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The Role of Volunteerism in Shaping Youth Social Skills: A Study of Motivational Factors in Malaysia
No full textVolunteering by young people is essential because it helps them to contribute to the country and society. Volunteering is a concept and practice that refers to contributing or sharing time, resources, knowledge, skills or abilities, and experience voluntarily, without coercion, and without expecting a reward. Its central aim is to contribute to the development of the country. Despite all efforts to cultivate the spirit of voluntarism in society, studies on the motivation of young people to participate in voluntary activities have yet to receive much attention in research. This study examines youth participation in volunteer activities in Malaysia. In particular, the factors that motivate youths to participate in volunteer activities were examined. The snowball method was used in this study. According to the results, respondents ranked value factors as the most important part of volunteering. At the same time, they ranked understanding as the second most important part of volunteering. Respondents also saw protective qualities as an important aspect of volunteering. Finally, young people consider career and social issues the least important aspects of volunteering. The results of this study will provide some suggestions and recommendations on how institutions can help attract and engage students in volunteering more successfully
Motivational Strategies in ESL Classroom: Malaysian ESL Teachers' Beliefs and Practices
No full textMotivational strategies are widely known as a practical method that is very much needed, especially in motivating students, to learn the second language. Therefore, this study is conducted to investigate further the ESL novice teachers' beliefs and practices on the motivational strategies used in the ESL classroom. The research was done among 40 ESL novice language teachers by distributing questionnaires that consist of closed-ended questions. The quantitative data was then analyzed using SPSS software to obtain descriptive statistics. This study's findings revealed the teachers' beliefs on the importance of the selected motivational strategies and how frequent they practice and implement the strategies in the ESL classroom. Therefore, it is hoped that this research would provide more insights for language teachers on the use of motivational techniques in the L2 classroom
A Review of The Current Situation of Career Planning Courses in Chinese Higher Vocational Colleges
No full textAs China pays more and more attention to vocational education, the urgency of high-quality employment for vocational college students is also increasing. Career planning courses, as a key comprehensive education for high-quality employment in vocational colleges, play a crucial role. However, according to the data, the resignation rate of vocational college students within six months has remained high in recent years, which shows that the teaching of career planning courses for vocational college students is still not adequate. This paper aims to study the teaching situation of career planning courses in vocational colleges in China and identify the problems and causes of such courses. Using the method of document research, the paper takes the career planning course teaching situation in Ningxia Vocational and Technical College as a sample for study. Through the research, it was found that vocational colleges generally have problems with outdated teaching methods, weak faculty teams, and insufficient course settings, mainly due to the lack of attention from the government, schools, and students themselves on career planning courses. This paper analyzes the problems and causes of the teaching of career planning courses and proposes relevant reform and innovation strategies to enhance the level of attention to career planning courses
Lexical Bundle Patterns in Malaysian Educational Texts: A Corpus-Based Analysis of English Language Textbooks
No full textIn the era of digital learning, understanding the linguistic input in educational materials is vital for language acquisition. Lexical bundles, or recurring word sequences, significantly contribute to developing fluency and coherence, especially in academic contexts. This study examines the presence and types of lexical bundles in Malaysian Form 4 and Form 5 KBSM English textbooks, analyzing their frequency and functions. Using a mixed-method design with a corpus-based approach, data were collected from textbook reading passages and analyzed with AntConc 3.4.3 software. The study aims to assess whether these textbooks provide sufficient linguistic input to enhance students' English proficiency in academic contexts. The findings show a limited presence of lexical bundles, with 29 different 3-word bundles appearing 203 times in total. Four-word bundles were not found in the corpus. The bundles were categorized into three functional types based on Biber et al.'s (2004) taxonomy; stance expressions (55.2%), referential expressions (44.8%), and discourse organizers which were absent. This gap suggests a shortfall in the textbooks' ability to guide students in creating coherent and well-structured texts. The study emphasizes the need for more comprehensive inclusion of lexical bundles in textbooks to better support language acquisition and academic proficiency. It recommends that future textbooks incorporate a broader range of lexical bundles to better equip students for advanced language uses. This research contributes to discussions on the effectiveness of educational materials in second language learning and highlights the importance of targeted linguistic input
Kesediaan Guru Terhadap Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran Berasaskan Projek Mod Teradun dalam Mata Pelajaran Sejarah
