scholarly journals Ecopsychology Elements in Environmental Education as to Strengthen Attitudes towards the environment

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiwi Kamidin ◽  
Azizi Muda ◽  
Samsilah Roslan ◽  
Mohd Majid Konting
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Affective Learning ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Teacher Trainees ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
And Control ◽  
Open Access Article

This study assesses the effects of inception ecopsychology elements in an environmental education as to strengthen the attitudes towards the environment among teacher trainees based on the affective learning domain.  A mixed method design was used to evaluate the effects of the inception ecopsychology element in environmental education. Initial findings showed that there was a significant difference on attitudes towards environment between experimental and control groups. Qualitative findings also showed that the respondents from the experimental groups believed they were considered to have changed after participating in the class. Findings from this study suggested that the implementation of environmental education should incept ecopsychology elements. © 2016 The Author. 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: Ecopsychology, Environmental Education

Nurturing Environmental Stewards through Preschool Physical Design

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Mariam Felani Shaari ◽  
Sabarinah Sh. Ahmad ◽  
Izaham Shah Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Effective Interaction ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Environmental Behaviour ◽  
Physical Environments ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article ◽  
Environmental Stewards

Environmental stewardship starts with education. This paper aims to discuss how preschools can be used to nurture environmental stewards among Malaysian children. In summary, elements of preschool physical environments can be manipulated to enhance environmental education while landscape elements such as vegetation and topography can be manipulated to maximize interaction with nature. Effective interaction with nature is the most important factor to ensure environmental awareness. Findings are useful for Malaysian designers and policy makers to ensure that preschool’s physical settings support environmental education to respond to climate change and preserve the planet for future generations.© 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://creative commons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/).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.Keywords: Malaysian preschool ; Green preschool design ; Children environmental behaviour ; Environmental education

scholarly journals Effects of Restaurant Interior Elements on Social Dining Behavior

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 43-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prabu Wardono ◽  
Haruo Hibino ◽  
Shinichi Koyama
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Casual Dining ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Color Scheme ◽  
Senior Students ◽  
Open Access Article

Today’s customers tend to select eating-places to satisfy pleasures through experiential socialization. This study explores how colors, lighting and décor have effects on customers’ perceived social, emotional and behavioral intention on social dining occasions. The experimental method is used and 162 senior students are involved. The results show that the restaurant with monochromatic color scheme, dim lighting and plain décors yield a statistically significant difference on the entire dependent variables with almost any other interior conditions observed on romantic dining, as opposed to that in the case of casual dining. Further research on subtler and diverse dimensions of interior element is suggested to enrich previous findings. Keywords: Interior elements, perceived sociability, emotion, social dining behaviour. eISSN 2514-751X © 2017 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, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

Play Preference and Pretend Play Skills between Typically Developed Children and Autism

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Jayachandran Vetrayan ◽  
Sharif Umar Haiyuddin Mohamed Nazir ◽  
Smily Jesu Priya Victor Paulraj
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Pretend Play ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Play Skills ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Different Types ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Pretend play emerged at the age of 18 months in children. The imagination of children creates new play ideas it has incorporated into their play. But Autism children find difficulty in play. Hence, this study aimed to find the different types of pretend and preference play among autistic and typical children. The total sample of 40 is divided into 20 each group respectively. Data analyzed by using Chi-Square result in the significant difference between the pretend play and play preference X² = 42.81 (p=0.05 and p=0.01). Future study needs to examine with larger samples.© 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://creative commons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/).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.Keywords: Pretend Play; Play Preferences; Autism; Typically Developed children.

Effect of environmental education program integrated into preschool education on children’s mental model development about “environment” concept

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-40
Author(s):  
Berat Ahi ◽  
Fatma Alisinanoglu
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Mental Model ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Preschool Education ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

 Aim of this study is to determine the effect of environmental education program integrated into preschool education aged between 48-66 months on children’s mental model development about “environment” concept. Triangular mixed design was used in this research. Quantitative dimension of the study was carried out with quasi-experimental design with control group and qualitative dimension of the study was carried out with using phenomenological method based on social constructivist philosophy. Study group of the research consisted of 52 children from experimental and control groups. Statistically significant difference was observed in the scores of children in the experimental and control groups from DAET-R (U= 44, z= -5.44, p= .000, r= .75). Mental model development about environment of the majority of the children from the experimental group reached to an expected level. However, no development was obtained in the mental model development of the children in the control group. Results also showed that 80.8% of the children from experimental group defined environment as a place which people, animals and plants live together and the amount of the children from control group who defined environment similar to this level is 26.9%. In addition, there was no significant difference in the total pre-test and post-test DAET-R scores of children from the control group (z= -1.401, p > .05) and significant difference was observed in the pre-test and post-test DAET-R scores of children in the experimental group in support of post-test results (z= -4.126, p < .05). Keywords: Environment; Mental Model; Child; Pre-school Educatio; Environmental Education

scholarly journals Play Preference and Pretend Play Skills between Typically Developed Children and Autism

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Jayachandran Vetrayan ◽  
Sharif Umar Haiyuddin Mohamed Nazir ◽  
Smily Jesu Priya Victor Paulraj
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Pretend Play ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Play Skills ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Different Types ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Pretend play emerged at the age of 18 months in children. The imagination of children creates new play ideas it has incorporated into their play. But Autism children find difficulty in play. Hence, this study aimed to find the different types of pretend and preference play among autistic and typical children. The total sample of 40 is divided into 20 each group respectively. Data analyzed by using Chi-Square result in the significant difference between the pretend play and play preference X² = 42.81 (p=0.05 and p=0.01). Future study needs to examine with larger samples.© 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, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Pretend Play; Play Preferences; Autism; Typically Developed children.

