Mobile learning in English vocabulary acquisition: towards implementation in Malaysian secondary schools

This thesis explores the use of mobile phones to support English vocabulary learning in Malaysian schools and develops an implementation strategy which consists of the policy and procedure through an Educational Research and Development (ER&D) methodology (Borg and Gall, 1979) with the interview as the main research tool. The methodology consists of rigorous steps in developing, evaluating and disseminating the implementation strategy as well as exploring other issues associated with mobile learning implementation in Malaysian schools.Based on the respondent’s perspectives, it has been established that the implementation strategy developed in this study would have the potential to provide guidance in the implementation of mobile learning in Malaysian schools. There is also a potential to utilise mobile phones to complement the existing practices in Malaysian schools: adding value to the existing initiatives for teaching the English Language in Malaysian schools; complementing the ICT policy in the Malaysian Education System; complementing the Malaysian Smart School vision to utilise mobile technologies; and becoming an alternative teaching and learning tool. This study also explores emerging themes in the implementation of mobile learning.These are the opportunities of utilising mobile phones including: to support English Language subject; as an affordable device; as a common device among students; as a future teaching and learning tool; as an engaging and motivational learning device; to support various learning activities; and to prepare students for their future with digital literacy. The challenges identified are: misuse, current educational policy, management and maintenance, stakeholders’ attitude, digital divide and personal space invasion.The study sheds light on the situation regarding the utilisation of mobile phones including the challenges that need to be addressed to make it a reality. It is envisaged that the implementation strategy would help towards the realisation of mobile learning implementation in Malaysian schools

Dakwah melalui penulisan puisi Melayu: analisis terhadap karya Abham T.R.

Penulisan ini membincangkan mengenai dakwah dalam penulisan puisi Melayu yang berorientasikan sajak. Karya Abham T.R. dipilih untuk dianalisis kerana puisi yang dihasilkan mempunyai pengaruhnya yang tersendiri kepada pembaca dengan penghasilan sajak yang berbentuk islamik yang menjadi satu mekanisme dakwah secara kreatif dan bersahaja. Penulisan ini bertujuan menganalisis aspek dakwah melalui bahasa yang digunakan dalam rangkap-rangkap sajak yang dihasilkan. Hasil analisis terhadap sajak yang dihasilkan menunjukkan, pena yang dilakarkan dalam sajak tersebut merujuk kepada seruan kepada kebaikan dan mengajak masyarakat untuk kembali dekat kepada Allah SWT. Ayat-ayat pujukan, seruan, sindiran dan penerangan menunjukkan satu olahan bahasa yang menarik dan sampai ke hati pembaca, malah mampu membangkitkan kesedaran untuk hidup secara bertuhan. Skop yang disentuh juga merangkumi semua ruang lingkup kehidupan bermula dengan aspek akidah, syariat dan akhlak

Mobile learning in Malaysian schools: opportunities and challenges

This study established the emerging themes in implementing mobile learning via mobile phones to support English Language learning in Malaysian schools. The findings were gathered from English subject leaders, ICT subject leaders, head teachers and deputy head teachers from 4 schools in the United Kingdom. In addition, the study also gathered the perspectives from English subject leaders, ICT subject leaders, head teachers, deputy head teachers from 9 schools and the officers in the Ministry of Education Malaysia.It has been established that there are opportunities and challenges to implement mobile learning via mobile phones in Malaysian schools. The opportunities to implement mobile learning are based on the following key points: mobile phone as a teaching and learning tool to support English subject, mobile phone as a common device among students, mobile phone as a future teaching and learning tool, mobile phone as a tool to support various learning activities, mobile phone as an affordable tool, mobile phone as an engaging and motivational tool and mobile phone as a tool to prepare students for their future.With regard to the challenges to implement mobile learning in Malaysian schools, these are based on the following key points: issue with misuse, issue with current policy, issue with management and maintenance, issue with stakeholders, issue with digital divide and issue with personal space invasion.This study contributes towards the body of knowledge of mobile learning in Malaysia as a developing country where mobile learning is still in its infancy. It adds value in understanding the situation of mobile learning in Malaysia, which could be replicated to other developing countries in embracing the potential of mobile learning in mainstream education<br/

Understanding the reasons that hinder mobile e-book use of university mathematics students

This study determined the issues related to usage of mathematics mobile e-book and how these issues affected the learning process of the participants. The study used qualitative case study design. Eight postgraduate Mathematics students from Abstract Algebra research group from a local public university in Malaysia were interviewed and observed. The data were analysed in terms of content analysis and descriptive analysis. The findings showed that, utilitarian, affective and cognitive reasons affected the learning activities of the participants negatively. It is concluded that, this study contributed in terms of expanding readers understanding on the reasons that demotivates the usage of mobile e-books and how it's dampen the learning process of the participants

THE USE OF MOBILE APPLICATION TO SUPPORT SPEECH DELAY CHILDREN IN MALAYSIA: A PRELIMINARY STUDY

Abstract This study explores the use of mobile application to support children with speech delay in Malaysian community. Currently, there are various commercial mobile applications to support speech delay among English speakers, however, there is a gap in the development of mobile application catered specifically for Malay language speakers. The paper reports the preliminary study of the research project by exploring the possibility of utilizing the mobile application to support the children. The research design of this study is qualitative and based on case study methodology. Data collection methods include observation of the special need children&apos;s use of mobile application as well as interviews with parents. Nvivo will be used to analyze the data. This study applies a two-pronged approach to contribute to the body of knowledge in the field of mobile learning and special need education in Malaysian schools. The study successfully developed a mobile application to support speech delay children, and also brings added value in understanding the situation regarding the use of mobile application to support children with special need. These are significant areas which have been established in this study to shed light on the issues associated with the use of mobile application for special needs children

