The year of 2020 has marked the large-scale movement of online activities all around the globe. Due to COVID-19, almost all educational institutions were temporarily closed down and teaching had to be conducted online. One of the critical... more
The year of 2020 has marked the large-scale movement of online activities all around the globe. Due to COVID-19, almost all educational institutions were temporarily closed down and teaching had to be conducted online. One of the critical subjects that also had been affected by this pandemic is the teaching and learning of foreign language. This quantitative study aimed at exploring participants' perceptions of learning foreign language and also how negative emotions influenced their learning. Questionnaires for this study were adapted from Horwitz, Horwitz and Cope (1986). Questionnaire data were collected from 71 undergraduates from a public university in Malaysia ranged from Semester 1 until 5. The means range between 2.8 to 3.3. The analysis suggest that students are very much influenced with fear of foreign language learning and this has caused them not to excel. Findings from this study would assist future research in seeking learners' preferences in enhancing their engagement in online foreign language learning.
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A radio play is a dramaticized acoustic performance. Radio drama feature lacks a visual component, mainly depends on speech, music, and sound effects to let the listener imagine the characters and story. There are many studies done on the... more
A radio play is a dramaticized acoustic performance. Radio drama feature lacks a visual component, mainly depends on speech, music, and sound effects to let the listener imagine the characters and story. There are many studies done on the effectiveness of role-playing, theater, and drama but not many studies done on radio drama. The purpose of this study is to investigate the students' opinions on the effects of radio drama on their language skills. As many as 96 respondents who have been involved in this study are requested to answer a questionnaire regarding the effects of radio drama on their language skills. The study employed quantitative method analysis. Statistical analysis was also conducted to find out the significant difference between two main variables in the study namely business students and engineering students. The findings of the study show that majority of the students from both groups believed that radio drama application in ESL learning brings good effects to their language skills; writing, speaking, reading, and listening. The students believed that it has helped them to enhance their creativity, range of vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar skills.
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Flipped classroom and project-based learning have gained the attention of many researchers and practitioners in education. Despite proven effective empirically, very few studies have emphasized project-based learning in flipped classroom... more
Flipped classroom and project-based learning have gained the attention of many researchers and practitioners in education. Despite proven effective empirically, very few studies have emphasized project-based learning in flipped classroom based on students’ cognitive style. Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of project-based learning in flipped classroom based on students’ cognitive style. This study adopted randomized pretest-posttest control-group quantitative research design. The instruments used in this study were Group Embedded Figure Test (GEFT), Pretest and Posttest. A total of 72 students were involved in this study. Data were analyzed by percentage, mean, and correlation of Eta. The findings show that the majority of Year 5 students have Field Independent (FI) cognitive style. Pretest and posttest analysis show project-based learning approach in flipped classroom can help improve students' achievement in Mathematics and benefit both Field Independent and Field Dependent students
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The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent Movement Control Order (MCO) has resulted all formal classroom learning for 4.9 million students at all levels of education in Malaysia was suspended since March 2020 till todate. Educators were... more
The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent Movement Control Order (MCO) has resulted all formal classroom learning for 4.9 million students at all levels of education in Malaysia was suspended since March 2020 till todate. Educators were advised to shift from traditional face-to-face classroom meetings to distance learning mode; online or offline platforms. However, the reality is, the majority of the students are still grappling with e- learning, inadequate equipment, and an unconducive environment making the adoption of home-based elearning even harder. There is no evidence on how Diploma engineering students are experiencing this new normal. Having realised the importance of getting first-hand information regarding online distance learning (ODL) experiences, this study investigated Diploma engineering students’ ODL experiences amidst COVID-19. An online survey using Google Forms was utilised to collect data for three weeks from 486 Diploma level students in a university from the so...
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The main purpose of this study is to explore the effects of ESL First year students’ attitudes on academic writing, writing apprehensions and challenges of academic writing from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). A total number of 27... more
The main purpose of this study is to explore the effects of ESL First year students’ attitudes on academic writing, writing apprehensions and challenges of academic writing from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). A total number of 27 students were participated in this study. For the data collection, Writing Apprehensions Test (WAT) was developed and adapt from a test designed by (Daly & Miller, 1975). The questionnaire items were divided into three categories, first is on general students’ attitude towards academic writing, second focus on students’ academic writing apprehension and last academic writing challenges. The outcomes of this study indicate that academic challenges are the main cause for the students to be apprehensive towards writing. In addition, most importantly students’ negative attitude towards academic writing results in lack of interest towards academic writing. However, the findings show that most students are aware of the importance of ESL writing and its requirements
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The implementation of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) has been debated by many researchers in the field of language teaching methodology. Much is done in this regard and literature confirms that the implementation of CLT in teaching... more
The implementation of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) has been debated by many researchers in the field of language teaching methodology. Much is done in this regard and literature confirms that the implementation of CLT in teaching English as a foreign language is challenging. Even though there are studies investigating the issue in Iraqi schools, little has been done in exploring the classroom practices of Communicative Language Teaching by the teachers. Thus, this study hopes to investigate how Iraqi English language teachers implement CLT in their classrooms. A qualitative method is used to collect data through classroom observation of 3 in-service English language teachers. The research question that is addressed is (to what extent the classroom practices of Iraqi English language teachers comply with the principles of Communicative Language Teaching?). The data collected from the observations are analyzed based on a checklist to compare them to the basic principles of co...
