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Undergraduate Project Supervision: Constructive Strategies for Effective Mentorship
No full textUndergraduate project supervision is one obligatory component of education in higher institutions that involves assisting students as they conduct personal research and/or practical work geared towards preparing a final document or presentation. Supervision of undergraduate project papers, however, remains a complex task that can hinder the success of supervision; hence, the learning of the students and their career growth go down as well. This study aims to analyse the literature on effective mentorship strategies in undergraduate project supervision. Literature analysis for this study has been carried out with great precision through a systematic search strategy based on some keywords. The literature analysis reveals several constructive strategies for effective mentorship in undergraduate project supervision, namely: (a) establish a regular consultation schedule; (b) guide the preparation of a timeline/Gantt chart; (c) encourage topic selection related to internship or industry needs; (d) avoid last-minute preparations; (e) review work methodically; and (f) adapt supervision to student needs. In conclusion, this study sheds light on how using efficient supervision for undergraduate project management requires active and ready mentorship. For future studies on the present study, it is a good idea to research the long-term effects of mentorship on the students and the way sustained mentorship factors affect the academic results and career paths of learners over time
Pelaksanaan Pendekatan Bermain dalam Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran di Pusat Asuhan Tunas Islam
No full textProses pembelajaran kreatif seperti belajar melalui bermain merupakan pendekatan yang berkesan kepada kanak-kanak prasekolah. Pendekatan berasaskan main telah ditekankan dalam KSPK dan guru-guru digalakkan mengamalkan aktiviti berasaskan main dalam proses PdP. Tetapi kajian merangkumi pengajaran dan pembelajaran (PdP) secara keseluruhan dalam pelaksanaan pendekatan bermain dan sikap guru di institusi guru Pusat Asuhan Tunas Islam (PASTI) belum dijalankan secara meluas. Sehubungan dengan itu, kajian ini telah dijalankan untuk mengenal pasti pelaksanaan pendekatan berasaskan bermain (play-based approach) dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran (PdP) oleh guru-guru Pusat Asuhan Tunas Islam (PASTI). Kajian ini merupakan kajian kuantitatif menggunakan reka bentuk kajian tinjauan. 74 sampel telah dipilih daripada kalangan guru PASTI sekitar Bangi. Analisis dilaksanakan menggunakan kaedah deskriptif menggunakan perisian SPSS versi 23. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan tahap pelaksanaan pendekatan bermain dalam Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran (PdP) oleh guru-guru PASTI berada pada tahap tinggi Hasil kajian ini diharap boleh menjadi satu panduan kepada pihak PASTI untuk melaksanakan 1 SOP atau garis panduan dalam mewujudkan elemen pendekatan bermain dalam pelaksanaan kurikulum mereka. Kesimpulannya, tahap pelaksanaan dan sikap guru PASTI terhadap pendekatan bermain dalam Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran (PdP) berada pada tahap tinggi
Racial Complexity and Political Voting Decision: A Study on Young Voters in DUN Semenyih
No full textChaos theory is a useful tool for politicians and policymakers to achieve their political objectives through deliberate changes. Several political parties seem to gain advantages from chaotic situations, while others suffer significantly. Chaotic phenomena destabilize the emotions and behaviors of voters, making them complex, uncertain, and unpredictable. This research aims to examine how chaos theory has been significantly applicable to voter intentions and behaviors by analyzing a Malaysian political phenomenon.The Malaysian political landscape, before and after the 2018 general election, was filled with multiple chaotic phenomena. The political maneuver known as the "Sheraton Move" in February 2020 created massive political chaos, instantly altering the federal government and several elected state governments. With the collapse of the elected Federal Government, political realignments also took place in the states of Perak, Kedah, Melaka, and Johor, shifting from Pakatan Harapan to Perikatan Nasional, and subsequently, Barisan Nasional. The political chaos and the butterfly effect led to several unprecedented phenomena, including the cohabitation of numerous political adversaries, the gain of power without an election process, changes in the election cycle, and the resurgence of minority parties to state power. It has been established that social media played a role in mediating political chaos.Thus, this study will explore and explain the effects of political chaos on voters' intentions and behaviors, focusing on the impact on young voters' evaluations and decisions in the Semenyih Constituency, Selangor. The expected sample for this study is 380 respondents, and a survey will be used to collect and analyze the data
SNS Use, Depression Symptoms and the Moderating Role of Attachment Amongst Emerging Adults