Curriculum Renewal for Islamic Education: Critical Perspectives on Teaching Islam in Primary and Secondary Schools

This book demonstrates why and how it is necessary to redesign Islamic Education curriculum in the K-12 sector globally. From Western public schools that integrate Muslim perspectives to be culturally responsive, to public and private schools in Muslim minority and majority contexts that teach Islamic studies as a core subject or teach from an Islamic perspective, the volume highlights the unique global and sociocultural contexts that support the disparate trajectories of Islamic Education curricula. Divided into three distinct parts, the text discusses current Islamic education curricula and considers new areas for inclusion as part of a general renewal effort that includes developing curricula from an Islamic worldview, and the current aspirations of Islamic education globally. By providing insights on key concepts related to teaching Islam, case studies of curriculum achievements and pitfalls, and suggested processes and pillars for curriculum development, contributors present possibilities for researchers and educators to think about teaching Islam differently. This text will benefit researchers, doctoral students, and academics in the fields of secondary education, Islamic education, and curriculum studies. Those interested in religious education as well as the sociology and theory of religion more broadly will also enjoy this volume

Sources de contamination fécale des cours d'eau urbains

RÉSUMÉ Les contaminations fécales des cours d‘eau urbains proviennent surtout de raccordements inversés et de débordements d‘égouts unitaires ou sanitaires. Les impacts cumulatifs de ces rejets sur le milieu récepteur sont devenus évidents et méritent de mieux préciser leur origine. Aucune méthode de la boîte à outils du dépistage des sources de contamination fécale dans les secteurs urbains ne représente une solution miracle acceptée comme la meilleure méthode. La combinaison de plusieurs indicateurs dans le but de développer un indice sanitaire est au point pour faire éventuellement l'objet d'une normalisation.----------ABSTRACT The fecal contamination of urban streams mainly originates from sewer cross-connections, stormwater and combined sewer overflows. The cumulative impacts of these discharges onto the receiving environment have become strikingly evident and warrant further clarification regarding their origins. No method within the current toolbox for fecal contamination source screening in urban areas presents a miraculous solution accepted as the best method. The combination of multiple indicators in order to develop a sanitary index could eventually become the object of standardizatio

MOTIVATION TO PHYSICAL EXERCISE: IS IT DIVERSE WITH DIFFERENT SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS PARTICULARLY THE GENDER?

Engagement in physical exercise differs with different socio demographic status. Females exhibit lower levels of physical exercise performance, it seems that their motivation to exercise is differ. Various types of motivation that influence exercise performance regularly were recognized.This study aims to determine the relationship between 21 motivating reasons and sociodemographic factors, concentrating more on the gender difference. Method: A study was conducted on 501 adults performing exercise. Participants were interviewed using a questionnaire comprises of 21 motivating reasons. Each reason was measured on a fivepoint scale as, strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (5). The sum, and mean score of all the 21 reasons was used as the dependent variable versus each socio-demographic factor. The mean score of each item was used as the dependent variable versus gender. Results: Significant inverse correlations were detected between motivating reasons score with; age (r=-0.122, p=0.007), BMI (r=-0.091, p=0.042), and household income (r=-0.095, p=0.036). Unmarried or free of chronic diseases respondents showed, significantly higher motivating mean score (p=0.032, 0.010 respectively). No significant difference in the mean score with level of education and gender.However, males showed significantly higher means score in two motivating reasons to; have a positive effect on the sex life (4.18±1.01, p&lt;0.001), have more energy to go about the daily chores (4.62± .63, p= 0.027). No significant gender difference in the mean score for other motivating reasons. Conclusion: young, unmarried, lower income, lower BMI and no chronic illness individuals have higher motivating reasons. Both genders were almost equally motivated in performing exercises

MOTIVATION TO PHYSICAL EXERCISE: IS IT DIVERSE WITH DIFFERENT SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS PARTICULARLY THE GENDER?

Engagement in physical exercise differs with different socio demographic status. Females exhibit lower levels of physical exercise performance, it seems that their motivation to exercise is differ. Various types of motivation that influence exercise performance regularly were recognized.This study aims to determine the relationship between 21 motivating reasons and sociodemographic factors, concentrating more on the gender difference. Method: A study was conducted on 501 adults performing exercise. Participants were interviewed using a questionnaire comprises of 21 motivating reasons. Each reason was measured on a fivepoint scale as, strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (5). The sum, and mean score of all the 21 reasons was used as the dependent variable versus each socio-demographic factor. The mean score of each item was used as the dependent variable versus gender. Results: Significant inverse correlations were detected between motivating reasons score with; age (r=-0.122, p=0.007), BMI (r=-0.091, p=0.042), and household income (r=-0.095, p=0.036). Unmarried or free of chronic diseases respondents showed, significantly higher motivating mean score (p=0.032, 0.010 respectively). No significant difference in the mean score with level of education and gender.However, males showed significantly higher means score in two motivating reasons to; have a positive effect on the sex life (4.18±1.01, p&lt;0.001), have more energy to go about the daily chores (4.62± .63, p= 0.027). No significant gender difference in the mean score for other motivating reasons. Conclusion: young, unmarried, lower income, lower BMI and no chronic illness individuals have higher motivating reasons. Both genders were almost equally motivated in performing exercises