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Exploration Of Critical Literacy With An English Graphic Novel Among Year Four Pupils, Unnikrishnan Preena Nair
Exploration Of Critical Literacy With An English Graphic Novel Among Year Four Pupils, Unnikrishnan Preena Nair
Student Works (2020-2029)
To be critically literate is considered one of the crucial objectives in an era in which we have instant and unrestricted access to a variety of information. Individuals should be able to reflect, evaluate and critique whatever information received instead of being passive recipients. However, current research in the field suggest that even tertiary level learners in different countries of the world lack the ability to read in between the lines and to think critically. Therefore, developing learners who are critically literate is a major concern in the current educational research. Employing the dimensions of disrupting the commonplace and interrogating …
The Use Of Songs To Develop Indigenous Form Three Students’ Motivation To Learn English Language, Muniandy Saraswathy
The Use Of Songs To Develop Indigenous Form Three Students’ Motivation To Learn English Language, Muniandy Saraswathy
Student Works (2020-2029)
Low motivation to learn English is common among second language learners who have limited exposure to the language. Hence, this study explored the intentional use of popular English songs in a rural secondary school of the indigenous people in Peninsula Malaysia and its influence on the Form 3 students’ learning motivation. The focus was on 34 indigenous Form 3 students who have been identified as students with limited English proficiency. These students were selected using a homogenous sampling and convenience sampling methods. Data were collected using multiple methods of classroom observation and semi-structured interview with the students. The teaching and …
The Effects Of Mobile-Assisted Problem-Based Language Learning On Speaking Proficiency Of Iranian Language Learners In The Second Language, Ansarian Loghman
The Effects Of Mobile-Assisted Problem-Based Language Learning On Speaking Proficiency Of Iranian Language Learners In The Second Language, Ansarian Loghman
Student Works (2020-2029)
Problem-Based Language Learning (PBLL) is a cognitive and collaborative approach to language learning which has gained attention of language educators in the last two decades. Although previous researches have revealed that PBLL is a promising approach to language learning, a detailed look at the effects of mobile-assisted PBLL on linguistic features of speaking proficiency of the learners and the learners' views with regard to this approach are absent. In an attempt to shed light on this issue, a confirmatory sequence mixed-methods study in the EFL context of Iran was conducted. The effects of mobile-assisted PBLL was compared to the conventional …
Relationship Between Self-Regulated Learning, Social Media Usage And Motivation Among Arabic Learners In Malaysian Public Universities, Xuan Di
Student Works (2020-2029)
This study aimed at investigating the relationship between self-regulated learning strategies, social media usage, and motivation, as well as the influences of three variables to Arabic learners' Academic achievement (GPA) in Malaysian public universities. To collect the data, a number of 317 male and female undergraduate Malaysian Arabic learners were randomly selected from six public universities in Malaysia as participants of this study. The instruments were developed from Jansen et al., (2017), Monachesi et al., (2008), and Pintrich et al., (1991). Then, IBM SPSS was used for data screening and descriptive analysis whereas Smart-PLS were applied to analysis most of …
Impact Of I-Think Maps On The Flow Of Ideas And Writing Performance Of Year Five Pupils, S Thuraisingam T. Gewa
Impact Of I-Think Maps On The Flow Of Ideas And Writing Performance Of Year Five Pupils, S Thuraisingam T. Gewa
Student Works (2020-2029)
The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of i-think Maps on the flow of ideas and writing performance of Year Five pupils. The use of i-think Maps as a cognitive tool enables pupils to activate and illustrate their flow of ideas in the i-think Maps templates during the planning and editing stages of the recursive process of writing. A total of 28 pupils participated in this pre experimental: one group pretest post-test study where treatment lessons using four i-think Maps were carried out for 10 weeks. The qualitative aspect of this study focused on structured interviews, classroom …
