Keberkesanan animasi grafik dalam kalangan pelajar berbeza gaya kognitif dan kebolehan visualisasi spatial di Politeknik

This research was conducted to examine the effectiveness of using graphic animation courseware on pre-test and post-test performance achievement in Electronic System 1 subject among students undergoing Certificate of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education Polytechnics. These students have different cognitive styles (Field Independent & Field Dependent) and spatial visual abilities (High Visual and Low Visual). The achievement performance of this pre and post test was obtained from students who apply graphic animation courseware (experimental group) and conventional (control group) as their learning styles. The research samples comprised 138 semester 1 students undergoing Certificate of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the Department of Electrical Engineering, MOHE polytechnics. Two MOHE polytechnics were involved in this research, which are Central and Southern Zone. The experimental group consisted of students from Southern Zone, while the control group recruited students from Central Zone. Quasiexperimental with 2 x 2 factorial (Cognitive style x spatial visual ability) design was applied using quantitative data. Data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics which are mean, standard deviation, and independent samples Ttest. A significant value of 0.05 was set for data reporting. Overall research finding shows that there was a significant difference in students achievement with cognitive styles of FI, FD, VT and VR where the experimental group was found better than the control group; there was significant differences in the achievement of students with the characteristics of FIVT, FIVR, FDVT and FDVR where the experimental group showed a better result compared to the control group and the elements (interface design, interaction design, motivation and user friendliness) in the Electronic System 1 graphic animation courseware assist in students learning achievement. Overall, graphic animation courseware has the potential to improve students’ achievement where those with the FIVT, FI and VT characteristics, will benefits most

Pelaksanaan pembelajaran melalui buku teks digital dalam memperkasakan pengajaran guru di sekolah

Kajian ini dijalankan untuk mengkaji persepsi guru dan cabaran dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran melalui buku teks digital dalam memperkasakan pengajaran guru di sekolah. Selain itu, untuk mengetahui kecenderungan guru untuk melibatkan diri dalam pembelajaran melalui buku teks digital. Kajian ini berbentuk kuantitatif dan melibatkan guru-guru di sekolah yang melaksanakan pembelajaran melalui buku teks digital. Borang soal selidik telah disebarkan kepada 75 sampel kajian yang terlibat. Terdapat tiga buah sekolah yang terlibat dalam kajian ini iaitu Sekolah Kebangsaan Telok Kalong, Sekolah Kebangsaan Paya Bunga dan Sekolah Kebangsaan Kompleks Seberang Takir. Data kajian telah dianalisis menggunakan perisian Statistical Packages For The Social Sciences 20.0 (SPSS) dengan menjalankan analisis deskriptif iaitu nilai min dan sisihan piawai bagi persoalan kajian pertama, kedua dan ketiga. Manakala bagi persoalan kajian keempat dianalisis menggunakan analisis korelasi Spearman untuk mengetahui hubungan antara persepsi guru bagi aspek kesediaan, penggunaan dan kemahuan dengan kecenderungan guru untuk melibatkan diri dalam pembelajaran melalui buku teks digital. Hasil analisis mendapati pekali korelasi menunjukkan terdapat hubungan yang signifikan, sekaligus menunjukkan HO tidak diterima. Kesimpulannya, kajian ini telah berjaya mencapai objektif yang ditetapkan tetapi pelaksanaannya masih ditahap kurang memuaskan dan masih memerlukan penambahbaikan pada masa akan datang

EFFECTS OF SEGMENTATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL ANIMATION IN FACILITATING LEARNING

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of segmented-animation, playpause- animation and continuous-animation in facilitating learning of low prior knowledge learners. A courseware prototype entitled Transmission Media was developed for the research purpose. The courseware contains nine animations on various topics in Transmission Media. Pre-test and post-test experimental design was employed on three different groups respectively. The data collected were analyzed statistically by using one-way between-groups ANOVA with post-hoc comparisons. Apparently, the result suggests that segmented-animation was significantly more effective than play-pause-animation and continuous-animation in enhancing students’ learning performance. The result indicates that segmented-animation was beneficial for students in conducting adequate cognitive processes of the information depicted in the animation. Furthermore, the result shows that allowing students to decide the segmentation in play-pause-animation condition does not necessarily promotes better learning. This was due to low prior knowledge students’ inability in deciding the appropriate stop points in animation and/or play-pause-replay button design that might causes split attention effect resulting extraneous cognitive load throughout the learning process

Usability evaluation successful factors (SFs) framework through entrepreneurship program at community college Malaysia: modified norminal group technique approach