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Research studies on ESL writing are more interested in providing operational writing strategies for academic writing. However, there are not many studies on challenges faced by students and their solutions. The main aim of this paper is... more
Research studies on ESL writing are more interested in providing operational writing strategies for academic writing. However, there are not many studies on challenges faced by students and their solutions. The main aim of this paper is to provide a systematic literature review of academic writing studies which focused on investigating students’ academic writing challenges and their solutions. The papers used in this study were published from 2010 until 2019. A systematic search of literature proposed in this paper employs the exploratory approach for identifying and evaluating twenty-seven articles published in the authentic Journals. The themes of the review are divided into two categories, one which is related to ESL Malaysian students and another category is regarding non-Malaysians, this is due to the context of the study which will be conducted in Malaysia and therefore a review of studies done on Malaysian student academic writing is justified. The review shows there is a bro...
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The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent Movement Control Order (MCO) imposed by the Malaysian government has resulted in all formal classroom learning for around 4.9 million students at all levels of education nationwide was suspended... more
The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent Movement Control Order (MCO) imposed by the Malaysian government has resulted in all formal classroom learning for around 4.9 million students at all levels of education nationwide was suspended since mid- March 2020. Educators were advised to find the best alternatives to deliver lessons, resulting in
a shift from traditional classroom meetings to distance learning online or offline. However, the reality is, the majority of the students are still grappling with e- learning, inadequate equipment, and an unconducive environment making the adoption of home-based e-learning even harder. This thus suggests that there is no evidence on how Diploma
students are experiencing this new normal. Having realised the importance of getting first-hand information regarding online distance learning (ODL) experiences, this study investigated university students’ experiences of ODL mode amidst COVID-19. An online survey using Google Forms through Whatsapp and e-mail was utilised in this study for
three weeks as a mode of collecting data from 486 students from all diploma courses in a university in the southern region of Peninsular Malaysia. Using descriptive quantitative and qualitative analysis, the distribution of study participants, learning experiences, and expectations on educational decisions of ODL was investigated. As classes move online in the foreseeable future, the findings of this project will benefit UiTM and the government in planning and restructuring digital education post-Covid-19 to develop employability and the productivity of the future
generation.
a shift from traditional classroom meetings to distance learning online or offline. However, the reality is, the majority of the students are still grappling with e- learning, inadequate equipment, and an unconducive environment making the adoption of home-based e-learning even harder. This thus suggests that there is no evidence on how Diploma
students are experiencing this new normal. Having realised the importance of getting first-hand information regarding online distance learning (ODL) experiences, this study investigated university students’ experiences of ODL mode amidst COVID-19. An online survey using Google Forms through Whatsapp and e-mail was utilised in this study for
three weeks as a mode of collecting data from 486 students from all diploma courses in a university in the southern region of Peninsular Malaysia. Using descriptive quantitative and qualitative analysis, the distribution of study participants, learning experiences, and expectations on educational decisions of ODL was investigated. As classes move online in the foreseeable future, the findings of this project will benefit UiTM and the government in planning and restructuring digital education post-Covid-19 to develop employability and the productivity of the future
generation.
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The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent Movement Control Order (MCO) has resulted all formal classroom learning for 4.9 million students at all levels of education in Malaysia was suspended since March 2020 till todate. Educators were... more
The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent Movement Control Order (MCO) has resulted all formal classroom learning for 4.9 million students at all levels of education in Malaysia was suspended since March 2020 till todate. Educators were advised to shift from traditional face-to-face classroom meetings to distance learning mode; online or offline platforms. However, the reality is, the majority of the students are still grappling with e-learning, inadequate equipment, and an unconducive environment making the adoption of home-based elearning even harder. There is no evidence on how Diploma engineering students are experiencing this new normal. Having realised the importance of getting first-hand information regarding online distance learning (ODL) experiences, this study investigated Diploma engineering students' ODL experiences amidst COVID-19. An online survey using Google Forms was utilised to collect data for three weeks from 486 Diploma level students in a university from the southern region of Peninsular Malaysia. Using descriptive quantitative and qualitative analysis, the distribution of study participants, learning experiences, and expectations on educational decisions of ODL was investigated. The findings highlight the need to transform education for more tech-based lessons for the millennials and there is a need to a properly planned ODL implementation with full support from all involved in ODL mode. As classes move online in the foreseeable future, the findings of this project will benefit UiTM and the government in restructuring digital education post-Covid-19 to develop employability and the productivity of the future generation.