Translanguaging In The Multilingual Classroom Of A National-Type (Chinese) Primary School In Malaysia, Yi Ning Tracy Lee
Translanguaging In The Multilingual Classroom Of A National-Type (Chinese) Primary School In Malaysia, Yi Ning Tracy Lee
Student Works (2020-2029)
In the multiracial and multilingual classroom of a Malaysian National-Type (Chinese) Primary School (SJKC), students as well as the teacher often make use of their wide linguistic repertoire to interact with each other more effectively. Although the Ministry of Education Malaysia has stressed that English should be used as the sole medium of instruction (EMI) and communication during English lessons in school, the use of translation and switching between languages undeniably still occur to help students make sense of what they are learning. This paper aims to explore how translanguaging is used among students during English lessons and how a …
Readability Of Arabic Language Book For 2nd Grade Class In United Arab Emirates, Al Saadi Ala Muhammad
Readability Of Arabic Language Book For 2nd Grade Class In United Arab Emirates, Al Saadi Ala Muhammad
Student Works (2020-2029)
This study aimed to determine the level of Readability of Arabic Language Book for 2nd Grade Class in United Arab Emirates and defining level of Readability of prose and poetic texts according to the following facts: the gender (Male/ Female), school type (Governmental/ Private), student achievement level (weak/ moderate/ Good) . In order to achieve study goals, the researcher applied the descriptive method, she choose in random simple method 4 literary texts from Arabic language book of 2nd grade class by 2 prose texts & 2 poetic texts. Based upon the samples of subjects the researcher prepared the study tool …
Effects Of Crazytalk Software On Year Three Linus Learners’ Vocabulary Development, Sivan Vatsala
Effects Of Crazytalk Software On Year Three Linus Learners’ Vocabulary Development, Sivan Vatsala
Student Works (2020-2029)
Vocabulary is a core component of language proficiency as it provides the basis for how well learners speak, listen, read and write. Without extensive strategies to develop vocabulary, ESL learners are often discouraged from making use of the target language. The advancement in computer technology has prompted many teachers to use CAVI (Computer Assisted Vocabulary Instruction) as a tool in teaching English language. This quasi experimental study examines the effects of the CrazyTalk software as a CAVI tool on Year Three LINUS learners’ (n=50) vocabulary development. This study follows the one group design as it uses the same subjects with …
Effect Of Tanal Al Qamar Strategy In Developing Comprehension Reading Skills For 6th Grade Students In United Arab Emirates, Alyatim Tareq Mohamad
Effect Of Tanal Al Qamar Strategy In Developing Comprehension Reading Skills For 6th Grade Students In United Arab Emirates, Alyatim Tareq Mohamad
Student Works (2020-2029)
This study aimed to determine the level of acquisition of reading comprehension skills by 6th grade students. & to scale the using of Effect of (Tanal ALqamar) strategy the reading in developing skills of reading comprehension in its 5 levels for the students of 6th grade in United Arab Emirates. In order to achieve study goals, the researcher applied the experimental method by adopting the pre-test / post-test design for the equivalent groups, he selected a sample of 43 students from the Emirates National School in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, 21 students for the control group and 22 students for …
E-Portfolio As A Formative Assessment Tool To Promote Self Regulated Learning In An Esl Writing Classroom, Segaran Meerita Kunna
E-Portfolio As A Formative Assessment Tool To Promote Self Regulated Learning In An Esl Writing Classroom, Segaran Meerita Kunna
Student Works (2020-2029)
ePortfolio is thought to be valuable in promoting learning and formative assessment. Although the use of ePortfolio is essential in developing a self-regulated learner, the exposure to this stream could not be seen in secondary schools in Malaysia. To date, ePortfolio has only been introduced in higher learning institutions but less is known in the secondary school setting. This study aims to explore the use of self-regulated learning through ePortfolio as a formative assessment tool in the ESL writing classroom. Framed within Zimmerman’s model of self-regulated learning and social cognitive perspective, this study adopts an interpretive paradigm with action research …