No full textKemajuan teknologi terkini dan perkembangan amalan Pembelajaran Abad Ke-21 (PAK21) menjadikan pendekatan Pembelajaran Berasaskan Projek (PBP) mod teradun sesuai untuk digunakan bagi menggalakkan murid untuk membina kefahaman sendiri dengan berkesan, khususnya dalam mata pelajaran Sejarah yang padat dengan fakta. Namun demikian, kebanyakan guru sekolah rendah dilihat kurang bersedia untuk melaksanakan PBP mod teradun dalam proses pengajaran dan pemudahcaraan (PdPc) Sejarah. Oleh itu, kajian ini dijalankan bermatlamat mengkaji tentang tahap kesediaan guru Sejarah terhadap PBP mod teradun dalam mata pelajaran Sejarah. Kajian ini akan dijalankan dalam bentuk kuantitatif. Dalam konteks ini, 50 orang responden daripada tiga buah Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) di Ampang, Selangor menjawab soal selidik yang diedarkan dalam bentuk Google Forms. Seterusnya, dapatan kajian dianalisis dengan Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) versi 27.0. Berdasarkan dapatan kajian, nilai min keseluruhan kesediaan guru mata pelajaran Sejarah menunjukkan nilai min yang tinggi dengan nilai skor min 4.26 (SP = 0.874). Dengan ini, kajian ini diharapkan dapat memberi pendedahan kepada guru-guru Sejarah untuk meningkatkan kualiti pengajaran dengan mengaplikasikan keinovatifan dalam pengajaran
Understanding the Landscape of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Among College Students
No full textThe engagement of university students in rural innovation and entrepreneurship is widely recognized as a strategy to improve job prospects and stimulate the vitality of rural innovation and entrepreneurship. This research endeavor seeks to examine the students at China University who have pursued entrepreneurship, with the aim of investigating the practical strategies that college students may adopt in the realm of innovation and entrepreneurship. A total of 460 respondents were surveyed using a self-administered questionnaire, employing a quantitative research approach. The collected data were subsequently analyzed using the SPSS22.0 software. The findings reveal a positive correlation between college students' inclination towards innovation and entrepreneurship and their level of education
Unravelling The Level and Factors of Listening Comprehension Anxiety in ESL Flipped Classroom Setting
No full textLanguage anxiety has been an essential topic of discussion in English language learning since it acts as a filter that obstructs the learning process. Listening comprehension is the foundation to learning a target language thus, listening comprehension anxiety can have negative effects on second language (L2) learners’ performance. Meanwhile, flipped classroom model (FCM) has been introduced to facilitate language learning through the use of technological instruments in order to minimise language anxiety among L2 students. Hence, this study was conducted to examine the level of listening comprehension anxiety faced by L2 learners as well as factors influencing listening comprehension anxiety in flipped classrooms. The Foreign Language Listening Anxiety Scale (FLLAS) by Kim (2000) comprised of 33 items was adapted and used as the primary data collection instrument for this research. Ninety-three (n = 93) diploma students from UiTM Kelantan Branch who enrolled in the ELC121 (Integrated Language Skills I) course participated in the survey. Descriptive analysis was utilised to achieve the objectives of this study. The survey findings indicated that L2 learners experienced a moderate level of listening anxiety in a flipped classroom setting. This paper elaborates on the main area in which students are most anxious while listening to English text, that is the listening text and the strategies used. This finding will give educators some insights on how educational technology could be used to help reduce listening comprehension anxiety and eventually help L2 learners overcome their listening learning difficulties and improve their performance. Future studies are suggested to focus on listening comprehension anxiety experienced by male and female students as well as the comparison in listening comprehension anxiety faced by young and adult learners in flipped classroom setting
Self-Regulated Learning, Online Learning Self-Efficacy, and Satisfaction Among Accounting Matriculation Students in Flipped Learning Environment
No full textThis study aims to identify the levels of Self-Regulated Learning (SRL), Online Learning Self-Efficacy (OLSE), and student satisfaction in the Flipped learning environment among Accounting matriculation program students. A total of 415 students participated as respondents in this study. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and t-tests with the SPSS software. The overall analysis indicated that the average minimum scores for SRL among Accounting matriculation students were at a high level. The level of OLSE among Accounting matriculation students was also at a high level. Additionally, the level of student satisfaction among Accounting matriculation students in the Flipped learning environment was high. The t-test results revealed significant differences in the levels of SRL skills and OLSE among Accounting matriculation students in the Flipped learning environment based on students' gender, but no significant differences were found in the level of student satisfaction. Furthermore, the study revealed higher levels of SRL and self-efficacy among male students. Overall, this study emphasizes the need to enhance technology usage and flexibility while recognizing the importance of fostering effective SRL skills and online learning self-efficacy. The findings of this study are expected to provide valuable information, particularly in improving the implementation of Accounting learning in matriculation programs
Systematic Literature Review: What Factors Influence Talent Management Among Secondary School Teachers in Malaysia?
