scholarly journals The Teaching of Science and Mathematics in English in Malaysia: Teachers’ views on the implementation of two national initiatives

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (SI3) ◽  
pp. 211-216
Author(s):  
Nurul Sofia Ahmad Fuad ◽  
Nabilah Abdullah ◽  
Shireena Basree Abdul Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Dual Language ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Science School ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics And Science

The Education Ministry has introduced two initiatives - English in the Teaching of Mathematics and Science (ETeMS) and Dual Language Programme (DLP) - to enhance mathematics and science learning using English as the medium of instruction.  Numerous discontentment on ETeMS were reported but were not addressed before the DLP introduction in 2016. This qualitative research narrates teachers’ views on both ETeMS and DLP, focusing on the coordinators’ and implementers’ challenges. Eleven mathematics and science school teachers have participated in this case study. Findings reveal that student-, resource- and teacher-related factors remained key reasons impeding effective learning of the two subjects. Keywords: national policy; teaching and learning; science and mathematics; English. eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5iSI3.2554

Sustaining the Implementation of Dual-Language Programme (DLP) in Malaysian Secondary Schools

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-97
Author(s):  
Ashairi Suliman ◽  
Mohamed Yusoff Mohd Nor ◽  
Melor Md Yunus
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Dual Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Student Perspective ◽  
Mathematics Students ◽  
Programme Implementation ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
And Mathematics

Objective - The implementation of Dual-Language Programmes (DLP) in the teaching and learning of Science and Mathematics is an initiative under the ‘Upholding the Malay Language and Strengthening the English Language’ (MBMMBI) policy. Though it has some similarities with the previous policy known as ‘English for the Teaching of Science and Mathematics’ (PPSMI), its execution is idiosyncratic in its own way. Since its inception in 2016, the programme has entered its third cycle involving students in primary and secondary schools in Malaysia. The curiosity to scrutinise the programme implementation has led to this study. The study aims to investigate the execution of this programme and to assess its sustainability. Methodology/Technique – Gleaning through the students’ language capabilities, attitudes, teachers’ support and acceptance of the programme, the study uses a questionnaire with open-ended questions and focus group discussions to unravel the aforementioned issues. 1,530 students from secondary schools across Malaysia were selected as the respondents of this study. Findings - The results reveal findings that may represent a measure on the direction of this programme. Looking from the student perspective, the challenges confronted in addition to those put forward may further serve as an indicator for the sustainability of the program. Novelty – This study infers how the programme can be further enhanced in terms of its implementation in its fourth year since inception. The findings of this study may assist policy makers in shaping the direction of the programme. Type of Paper: Empirical. Keywords: Dual-Language Programme (DLP); Sustainability; Science and Mathematics; Students; Policy and Programme Implementation. JEL Classification: A20, A23 A29.

A comparative study of SAM and ADDIE models in simulating STEM instruction

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 852-859
Author(s):  
Clement Ayarebilla Ali ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
Successive Approximation ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Approximation Model ◽  
Treatment Results ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Addie Model ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics And Science

The study compared exhaustively the Successive Approximation Model (SAM) and Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate (ADDIE) model on the teaching and learning of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics subjects in Ghana. We selected a sample of 30 student-teachers who offered Mathematics and Science in the distance mode of the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana in the 2018/2019 academic year. The first stage of the analysis compared the models separately within the Vygotskian framework using pre-post experiemtal design. The second stage made comparisons between and within the two models. The results of both stages showed that student-teachers preferred mostly SAM to ADDIE instructional models. There were not only consistently higher mean gains in the latter model, but the group averages of student-teachers in the post-treatment results also demonstrated clear improvements. Again, student-teachers showed tremendous improvements in the conceptual understanding of both models. However, the Successive Approximation Model recorded much more improvements in both pre-treatment and post-treatment results. It was therefore imperative to conclude that the Successive Approximation Model was more properly situated in the context of teaching and learning Mathematics and Science. We, therefore, recommended experimental explorations of SAM for STEM.

scholarly journals Communicating Mathematics and Science in the Classroom: Exploring the Interactive Route

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-43
Author(s):  
Landa Nhlanhla ◽  
◽  
Sindiso Zhou ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Effective Teacher ◽  
Scientific Concepts ◽  
Teacher Needs ◽  
Mathematical Problems ◽  
Teaching Of Mathematics ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics And Science