No full textAccumulating research suggests the positive relationship between Social Network Sites (SNS) use and depression symptoms. However, it is still unclear how the relationship between SNS use and depression develops and what are the contributing factors. The aim of the current study was to investigate the relationship between SNS use, symptoms of depression and attachment styles. Additionally, the study tested the moderation effect of insecure attachment on the relationship between SNS use and depression symptoms. A total of 266 participants aged 18-25 years old, students of a public university in Penang, Malaysia completed an online survey containing SNS use self-report, Bergen’s Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS) and Relationship Experiences in Close Relationships – Revised Questionnaire (ECR-R). Findings suggested a significant relationship between SNS use and depression symptoms. Additionally, findings showed that insecure attachment, characterized by attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance, was significantly associated with depression symptoms. It is observed that attachment anxiety was only marginally significant in moderating the relationship between SNS use and depression symptoms. Theoretically, this study suggested the role of attachment as a possible antecedent of depression symptoms, as well as a potential moderator in the relationship between SNS use and depression symptoms. Findings of this study highlight the importance of establishing and nurturing a secure caretaker-child bond which could promote more mental resilience and serve as a buffer to negative SNS use effects
Kebolehpercayaan dan Kesahan Instrumen Sokongan Sosial, Kendiri dan Pengurusan Emosi bagi Pembelajaran Atas Talian
No full textPengajaran dan pembelajaran dalam talian memainkan peranan yang amat penting semasa berdepan dengan pandemik COVID-19. Kini, pembelajaran dalam talian bukan hanya sebagai bahan bantu mengajar tetapi sudah dikira sebagai kaedah utama dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran (PdP). Namun demikian pelbagai cabaran perlu dihadapi dan kesanggupan serta kejayaan melaksanakan pengajaran dan pembelajaran dalam talian bergantung kepada beberapa faktor seperti sokongan sosial, sokongan kendiri dan juga bebanan emosi yang perlu diurus dengan baik khususnya golongan mahasiswa. Tujuan kajian ini adalah untuk mengkaji kebolehpercayaan dan kesahan instrumen. Bagi tujuan tersebut, borang soal selidik telah diedarkan dan seramai 263 orang pelajar terlibat dalam kajian ini (44 = pelajar lelaki, 219 = pelajar perempuan). Instrumen yang telah digunakan adalah Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey (MOS-SSS), Interpersonal Self-Support Scale for Adolescent Students (SSPS-AS) dan Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ). Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) versi 27.0 telah digunakan untuk menganalisis kebolehpercayaan dan kesahan item. Keputusan kajian menunjukkan bahawa kebolehpercayaan ketekalan dalaman bagi MOS-SSS dan ERQ masing-masing adalah Cronbach = 0.934 dan 0.737 manakala SSPS telah menunjukkan alpha Cronbach = 0.707. Pearson's r untuk Domain-Total MOS-SS, SSPS-AS dan ERQ masing-masing berada dalam julat 0.715-0.898, 0.574-0.727 dan 0.516-0.795. Keputusan ini menunjukkan bahawa pindaan yang dibuat dalam kajian awal telah meningkatkan kebolehpercayaan instrumen. Ujian awal sedemikian adalah penting dipraktiskan terutamanya dalam usaha untuk menggunakan instrumen tersebut dalam budaya yang berbeza sebelum penggunaannya diperluaskan bagi membolehkan hasil kajian yangdiperolehi nanti dapat digeneralisasikan dalm populasi secara menyeluruh
Factors Influencing TVET Choices among Secondary School Students in Kuching
No full textTVET has not been well known among the Malaysian population. Participation in TVET has not yet been given a clear status. In Malaysia, TVET is currently not a popular option for higher education and is viewed negatively as it only serves dropouts. The majority of SPM graduates are still uncertain about which educational path they want to follow, and TVET is usually not their first choice. Given the recent surge in demand for skilled workers, this issue needs to be addressed. The aim of this study is therefore to investigate the perception of TVET among the genders and class streams of secondary school students. A quantitative descriptive study was conducted with 234 students from three different schools in the Kuching area who completed a questionnaire. The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) was used to analyze the data. This finding implies that there is no statistically significant difference between male and female participants' overall impressions. As a result, the study indicates that there is insufficient data to establish the existence of a significant variation in overall perceptions across genders. According to the findings of the data analysis utilizing One-way ANOVA and post-hoc testing, there is no significant difference in overall perceptions amongst students from different class streams. To deepen students' interest in TVET, the government should continuously provide comprehensive information on TVET to students on a regular basis, helping them to make educated decisions regarding their tertiary education
Indigenous Cultural Tourism in Malaysia