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The issue of Malaysian graduates not having effective speaking skill in English has become a distressing matter. It seems that speaking in English is a daunting task that many Malaysian graduates would avoid. This is due to the existence... more
The issue of Malaysian graduates not having effective speaking skill in English has become a distressing matter. It seems that speaking in English is a daunting task that many Malaysian graduates would avoid. This is due to the existence of second language anxiety that hinders these undergraduate learners from speaking in English. This study aims to determine the level of English language speaking anxiety among Malaysian undergraduate learners and the contributing factors that lead to this issue. The Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety Scale (FLSAS) by (Balemir, 2009) was adapted and administered to measure the level of students’ speaking anxiety and a semi-structured interview was conducted to investigate the factors that contribute to English language speaking anxiety among Malaysian undergraduates. The findings of this study will benefit both undergraduates and educators to be more aware of the existence of English language speaking anxiety and to find appropriate strategies to cur...
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Kajian menunjukkan kemahiran komunikasi lisan Bahasa Inggeris sangat penting bagi jurutera untuk meningkatkan keberkesanan kerja dalam persekitaran global di masa. Kajian ini bertujuan menjadi saluran mengeksplorasi keperluan kemahiran... more
Kajian menunjukkan kemahiran komunikasi lisan Bahasa Inggeris sangat penting bagi jurutera untuk meningkatkan keberkesanan kerja dalam persekitaran global di masa. Kajian ini bertujuan menjadi saluran mengeksplorasi keperluan kemahiran komunikasi lisan Bahasa Inggeris para jurutera di tempat kerja. Ia mengkaji tahap kemahiran komunikasi lisan Bahasa Inggeris jurutera dari perspektif mereka sendiri serta majikan. Sejauh mana keperluan kemahiran komunikasi lisan dalam Bahasa Inggeris jurutera dalam menjalankan tugas harian juga dikaji. Akhir sekali, ia menerokai peluang jurutera dinaikkan pangkat jika berkemampuan berkomunikasi dengan baik dalam Bahasa Inggeris. Seramai 66 orang jurutera dan lima orang majikan dipilih untuk mengumpul data yang cukup daripada beberapa syarikat di sekitar Pasir Gudang. Data dikumpul menggunakan borang soal selidik dan disokong dengan sesi temubual bersama para pengurus. Hasil analisis menunjukkan terdapat konsistensi diantara keperluan para jurutera dan...
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Providing peer feedback is commonly practiced in teaching and learning of public speaking courses. However, there is limited research examining peer motivational feedback in an online setting. This study adopted a qualitative, descriptive... more
Providing peer feedback is commonly practiced in teaching and learning of public speaking courses. However, there is limited research examining peer motivational feedback in an online setting. This study adopted a qualitative, descriptive approach using document analysis to investigate the frequencies of peer motivational feedback which students’ use in a public speaking course within an e-learning system of a local university. In addition, the specific public speaking skills and the nature of the feedback offered by students were also examined. Twenty-three final year undergraduate students video recorded their speeches, uploaded their videos, offered and received online peer feedback in the e-learning platform. All of the recorded online peer feedback went through a thorough classification process to identify, arrange, and systemize into the specified types of feedback. The data was examined at three levels of analysis to ensure concrete conclusions were drawn. Frequencies and exa...
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696 Published By: Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering & Sciences Publication Retrieval Number:F11220476S519/19©BEIESP Abstract—Flipped classroom and project-based learning have gained the attention of many researchers and practitioners in... more
696 Published By: Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering & Sciences Publication Retrieval Number:F11220476S519/19©BEIESP Abstract—Flipped classroom and project-based learning have gained the attention of many researchers and practitioners in education. Despite proven effective empirically, very few studies have emphasized project-based learning in flipped classroom based on students’ cognitive style. Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of project-based learning in flipped classroom based on students’ cognitive style. This study adopted randomized pretest-posttest control-group quantitative research design. The instruments used in this study were Group Embedded Figure Test (GEFT), Pretest and Posttest. A total of 72 students were involved in this study. Data were analyzed by percentage, mean, and correlation of Eta. The findings show that the majority of Year 5 students have Field Independent (FI) cognitive style. Pretest and posttest analysis show project...