Children’S Practices And Engagement In E-Reading For Pleasure: A Case Study Of A Malaysian Primary School, Ghalebandi Seyedeh Ghazal
Children’S Practices And Engagement In E-Reading For Pleasure: A Case Study Of A Malaysian Primary School, Ghalebandi Seyedeh Ghazal
Student Works (2020-2029)
Children nowadays have been exposed to on-screen reading or e-reading since the development of mobile application and devices to support reading and learning activities. The reading for pleasure declines as children grow older. Studies highlighted the reduces children’s time and motivation for voluntary reading because of competing interests and other leisure activities. It is believed that recent technological advancements are also contributing to the decline in reading for pleasure. This study employed a case study approach to understanding children’s practices and engagement in e-reading for pleasure context. The following research questions were put forward in the investigation: a) how do …
A Longitudinal Corpus Investigation Of Grammatical Stance Markers In The English Argumentative Writing Of Chinese Students, Man Deliang
Student Works (2020-2029)
Evaluation is considered crucial for successful academic writing (Hunston, 1989, 1994; Hyland & Jiang, 2016; G. Thompson, 2001). It conveys the values and judgement of the writer, maintains the relations between the writer and reader and organizes the discourse (G. Thompson & Hunston, 2000). Despite the importance of evaluation, the use of evaluative language in academic writing has shown to be difficult for both L1 and L2 users of English. One active strand of research in English for academic purposes gives considerable attention to the use of linguistic markers of stance. While there has been growing research interest in stance …
Teacher-Tool Relationship Of Maldivian Esl Teachers: A Multiple Case Study, Wadheefa Aishath
Teacher-Tool Relationship Of Maldivian Esl Teachers: A Multiple Case Study, Wadheefa Aishath
Student Works (2020-2029)
Previous research has revealed the various ways teachers use the curriculum in classroom teaching. The way teachers use the curriculum not only impacts the effective implementation of the curriculum but, it also impacts the classroom instruction. This study intended to describe the teacher-tool relationship and the factors which shape this teacher-tool relationship. It particularly focused on ESL instruction in the context of Maldivian Key stage two teachers. Framing the study to include the unique characteristics of the island contexts, a qualitative multiple case study design informed by the interpretivist research paradigm was used in this study. Four schools across Maldives …
Conducive Environment For Teaching And Learning Of Early Literacy In A Private Malaysian Kindergarten, Sundaram Jayamary
Conducive Environment For Teaching And Learning Of Early Literacy In A Private Malaysian Kindergarten, Sundaram Jayamary
Student Works (2020-2029)
Literacy is the different ways that children connect meanings to the various literacy items that they come into contact through the use of reading, writing and oral language. Early literacy or emergent literacy skills begin as soon as a child is born until the time he/she is exposed to formal reading and writing instructions. It includes the literacy knowledge, skills and attitudes that the child acquires throughout this period. Research reveals that early literacy instructions is of utmost importance as these early learning experiences could lead to better educational accomplishment and a more productive adult life. This exploratory qualitative study …
Relationship Between Esl Teachers’ Reading Habits And Their English Language Proficiency, Appa Rwoo Sharmila
Relationship Between Esl Teachers’ Reading Habits And Their English Language Proficiency, Appa Rwoo Sharmila
Student Works (2020-2029)
This research is carried out with the purpose of gaining more in-depth information in regards to the reading habits of 210 ESL teachers in the district of Klang, Selangor and how these habits correspond to their English language proficiency. Using the convenience sampling method and quantitative instruments such as survey questionnaire and an English language proficiency test, this research aims to achieve four research objectives. First, it intends to study the types of reading materials read by ESL teachers in Malaysia. Secondly, it aims to calculate the rates of general and extensive reading among these teachers and thirdly, the problems …
