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Adaptasi Pelajar Antarabangsa di Malaysia: Meneroka Isu Kejutan Budaya di Universiti Swasta
No full textKejutan budaya adalah fenomena ketara yang dialami oleh pelajar antarabangsa semasa perjalanan pendidikan mereka ke luar negara. Kajian kualitatif ini bertujuan untuk meneroka pengalaman pelajar antarabangsa dalam konteks kejutan budaya, dengan tumpuan khusus pada cabaran emosi, kesukaran komunikasi dan penyesuaian budaya mereka. Pernyataan masalah menangani keperluan untuk pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang cabaran yang dihadapi oleh pelajar antarabangsa untuk membangunkan intervensi yang disasarkan dan mekanisme sokongan yang menggalakkan kesejahteraan dan kejayaan akademik mereka. Objektif utama kajian ini adalah untuk mendapatkan pandangan tentang pengalaman dan strategi mengatasi yang digunakan oleh pelajar antarabangsa untuk mengemudi kejutan budaya. Teori Pembinaan Sosial berfungsi sebagai kerangka teori, menonjolkan sifat kejutan budaya yang dibina secara sosial dan menekankan kepentingan pengalaman subjektif dan proses membuat makna. Pensampelan bertujuan digunakan untuk memilih kumpulan peserta yang pelbagai dan latar belakang budaya yang berlainan. Temu bual mendalam dijalankan membolehkan peserta berkongsi perspektif, emosi dan cabaran unik mereka yang berkaitan dengan kejutan budaya. Cabaran emosi, seperti perasaan kesunyian, kerinduan, dan kebimbangan, muncul sebagai faktor penting yang mempengaruhi kesejahteraan dan penyesuaian mereka. Kesukaran komunikasi, termasuk halangan bahasa dan perbezaan dalam komunikasi bukan lisan, menghalang interaksi akademik dan sosial mereka. Cabaran pelarasan budaya, merangkumi keperluan untuk menyesuaikan diri dengan norma sosial baharu dan jangkaan akademik, menambahkan lagi pengalaman kejutan budaya mereka. Selain itu, kajian ini mendedahkan pelbagai strategi daya tindak yang digunakan oleh pelajar antarabangsa. Mendapatkan sokongan sosial daripada rakan sebaya, fakulti dan perkhidmatan sokongan adalah pendekatan biasa. Penemuan ini menyumbang kepada literatur sedia ada dan memaklumkan universiti dan perkhidmatan sokongan dalam membangunkan program yang disesuaikan untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan dan kejayaan akademik pelajar antarabangsa
Implementing eLearning As Edutainment in Malaysian Higher Education: Challenges and Solution for Educators
No full textEdutainment is how the teaching and learning are done in a fun and relaxed environment through strategies such as storytelling, simulations, or games. It was realized that e-learning as an edutainment approach is relatively new in Malaysia’s educational system. Hence, this study intends to investigate the challenges and solutions to the implementation of e-learning as an edutainment approach among educators of higher educational level. The study also analyzes the association between the educators’ demographic data with their perceived challenges towards the implementation of e-learning as edutainment approach. A quantitative study was conducted by a set of questionnaires to be distributed to the educators. A sample size of 170 educators from 5 colleges in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia were chosen through a random sampling technique. Study found that the perceived challenges (M=4.32) and the perceived solutions to overcome the challenges towards the implementation of e-learning as edutainment (M=4.15) are both at high level. Through Chi Square test, it was discovered that the educators’ gender, age, and teaching experience are significantly associated with the perceived challenges in the implementation of e-learning as edutainment approach. In conclusion, e-learning through edutainment approach can be effective as the teaching and learning strategy if the educators know how to overcome its challenges. This study has implications on educators by giving them various solutions to overcome the challenges associated with the implementation of e-learning as an edutainment approach
Tingkah Laku Kepemimpinan Pengetua dan Kecerdasan Spiritual Guru Terhadap Pembentukan Efikasi Kendiri Guru
No full textEfikasi kendiri guru merupakan aspek penting dalam menangani isu keciciran pendidikan murid luar bandar. Tinjauan literatur mendapati pencapaian akademik murid luar bandar berada pada tahap rendah. Oleh itu, kajian tinjauan mengenai efikasi kendiri guru serta hubungkaitnya dengan tingkah laku kepemimpinan pengetua dan tahap kecerdasan spiritual guru dijalankan. Dapatan kajian dapat digunakan oleh pengetua dalam menentukan gaya kepemimpinan serta merancang program berkaitan kecerdasan spiritual. Kajian kuantitatif ini menggunakan kaedah tinjauan soal selidik bagi mendapatkan data. Instrumen diadopsi daripada LBDQ XII, SISRI-24 dan TSES yang ditadbir secara atas talian menerusi Google Form. Seramai 141 orang guru tetap SMK di daerah Betong, Sarawak dipilih secara rawak sebagai sampel kajian. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis secara deskriptif dan inferensi menggunakan perisian Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS versi 25). Dapatan kajian berdasarkan nilai pekali korelasi Spearman’s Rho dan Kendall’s Tau-B menunjukkan wujudnya hubungan linear positif yang kuat dan signifikan antara tingkah laku kepemimpinan pengetua dengan efikasi kendiri guru [rs= .967 , p<0.05, N=141]; [Tb =.916, p<0.05, N=141] dan kecerdasan spiritual guru dengan efikasi kendiri guru [rs= .903 , p<0.05, N=141]; [Tb =.818, p<0.05, N=141]. Secara keseluruhannya terdapat kemungkinan bahawa semakin tinggi tingkah laku kepemimpinan merintis struktur dan bertimbang rasa pengetua serta kecerdasan spiritual guru yang tinggi, maka semakin tinggi efikasi kendiri guru. Kesimpulannya, tingkah laku kepemimpinan merintis struktur dan bertimbang rasa serta aspek kecerdasan spiritual merupakan aspek yang penting dalam memastikan efikasi kendiri guru tinggi dalam menangani isu keciciran pendidikan khususnya terhadap murid luar bandar
