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Post-Appraisal of the Perceived Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Psychological Wellbeing of Secondary School Students in Nigeria
Get PDFThe outbreak and global spread of the coronavirus in December 2019 has thrown the global community into a desperate search for an enduring solution to the scourge. To this end, several precautionary measures have been advanced. They included frequent washing of hands, use of face-mask and alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water, and covering of the nose and mouth with a flexed elbow or disposable tissue when coughing and sneezing, among others. For more robust outcomes of these measures, especially among the school-going children in the world, effective guidance and counselling services in the area of adequate orientation, information, and feedback/follow-up services need to be properly entrenched. This paper examined the perceived effects of COVID-19 and the potential impacts of counselling intervention services on the psychological wellbeing of school-going children in Osun State, Nigeria. A total of 400 secondary school students were selected from four schools. Findings revealed that the perceived effect of COVID-19 was higher among females than males and among urban residents than their counterparts in rural areas. The pro-counselling intervention services meant to cushion the effect were almost unavailable. Also, a negative significant relationship was found between perceived psychological effect and pro-counselling intervention services, which seemed to indicate that the lower the pro-counselling intervention services available to students, the more psychological effects and poor mental health they will experience. These findings have important implications for government and stakeholders in secondary education. There is an urgent need to put appropriate measures in place against different waves of COVID-19 across the globe in order to ensure that the safety and psychological wellbeing of secondary school students are not compromised
Malaysian In-Service Teachers’ Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation towards Teaching English
Get PDFThe most extensively studied second language in the world, English is the language of the global economy. It is crucial to understand whether instructors are sufficiently motivated at different stages of their professional journeys because good teaching is a prerequisite for students' learning. This study aimed at investigating the overall motivation of in-service English language teachers in Malaysia. Employing a quantitative research design, a survey instrument was used to collect data from in-service English teachers who are currently doing their undergraduate degree. They were requested to respond to the items on motivation, which are categorized into two sub-dimensions, intrinsic and extrinsic. The study reveals that Malaysian in-service English teachers are generally motivated to teach English, whereas the motivation comes mostly from the intrinsic aspects. The findings have significant implications on the Malaysian educational policy and system as well as its various professional development programs for teachers generally, and English teachers specifically
Evaluation of the Quality of Academic Supervision of Graduation Research through the Online Portal of the Deanship of E-Learning and Distance Education at the University of Science and Technology in Yemen
Get PDFيهدف هذا البحث إلى تقييم جودة الإشراف الأكاديمي على بحوث التخرج عبر البوابة الإلكترونية في عمادة التعليم الإلكتروني والتعليم عن بُعْدٍ بجامعة العلوم والتكنولوجيا في اليمن، وذلك من خلال تحديد معايير تلك الجودة، وتحليل محتوى المحادثات بين الطالب والمشرف في البوابة الإلكترونية من أجل بيان مدى تحقُّق تلك المعايير، وقد توسَّل البحث نهجًا مختلطًا، واتَّبع أسلوب تحليل المضمون في تحليل المحادثات الإلكترونية وفق أربعة معايير تصف جودة الإشراف الأكاديمي على بحوث التخرج؛ هي تطوير المهارات البحثية، ووضوح التعليمات، والمرونة في التواصل، واستمراريته، وتألف مجتمع البحث من 206 من الطلبة الذين أنجزوا بحوث التخرج في الفصلين الأول والثاني من العام الدراسي 2022-2023، وهم مقيدون في البوابة الإلكترونية في خمسة أقسام علمية (الدراسات الإسلامية واللغة العربية، العلوم الإدارية، المحاسبة والتمويل، الشريعة والقانون، العلوم الإنسانية والاجتماعية)، وقد اختيرت منهم نسبة 20٪ ليكونوا عينة البحث، وعددهم 41 طالبًا وطالبة، ومن أبرز نتائج البحث أن جودة الإشراف الأكاديمي كانت متوسطة، وأن أفضل أداء كان لصالح قسم المحاسبة والتمويل، وأن معيار (تطوير المهارات البحثية) هو الأضعف تحقُّقًا من بين سائر المعايير مع أنه أهمها وأكثرها أولوية وفق ما يضح في توصيف المقرر، فقد بلغت نسبة تحقُّقه 46٪، أما معيار (المرونة في التواصل) فحصل على نسبة 85.6٪، وهي الأعلى بين سائر المعايير، ثم معيار (وضوح التعليمات) بنسبة 77.8٪، ومعيار (استمرارية التواصل) بنسبة 70٪.The aim of this study is to evaluate the quality of academic supervision for graduation research through the online portal in the Deanship of E-Learning and Distance Education at the University of Science and Technology in Yemen. This was done by identifying the criteria for quality of academic supervision and analyzing the content of conversations between students and supervisors in the online portal to determine the extent to which those criteria were met. The study employed a mixed approach and used content analysis to analyze electronic conversations based on four criteria that describe the quality of academic supervision for graduation research: development of research skills, clarity of instructions, communication flexibility, and continuity. The study population consisted of 206 students who completed their graduation research in the first and second semesters of the academic year 2022-2023. They were enrolled in the online portal in five academic departments (Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, Administrative Sciences, Accounting and Finance, Sharia and Law, Humanities and Social Sciences). A 20% proportion was selected from the population to be the study sample, consisting of 41 male and female students. Among the key findings of the study were that the quality of academic supervision was average, with the Department of Accounting and Finance performing the best. The criterion of "development of research skills" was the weakest in terms of achievement, despite being the most important and prioritized according to the course description, with an achievement rate of 46%. The criterion of "communication flexibility" achieved the highest percentage of 85.6% among all criteria, followed by "clarity of instructions" with a rate of 77.8%, and "continuity of communication" with a rate of 70%
