Matriculation students’ usages and its driving factors in mobile learning for Chemistry

The study identified how Malaysian matriculation students employ mobile devices for learning Chemistry, and the driving factors that influence their use of mobile devices for learning Chemistry. A qualitative case study approach was adopted in this study, in which interviews and student journals were the main instruments used for the data collection process. The study was conducted in a matriculation college, and all students were invited to participate in the study voluntarily. A total of 17 students who were actively using mobile devices to learn Chemistry were selected for individual and face-to-face interviews. The data were analyzed in a three-stage process to inductively identify the themes. The analysis revealed that matriculation students used mobile devices for referential and collaborative learning activities. They preferred to search the relevant learning resources on the web, and learn collaboratively with their peers or lecturers. Meanwhile, the driving factors of these mobile learning practices were primarily due the ability of mobile learning to overcome their learning difficulties, convenience, as well as the ability to provide a better user experience in the digital age. The findings of this study suggest that the mobile device is a viable social constructivism pedagogical tool for learning Chemistry. The lecturers and management of matriculation colleges can use the findings of this study as a basis to promote the adoption of mobile learning for Chemistry in the digital age

Student experience of using mobile devices for learning chemistry

Mobile devices have been utilized as an emerging learning tool in the 21st century to support the learning of chemistry. This study aimed to identify matriculation students’ learning experience with regards to the use of mobile devices for learning chemistry. The study employed a qualitative case study approach, which was carried out in a matriculation college. Online diaries and interviews were utilized as the instruments of the study. A total of 84 students initially reflected their learning journey using an online diary, whereas 17 students who were active in mobile learning were purposely selected for the interview. The findings revealed that students have positive and negative experiences towards the use of mobile devices for learning chemistry. They positively perceived that using a mobile device for learning chemistry promotes knowledge construction, visualization of abstract concepts, self-control in learning and intellectual discourse. However, the issue of learning resources quality challenged their available cognitive capacity for learning chemistry. This study offered educators with insights about the importance of incorporating mobile devices for learning chemistry. Educators can plan the appropriate instructional strategies for chemistry based on the students’ learning needs

Frog VLE (virtual learning) in teaching and learning: Acceptance and its implementation

The advancement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has influenced the lives of teenagers, whether it be play, social life or in their communication. Such uses by them has vast impact on the Malaysian educational system. Based on this trend, the Ministry of Education, Malaysia (MOE) has taken proactive plans to introduce technology in schools. This new initiative involves the use of Frog Virtual Learning Environment (Frog VLE) in a blended learning platform. Thus far, 10,000 schools in Malaysia have already been equipped with ICT facilities under the ‘1BestariNet’ project. This paper discusses the use and implementation of the Frog VLE (virtual learning) by teachers in teaching in their classroom and its impact on the learning processes of students

La preparación de los maestros de ciencias y matemáticas de la escuela primaria en la implementación del programa de lenguaje dual (DLP)

This research was conducted to determine the readiness of science and mathematics teachers in implementing DLP (Dual Language Program) in primary schools. This quantitative research using questionnaires forms. A total of 100 samples consisted of science and mathematics teachers who were randomly selected from primary school district of Batang Padang. Descriptively, the data were analyzed using frequency distribution, percentage, mean and standard deviation. The findings show that the level of readiness of science and mathematic teachers in terms of knowledge is high while the level of implementation and the interest of teachers towards the implementation of DLP is moderate. Inferential analysis based on the correlation analysis that has been conducted also shows that there is no significant relationship between the level of teacher's readiness and experience teaching of science and mathematics in primary schools for implementing DLP. In summary, science and mathematics teachers are generally willing to implement DLP where their knowledge of DLP is high, but their skill and interest are still moderate, and it has no relation with teacher’s teaching experience. All parties should play a role to help science and mathematics teachers so that their skill and interest in DLP can be improved in an effort to ensure that the implementation of DLP more successful in the future.Esta investigación se realizó para determinar la preparación de los maestros de ciencias y matemáticas en la implementación de DLP (Programa de lenguaje dual) en las escuelas primarias. Se forma esta investigación cuantitativa mediante cuestionarios. Un total de 100 muestras consistieron de maestros de ciencias y matemáticas que fueron seleccionados al azar del distrito escolar primario de Batang Padang. Descriptivamente, los datos se analizaron mediante distribución de frecuencia, porcentaje, media y desviación estándar. Los hallazgos muestran que el nivel de preparación de los maestros de ciencias y matemáticas en términos de conocimiento es alto, mientras que el nivel de implementación y el interés de los maestros hacia la implementación de DLP es moderado. El análisis inferencial basado en el análisis de correlación realizado también muestra que no existe una relación significativa entre el nivel de preparación de los maestros y la experiencia en la enseñanza de la ciencia y las matemáticas en las escuelas primarias para la implementación del DLP. En resumen, los maestros de ciencias y matemáticas generalmente están dispuestos a implementar DLP donde su conocimiento de DLP es alto, pero su habilidad e interés son aún moderados, y no tiene relación con la experiencia docente del docente. Todas las partes deben desempeñar un papel para ayudar a los maestros de ciencias y matemáticas para que su habilidad e interés en DLP puedan mejorarse en un esfuerzo por garantizar que la implementación de DLP sea más exitosa en el futuro