Kemahiran Membaca Teks Bahasa Tamil Dengan Penggunaan Comic Strips Dalam Kalangan Murid Tahun Empat, Mathialathan Shanthini Sree
Kemahiran Membaca Teks Bahasa Tamil Dengan Penggunaan Comic Strips Dalam Kalangan Murid Tahun Empat, Mathialathan Shanthini Sree
Student Works (2020-2029)
Penggunaan Comic Strip sebagai bahan bacaan teks bahasa Tamil mampu mewujudkan suasana pembelajaran yang menyeronokkan. Comic strip berperanan sebagai alat yang berfungsi untuk menyampaikan isi pembelajaran yang mana ia mewujudkan satu proses komunikasi antara murid dengan bahan pembelajaran. Kajian ini merupakan sebuah kajian tindakan yang melibatkan murid tahun empat dalam membaca teks bahasa Tamil dengan menggunakan comic strip.Reka bentuk kajian ini adalah bentuk kualitatif yang menggunakan kaedah pemerhatian, temu bual dan analisis dokumen yang mana kaedah pemerhatian digunakan sebagai instrumen utama dan kaedah temu bual dan analisis dokumen sebagai instrumen kedua dalam pengumpulan data. Dalam kajian ini, kemahiran membaca teks …
Malay Children Vowel Recognition Using Feed-Forward Back Propagation And Elman Neural Networks., Bashar Mohammed Shaher Yafouz
Malay Children Vowel Recognition Using Feed-Forward Back Propagation And Elman Neural Networks., Bashar Mohammed Shaher Yafouz
Student Works (2010-2019)
Although speech recognition plays a vital role in the modern communication systems, only few studies have investigated speech recognition of children. Children’s speech recognition is more challenging than adult’s speech recognition; because of the dynamic and inconsistent nature of children’s speech. This study examined a speaker-independent recognition of 6 Malay vowels of Malay children using two different Neural Network (NN) architectures: Feed-forward Back Propagation (FFBP) and Elman. Speech samples were collected from 360 Malay children between 7 and 12 years old, and Linear Predictive Coding (LPC) was used for extracting the speech features. The data was divided according to 3-fold …
Politeness In Malaysian Esl Classroom Directives., Khaw Aun Nee
Politeness In Malaysian Esl Classroom Directives., Khaw Aun Nee
Student Works (2010-2019)
The present study investigates teachers’ and students’ use of directives and politeness strategies in realising directives in Malaysian ESL classrooms. Using Bach and Harnish’s (1979) classification of directives and Brown and Levinson’s (1987) politeness strategies as a theoretical framework, audio recordings of three ESL lessons were analysed to examine the types of directives used by teachers and students in Malaysian ESL classrooms and the types of politeness strategies used to realise these directives. Audio recordings of interviews with participants of the current study were then examined to discover the factors that affect teachers’ and students’ use of directives and politeness …
The Use Of Past Tense In French By Arab Students : An Error Analysis., Rasha B. Y. Hamarsha
The Use Of Past Tense In French By Arab Students : An Error Analysis., Rasha B. Y. Hamarsha
Student Works (2010-2019)
The objectives of this study are: (a) to analyse and categorise the errors made by Arab students of French when using four French past tenses: the imparfait, passé composé, plus-que-parfait, and passé simple; (b) to compare the French past tenses with Arabic past tenses; and (c) to suggest some pedagogical strategies. The subjects of this study are Arab undergraduates from the Bachelor of Arts programme, majoring in French language and literature at An-najah National University in Nablus, Palestine. The instrument used is a test consisting of four passages. The respondents have to use the correct past tense of the 108 …
Second Language Learning Anxiety Among Malay Learners Of English / Razlina Muhammad Sabri, Razlina Muhammad Sabri
Second Language Learning Anxiety Among Malay Learners Of English / Razlina Muhammad Sabri, Razlina Muhammad Sabri
Student Works (2010-2019)
This is a study of second language speaking anxiety among Malay ESL learners at an institution of higher learning. The objectives of this study are to determine whether learners experience test anxiety during public speaking, to discover if there is a difference in the anxiety level of high and low proficiency learners, to ascertain whether there are any differences between the high and low anxiety learners in their speaking test assessment, and to identify the factors leading to speaking language anxiety. This study has taken both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The data is mainly obtained from questionnaires and interviews with …