scholarly journals Factors that Discourage Secondary School Students to Enrol in the Civil Engineering Programs

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (SI3) ◽  
pp. 187-192
Author(s):  
Siti Rashidah Mohd Nasir ◽  
Mohamad Shahrizan Bariman
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Civil Engineering ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
School Students ◽  
Engineering Programs ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Enrolment of students in Malaysia tertiary level programs related to STEM-based has shown a significant reduction in numbers which resulted in a decreasing number of enrolment in the Degree of Civil Engineering programs.  The purpose of this study is to identify the level of student’s awareness; factors that influence the students; and suggestions for improvement. The respondents are students from secondary school in Negeri Sembilan and UiTM.  The findings of this study indicate that there is a significant difference in the level of awareness according to areas; misled perception towards the program; and lack of participation from school and parent.     Keywords: STEM-based education, Civil Engineering, awareness, secondary-level students 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.v5iSI3.2558

scholarly journals Comparison of Accommodation Microfluctuations before and after 5 Minutes Near Digital Reading in the dark with Night Shift Mode

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (SI3) ◽  
pp. 251-254
Author(s):  
Aresya Najmee ◽  
Ai-Hong Chen ◽  
Saiful Azlan Rosli ◽  
Nursyuhadah Azni
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Night Shift ◽  
Crossover Design ◽  
Digital Reading ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

This study aims to compare the accommodation microfluctuation before and after 5 mins of digital reading in the dark with night shift mode. Nineteen subjects were recruited using convenient sampling and a crossover design was used to compare the accommodation microfluctuations two viewing conditions. There was no significant difference in accommodation microfluctuations before and after 5-minute reading with night shift mode and without night shift mode. The insignificant findings in the accommodation microfluctuation comparison seemed to suggest that Night Shift Mode did not display as an advantage in controlling accommodation. Keywords: Digital eye strain, accommodation microfluctuations, digital reading, night shift mode. eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bsby 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.v5iSI3.2568

scholarly journals Rethinking Preschool Physical Design: Enhancing environmental stewardship among children

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (13) ◽  
pp. 128
Author(s):  
Mariam Felani Shaari ◽  
Sabarinah Sh Ahmad ◽  
Izaham Shah Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Environmental Education ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Physical Design ◽  
Environmental Stewardship ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The Earth ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Children are the future guardian of the Earth. Environmental Education (EE) at preschool level is crucial for instilling environmental stewardship. This paper discusses how preschool designs can be manipulated to facilitate and enhance the EE implementation. In summary, it is suggested that preschool settings should be designed to maximise children’s interaction with nature. It not only helps to optimise children’s development and literacy but also contributes to the prediction of their intentions to appreciate and to protect the environment. Findings are useful for Malaysian policy makers and designers in designing preschools that are sustainable and support EE.Keywords: Malaysian preschool; green preschool design; children environmental behavior; environmental education.eISSN 2398-4295 © 2018. 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: http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ajbes.v3i13.150

scholarly journals Student’s Learning Style and Achievement after Being Taught Contextually

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (SI4) ◽  
pp. 103-107
Author(s):  
Zulkarnain Md Amin ◽  
Nafisah Kamariah Md Kamaruddin ◽  
Norziha Che Him ◽  
Ahmad Badruridzwanullah Zun
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Contextual learning combines examples taken from everyday experience. The purpose of this research is to identify whether learning contextually will improve students' achievement. A quasi-experimental design used. The engineering students were divided into contextual and non-contextual groups. The Neuro-Linguistics Programming (NLP) VAKD Preferred Representational Systems Test shows, majority of both groups use auditory digital learning styles. There is a significant difference at a significance level of .05, in the achievement test where the contextual groups performed better. The majority of the students in both groups are auditory digital learning styles, learning statistics contextually is an effective method for engineering students. Keywords: NLP VAKD, learning styles, statistics, contextual eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. 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/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI4.2908

scholarly journals Noise-Induced Cortisol Assessment among Young Motorcyclist: A field study

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (13) ◽  
pp. 117-127
Author(s):  
Anila Ali ◽  
Roslinah Mohamad Hussain ◽  
Nazri Che Dom ◽  
Mujid Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Cortisol ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Low Noise ◽  
Noise Sensitivity ◽  
High Noise ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article ◽  
Sensitive Group

Saliva cortisol response was investigated from the motorcycling exposure for approximately 50 minutes between low and high noise-sensitive (Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale) young riders (19-25 years). The results showed significant difference (p < 0.05) in salivary cortisol concentrations in High-Noise Sensitive group (n=27). Significant gender differences were found (p < 0.05) among the Low-Noise sensitive group (n=30), after ride. Cross-analysis between groups was significant (p < 0.05) for before ride cortisol levels of Low-Noise sensitive group. This study suggests that subjective noise sensitivity plays a vital role in increased cortisol level among noise sensitive riders.Keywords: Noise; Salivary cortisol; Noise sensitivity; Motorcycle.eISSN 2398-4279 © 2018. 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/ajqol.v3i13.168

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