVASI PENG

2024 International Gold
5 Modul Interaktif Realiti Maya Aresiasi Muzik (emarz)

International, Invention &Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2023

2023 International Gold
6 Interactive Virtual Reality Music Appreciation (emarz)

INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY EXPO 2023 (INTEX23)

2023 International Gold
7 Emarz: An Interactive Vr Module For Music Appreciation

International University Carnival on E- Learning (IUCEL) 2023

2023 International Gold
8 Fundamental Of Jazz Guitar Reharmonization Techniques

International Education Innovation Expo (EDU@Innovate) 2023

2023 International Silver
9 Special Award Outstanding Acomplishment In Edu@innovate 2025

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

2025 International
10 Excellence Societal Impact Award (social Sciences & Humanities)

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)

2025 International
11 Excellent In Future-proof Learning Award

UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYISA

2024 International
12 Best Of Information & Communication Technology (special Award)

UNIMAS

2023 International
13 Best Presenter By Session

Institute of Graduate Studies Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI)

2021 International
14 Best Presenter By Cluster

Institute of Graduate Studies Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI)

2021 International
15 Pembudayaan Alat Muzik Bahan Kitar Semula Dalam Pendidikan Kaum Orang Asli

Karnival Pendidikan ISMP Semester 1 2023/2024

2024 National Gold
16 Interactive Virtual Reality Music Appreciation Module (emarz)

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION AND RESEARCH

2020

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Gold

Research
(Principal Investigator)

1

RM15,000

Publication

30

Supervision

11

PhD

6

Master
Consultation

RM26,000