The Use of Graphic Organiser on Second Language Students’ Writing Performance
Get PDFEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) learners, especially in rural educational settings, continue to encounter challenges in acquiring fundamental writing skills. One possible factor is the lack of creative and innovative pedagogical approaches tailored to support the learners. In light of this, the present study examined the use of graphic organiser (GO) as a pedagogical tool on writing performance of Malaysian ESL learners. Twenty-seven intermediate students from a secondary school in Malaysia participated in a series of 11 writing sessions using GO in writing descriptive essays. The application of this GO in composing the descriptive writing was carried out throughout the writing lessons consisted of modelling, scaffolding, individual prewriting, drafting with peers and group writing. Using a qualitative study, the data analysis involved content analysis sourced from participants’ essay scripts. Guided by the CEFR framework, 54 descriptive essays were evaluated and analysed to observe changes in writing in terms of content, communicative achievement, language, and organisation. Participants' essays in Writing Task 1 (WT1) and Writing Task 2 (WT2) were compared to observe changes in their writing performances after the implementation of GO in the writing instructions. Results showed that the use of GO in developing descriptive essays has improved learners’ writing in all components. The study has revealed that successful writing requires differentiated and creative graphic organisers, accompanied by systematic writing activities for ESL learners to thrive in a challenging writing classroom
Exploring the Juvenile Delinquency Involvements of Former Young Male Juvenile Delinquents
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In recent years, the incidence of juvenile delinquency has been increasing, posing a threat to the well-being of families and society. This urges the understanding of the involvement in delinquent behaviours among young male juvenile delinquents. The main objective of this study was to explore juvenile delinquent involvement among former young male juvenile delinquents. A phenomenology qualitative research design was utilised to explore the participants’ lived experiences and their involvement in juvenile delinquency. Eight (8) former young male juvenile delinquents aged 26 years old and below participated in this research. The non-probability sampling technique of snowball sampling was utilised to select the participants. An intake form was administered to obtain the participants’ socio-demographic information. A semi-structured interview questions were used to explore the participants’ involvement in juvenile delinquency. The analysis of the data collected from former young male juvenile delinquents using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) revealed several themes that led to such delinquent behaviours; namely, lucrative business, recidivism, and peer pressure. The results indicate that the participants’ initial involvement was influenced by their social circle or peer group, the challenges of relapse, and the advantages they gained from their unlawful conduct. The analysis of the results helps us determine the need for early intervention in order to prevent the increasing percentage of juvenile delinquency among adolescents in Malaysia
Perceptions of Arabic Language Learners on the Development of Speaking Skills through Cooperative Learning: AHAS-KIRKHS’ Students as a Model
Get PDFللتعلم التعاوني تأثير بالغ على الاتجاهات الإيجابية للمتعلمين، وذلك نحو زملائهم وأصدقائهم الذين ربما يكونون من خلفيات ثقافية واجتماعية متنوعة، مما يزيد التبادل التعلمي فيما بينهم، ويزودهم بالمهارات الحياتية التي تفيدهم في تفاعلهم مع المحيط الذي يكونون فيه، وقد أثبتت بعض الدراسات أن التعلم التعاوني يمكن أن يحسن نتائج تعلُّم مهارة الكلام لدى المتعلمين، وأن تعلُّمها يصبح أسهل وأمتع، ومن ثم توسَّل هذا البحث المنهج الكمي من خلال استبانة توزَّع على عينة من طلبة كلية عبد الحميد أبو سليمان لمعارف الوحي الإسلامي والعلوم الإنسانية، في الجامعة الإسلامية العالمية بماليزيا، وذلك بهدف التوصل إلى تصوراتهم عن تطبيق طريقة التعلم التعاوني، وبيان العوامل المعينة والمعيقة في تطبيق التعلم التعاوني في تنمية مهارة الكلام بالعربية، وكان تحليل البيانات ببرنامج
SPSS، وذلك بحساب النسبة المئوية، والتكرار، والمتوسط الحسابي، والانحراف المعياري، وقد أوضحت النتائج أن معظم الطلبة وافقوا على أن التعلم التعاوني يساعدهم في تنمية مهارة الكلام بالعربية.Cooperative learning has a significant impact on learners' positive attitudes towards their peers and friends who may come from diverse cultural and social backgrounds. This enhances the exchange of learning among them and equips them with life skills that are beneficial for their interaction with the environment they are in. Some studies have shown that cooperative learning can improve the learning outcomes of speaking skills for learners, making the learning process easier and more enjoyable. Therefore, this research employed a quantitative approach through a questionnaire distributed to a sample of students from AHAS-KIRKHS, IIUM. The aim was to understand their perceptions of the implementation of cooperative learning methods and identify the facilitating and hindering factors in applying cooperative learning for the development of Arabic speaking skills. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS software, calculating percentages, frequencies, mean scores, and standard deviations. The results revealed that the majority of students agreed that cooperative learning helps them develop their Arabic speaking skills