Malaysian graduates have a serious lacking in speaking English and this situation has raised an alarming concern in securing employment in the future. Many Malaysian graduates perceive speaking in a foreign language as an intimidating... more
Malaysian graduates have a serious lacking in speaking English and this situation has raised an alarming concern in securing employment in the future. Many Malaysian graduates perceive speaking in a foreign language as an intimidating task. This is due to the existence of foreign language anxiety that serves as a hindrance for the undergraduate learners to speak in a foreign language. This study aims to determine the level of speaking anxiety among Malaysian undergraduate learners. The Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety Scale (FLSAS) by (Balemir, 2009; Huang, 2004) was adapted and administered to measure the level of students’ speaking anxiety. 42 undergraduate learners from one of the public universities in Malaysia have been selected to participate in this study. Data collected through questionnaire was analysed using statistical analysis. The result from the study showed that undergraduates have English language speaking anxiety to a certain level. The findings of this study will ...
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The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent Movement Control Order (MCO) has resulted all formal classroom learning for 4.9 million students at all levels of education in Malaysia was suspended since March 2020 till todate. Educators were... more
The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent Movement Control Order (MCO) has resulted all formal classroom learning for 4.9 million students at all levels of education in Malaysia was suspended since March 2020 till todate. Educators were advised to shift from traditional face-to-face classroom meetings to distance learning mode; online or offline platforms. However, the reality is, the majority of the students are still grappling with e- learning, inadequate equipment, and an unconducive environment making the adoption of home-based elearning even harder. There is no evidence on how Diploma engineering students are experiencing this new normal. Having realised the importance of getting first-hand information regarding online distance learning (ODL) experiences, this study investigated Diploma engineering students’ ODL experiences amidst COVID-19. An online survey using Google Forms was utilised to collect data for three weeks from 486 Diploma level students in a university from the so...
Educators use various active learning strategies over the last decades in different educational contexts globally. The current study aimed to investigate the attitudes of Afghan tertiary level students towards cooperative learning... more
Educators use various active learning strategies over the last decades in different educational contexts globally. The current study aimed to investigate the attitudes of Afghan tertiary level students towards cooperative learning strategies in the Afghan EFL context. The current study used a questionnaire as a primary instrument for collecting the data employing a descriptive survey design for data collection and analysis. The participants were 165 undergraduate students from the Department of English, Languages and Literature Faculty, Kandahar University. The findings revealed that participants have positive attitudes towards cooperative learning strategies, and several reasons were pointed out for positive changes to take place. Cooperative learning strategies have also been considered as useful teaching and learning techniques that increase classroom participation from the perspectives of students. Thus, it is recommended for Afghan teachers to adopt cooperative learning strateg...
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The implementation of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) has been debated by many researchers in the field of language teaching methodology. Much is done in this area of study and literature confirms that the implementation of CLT in... more
The implementation of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) has been debated by many researchers in the field of language teaching methodology. Much is done in this area of study and literature confirms that the implementation of CLT in teaching English as a foreign language is challenging. Even though there are studies investigating this issue in Iraqi schools, little has been done in exploring the classroom practices of Communicative Language Teaching by the teachers. Thus, this study hopes to investigate how Iraqi English language teachers implement CLT in their classrooms. A qualitative method will be used to collect data through both classroom observation and interview with 10 in-service English language teachers. The collected data is hoped to explore the teachers’ perceptions and understandings of CLT principles through the interview, and their classroom practices through the observation of their classroom practices. The analysis and comparison of the two data sources will pr...
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This paper intends to describe a newly designed and developed a prototype using the three aspects of the Constructivists Learning Environment (CLE) as the basis: pedagogical, social and technological. The objectives of the paper are to... more
This paper intends to describe a newly designed and developed a prototype using the three aspects of the Constructivists Learning Environment (CLE) as the basis: pedagogical, social and technological. The objectives of the paper are to describe the design environment of the prototype and to analyze the students’ perceptions on the use of the environment in enhancing their public speaking skills. 26 engineering students participated in the study and data was collected using questionnaire and supported with interview. Analysis of findings suggest that this prototype will be a significant help to the university and industries in enhancing public speaking skills among students and future professionals.
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Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) has a long history in an English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom. It is an approach which focuses on developing learners’ communicative skills in a meaningful context. However, the application of... more
Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) has a long history in an English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom. It is an approach which focuses on developing learners’ communicative skills in a meaningful context. However, the application of communicative language teaching (CLT) in an English language classroom has recently been debated extensively. Teachers still find it difficult and challenging to adopt CLT effectively in the classroom. This paper aims to report the application of CLT in a Year 3 English language classroom during a 90-minute lesson. Specifically, the study intended to observe and describe whether or not the teacher focused on CLT in terms of lesson development and implementation. Data was collected using an observation checklist and field notes in accordance with the objective of the study. The collected data was analysed using content analysis and validated by interrater reliability. The findings have indicated strengths and weaknesses in the lesson conducted. This...