scholarly journals A Case Study of How Malay ESL Learners Build Vocabulary Using Multimedia Technology

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 112-130
Author(s):  
Nur Sakinah Ahmad Nasaruddin ◽  
Rosemaliza Mohd Kamalludeen
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Dissonance ◽  
Multimedia Technology ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
School Students ◽  
Multimedia Tools ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Vocabulary Building ◽  
Esl Learners

This study explored the process of how Malay primary ESL learners build English vocabulary using multimedia technology. With this purpose, students’ choices of multimedia technology tools and the reasons behind the choices were investigated. The qualitative approach was employed in this study by conducting semi-structured interviews with three Malay primary school students aged 12 years old from a public school in Kuala Lumpur. The findings revealed that the students chose three main types of multimedia tools namely audio, audio-visual, and video games. The participants revealed three reasons behind their preferences of the multimedia tools which are acquisition of additional information, presence of visuals, and convenience. It was also found that the process of vocabulary-building using the preferred multimedia tools can be organised into four stages namely (i) first encounter, (ii) cognitive dissonance, (iii) establishing equilibrium, and (iv) remembering. The findings suggest English teachers to include multimedia tools in the teaching of vocabulary because it facilitates the process of vocabulary building among students as the words are learned in context and enhanced with visuals.

scholarly journals A day in the life of third-year medical students: using an ethnographic method to understand information seeking and use

2017 ◽  
Vol 105 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea B. Twiss-Brooks, MS, MLIS ◽  
Ricardo Andrade Jr., MLIS ◽  
Michelle B. Bass, PhD, MSI ◽  
Barbara Kern, MLIS ◽  
Jonna Peterson, MLIS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
School Students ◽  
Desktop Computers ◽  
Available Technology

Objective: The authors undertook this project to learn how third-year medical students seek and use information in the course of daily activities, especially activities conducted in clinical settings in a variety of institutions.Methods: We recruited sixty-eight third-year undergraduate medical school students to create a mapping diary of a day that included clinical activities. We conducted semi-structured interviews based on the mapping diaries. Using content and thematic analyses of the resulting interview transcripts, we developed an ethnographic case study for each participant.Results: In the studied sample, we identified a broad range of information resources used for personal, clinical, and educational use. Participants relied heavily on technology throughout their day, including desktop computers, smart phones, handheld tablets, and laptops. Time management was a pervasive theme in the interviews, with participants squeezing in time to study for exams wherever and whenever they could. Selection of a particular information resource or technology to use was governed largely by the convenience of using that resource or technology. When obstacles were encountered, workarounds might be sought, but in many cases, the resource or technology would be abandoned in favor of a more convenient solution. Convenience was also a consideration in choosing spaces to use for clinical duties or for study, with specific considerations of available technology, proximity to clinical areas, and security for belongings contributing to choices made.Conclusions: Some of our results align with those of other recent studies of information use among medical students, residents, and practicing physicians. In particular, the fast-paced clinical setting favors use of information resources that are fast and easy to use. We demonstrated that the methods used are suitable to better understand clinicians’ discovery and use of information.

scholarly journals Penerapan Nilai Kekeluargaan: Adakah Ianya Penting?

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1-5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahimah Jamaluddin ◽  
Ab. Rahim Bakar ◽  
Siti Sa’adah Sulaiman
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Video Recording ◽  
Family Values ◽  
Family Education ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
School Students ◽  
Teachers And Parents

This qualitative study aims to explore family values that inculcated by teachers in teaching family education and to examine the importance of teaching family education to the secondary school students. The respondents consisted of three secondary school teachers who teach three subjects which consist of family theme. Qualitative case study using semi-structured interviews, observation and video recording were conducted to collect the data. Interview transcriptions were analyzed using ATLAS.ti software to build themes in this study. The findings of this study clearly indicated that implementation of family values can increase student awareness towards positive values that should be practiced in family life. The findings also shows that inculcation of family values significantly associated with environmental aspects which give positive implications to the student not only can strengthen their family relationships but can improve students personality. Inculcation of family values should be given attention and priority by all parties, especially teachers and parents in determine student outcomes in the future.

