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Navigating Cultural Desolation: Exploring T.S. Eliot's Depiction of Anxiety and Fragmentation in The Waste Land
No full textThomas Stearns Eliot (1888–1965), a remarkable English literary figure, is best known for the depiction of his age in his literary works. In this regard, scholars suggest that he lived and wrote in “an age of anxiety” and this very “anxiety” is often attributed to “profound transformations in human modes of life” engendered by cultural and institutional practices of modern condition. In Eliot, one can easily sense this phenomenon particularly in his early poems. These poems are said to have embodied this “anxiety” with great depth. In this regard, The Waste Land considered as one of the representative poems of modernist English literature, captures the crisis and anxiety of his age provocatively. Here, he draws the picture of a cultural waste land of post war Europe where the traditional way of life was disintegrating through the decline of traditional values, authority and order. The waste-landers of Eliot, to a large extent, suffer from loss of faith, loss of social nature of personality that created fragmentations in their lives. In this paper, through a method of analytical understanding and interpretation of the poem The Waste Land relating to its social and historical contexts, we will make an understanding of it focusing nature and extent of cultural anxiety depicted by Eliot. Thus, our study would contribute further to clarify the Eliotic understanding of cultural anxiety in the context of modernity as depicted in The Waste Land
Islamic Ideology in a Training Session of Insurance Agents: Critical Discourse Analysis
No full textResearch on insurance has been conducted by economists and experts within the finance and business fields. However, recently the study pertaining to insurance has garnered interest from diverese fields, namely sociology, socio-legal studies and criminology. There are very limited study examining insurance from a sociological perspective involves exploring how social, economic and cultural elements interconnect with various contextual factors. Most studies within the domain of insurance focused on insurance organisations or agencies, only a limited number of studies have focused on the analysis of agents and clients interaction. This study aims to analyse and uncover the ideology behind the use of Islamic ideology by an insurance leader during a sharing session. A qualitative case study was conducted and an insurance leader’s verbal speech was transcribed during a sharing session and went through discourse analysis. The transcribed script was analysed using thematic analysis. Based on the findings, it could be concluded that Islamic ideology was included in the insurance leader’s speech discourse which was associated to the divinity ideology. Divinity ideology refers to the shared belief among all Muslims that worshipping God is an essential commitment that must never be compromised. It was found that there were two types of divinity ideology which were the duty as believers and the principal belief of Islam. To sum up, this study has involved an insurance leader’s discourse which can be further investigated in various ways in future by exploring strategies, power and ideology in the insurance leaders’ discourse. 
A Systematic Review on Blended Learning Approach in Language Education
No full textTechnological developments have greatly influenced the current culture of life. The patterns of children growing, developing, playing, socializing and communicating have changed a lot in line with the times and the latest facilities. Now children and teenagers are closer to technology and even more comfortable learning and connecting using technology. As the main driver of national education, teachers have a major role to play in imparting knowledge in various methods and strategies that are deemed appropriate. Technology integration in the classroom has been a challenge for education systems to meet the demands of 21st century learning needs. A systematic literature review was conducted on blended learning approaches in education by analysis and synthesis. Multiple databases such as Springer Link, Taylor & Francis, Sage E-Journal and Wiley were used as search engines for related articles during the period 2017-2021. The results show that blended learning approach was mostly researched in higher education and initially focused on students. The majority of blended learning approach research is also coming from developing countries, leading to the need to make blended learning approach adoption easier in particular. Teachers, students, and institutions frequently face issues related to a lack of ICT infrastructure and specialization. The results of this study can be used to develop a plan towards blended learning approach adoption
Cabaran Guru Melaksanakan Pendekatan Bermain dalam PdP di Prasekolah
