Joe Lew
PhD Student

Profile

Biography

With experience as a remedial education teacher specialising in special education within mainstream Malaysian primary schools, I have pursued studies in education, linguistics, and currently, psychology. My commitment lies in exploring the relationships between children’s language, literacy, and executive function skills, particularly in non-WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialised, Rich, and Democratic) contexts. Driven by a strong passion for understanding neurodevelopmental disorders, especially in children with language and literacy weaknesses, my research journey aims to contribute to increased attention and support for these children through academic research and practical interventions.

Career

• PhD in Psychology, University of York, (2024 - Present)
• Private home tutor for special education needs children, Malaysia (2014 - 2023)
• Research Assistant, University of Putra Malaysia, Malaysia (2021 - 2022)
• MA Applied Linguistics, University of Putra Malaysia, Malaysia (2019 - 2021)
• Remedial Education Teacher, SJK(C) Shin Cheng (Harcroft), Malaysia (2014 - 2019)
• BA (Hons) Teaching Remedial Education Primary School, Institute of Teaching Malaysia, Malaysia (2011 - 2014)