Research on the influence of flipped classroom on self-efficacy in English language learning of Chinese higher vocational college students

Abstract Self-efficacy in English language learning is directly correlated with the success of the students in learning English, the models they follow at each level, the encouragement and suggestions received by their groups, and the evaluations their teachers provide them. As an innovation for the traditional teaching method, the flipped classroom teaching model can affect the formation of self-efficacy in English language learning from the above four aspects. It has a theoretically positive promotion of self-efficacy. The study employed a quasi-experimental approach and semi-structured interviews to investigate whether the flipped classroom teaching model has a positive impact on self-efficacy in English language learning of the students of Chinese higher vocational colleges. The results showed that flipped classroom had a significant positive impact on students’ self-efficacy in English language learning

Optimizing Participation with Helpers to Enhance Interaction in a Blended Learning Environment

This paper aims to design and develop a working prototype of an online platform for blended learning. This platform focuses on enhancing students’ online participation through prosocial behaviour elements, specifically 'helping'. This study follows the design and developmental research struc-ture, with an innovative take on the design approach. This study utilises the concept of Helpers found in an organic online community of practice to en-hance participation between students in the blended learning environment. Results showed that the combination of social elements embedded in the platform's design and the concept of Helpers helps increase participation among students in a blended learning environment. Furthermore, an inter-esting observation when the non-Helpers began to take up the role and help others signalled that the concept is fluid rather than strict. This observation potentially opens more opportunities for further discussions and explora-tion of Helpers' role in a formal online learning environment

La preparación de los maestros de ciencias y matemáticas de la escuela primaria en la implementación del programa de lenguaje dual (DLP)

This research was conducted to determine the readiness of science and mathematics teachers in implementing DLP (Dual Language Program) in primary schools. This quantitative research using questionnaires forms. A total of 100 samples consisted of science and mathematics teachers who were randomly selected from primary school district of Batang Padang. Descriptively, the data were analyzed using frequency distribution, percentage, mean and standard deviation. The findings show that the level of readiness of science and mathematic teachers in terms of knowledge is high while the level of implementation and the interest of teachers towards the implementation of DLP is moderate. Inferential analysis based on the correlation analysis that has been conducted also shows that there is no significant relationship between the level of teacher's readiness and experience teaching of science and mathematics in primary schools for implementing DLP. In summary, science and mathematics teachers are generally willing to implement DLP where their knowledge of DLP is high, but their skill and interest are still moderate, and it has no relation with teacher’s teaching experience. All parties should play a role to help science and mathematics teachers so that their skill and interest in DLP can be improved in an effort to ensure that the implementation of DLP more successful in the future.Esta investigación se realizó para determinar la preparación de los maestros de ciencias y matemáticas en la implementación de DLP (Programa de lenguaje dual) en las escuelas primarias. Se forma esta investigación cuantitativa mediante cuestionarios. Un total de 100 muestras consistieron de maestros de ciencias y matemáticas que fueron seleccionados al azar del distrito escolar primario de Batang Padang. Descriptivamente, los datos se analizaron mediante distribución de frecuencia, porcentaje, media y desviación estándar. Los hallazgos muestran que el nivel de preparación de los maestros de ciencias y matemáticas en términos de conocimiento es alto, mientras que el nivel de implementación y el interés de los maestros hacia la implementación de DLP es moderado. El análisis inferencial basado en el análisis de correlación realizado también muestra que no existe una relación significativa entre el nivel de preparación de los maestros y la experiencia en la enseñanza de la ciencia y las matemáticas en las escuelas primarias para la implementación del DLP. En resumen, los maestros de ciencias y matemáticas generalmente están dispuestos a implementar DLP donde su conocimiento de DLP es alto, pero su habilidad e interés son aún moderados, y no tiene relación con la experiencia docente del docente. Todas las partes deben desempeñar un papel para ayudar a los maestros de ciencias y matemáticas para que su habilidad e interés en DLP puedan mejorarse en un esfuerzo por garantizar que la implementación de DLP sea más exitosa en el futuro

The Readiness of Primary School Science and Mathematics Teachers in Implementation of Dual Language Program (DLP)

This research was conducted to determine the readiness of science and mathematics teachers in implementing DLP (Dual Language Program) in primary schools. This quantitative research using questionnaires forms. A total of 100 samples consisted of science and mathematics teachers who were randomly selected from primary school district of Batang Padang. Descriptively, the data were analyzed using frequency distribution, percentage, mean and standard deviation. The findings show that the level of readiness of science and mathematic teachers in terms of knowledge is high while the level of implementation and the interest of teachers towards the implementation of DLP is moderate. Inferential analysis based on the correlation analysis that has been conducted also shows that there is no significant relationship between the level of teacher's readiness and experience teaching of science and mathematics in primary schools for implementing DLP. In summary, science and mathematics teachers are generally willing to implement DLP where their knowledge of DLP is high, but their skill and interest are still moderate, and it has no relation with teacher's teaching experience. All parties should play a role to help science and mathematics teachers so that their skill and interest in DLP can be improved in an effort to ensure that the implementation of DLP more successful in the future