No full textPelbagai pendekatan pengajaran telah diperkenalkan untuk diaplikasikan di prasekolah. Salah satu pendekatan yang turut diberi perhatian pada masa kini ialah pendekatan bermain. Buktinya, pendekatan ini telah disenaraikan dalam Kurikulum Standard Prasekolah Kebangsaan (KSPK) dan diberi penekanan dalam prinsip Amalan Bersesuaian Perkembangan (ABP) yang telah diperkenalkan oleh National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF) juga telah memperakui kepentingan pendekatan bermain dalam pembelajaran awal kanak-kanak. Kajian ini dijalankan untuk meneroka cabaran guru melaksanakan pendekatan bermain dalam PdP di prasekolah. Cabaran yang dihadapi oleh guru seharusnya diatasi kerana cabaran yang timbul boleh menyebabkan berlakunya tekanan yang membawa kepada “burnout” pada guru. Tekanan pada guru menyebabkan guru kurang yakin dan kurang motivasi untuk menjalankan pendekatan bermain di prasekolah. Kajian ini merupakan kajian kualitatif yang menggunakan reka bentuk kajian kes dan teknik persampelan bertujuan. Instrumen protokol temu bual dan kaedah temu bual semi struktur dipilih untuk dijalankan pada empat orang guru prasekolah Tadika PASTI (Pusat Asuhan Tunas Islam) di daerah Kulai. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan cabaran yang timbul seperti peruntukan masa, pengurusan bahan bantu mengajar (bbm), kemahiran guru serta sokongan pentadbir dan ibu bapa boleh diatasi dengan baik apabila guru mempunyai daya tahan yang tinggi terhadap segala bentuk cabaran. Kesimpulannya, cabaran yang dikemukakan dapat diatasi oleh guru kerana mereka mempunyai sifat kreatif iaitu bijak mengatur dan merancang sesi PdP. Oleh itu, guru seharusnya bijak mencari ruang dan peluang dalam melaksanakan pendekatan bermain dalam PdP di prasekolah dengan mencuba meminimumkan cabaran yang wujud
Designing Strategies Framework for Effective Funding Formula Implementation at Malaysian Public Universities
No full textOver the past few decades, Malaysia's higher education system has undergone significant evolution and growth. With notable achievements in areas such as student enrolment, research publication, patents, and institutional excellence, the system has earned a global reputation and become a preferred destination for international students. However, the Ministry of Higher Education recognizes the need for the system to continue to evolve in order to stay current with global trends. A crucial element in this evolution is the provision of long-term funding to support and enhance the country's capacity to deliver high-quality education that meets international standards. In response to this need, the Ministry of Higher Education has proposed a change to the funding formula for Malaysian public universities, with the goal of improving the relationship between performance and outcomes. To this end, this study was conducted to design a strategy for the effective implementation of this new funding formula in Malaysian public universities. By providing a deeper understanding of the strategies required for successful implementation, the study's findings will be invaluable to both the Ministry of Higher Education and Malaysian public universities
Assessing Forced Labor and Standards in Malaysian Palm Oil Industry
No full textThe Malaysian palm oil industry has been subject to criticism for its unsustainable practices and the prevalence of forced labour. To address these concerns, Malaysia has implemented the National Action Plan on Forced Labour (NAPFL) in accordance with international standards. This study evaluates the implementation of NAPFL and international standards in the Malaysian palm oil industry through a literature review. The findings suggest that although progress has been made, there are still gaps in compliance within the industry. In particular, the issue of labour in smallholder palm oil plantations requires a community-based management approach, whereby smallholders can work together to enhance efficiency, productivity, and resource utilization while addressing common challenges. This approach may be supported by training and education, infrastructure development, financial and credit support, technology adoption, and cooperative farming. To comply with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) labour requirements and attract workers, this study recommends offering competitive wages, providing decent working conditions, implementing fair labour policies, investing in worker training, engaging with the local community, promoting sustainability, and collaborating with local employment agencies. These measures can help address the challenges of recruitment and retention of labour in the industry. The study underscores the significance of addressing these gaps in order to promote sustainable practices and prevent forced labour in the Malaysian palm oil industry
Menilai Tahap Kesedaran Murid Terhadap Tenaga Boleh Diperbaharui dalam Konteks Perubahan Iklim