No full textTalent management is regarded as a critical component in ensuring an organization's long-term viability. Furthermore, talent management for the education sector in Malaysia has recently captured attention of researchers. On the other hand, despite the fact that the focus in the context of talent management was clearly stated in the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013–2025, talent management in education still has room for improvement in order to ensure a better future for our education sector. For example, only few researchers are conducting research on aspects of talent management in education, such as talent identification, teacher talent development, teacher retention, school talent culture, and so on. As a result, the primary goal of this article is to review the research article with a systematic review as an added value. PRISMA is used to guide the review process (the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses). To obtain the published article, however, three databases were used: Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. According to the articles, four themes emerged from the articles. The themes are as follows: 1) teacher talent identification; 2) professional development for teachers; 3) teacher retention; and 4) school talent culture. As a result of the thematic analysis in this SLR article, the talent management for education model and approach can be used by policymakers, school administrators, and others to ensure that teachers in their organization are retained
Keberkesanan Pembelajaran Berasaskan Metaverse Melalui Aplikasi Zepeto bagi Subjek Sains di kalangan Murid Sekolah Rendah
No full textDunia pendidikan telah mengalami transformasi yang ketara seiring dengan kemajuan teknologi. Salah satu pendekatan inovatif terkini yang semakin mendapat perhatian di peringkat global ialah pembelajaran berasaskan metaverse menggunakan aplikasi seperti Zepeto, Roblox dan Minecraft. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menilai keberkesanan aplikasi Zepeto sebagai platform dalam meningkatkan pencapaian dan minat murid terhadap subjek Sains di kalangan murid sekolah rendah. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan kajian kuasi-eksperimen yang menggunakan reka bentuk ujian pra-pasca satu kumpulan. Seramai 29 orang murid dari sebuah sekolah rendah di Negeri Sembilan dipilih sebagai responden kajian melalui persampelan mudah. Analisis deskriptif dan inferensi dijalankan menggunakan perisian Pakej Statistik Sains Sosial (SPSS) versi 26. Ujian-t dua sampel bersandar menunjukkan skor ujian pasca secara signifikan lebih tinggi berbanding dengan skor ujian pra, t(28) = -9.581, p < 0.05. Terdapat peningkatan pencapaian skor ujian murid dengan perbezaan min skor antara ujian pasca dan ujian pra sebanyak 13.79. Analisis deskriptif pula menunjukkan tahap minat murid dalam pembelajaran berasaskan metaverse melalui aplikasi Zepeto berada pada tahap yang tinggi. Analisis ujian korelasi Pearson menunjukkan wujudnya hubungan linear positif yang sederhana dan signifikan antara skor ujian pasca dan minat murid [r(27) = 0.429, p < 0.05]. Kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa aplikasi Zepeto berpotensi digunakan sebagai salah satu pendekatan pembelajaran yang dapat meningkatkan pencapaian dan minat murid sekolah rendah terhadap subjek Sains. Penggubal dasar dan para pendidik boleh memanfaatkan dapatan kajian ini untuk meningkatkan kualiti pembelajaran Sains di kalangan murid sekolah rendah di Malaysia melalui penerapan teknologi metaverse dalam kurikulum pendidikan Sains di masa depan