Communicating mathematical problems and scientific concepts is considered as a complex and difficult endeavour. Teaching, whether of complex mathematical problems and scientific concepts or of 'straightforward and clear' ideas in the humanities, is a process of communication. This paper argues that communication skills are an integral part of the teaching of Science and Mathematics. Communicating Science and Mathematics in the classroom involves thorough explanations and, because the concepts dealt with are in themselves complex, this may involve going over the concepts repeatedly. This ability to put across the mathematical or scientific message is the ability by the teacher to communicate. Research has insisted that the ability to communicate and to pose questions are central attributes of an effective teacher. This paper argues that more than being able to communicate and ask questions, for effective teaching of Mathematics and Science the teacher needs to employ interactive teaching techniques to involve learners; this way the teacher actively involves learners in communication and therefore in both the teaching and learning process. The teacher and learner roles in the contemporary classroom need not be distinctively outlined as this creates an obstacle to understanding. This allows both the teacher and student to understand concepts from each other's perspective. Through interaction between teacher and student, the teacher is able to explain the mathematical problem to the student from the student's perspective. Through a semi-structured interview and observation the study involves a sample of 32 students from four secondary schools in the two provinces of Midlands and Bulawayo.

scholarly journals Connecting Mathematics and Science in Primary School STEM Education: Modeling the Population Growth of Species

Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (19) ◽  
pp. 2496
Author(s):  
Genaro de Gamboa ◽  
Edelmira Badillo ◽  
Digna Couso ◽  
Conxita Márquez
Keyword(s):  
Stem Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Scientific Activity ◽  
Scientific Practices ◽  
Learning Sequence ◽  
Mathematical Connections ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Real Population ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics And Science

In this research, we explored the potential of using a research-based teaching and learning sequence to promote pupils’ engagement in practices that are coherent with those of real world mathematical and scientific activity. This STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematis) sequence was designed and implemented by pre-service teachers and science and mathematics education researchers with the aim of modeling the growth of a real population of rabbits. Results show explicit evidence of pupils’ engagement in relevant mathematical and scientific practices, as well as detailed descriptions of mathematical connections that emerged from those practices. We discuss how these practices and connections allowed the progressive construction of models, and the implications that this proposal may have for STEM task design and for the analysis of extra-mathematical connections.

scholarly journals Comparison of Academic Motivation in Different Phases of Optometry Studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (15) ◽  
pp. 57-63
Author(s):  
Noor Halilah Buari ◽  
Hendrry Win Alim
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Student Groups ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

The changes in motivation cause an impact on students’ behavior related to academic success. The online survey found that a significant variation of academic motivation occurred in four different phases of Optometry studies. The 3rd year preclinical students displayed a lack of motivation compared to other student groups. This indicated changes in learning adaptation for different syllabus and approaches in educational stages. The academic performance correspondent with the students’ motivation as higher motivation gave better academic performance. Thus, understanding students' academic motivation permits educators to improve the educational approaches in teaching and learning to enhance student performance. Keywords: Motivation; Optometry, Health Sciences, Education eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5i15.2496.

scholarly journals Team-Based Learning on Teaching Medical and Health Terminology

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (SI1) ◽  
pp. 175-179
Author(s):  
Nor Azmaniza Azizam ◽  
Siti Noorsuriani Maon ◽  
Liatul Izian Ali Husin ◽  
Siti Nurul Akma Ahmad ◽  
Rohana Mat Som
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Positive Response ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
Student Background ◽  
Team Based Learning ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Open Access Article

This study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of TBL teaching and learning Medical and Health Terminology subject. The TBL session has been undertaken in two phases, commencing with the Individual Readiness Test (IRT), and followed the Group Readiness Test (GRT). The outcomes indicated the significance of scoring between the two phases for both components, which are suggestive of TBL implementation, showing a positive response from students. The statistical analysis has also revealed score differences between the Medical and Health Terminology subjects, according to student background. TBL should advocate and actively promoted in all issues for the Health Administration program.    Keywords: Team-Based Learning, Academic Performance, Universiti Teknologi MARA.    eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5iSI1.2317

scholarly journals Depression and Its Contributing Factors: A study among staff of an academic institution in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Salmi Razali ◽  
Chua Yung-An ◽  
Mohd Izwan Mat Nazali ◽  
Hapizah M Nawawi
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Academic Institution ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Job Category ◽  
Urban Campus