No full textKajian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan mengukur tahap kesedaran murid dari aspek pengetahuan, sikap dan tingkah laku terhadap sumber tenaga baharu selepas mempelajari tajuk sumber tenaga boleh baharu dalam konteks perubahan iklim di SMK Bandar Damai Perdana dan SMK Serian. Permasalahan kajian yang ketara dalam konteks ini ialah masih lagi adanya isu kurang kesedaran dalam kalangan murid terhadap sumber tenaga yang boleh diperbaharui iaitu pengetahuan murid terhadap sumber tenaga boleh diperbaharui terbatas. Dalam konteks ini sikap pelajar terhadap sumber tenaga boleh diperbaharui masih terhad, oleh itu sebahagian besar penyelidikan ke atas pelajar dijalankan dengan memberi tumpuan kepada topik seperti penjimatan tenaga, kitar semula dan tenaga penjimatan. Penyelidik menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif sebagai cara untuk mendapatkan maklumat. Melalui pendekatan ini, penyelidik akan menggunakan soal selidik sebagai alat utama untuk menjawab persoalan-persoalan dalam kajian. Sampel dalam kajian ini adalah murid menengah rendah iaitu murid Tingkatan 1, Tingkatan 2 dan Tingkatan 3 di SMK Bandar Damai Perdana dan SMK Serian. Statistik deskriptif digunakan dalam kajian ini untuk merumuskan data yang telah diperolehi dengan jelas. Data dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif untuk menjelaskan data yang dikumpulkan
Sport Sponsorship and Purchase Intention Among Football League Fans: A Literature Review
No full textThe practice of sponsorship back to ancient Greece and Roman eras, and the word "sponsorship" is derived from the Greek word "horigia" which means guarantor. The involvement of companies in sponsorship has attract many audiences and achieve their objectives. This paper conceptualizes sport sponsorship and some factors such as attitude toward sponsor, sponsor-event fit, favourability and perceived ubiquity. Sponsors point of perspective have stated that the most useful signal in sports sponsorship is purchase intention. Purchase intention also seeing as the gesture of goodwill or element that will return the sponsor for supporting them. There are four factors used in measuring the purchase intention. It is including trust, reputation, familiarity, and intention. Hence, it is extremely important to explore sports sponsorship impact, its influencing aspects, and how to build a sports sponsorship with other measurement approach
Perspektif Pengarang terhadap Barat dalam Syair Tuan Hampris
No full textKedatangan British ke Alam Melayu pada abad ke-19 Masihi mendapat pelbagai reaksi daripada masyarakat peribumi. Penentangan secara halus dan terang-terangan kepada kolonial British dan Belanda diluahkan dalam karya sastera yang dihasilkan. Walau bagaimanapun, terdapat satu karya yang melanggar konvensi kepengarangan tersebut. Karya yang disampaikan dalam bentuk syair bertajuk Syair Tuan Hampris dikarang oleh Wok Aisyah Nik Idris memaparkan perhubungan yang luar biasa antara penjajah dan masyarakat peribumi di Terengganu. Persoalannya, mengapakah pengarang wanita ini amat mengagumi tokoh Barat yang dinyatakan dalam karyanya? Mengapakan beliau amat berani menjadikan individu Barat ini sebagai tokoh yang diangkat dalam karyanya? Berteraskan kepada persoalan-persoalan ini, maka objektif kajian adalah untuk mengenal pasti perspektif pengarang terhadap penjajah dan menganalisis perspektif pengarang ini terhadap tokoh yang diangkat dalam karyanya. Dengan kaedah analisis teks, kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan Oksidentalisme menerusi ‘Model Todorov: Hubungan Penjajah-Peribumi’ yang berfokuskan kepada axiological (penilaian), praxeological (jalin hubungan, merapat atau menjauh), epistemic (pengetahuan) terhadap Syair Tuan Hampris. Dapatan kajian adalah wujud keterujaan pengarang terhadap penasihat British bernama J.L. Humphrey yang berjaya menawan hati raja dan masyarakat Terengganu. Secara tidak langsung, kajian ini membuktikan bahawa di sebalik kebencian dan penentangan masyarakat peribumi terhadap penjajahan Barat, masih wujud reaksi positif daripada masyarakat yang dijajah sehingga dimuatkan dalam karya sastera. Kesimpulannya, Syair Tuan Hampris ini berjaya memercikkan satu perspektif baharu dalam korpus kesusasteraan Melayu terutama rakaman keterbukaan peribumi menangani arus penjajahan
Persepsi Ibu Bapa Terhadap Impak Penggunaan Hukuman Fizikal dalam Prasekolah
No full textHukuman fizikal merupakan kaedah yang lama digunakan oleh guru di sekolah bagi meningkatkan kualiti pelajaran dan memodifikasi tingkah laku kanak-kanak. Walaupun kebanyakan negara di seluruh dunia telah melarang penggunaan hukuman fizikal dalam bilik darjah, kebanyakan pendidik masih menggunakan hukuman fizikal yang pelbagai tahap dalam bilik darjah bagi mengurangkan tingkah laku negatif murid dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran. Kajian kes ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti persepsi ibu bapa terhadap kesan penggunaan hukuman fizikal dalam bilik darjah prasekolah. Kajian kes ini dijalankan melalui kaedah temu bual separa berstruktur terhadap 9 orang ibu bapa yang terdiri daripada pelbagai latar belakang. Berdasarkan hasil dapatan, terdapat impak yang positif dan negatif penggunaan hukuman fizikal dalam prasekolah. Kajian menjelaskan impak positif seperti memodifikasi tingkah laku negatif kanak-kanak, mengawal tingkah laku murid yang agresif dan menjadikan murid lebih menghormati kepada orang dewasa, manakala terdapat impak negatif seperti menjejaskan keyakinan diri murid, menjejaskan hubungan antara murid dengan guru, murid dengan rakan sebaya, motivasi untuk hadir ke sekolah terjejas dan menanam sifat keganasan. Diharapkan kajian ini dapat memberi pendedahan kepada guru prasekolah bagi mempertimbangkan penggunaan hukuman fizikal dalam bilik darjah