This paper discusses the success factors (SFs) of the entrepreneurship programme available in Malaysian community colleges. The benefit of the Modified Nominal Group Technique (NGT) approach carried out aims to achieve understanding of the usability test and evaluation of the SFs framework. The objective of this study is to identify the usability and evaluation of lecturers on the elements of entrepreneurship for four domain areas, strategy, environment, temporal and industry. The analysis covers the importance of SFs framework development, which determines the type of framework to use as reference in carrying out the entrepreneurship programme in Malaysian community colleges. In the usability test and evaluation process, 21 experts were chosen from three types of community college, from whom seven lecturers were allocated to each programme based on the understanding of the lecturers. Questionnaires were distributed to seek lecturer consensus. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0 was used to analyse and find the percentage of consensus for each domain within the framework. This was to find the percentage of expert consensus against the SFs framework. The result of the analysis shows more than 75% acceptance and consensus for the functionality of SFs. Basically, this analysis is capable of providing reference and guidelines for the development of a SFs framework. Therefore, the analysis is able to provide information and reference for future researchers to explore the domain of entrepreneurship

Experts’ Opinion Matters! Green Technology Elements for Construction Technology in Vocational Colleges

Green Technology refers to clean energy production, the use of alternative fuels, and technologies that are less harmful to the environment than fossil fuels. It has garnered a significant amount of interest due to increasing awareness about the impacts of climate change and the depletion of natural resources. While the buildings emit more carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases than other industries, the use of Green Technology will be able to reduce human impacts on the natural environment and prevent climate change. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the Green Technology Elements for Construction Technology in Vocational College that is seen fundamental as these students will be in the construction workforce in the future. The study was conducted using the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) involving a combination of 20 experts with various expertise from a heterogeneous group. A set of questionnaires using a 7-point Likert Scale was formed based on expert interviews in the first phase of this study and the data obtained were then analysed using triangular fuzzy numbers and ranking for each variable was determined using the defuzzification process. The findings showed that all elements listed reached the experts’ consensus. Expert consensus also found that the Carbon Initiatives element ranked first meanwhile the Introduction to Green Technology element ranked last in the list of elements. These elements are agreed upon in preparing academically exemplary individuals while ensuring every graduate from Vocational College, especially from the Construction Technology course is equipped with job-ready skills to tackle real-life problems. 

Facilitating Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking Use in Malaysian TVET Research: The Initial Step Of Inter-Rater Reliability Determination

Creativity is a valuable 21st century attribute vital  to innovation, and is  considered as an important aspect in technical and vocational education and training (TVET). This study is prompted by the lack of international test use in Malaysian TVET creativity -related research and the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT), translated into Malay Language (ML) could fill in this gap. The determination of  inter-rater reliability coefficients  cover 5 norm-referenced dimensions or measures of figural creativity, viz. fluency, originality, elaboration, resistance to premature closure,  abstractness of titles, and the overall average score  for the TTCT (Form A).  This study involves correlation research where subjective answers to TTCT (ML) by 35 prospective teachers from Teacher Education Institute - Temenggong Ibrahim Campus, Johor Bahru   were marked by 3 independent inter-ratters, and analysed for correlation.  Data analyses of IRC were carried out using interclass correlation analysis found in the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software. IRC values were obtained as follows:  fluency (0.99), originality (0.99), elaboration (0.90), resistance to premature closure (0.93), abstractness of titles (0.98), and  overall average score (0.99), with r≥0.9, as at an excellent level. In comparison, these IRC values  for TTCT (ML) version are consistent with values for the English (international) TTCT version, viz. r, from 0.78 to 0.99. In conclusion, with the determination of IRC values for the TTCT (ML) version, Malaysian researchers will have the choice and facilitation to use this set of test instruments to investigate creative, innovative or higher-order thinking skills of their TVET respondents

The element of research skills for the implementation of research by postgraduate students in Malaysia

Postgraduate research is more demanding of the ability of students to be independent, where throughout the process conducting research it is a challenging journey. This study was conducted to know the expert opinion about the research skills for postgraduate students in Malaysia. This study uses the Fuzzy Delphi Method to identify expert agreement about the elements of research skills. The total sample is 13 experts in the social sciences and humanities were selected using purposive sampling. Data were analysed based on the calculation of the Fuzzy set. This study found that the element of research skills are inference skills, research design skills, moral and ethical research skills, and integrity skills. The implementation of research skills for conducting research is expected to provide opportunities for students to increase the potential and personal qualities during their studies at the postgraduate level