A Study on Psychological Well-Being and Kesejahteraan among IIUM Malaysian Postgraduate Students
Get PDFThe study aimed to investigate the two elements of well-being, namely psychological well-being, and the threats towards well-being to ascertain the relationship between psychological well-being and the Sejahtera of Malaysian postgraduate students at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). While mental health issues among university students have been abundantly researched, only a few studies have focused on psychological well-being. Employing the Carol Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being (PWB) questionnaire, data were collected from 283 IIUM Malaysian postgraduate students. Descriptive analysis, independent t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to analyse the data. The results revealed that Malaysian postgraduate students’ education at IIUM are doing well in terms of their psychological well-being (autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance). The relationship between psychological well-being and student’s Sejahtera showed that these students were able to manage their psychological well-being, including personal matters, stress, time management, acceptance of emotions and thoughts. In conclusion, the six factors of psychological well-being were able to support and balance the threats, at the same time helping the students to achieve Sejahtera
Exploring KOED Students’ Perceptions regarding Emergency Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Study of Self-directed Learning Ability according to Gender and Academic Specialization
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يتناول هذا البحث تصوُّرات الطلبة المعنيين عن التدريس الاضطراري في أثناء وباء كوفيد 19، وتحديدًا التدريس المتزامن وغير المتزامن، واتباطهما بقدرات الطلبة على التعلُّم الذاتي، وقد تألَّفت عينة البحث من 280 من طلبة الإجازة في أربعة تخصصات؛ المناهج والتدريس، والتوجيه والإرشاد، وتدريس الإنجليزية لغةً ثانيةً، وتدريس العربية لغةً ثانيةً، وجُمعت البيانات باستطلاع إلكتروني عبر الشابكة، ثم كان تحليلها بتقنيات إحصائية متقدمة ضمَّت الإحصاء الوصفي والتحليل البارامتري، وقد أظهرت نتائج البحث أن الطلبة ينظرون إيجابيًّا إلى تجاربهم، ولكن كان لجلسات التدريس المتزامن تصنيف أفضل من جلسات التدريس غير المتزامن، وقد قدَّم الطلبة درجات عالية للتعلُّم الذاتي على الرغم من الاختلافات بينهم من حيث النوع والتخصص، وهذا يشير إلى أن المحاضرين في حاجة إلى تحسين التدريس غير المتزامن لتحسين قدرات التعلُّم الذاتي للطلبة.This study examines the perceptions of students regarding remote teaching and learning (RTL) during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically synchronous and asynchronous teaching, and their relationship to students' self-directed learning abilities. The study sample consisted of 318 undergraduate students from four disciplines: curriculum and instruction, guidance and counseling, teaching English as a second language, and teaching Arabic as a second language. Data were collected through an online survey and advanced statistical analysis techniques including descriptive statistics and parametric analysis were used for data analysis. The research findings indicate that students had a positive outlook on their experiences, but synchronous RTL sessions were rated higher than asynchronous RTL sessions. Despite differences in gender and specialization, students provided high ratings for self-directed learning, suggesting that instructors need to enhance asynchronous RTL to improve students' self-directed learning abilities
Graduate Employability in Malaysia: Unpacking the Concept, Policy and Practices
Get PDFThis paper examined the issue of graduate employability in Malaysia by exploring its theoretical underpinnings, defining key concepts, analysing the levels of employability, and investigating the underlying socio-political-economic aspects of the issue. Other than the Malaysian context, the study also drew insights from international perspectives on the employed theoretical framework, comprising the theories of job market signalling, human capital, and neoliberalism, in order to provide a comprehensive understanding of graduate employability. Then, the study highlights the distinction between employability and employment, while emphasizing the long-term ability of graduates to obtain jobs aligned with their skill sets. It critically analysed the current Graduate Tracer Study (GTS) framework in Malaysia, which primarily focuses on employment status and unable to capture the broader concept of employability, particularly long-term employability. Suggestions were put forward to expand the GTS framework by including industrial insights, addressing the horizontal mismatch of employment and long-term employability. Socio-political-economic issues related to graduate employability, such as minimum wages, income inequalities, and gig work arrangements, were also examined. This was followed by the discussions on the role of the state governments in managing employment and employability issues, along with policy initiatives that are aimed at enhancing job quality and long-term employability. Overall, this paper presents a way forward for improving graduate employability in Malaysia. From the perspective of socio-political-economics, this paper has highlighted the challenges faced by gig workers, including job security and unstable income. In line with these, necessary recommendations were proposed, including graduates' learning skills development, the expansion of existing employability programs, the enhancement of the GTS, improvements in the gig-worker sector, collaboration between academia and industries, as well as promotions of entrepreneurship and innovation