Modul latihan pendekatan holistik bagi tenaga pengajar kemahiran Jabatan Penjara Malaysia

Findings of a preliminary study conducted among skilled instructors at Jabatan Penjara or Prison Department (Pride) in Malaysia showed that vocational program, is among the main programmes in Human Development Program in Pride that has given less emphasis on social value development in prisoner skill teaching and learning, misunderstands the implementation of spiritual and social value, less exposed towards knowledge integration, lacks awareness of spiritual and social value, and requires motivation and guideline for instructors’ career path. These issues may have a relationship with the increment of recidivist cases every year. Hence, this research was conducted to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of training program using a Holistic Approach for Prison’s Skill Training Module (PHPP Training Module). The aim of the training program is to provide awareness and train 593 Pride vocational instructors (Assistant Officer of Vocational Training and Trade Warder) towards the application of social and spiritual value integration in the prisoner rehabilitation program holistically through skill activities. Content of the training module is aligned with the aims of the rehabilitation process. A multiphase mixed method design comprising three phases was implemented. In the phase to develop PHPP Training Module’s Construct, eight participants from Pride were interviewed and five constructs were identified that based on the Integral Theory and Islamisation of Knowledge Theory: Believing in God, Subjective Quality, Objective Quality, Social Quality and Culturing Quality. Each construct was transformed into module activities. The phase of Endorsement Content validity of the PHPP Training Module was evaluated by four experts. Findings of the pilot study from 42 skilled instructors showed significantly high value of alpha Cronbach (0.98) for the content. The person reliability value was high (0.94), while item reliability was at the medium level (0.68). Most of the items were in the range of infit/ outfit Mean Square and fit/ outfit z-standard. The phase of measuring the effectiveness of PHPP Training Module involved 92 skilled instructors. Findings from 89 respondents that were applicable showed that the overall content of the PHPP Training Module has high mean value. Findings of pre-test and post-test indicated significant increment of effectiveness for the constructs of Objective Quality, Social Quality and Culturing Quality. Six out of eight correlational relationships measured also showed increment to the level of correlational strength. However, correlational relationship for the construct of Believing in God towards the Culturing Quality and the Culturing Quality towards Subjective Quality did not show any improvement. In conclusion, this research has come out with a new development process model, and proved that there are correlations between the training module constructs, showing that the PHPP Training Module can be used to develop the professionalism of Pride skilled instructors in the prison of Malaysia

Resource complementary and international joint venture stability through mediating effect of trust: an empirical result from the UAE real estate

This study aims to examining the relationship between resource complementary as resource advantage and IJV stability through the mediating effect of trust. Through a survey collected from 227 international alliance projects in the UAE real estate and answered by the project leaders, the Smart-Pls analysis shows that there is significant positive relationship between resource complementary and IJV stability as well as trust development. We also find that trust is partially mediated the relationship between resource complementary and IJV stability among real estate projects. The fining of this study brings a new insight to the body of knowledge in how to develop sustainable international joint venture in the developing countries where the literature still death. In addition, this research contributes to both the real estate literature and the policymakers in the UAE through providing empirical results that facilitate the development of stable IJV in the real estate sector

Challenges And Expectation For Implementation Of Technical And Vocational Education Training (TVET) In Malaysian Prison Institutions: A Preliminary Study

The Malaysian Prison Department offers rehabilitation programmes for inmates that include guidance and counselling, disciplinary, religious and moral education, vocational and skills training and pre-release programs before they return to society as law-abiding citizens, and the success of this program is based on the recidivism rate. Implementation of Technical dan Vocational Education Training (TVET) in the Human Development Program (PPI) depends on the professional development of the instructor and must be in line with the national level requirement. Prison vocational instructors need to possess different teaching competencies due to their unique environment. This study aimed to identify and provide a new approach for training vocational teachers according to the needs of different stakeholders such as instructors, trainers (inmates) and related parties involved in TVET training. This study used a qualitative approach to collect the data. It used a semi-structured interview strategy with the educational experts in TVET, including training module developers, teaching experts, national industrial experts, prison senior officers, NDTS coaches, NDTS trainers and NDTS coordinators. The interview was to develop in-depth knowledge to enhance the data on the important domains of teaching competencies by thematic analysis. Analysis using NVivo, this study identified five core teaching competencies challenges faced by vocational instructors in prison: planning and preparation competencies, classroom preparation competencies, carrying out professional responsibilities’ competencies; instruction competencies; and assessment competencies. This study can be useful to Prison Vocational Instructors, Prison Management and also Prison Institutions that pursue accreditation on TVET teaching and learning. Keywords: Teaching Competency; Education; Prison; TVE

The Instruments Used In Measuring Internet Addiction: A Review

The growing attention of internet addiction problem has urged the researchers worldwide to develop an instrument to measure internet addiction level among worldwide population. Many of them have develop and adapt the diagnostic and test scale to identify the level of internet addiction among population. Thus, this study are going to conduct comparison analysis of the instruments used based on different platforms, the number of study used and different aspects included to other study .The assessment used in 28 studies will be discussed based on three type of analysis. Based on this review, IAT instrument was found to be the higher assessment used by the number of studies in order to evaluate internet addiction level which comprise of three dimensions. Most of these studies are mainly drawn from the field of psychology. This review will provide deep understanding on instrument construct to future study in developing new instrument based on internet addiction phenomeno