Penguasaan Al-`Adad Wa Al-Ma'dud Dalam Kalangan Pelajar., Mohamad Hussin
Penguasaan Al-`Adad Wa Al-Ma'dud Dalam Kalangan Pelajar., Mohamad Hussin
Student Works (2010-2019)
This study is done to identify the mastery level of al-‘adad wa al-ma‘du:d in the Arabic Language among students, together with the types of al-‘adad and its regulations related to it. This study also aims specifically to identify students’ weaknesses in learning and understanding the al-‘adad wa al-ma‘du:d concept besides identifying the most difficult aspect and detecting the most difficult source. A few effective steps in understanding and mastering the topic of study were suggested in the final chapter of this research. Samples were taken from 100 form five students of al-Madrasat al-Idri:siyyat and Ma‘had Al-Mi:zan, both in Kuala Kangsar, …
Penukaran Kod Di Kalangan Guru-Guru Sains Di Sekolah Tamil., Marimuthu Punniaseelan
Penukaran Kod Di Kalangan Guru-Guru Sains Di Sekolah Tamil., Marimuthu Punniaseelan
Student Works (2010-2019)
This research discusses the code switching phenomena among science teachers in Tamil Schools, especially in SJK (T) Vivekananda, Brickfields Kuala Lumpur. The objective of this research is to analyze and draw possible conclusions on the absorption level of the nature of this type of code switching. The notion of polarity and the factors that influence the execution of this code switching is also defined. The researcher selected six teachers for the present study (2 males and 4 females subjects). This selection also takes into consideration the minimum academic achievement that is Diploma in teaching. Another pre- requirement being teaching experience …
The Effectiveness Of Content-Based Instruction In Literature-Based Esl Reading Classes., Uma Rani A Rethina Velu
The Effectiveness Of Content-Based Instruction In Literature-Based Esl Reading Classes., Uma Rani A Rethina Velu
Student Works (2010-2019)
This study investigates the effectiveness of CBI in Literature-based ESL Reading Classes in an urban Primary School in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The researcher used quantitative method to collect the data, which were analysed using SPSS (Statistical Packages for Social Sciences), version 16. Sixty students were the subjects for this study. The data for this study was gathered via three questionnaires and 3 tests. Findings revealed that the students, who had medium and low proficiency levels in English, had a positive attitude towards the use of CBI in the teaching and learning process in the reading classes. The CBI approach was …
Abu Hayyan : Peranan Dan Kesannya Terhadap Nahu Arab., Abdul Hamid Sulaiman
Abu Hayyan : Peranan Dan Kesannya Terhadap Nahu Arab., Abdul Hamid Sulaiman
Student Works (2010-2019)
This research is aimed to analyse the role of Abu Hayyan, a well-known scholar and expert of Arabic Grammar. He was a neutral mujtahid, capable of solving the intricacies of Arabic Grammar through the processes of tarjih, dissection, summarisation, rearrangement, composition, tafsir and ijtihad. Although he lived in an era of thousands of scholars and experts, his teachings was accepted by the community. Andalusia, the cradle of knowledge of the Islamic civilization at the time contributed immensely to Abu Hayyan’s development. His journeys throughout Northern Africa reinforced his knowledge gained in Andalusia, his wisdom attracted scholars and students alike at …
Lexical Errors In The Written Compositions Of Thai Efl Students., Jehsuhana Suetae
Lexical Errors In The Written Compositions Of Thai Efl Students., Jehsuhana Suetae
Student Works (2010-2019)
This research examines the lexical errors in the written work of fifty forthyear students at Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Pattani campus, majoring in English from both the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The aim of this study is to investigate the types of lexical errors produced by Thai EFL students. This study also attempts to explain the possible causes of lexical errors in terms of interlingual and intralingual errors. Procedures for an error analysis study are adapted from Corder (1974). The lexical errors classified in this study are based on lexical classifications proposed …
The Cognitive Processes Of Japanese As A Foreign Language Learners In Understanding Videos., Yoshida Masahiro