Harnessing Dramatic Creativity: A Lesson Study on Enhancing Creativity in a Digital Puppetry Project
No full textTo manipulate digitally animated figures, objects, text, audio files, and music in a virtual setting is known as digital puppetry. It is frequently utilised in movies and TV shows, but it has also been employed in education, such in language teaching. The purpose of this study was to investigate the instructional approaches used to teach TESL pre-service teachers enrolled in the "Drama in Action" course to foster dramatic creativity. Pre-service teachers and the researchers worked together to observe and evaluate the teaching and learning processes. Participants wrote and edited drama scripts, made storyboards, chose pictures for the characters and backgrounds, recorded voiceovers, and selected appropriate music to set the tone and mood of the narrative. The findings showed that the pre-service teachers created artistic and compelling digital puppet shows, and with more guidance could have upgraded their digital process, English language accuracy, and pronunciation for better results. With the help of this lesson study, digital puppetry will become an effective teaching tool in ESL classrooms by enhancing the teaching strategies used in the “Drama in Action” course
Research Methodology Mastery for Conducting an Islamic Studies Undergraduate Final-Year Project at UiTM Shah Alam
No full textThe acquisition of research methodology is a crucial competency typically attained by seasoned scholars in academia. However, it is necessary to assess the level of research methodology proficiency among undergraduate students to adequately prepare them for the completion of their final year project, which is a mandatory component for graduation. This study aimed to examine the mastery level of research methodology in preparation for conducting an undergraduate final-year project. The study included a sample of respondents (n=228) who were final-year students in Islamic studies at UiTM Shah Alam. An online questionnaire was employed as a tool for data collection, while IBM SPSS Statistics was used for data analysis. The data underwent analysis using descriptive statistics and the Friedman test. The descriptive statistics indicates “information management” (Good: 53.9 percent, Excellent: 32 percent) as the highest frequency of mastery level compared to “instrumentation procedure”, and “sampling technique” mastery level. The Friedman test indicates a significant difference in “information management” (mean rank: 2.56) which is better than “sampling technique” (mean rank: 1.66) and “instrumentation procedure” (mean rank: 1.77) with χ2(2)137.1, ρ<.05. This study suggests that there is a need for improvement in the aspects of research methodology, specifically in “sampling techniques” and “instrumentation procedures”, particularly among undergraduate students in the field of Islamic studies. This study proposes the implementation of effective pedagogical strategies and a comprehensive curriculum to enhance proficiency in research methodology for future academic pursuits
Issues of an Ageing Population: A comparative Study in Malaysia, Singapore, Maldives, and Pakistan
No full textThe world is currently experiencing a significant demographic shift characterised by a rapidly increasing ageing population. This phenomenon is primarily a result of improved healthcare and reduced birth rates, leading to an unprecedented rise in the proportion of older individuals in society. The rapid growth in the ageing population is expected to increase twofold by 2050, reaching as high as 1.5 billion, up sixteen percent from the 2019, population. There are many challenges and issues arising for all countries with an ageing population due to the change in this demographic scenario. As many countries are involved in these issues, they are still waiting to face the challenges in the upcoming years. Thus, this study aims to acknowledge the issues of an ageing population in selected countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Pakistan, and Maldives. This study employs primary and secondary research methodologies. Using a questionnaire and telephone or mobile device interviews, a primary study of retired or near-retired senior adults is conducted. The results highlight the gaps between developing and developed countries regarding ageing population issues overall and aim to review the shortcomings of policies, challenges, issues, and others in the retirement of the ageing population. Embracing these challenges with foresight and compassion will be essential for shaping a sustainable and inclusive future for societies with increasingly diverse age demographics. Policymakers and stakeholders must collaborate to implement effective strategies that not only mitigate challenges but also seek improvement to encourage the people and the government to take actions and strategies in the future
Kepentingan Bahan Sastera dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab Sebagai Bahasa Asing