MODEL OF COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT FOR COUNSELING GUIDANCE TEACHERS AT SMA X IN MAUMERE CITY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-87
Author(s):  
Mariance Yurda Babut ◽  
Sur yanto
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Transition Period ◽  
Guidance And Counseling ◽  
Teacher Competence ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Information Process ◽  
School Students ◽  
Teacher Guidance

Educators must design ways or strategies to develop competencies so that they are more potential in educating and producing quality human resources in the future. However, because at the beginning of 2020 they were facing the covid-19 pandemic, educators or teachers took up the challenge by adapting online learning methods. This study discusses the phenomenon of guidance and counseling teachers during a pandemic situation. Teacher guidance and counseling is a process of guiding individuals by finding the root of the problem so that it can be resolved. The purpose of this study to analyzed the methods or strategies used by guidance and counseling teachers at SMA X Maumere in developing competencies during the COVID-19 pandemic situation and also the obstacles in developing these competencies. This research is expected to be used for the benefit of teacher knowledge and further research. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study in one of the senior high schools in Maumere. The data collection technique was semi-structured interviews because the interviews were conducted in depth by sending questions via whatsapp. The process of analyzing data using domain analysis is to obtain an overview of the problem, as well as testing the data with credibility test by triangulation of sources from interviews with 3 resource persons. The results of the study found that guidance and counseling teachers in developing competence always chose methods and strategies learned from various schools trainings, courses and the internet. Constraints in the development of teacher competence in the form of limited costs and time. From a case study in a senior high school in Maumere, apart from parents, guidance and counseling teachers in high school play an important role for high school students, because high school is a transition period that is identical with problems. Students need guidance and counseling teachers to guide students and keep students away from all promiscuity and juvenile delinquency. Also directs students before college or work. This research is different from other research, because the research subject is more specific, namely the guidance and counseling teacher for SMA X and the research time during the covid-19 pandemic which causes the information process to be sent via chat on whatsapp.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Bhutanese Secondary School Students’ Ability in Solving Mathematical Word Problems: A Case Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Phuntsho Wangmo
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Word Problems ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Solution Process ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
School Students ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Mathematical Word Problems

Mathematical word problems are part of the school curriculum and are taught at all levels of education in Bhutan. However, it poses difficulties for many students because of the complexity of the solution process. There are various factors that affect students’ ability to solve mathematical word problems. Hence, this study was conducted to investigate the factors affecting Bhutanese secondary school students' ability to solve mathematical word problems. This study employed a qualitative case study approach. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis. Four mathematics teachers and four students were selected as participants based on purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that factors such as language proficiency, reading skills, and contextual understanding affect students' ability in solving mathematical word problems. Moreover, the language proficiency of students, as well as teachers, was the most important factor for solving mathematical word problems. The study recommends the Ministry of Education places more importance on reading activities across schools in Bhutan to enhance language proficiency.

scholarly journals UNDERSTANDING HOW RIDE-SHARING SERVICES IMPACTED LOCAL TAXI OPERATORS: THE CASE OF UBER IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

2021 ◽  
pp. 95-120
Author(s):  
Azilah Kasim ◽  
Chin Tong Lim ◽  
Adnan Hisham ◽  
Shamsul Shamsuddin
Keyword(s):  
Document Analysis ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Taxi Drivers ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Ride Sharing ◽  
Taxi Service ◽  
Managerial Implications

The introduction of ride-sharing alternative to taxis brought a refreshing alternative to consumers because it promises a comfortable and reliable service of ride sharing. However, Uber i.e. the first ride-sharing service offered in Malaysia in particular, has caused uneasiness among the conventional taxi concessionaires. This paper took a case study approach to understand the reasons behind this issue within the context of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia using document analysis and semi structured interviews. The findings suggest that high quality ride experience that ride- sharing services such as Uber offer have caused much disruption to traditional taxi drivers’ livelihood. Hence, government assistance to improve traditional taxi service is essential to help their continued survival. A few managerial implications are proposed at the end of this paper.

scholarly journals Lurking and L2 Learners on a Facebook Group: The Voices of the Invisibles

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Latisha Asmaak Shafie ◽  
Aizan Yaacob ◽  
Paramjit Kaur Karpal Singh
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Online Discussions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
L2 Learners ◽  
Esl Learners

<p>This qualitative research investigates the practice of lurking among English as a second language (ESL) learners in a Facebook group discussion. Lurking is a term used to describe the activity of following and observing any online discussions or activities without contributing to the discussions. Lurkers are often accused of being invisible and passive participants. Facebook groups with international members usually uses English as the medium of communication in their group discussions. It is a norm for L2 learners to lurk in the group. These L2 learners often do not have the required English language proficiency and the confidence to participate actively in the group they join. This study explores lurking behaviours of three participants in learning English in informal Facebook contexts. This study uses a qualitative case study. The study involved three L2 learners who were university students and members of a Facebook group. The study involved online observation and semi-structured interviews with these three participants. Their Facebook accounts and a common Facebook group were observed for 14 weeks, and after the online observation, the participants were interviewed. Data collected from online observation and semi-structured interviewed were analysed and managed using Atlas.ti 7. The study reveals five emerging themes such as that lurkers have poor online communication skills, lack of confidence, learning by lurking, lack of a sense of belonging and lurking is the norm of Facebook groups.</p>

scholarly journals A Phenomenological Multi-Case Study About Social Success Skills, Aspirations, and Related Media Experiences