Information on depression and its contributing factors among the staff of the academic institution is sparse. Hence, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression among them and investigate its contributing factors. We used the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale 21-item and pro forma questionnaires to assess the presence of depression, sociodemographic factors, personal factors and job-related factors. Of 278 participants, 27.7% had clinical depression. Contributing factors include inadequate workplace facilities, low-tier job category, working in urban campus and low income. Addressing factors underpin depression among staff in the academic institution is crucial to ensure early interventions can be offered.Keywords: Depression; Academic Institution; Workers; Contributing FactorseISSN: 2398-4287 © 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v4i12.1894 

scholarly journals The Values of Parks to the House Residents

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farahwaheeda Shukur ◽  
Noriah Othman ◽  
Abdul Hadi Nawawi
Keyword(s):  
Publishing House ◽  
Residential Area ◽  
Residential Property ◽  
Shade Trees ◽  
Property Development ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Residential House ◽  
Open Access Article

The presence of a park in a residential area plays an important role for residents living near the park. The focus of this paper is to examine the significance of a park to the house residents. The methods used in this study include interviews with the developer and a survey administered to the residents living near the park. The main findings gathered from the survey reveal that five most important ‘park-related factors’ to house residents are (i) good park elements, (ii) conceptual or design of the park, (iii) nearness to the park, (iv) existence of a view to the park, and (v) active area of the park facing the house. Other results also indicate that shade trees, lighting and butterflies are elements preferred to be presence in a park. This research provides knowledge on the preferences of house residents and the importance of parks in a neighbourhood. The information from this research is hoped to be useful to policy makers, local authorities, urban planners, developers, corporate bodies, individuals and other related agencies involved in park and residential property development. © 2016 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia. Keywords: park, residential, house residents, survey, park elements

scholarly journals Illness Perception in Different Clinical Categories of Patients with Familial Hypercholesterolaemia

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (13) ◽  
pp. 27-38
Author(s):  
Salmi Razali ◽  
Zaliha Ismail ◽  
Najib Abdullah ◽  
Hapizah M Nawawi
Keyword(s):  
Familial Hypercholesterolaemia ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Illness Perception ◽  
Emotional Disturbances ◽  
Healthy Lifestyles ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Lipid Clinic ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Understanding illness perception is crucial to ensure healthy lifestyles. However, it has been poorly explained to inform effective lifestyle modification of patients with Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) Therefore, we described the illness perception of different clinical categories of FH patients (using the Dutch Lipid Clinic Criteria (DLCC) and investigate its association with sociodemographic and illness-related factors. Illness perception of FH patients varies according to the level of education and the presence of CVD. Patients with ‘definite’ FH have the highest emotional disturbances. These findings may help clinicians to improve the interventions suitable for FH patients. Keywords: Familial hypercholesterolaemia; illness perception; DLCC; cardiovascular disease eISSN 2514-7528 © 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/jabs.v4i13.332  

Illness Perception of Patients with Familial Hypercholesterolaemia varies with Level of Education and Presence of Cardiovascular Disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Salmi Razali ◽  
Zaliha Ismail ◽  
Najib Abdullah ◽  
Hapizah M Nawawi
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Familial Hypercholesterolaemia ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Illness Perception ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Illness Perception Questionnaire ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Pro Forma

Illness perception determines the healthy lifestyle of patients with Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH). Despite the availability of advanced treatment and preventive measures, there is still sparse data on illness perception of FH patients. Hence, this study aimed to describe the illness perception of FH patients and investigate its association with sociodemographic and illness-related factors. 100 FH patients were assessed using Pro forma questionnaires and revised illness perception questionnaire (IPQ-R). Illness perception of FH patients varies according to the level of education and the presence of cardiovascular disease (CVD). These findings may help clinicians to improve the interventions suitable for FH patients. Keywords: Familial hypercholesterolaemia; illness perception; sociodemography; cardiovascular diseaseeISSN: 2398-4287 © 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v4i10.1620

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