Model penjana kincir angin sebagai ABBM

Pembangunan Model Penjana Kincir Angin merupakan salah satu ABBM yang dapat membantu guru mata pelajaran Prinsip Elektrik dan Elekronik. Pembangunan model ini adalah hasil tinjauan awal pengkaji ke sekolah yang mendapati ABBM ini memang diperlukan dalam proses pembelajaran bagi topik penjanaan tenaga elektrik. Pelajar sukar untuk memahami topik proses penjanaan tenaga elektrik. Model ini digunakan sebagai ABBM bagi memastikan pelajar mudah melihat, mendengar dan memahami setiap proses penjanaan yang berlaku dalam penghasilan tenaga elektrik dengan cepat dan berkesan. Pembangunan model penjana kincir angin ini adalah juga untuk mengenalpasti reka bentuk model sebagai ABBM serta menguji kebolehfungsian model penjana kincir angin sebagai ABBM. Kajian ini dijalankan dengan menggunakan Model Rekabentuk Pemikiran(Design Thinking Model) yang terdapat lima fasa. Selain itu, instrumen bagi kajian ini adalah secara pemerhatian dan temubual. Akhir sekali, untuk analisis dapatan kajian, pengesahan pakar diperlukan untuk mengesahkan produk atau model ini dapat digunakan mengikut kesesuaian serta mencapai objektif kajian. Disebabkan oleh beberapa perkara yang tidak dapat dielakkan pengkaji terpaksa menggantikan kincir angin kepada dinamo untuk punca sumber tenaga elektrik

Facilitating torrance test of creative thinking use in Malaysian TVET research: the initial step of inter-rater reliability determination

Creativity is a valuable 21st century attribute, vital to innovation, and is considered as an important aspect in technical and vocational education and training (TVET). This study is prompted by the lack of international test use in Malaysian TVET creativity-related research where the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT), translated into the Malay Language (ML) could fill in this gap. The determination of inter-rater reliability coefficients cover five norm-referenced dimensions or measures of figural creativity, viz. fluency, originality, elaboration, resistance to premature closure, abstractness of titles, and the overall average score for the TTCT (Form A). This study involves correlation research where subjective answers to TTCT (ML) by 35 prospective teachers from a Teacher Education Institute - Temenggong Ibrahim Campus, Johor Baharu were marked by 3 independent raters, and subsequently analysed for correlations. Data analyses of IRC were carried out using interclass correlation analysis found in the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software. Excellent IRC values were obtained as follows: Fluency (.99), Originality (.99), Elaboration (.90), Resistance to Premature Closure (.93), Abstractness of Titles (.98), and overall average score (.99), with r≥.9. The IRC values obtained for the TTCT (ML) version are consistent with values obtained for the English (international) TTCT version, viz. r, from.78 to.99. In conclusion, the TTCT (ML) version is valid and reliable data collection instrument for research on creativity, innovation or higher-order thinking skills involving TVET respondents whose mother tongue is Malay

Pembangunan 'digital elektronik kit':satu pendekatan visual dalam aplikasi ABBM

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk membangunkan sebuah kit pembelajaran sebagai alat bahan bantu mengajar (ABBM) dalam matapelajaran Pengajian Kejuruteraan Elektrik dan Elektronik di sekolah Menengah Teknik (SMT)). Fasa pembangunan produk ini melibatkan lima peringkat iaitu 'analysis', 'design', 'development', 'implementation' dan 'evaluation '. Proses ini bersifar menyeluruh dan merangkumi peringkat-peringkat yang efektif bagi sesebuah kajian rekabentuk dan pembangunan sebuah produk. Kajian ini menumpukan kepada subtopik get logik iaitu get logik ATAU, get logik DAN, get logik TAK, get logik TAKDAN, get logik TAKATAU serta get logik ATAU EKSKLUSIF. Sub topik litar kombinasi get logik turut disertakan iaitu penambah separuh, penambah penuh, penolak separuh dan penolak penuh. Sub topik flip-flop RS, flip-flop D, flip-flop T dan flip-flop JK mengunakan litar bersepadu (intergrated circuit, IC) dari keluarga transistor-transistor logic (TTL) dan complementary model oxide (CMOS) turut disertakan. Selain itu sebanyak 18 aktiviti ujikaji makmal juga telah dihasilkan bagi memudahkan pelajar memahami fungsi get logik. Produk yang dihasilkan ini telah mendapat pengesahan pakar berkaitan rekabentuk dan kebolehfungsiannya untuk tujuan pengajaran dan pembelajaran (P&P)