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darnel Degand
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
School Students ◽  
Social Success ◽  
The Social ◽  
Male High School ◽  
Success Skills

The social success skills valued and ultimately acquired by youth during their formative years can be better understood by examining the social spaces, processes, and interactions that are related to their personal aspirations and related media experiences. Using a phenomenological approach, I conducted a year-long multi-case study about two Black male high school students’ thoughts on social success, their aspirations, their social experiences, and their experiences with media. The participants were selected using purposeful sampling. I collected data through semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and observations. I performed analyses by using the hermeneutic cycle which requires one to repeatedly read text, write reflections, and interpret data (Kafle, 2011; Laverty, 2008). Findings suggest that my participants’ aspirations held influence over the type of media content with which they chose to engage. Additionally, their thoughts about social success were influenced by their family members’ personal life experiences and the skills their family members valued. Moreover, their sociocultural contexts influenced their evolving thoughts on social success while their media served as resources to help them process their thoughts about social success and help them pursue their goals.

Landscape Architects’ Perspective on Public Participation Technique in Landscape Planning and Design: A Case Study of Kuala Lumpur

2015 ◽  
Vol 747 ◽  
pp. 184-187
Author(s):  
Mohd Yazid Mohd Yunos ◽  
Nor Kalsum Mohd Isa ◽  
Jean Hillier ◽  
Nor Atiah Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Public Participation ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Landscape Planning ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Landscape Development ◽  
Planning And Design

Public participation in landscape planning and design in Malaysia is in its beginning stage. Despite efforts made by researchers, public participation in landscape planning and design facing various issues, viewed by urban designers, landscape architects and scholars with numerous degree of unsuccessfulness. The objective of the study was to examine the applicable public participation technique that might solve the existing issues and weaknesses of public participation in landscape planning and design.Datuk Keramat Lake Garden was selected as a case study. Instruments employed were semi-structured interviews of an expert.The experts who involved in public participation in landscape planning and design have been interviewed to obtain their opinions about the existing public participation in Kuala Lumpur. The most important contributions of the study are related to highlight a better technique of participation technique to be incorporated into landscape development process in Malaysia as well as a tool for achieving a better quality living for people.

Variations in the delivery of primary diabetes care in Malaysia Lessons to be learnt and potential for improvement

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feisul Mustapha ◽  
Jens Aagaard-Hansen ◽  
Shiang Cheng Lim ◽  
Nazrila Hairizan Nasir ◽  
Tahir Aris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Care ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
The Family ◽  
One Stop

Abstract Background The paper describes variations in the organisation of clinical services for diabetes patients in ten public primary health clinics in Malaysia with the view to learn from current innovations and improve diabetes service provision. Methods This study combined the use of secondary data and a qualitative multi-case study approach applying observations in ten randomly selected MOH health clinics in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, and semi-structured interviews of the Family Medicine Specialists from the same clinics. Results Although there are specific Ministry of Health guidelines for diabetes care, some clinics had introduced innovations for diabetes care such as the novel ‘personalised care’, ‘one-stop-centre’ and utilisation of patients’ waiting time for health education. Analysis showed that there was room for improvement in terms of task shifting to free precious time of staff with specialised functions, streamlining appointments for various examinations, increasing continuity of consultations with same doctors and monitoring of performance. Conclusion We contend that there is a potential for increased effectiveness and efficiency of primary diabetes care in Malaysia without increasing the resources – a potential that may be tapped into by systematic learning from on-going innovation.

scholarly journals PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' ABSTRACTION LEVELS OF WHOLE-HALF-QUARTER CONCEPTS ACCORDING TO RBC THEORY

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 251-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ozlem Ozcakir Sumen
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Second Grade ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
School Students ◽  
Mathematical Concepts ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Abstraction Levels

Whole-half-quarter are important mathematical concepts that form the basis of fractions and should be well understood for advancing mathematical topics. The aim of this study is to determine the primary school students' abstraction levels of whole-half-quarter concepts according to RBC theory. The participants of the study are six students (8 age group) from the second grade of primary school. The data of the research which is a case study were collected through worksheets and semi-structured interviews. The data obtained from interviews were analyzed by qualitative data analysis steps. The abstraction levels of students were evaluated according to RBC theory. As a result of the study, it was seen that many of the students could not abstract the whole, half and quarter concepts. It was determined that difficulties of students to abstract the whole-half-quarter concepts resulted from reasons such as not understanding the half and quarter concepts, not being able to divide the whole into two equal parts, not being able to divide one dimensional shapes into half and quarter, generalizing dividing into quarter as putting a "+", not being able to divide into four equal parts for quarter.

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