Faculty of Education

Centre Overview

UMFRDC was established in 2003 and formerly known as University of Malaya Centre for Family Development (UMCFD). In accordance with the University of Malaya status as a research university on 11 June 2007, UMCFD was changed to University of Malaya Family Research And Development Centre (UMFRDC). UMFRDC focuses on multidisciplinary research related with families and children development since families are the main influence on the development of children along with other people and settings such as teachers and schools. In addition, UMFRDC also carries out consultations and collaboration with public, private and international institutions. Besides that, UMFRDC also conducts monthly talks, counseling services, family and children seminars, voluntary programs and various outreach activities in a variety of communities.

Aim

Vision
Promoting and conducting interdisciplinary collaborative research on family development. Using and disseminating research information that enhances the well-being of community and family. Forging alliances/partnership in support of University community and the public by translating information gathered on family research into intervention and related programs

Research Centre Chair:
Dr. Abd Razak Bin Zakaria
Tel: +603 7967 5019/5007
Email:umfrdc2u@gmail.com

EISSN: 0128-1402

Website: https://ejournal.um.edu.my/index.php/IOJEL

International Online Jornal of Educational Leadership (IOJEL) is a double-blind peer-reviewed open access journal which is published twice a year, in January and July in English. This journal published empirical conceptual, and review papers of excpetional quality that contributes to the theoretical and practical discussions of educational leadership thinking and practices. It provides a platform for deliberations and exchange of knowledge among educational leadership scholars and practitioners to discuss issues and development in leadership for schools, educational management, educational organizations, and higher education. IOJEL accepts manuscripts in any mode of inqury (e.g., positivist, interpretative or critical approach) with qualitative, quantitative, or mix method that has the potential to contribute to the field of educational leadership.

University Malaya Centre for Family Research & Development (UMFRDC)