The Cognitive Processes Of Japanese As A Foreign Language Learners In Understanding Videos., Yoshida Masahiro
Student Works (2010-2019)
The aim of this study is to explore the differences between the thinking processes of proficient learners and less proficient learners of Japanese language while watching Japanese videos. This study examines facilitating and distracting factors which impact the learners’ understanding of the video content. Data of think aloud protocols, verbal summaries and semi-structured interviews were collected from four proficient learners and four less proficient learners while watching two kinds of videos; i.e., a Japanese animation “Doraemon” and a Japanese drama “Nodame Cantabile”. Analyses of listening strategies revealed that both proficient and less proficient learners used a lot of visual elements …
Factors Which Influence The Learning Strategies Of Efl Learners., Persis Dineen Rodrigues
Factors Which Influence The Learning Strategies Of Efl Learners., Persis Dineen Rodrigues
Student Works (2010-2019)
Research studies on language learning strategies have been carried out by researchers in their quest to locate factors that influence the proficiency of language learners. Language learning strategies are found to be one of the key factors that contribute to successful language learning. This paper presents the findings of factors that influence the choice of learning strategies of proficient and less proficient EFL learners in a four-week English Intensive Programme. A total of 30 participants took part in this study, and collection of data was carried out via the use of the SILL questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The results indicate …
Class Blogs As New-Age Assessment And Feedback Tools., Norazrin Zamri
Class Blogs As New-Age Assessment And Feedback Tools., Norazrin Zamri
Student Works (2010-2019)
This study investigated the perceptions of Malaysian university students and educators regarding the use of class blogs as an assessment tool in ESL courses. The objective is to provide evidence for the feasibility of this issue. The participants’ perceptions, obtained from questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, were analyzed based on Carl Rogers’ Humanistic approach to language learning. The findings showed that there is a parallel relationship between the aspects of Humanistic approach and the perceptions of the participants in this study. The aspects analyzed were: motivation; active interactive learning; non-threatening environments; feedback; wholesome collaborative relationships; autonomous learning; assessment for life-long learning; …
Kebergantungan Skor Ujian Karangan Bahasa Cina Murid Tahun Enam Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan., Quek Weng Kim
Kebergantungan Skor Ujian Karangan Bahasa Cina Murid Tahun Enam Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan., Quek Weng Kim
Student Works (2010-2019)
The purpose of the study is to examine the relationship of the relative effects of writing tasks and raters, and the combined impact of the numbers of tasks and raters based on different rating procedures on the dependability of writing score from the perspective of G-theory. A total of 120 Year Six pupils from 10 schools at one of the district in Perak have participated in the study. In generalizability study (G-study), random model partially nested p × (r: t) design is employed. Twelve experienced raters are randomly divided into four groups to conduct the marking on two different sessions. …
Using An Apprenticeship Framework In Developing Adolescents' Reading Literacy / Noosha Mehdian, Noosha Mehdian
Using An Apprenticeship Framework In Developing Adolescents' Reading Literacy / Noosha Mehdian, Noosha Mehdian
Student Works (2010-2019)
Due to the increase in complexity and format of texts in this information age, rising numbers of adolescents face reading literacy problems. This exploratory study was conducted to see how these adolescents can be nurtured as apprentices to become strategic and independent readers. They were engaged in different dimensions of an apprenticeship framework and metacognitive conversation that draw on the learning theories implicit in Social Constructivism. The subjects were six selected cases among a group of pre-university language learners at a language center. They were at intermediate level of proficiency, from a variety of native language backgrounds. Using a mixed …