A case study of social media addiction among Malaysians

Social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are nowadays a common medium of communication which is often the choice of every segment of society from different age levels. This situation has led many to become addicted to social media. Social media addiction refers to compulsive and excessive use of social media even when the use of those platforms is taking over one’s life and has a negative impact on real-life and relationships. Therefore, this study was conducted by identifying two objectives which are to identify the causes of social media use and to analyze the effects of social media addiction among Malaysians. The research methodology used was qualitative analysis by applying the library method and reading and referencing from previous studies such as journals, theses, articles, papers, and websites related to the subject of the study. The results show that Malaysians are addicted to social media due to a lack of self-discipline, easy access to the Internet, influential peers, and economic market conditions. These causes lead to a domino effect, which will impact our physical health, social interaction, education, and employment. This paper also suggests improvements and actions that could be taken to curb the problem and thus provide alternatives to manage the issue

Unveiling a new taxonomy in education field

Taxonomy is a set of hierarchical models that is applied to classify educational learning goals or objectives into a certain level of complexity. Many models have been developed and implemented to suit the educational settings of schools or educational institutions around the world. Realising the importance of educational taxonomy, the purpose of this paper is to explore the function and role of the taxonomy framework used in education, especially through the lens of Bloom, Anderson and SOLO’s (Structure of the Observed Learning Outcome) framework. In addition, this concept paper also aims to formulate a more holistic alternative taxonomy based on the concept of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas. Research on Bloom, Anderson and SOLO’s taxonomies is not intended to deny the role and contribution of existing taxonomies, but to provide an alternative and space in creating a balanced system of cognitive classification of students through teaching and learning as well as in the evaluation system

Perspectives of Malaysian academics on the preparation of fourth industrial revolution for Construction Technology Program

The purpose of this study is to examine the perspective of Construction Technology academics from Malaysia vocational colleges on implementing the aspects of the industrial revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0). It was achieved by determining the degree of leadership support for vocational colleges, implementation of IR 4.0 components by academics, readiness for both generic and IR 4.0-related technical skills. This study was conducted using a survey method (cross-sectional study) where data collection and research findings were done only once during this study was conducted by applying the questionnaire method. The sample was chosen from among 408 academics from 42 vocational schools in Malaysia using Fisher's Formula. By choosing to work with a 95% confidence level, a standard deviation of 0.5, and a confidence interval (margin of error) of ± 5%, this study requires 198 samples for a better data findings and analysis. From 198 instruments distributed, only 45 instruments managed to be collected and analyzed due to limitation during global pandemic. The findings of this study were analyzed using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) software, version 20 by taking the mean value of each variable studied. The results of the study showed that the average mean score for each of the overall objectives of the study was at a high level which is between the mean ranges of 3.98 - 4.38. This shows that the level of implementation and readiness from the perspectives of vocational college academics in Malaysia in the field of Construction Technology is at a high level

Index Of Instructional Sensitivity Of Holistic Approach Training Module For Malaysian TVET Instructors In Prison

The current correctional system under Malaysia Prison Department (Pride) has implemented technical vocational education and training (TVET) as part of their rehabilitation programme. However, training by vocational instructors for inmates requires a holistic approach, as they need to bring the inmates to go beyond employability. As part of correctional programme components, the significant role of vocational instructor is not only about delivering skills, but also to improve inmates’ attitude and perspective about life. Therefore, the Holistic Approach Training Module has been developed. This module focused on the integration of God Consciousness element as a compass of life; internally and externally without disturbing the classic objective in vocational training. The module consists of five variables or qualities which are believing in God, subjective, objective, social and cultural quality. A study was conducted on a group of 91 prisons’ vocational instructors from the East Zone of Malaysian Peninsular and Borneo under Pride. The collected data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS for Windows) version 19.0 and Rasch Measurement Modelling with Bond & Fox Steps Software. 42 participants, manage to go through both pre-test and post-test. It was concluded that the result shows module effectiveness by identifying the index of sensitivity by both analysis

The blockage ratio effect to the spray performances

Nozzle sprays are used in wide range of application. The used of nozzle application is depend on the spray characteristics, by which to suit the particular application. This project studies the effect of the air blockage ratio to the spray characteristics. This research conducted into two part which are experimental and simulation section. The experimental was conducted by using particle image velocimetry (PIV) method, and ANSYS software was used as tools for simulation section. There are two nozzles were tested at 1 bar pressure of water and air. Nozzle A (with blockage ratio 0.316) and nozzle B (blockage ratio 1.000). Both of the sprays performances generated by the nozzles was examined at 9 cm vertical line from 8 cm of the nozzle orifice. The validation result provided in the detailed analysis shows that the trend of graph velocity versus distance gives the good agreement within simulation and experiment. From result, nozzle A generated a wider spray angle and higher water droplet velocity which are 31.41 degree and 37.317 m/s compared to nozzle B which has produced 27.13 degree of spray penetration angle and 16.49 m/s water droplet velocity. As a conclusion, blockage ratio has affected the spray system by increasing the velocity of air inside the spray system. This is happened at a condition of 1 bar air pressure

Determining elements in mobile learning implemention among instructors in vocational colleges: a fuzzy Delphi method

This study aims to identify the elements of implementing mobile learning based on Competency-based Education. The confirmation of elements was based on the opinions and consensus of experts. The consensus survey was constructed based on the emergent themes that experts raised during their interview sessions. Sixteen experts in Competency-based Education were included in the survey. The data was analyzed using the Fuzzy Delphi method (FDM). The results indicate that eight elements met the FDM requirements. Its threshold value is ≤ 0.2, the percentage expert consensus is ≥ 75%, and the average score of the Fuzzy number is over 0.5. These eight elements are students, teachers, technology, learning environment, content, assessment, learning strategy, and learning activity. The outcomes of this research will be useful for stakeholders within the educational sector to address student competency, including the Ministry of Education Malaysia, the Technical and Vocational Education Division, teachers, students, and developers and designers of mobile learning applications