No full textPembelajaran bahasa Arab di Malaysia lebih menumpukan sudut kemahiran bahasa yang mempunyai sukatan berhubung dengan komunikasi. Buku teks mengemukakan tajuk-tajuk berhubung dengan komunikasi semasa. Petikan sastera kurang mendapat tempat di dalam sukatan tersebut yang menyebabkan pelajar tidak berminat dengan sastera Arab dan juga menganggapnya subjek yang sukar dipelajari. Dalam pembelajaran bahasa English sebagai bahasa kedua atau asing, bahan sastera dimasukkan ke dalam sukatan bagi menarik minat pelajar dan membantu dalam penguasaan bahasa yang baik. Tujuan kajian ini ia lah melihat persepsi pelajar terhadap kepentingan bahan sastera dalam pembelajaran bahasa Arab sebagai bahasa asing. Kajian ini menggunakan borang soal selidik bagi mendapatkan data. Sampel dipilih daripada Kumpulan pelajar yang telah mengambil beberapa kursus sastera Arab. Dapatan kajian ini menunjukkan sampel kajian menyatakan kepentingan bahan sastera dalam pembelajaran dan pengajaran bahasa Arab untuk menyuntik minat dan motivasi belajar bahasa, serta membantu dalam penguasaan bahasa Arab dari sudut penguasaan kosa kata, frasa, gaya bahasa dan kefahaman dan templat bahasa untuk ungkapan. Kajian ini mencadangkan supaya dimasukkan bahan sastera dalam sukatan bahasa Arab untuk membantu pelajar dalam peningkatan kemahiran
Conceptualizing the Academic Management and Lecturer-Student Relationship for University Students’ Achievement Motivation in China
No full textChina has attached great importance to education. In 2019, since the higher education gross enrolment rate achieved 51.6%, Chinese higher education entered the stage of popularization, which makes China face new problems and challenges. In the stage of popularization, there are some adjustments in academic management and lecturer-student relationship, which have influences on the students’ achievement motivation. In order to further clarify the connotation and relationship of academic management, lecturer-student relationship and achievement motivation, and then take better measures to stimulate students' achievement motivation, this paper introduces the basic situation and systematically reviews the relevant literature, then designs the research methodology. The paper has a more profound and clean understanding of the three concepts (academic management, lecturer-student relationship, achievement motivation), and then puts forward the conceptual framework of the research, which can make some contributions to the improvement of the quality of university personnel training
Behind the Lens: Exploring the 'Frontline of China's Diplomacy’ Video Production Practice
No full textThe 'Frontline of China's Diplomacy' Vlog, produced by China Central Radio and Television (CCTV), has added a fresh viewpoint to news reporting in the mainstream media by providing first-person accounts of key events like visits by Chinese leaders. Although vlogs have been widely used in various fields, most of the existing literature on vlogs focuses on the characteristics, advantages, and challenges of this new form. Scant studies explore the advantages and disadvantages of vlogs on news reporting and audience perception. To this end, the effect of VLOG on news is investigated using in-depth interview. Findings conclude that vlogs in news reporting have some benefits, such as enhancing and expanding the mainstream media news exposure, making related news more accessible and interesting, and improving the user experience through interactive communication. The study does, however, note some difficulties, including the possibility for news information to become muddled as a result of strong personal influence, the usage of rotating anchors which may not align with traditional vlog creation, and the recognition that ‘Vlog+News Report’ cannot replace the strengths of in-depth reporting by mainstream media. As a result, this study suggests that the vlog format may not be suitable for regular use in in-depth news reporting in mainland China
Mental Health in Malaysia: A Study of Gender Differences
No full textDepression, anxiety, and stress are illnesses that are categorized under mental health conditions. It was anticipated that after heart disease, mental health situations are likely to be the second major health badly-behaved disturbing Malaysians by the year 2020. This situation is very disturbing among youth including university students who suffer from mental health illness which may lead to an increase in the risk of suicide, and other social problems specifically throughout the dated of the COVID-19 pandemic. It needs anticipation approaches to implement a complete social and public health method. Therefore, this study will examine the level of depression, anxiety, and stress among male and female university students in Malaysia throughout the pandemic. The study implemented the DASS-21 inventory to quantify the mental health of the male and female students throughout the pandemic. Data collected between January to May 2021 with a total of 355 respondents came from 196 female students (55.2%) and 159 male students (44.8%). The study employs the simple random sampling method consisting of 31 closed-ended questions and the Likert scale. Overall findings showed that there have been significant differences in percentage between male students and female students in terms of depression, anxiety, and stress levels. The results displayed that the depression, anxiety, and stress levels scored by the female students were higher than those of the male students. The study recommended expanding further research to socio-economic status based on the geography of the university students during and post-pandemic to determine the level of mental health among male and female university students