No full textThere are almost 500 million indigenous people in the world, in over 90 countries. Each of the indigenous groups has its own culture, belief, and skills. This has made them a very special community in the world. The uniqueness of the indigenous people has attracted people to come to learn and experience their culture. Thus, indigenous culture has been used as part of tourist attractions in many countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. The tourism sector will benefit the indigenous community and the government itself. The indigenous community gets to improve their socio-economy and will continue to practice their culture and the government gets to improve their revenue through tourism. Malaysia is home to almost 200,000 thousand Indigenous people (Orang Asli) from three main ethnic groups. Thus, Malaysia has implemented the indigenous culture of Orang Asli as part of its tourism sector. Hence, this study is conducted to analyze the law and practice of indigenous cultural tourism in the Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia. Apart from that, a comparison will be made to Australia to study its law and practice in promoting aboriginal cultural tourism. However, this study finds that challenges remain in the need to balance the protection of Orang Asli’s culture and socio-economic development. Furthermore, the inefficiency of local management remains a challenge in promoting indigenous cultural tourism in Malaysia. Therefore, Malaysia needs to improve on its management to enhance indigenous cultural tourism in Malaysia
Reviewing How Individual Differences in Working Memory Capacity Affect the Ability in Following Instructions
No full textThis literature review aims to analyze the role of individual differences in working memory capacity in following instructions based on theoretical perspectives and empirical evidence. Individual differences in working memory capacity have an impact on the encoding, and retrieval stage. In general, the output from the review stated that the performance difference between individuals relates to the experimental design and treatment, which include delivery of the instructions, presentation of objects, the length of instructions, involvement of dual tasks, and retrieval methods. In addition, the contents of instructions can be transferred into working memory space if the individuals can give a high level of attention and control the attention to suppress the distractors. Therefore, the ability to follow instructions depends on the individual's understanding of the instructions' meaning and matching them with the available space of their working memory (capacity). This review also adds value and suggestions to the need to conduct more research on the role of working memory capacity in following instructions
Perubahan Klasifikasi Etnik di dalam Rekod Banci Penduduk Sabah Sebelum dan Pasca Merdeka
No full textArtikel ini berkaitan dengan perubahan klasifikasi etnik dalam rekod banci penduduk Sabah sebelum dan selepas merdeka. Hasil penelitian awal mendapati bahawa pengkategorian etnik dalam rekod banci penduduk Sabah dari tahun 1891 sehinggalah tahun 2020 mempunyai perbezaan yang signifikan khususnya dari segi istilah dan pengkategorian etnik peribumi Sabah. Artikel ini juga akan turut menerangkan penjustifikasian yang digunakan oleh pihak British North Borneo Company (BNBC) dan kolonial British dalam mengklasifikasikan etnik yang terdapat di Borneo Utara. Hal ini kerana didapati bahawa pengkategorian etnik dalam rekod banci penduduk Sabah dari tahun 1891 sehinggalah tahun 1960 sentiasa berubah-ubah kerana pihak BNBC dan Kolonial British tidak mempunyai satu bentuk klasifikasi khusus yang dapat mengkategorikan etnik yang terdapat di Sabah. Walau bagaimanapun, selepas Sabah merdeka, laporan banci penduduk Sabah telah diubah suai semula agar selari dengan penyelarasan etnik di Sarawak dan Semenanjung Malaysia. Oleh itu, artikel ini akan cuba untuk mengupas dan menelusuri perubahan pengklasifikasian etnik dalam rekod banci penduduk Sabah sebelum dan selepas merdeka. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah kualitatif dengan merujuk sumber primer dari Arkib Negeri Sabah dan Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia, Negeri Sabah. Pengkaji juga menjalankan kaedah temu bual bagi melengkapkan maklumat kajian ini
Malaysian Stereotypes on Adolescents Involved in Delinquency: Acquaintances vs Close Friends
No full textThere are several stereotypes on adolescents involved in delinquency (e.g., dislike academic studies, lazy, aggressive, rebellious). Looking into this point, literature regarding the factors contributing to delinquent behaviours in adolescents involved in delinquency indicates that parental neglect, peer pressure, low trust in teachers, lack of self-esteem, attention-seeking and risk-taking might be possible stereotypes upon adolescents involved in delinquency. This study proposes that close friends and acquaintances of delinquent adolescents might have different perspectives in terms of stereotyping adolescents involved in delinquency. With that, this study examined the differences in stereotypes on adolescents involved in delinquency, considering the factors established by literature regarding delinquent behaviors. The study aims to investigate the perspectives on this topic between close friends to delinquent adolescents (versus acquaintances) in the Malaysian context. 160 participants (Malaysian close friends versus acquaintances) were recruited to complete an online survey. Independent sample t-test was conducted to analyse the collected data. Findings show that acquaintances to delinquent adolescents have significant higher stereotypes on the factors peer pressure and risk-taking in the Malaysian context. The theoretical and practical implications of these findings were discussed