Marione Anne Foo

Marione Anne Foo serves as a Lecturer at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus within the School of Foundation Studies, where she has taught since 2011. Previously, she was a language staff member at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak Campus. Her role encompasses teaching Intensive English, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), and Foundation English courses with specialization in reading and writing units.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Education (TESL) from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
• Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)

Foo's research centers on tertiary transition programs and English language education, with particular focus on curriculum design, quality assurance, and ESL classroom dynamics. She investigates how experiential learning approaches and digital tool integration can enhance engagement for Generation Z learners navigating the shift from secondary to tertiary education. Her work emphasizes inclusive material design addressing diverse student needs.

Recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on evaluating transition program effectiveness and innovative teaching methodologies, particularly through the English Enhancement Program (EEP). Her output shows strong alignment between research, teaching practice, and institutional strategic goals for improving English proficiency in Sarawak.

Her 2024 award portfolio includes:

• Triple recognition in Teaching and Learning Innovation Product Pitching Competition (Gold, Champion, First Place)
• Bronze Medals in MOOC and IUCEL competitions
• Vice-Chancellor’s One Swinburne Award
• Highly Commended Teaching Excellence Award

Foo actively leads the English Enhancement Program (EEP) and secured a 2023 teaching grant as Chief Investigator. Her collaborative approach spans departments at Swinburne Sarawak and external institutions like UiTM, with professional development including HRDF Train the Trainers and digital literacy programs. She emphasizes cross-functional teamwork in creating successful educational experiences.

As a member of MELTA, Asia TEFL, and APROCEI, she contributes to broader language education discourse while developing strategic initiatives like the EEP to address regional language proficiency challenges.