International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development
The presence of several Innovative Pedagogy principles in Common European of References (CEFR) pa... more The presence of several Innovative Pedagogy principles in Common European of References (CEFR) particularly through the inclusion of Differentiation Strategies and Formative Assessment has encouraged a creative and innovative teaching and learning environment among Malaysian English teachers and pupils. There is a lack of priority towards an effective practice of Differentiation Strategies and Formative Assessment in a CEFR lesson due to the focus on merely achieving the learning standards. CEFR has received a mixed review from educators and test developers due to a lack of understanding of the framework. This situation has directly affected the pedagogy process, especially in the insertion of differentiation strategies and formative assessment. In relation to this, this paper aims to present the perspective of implementing innovative teaching and learning approaches in CEFR while highlighting the embodiment of the principles of innovative pedagogy through Differentiation Strategies and Formative Assessment recommended in the Schemes of Work. By understanding this, educators could make attempts in implementing these new approaches in their own classroom context, especially to the current generation of pupils in order to promote more active learners. It is hoped that these new approaches could yield better achievements among the pupils.
In this modern era, students learn in various ways, and thus, the learning methods should also ch... more In this modern era, students learn in various ways, and thus, the learning methods should also change to suit them. Student-produced videos are one of the proposed methods. Therefore, this systematic literature review focuses on student-produced videos and their benefits to learning. This systematic literature review used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) review methodology. A total of thirty articles from 137 articles related to student-produced videos in learning were identified between the years 2018 and 2022. These articles were selected from Web of Science (WoS) and Education Resource Information Center (ERIC) databases. Based on the results, four benefits were identified: video production skills, creativity, collaboration, and a learning environment. Thus, this systematic literature review paper can benefit policymakers, educators, and learners looking to utilize and implement student-produced videos in learning.
International journal of academic research in business & social sciences, May 8, 2022
Autonomous learning is the cornerstone in a student-centred learning approach. The practice of au... more Autonomous learning is the cornerstone in a student-centred learning approach. The practice of autonomous learning helps make the teaching and learning more engaging for learners. However, there are very little systematic studies that cover this topic. These systematic studies will explore teachers' factors during the implementation of the autonomous learning approach and its respective representatives that covers the point of view from a teacher's perspective. The study carried out aid in bridging the gap in order to encourage and promote autonomous learning in the teaching and learning environment. The use of the Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement's was applied in the reviewed methodology to ensure an organised screening and filtering process to obtain related materials or articles suitable for the study. A total of 40 articles are identified from reliable search engines, namely, GoogleScholar and Web of Science databases. The systemic studies covers teachers' perceptions, teachers' roles, teachers' challenges and teachers' strategies in the autonomous approach implementation. Most of the studies cover the teachers' perceptions on both positive views and negative views toward autonomous learning. Teachers are able to embrace a student-centred approach with learners. Suggestions in the future should include students' perceptions in order to utilise the autonomous learning approach to good use. A scrutiny study will cover students' point of view.
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)
Globally, English courses intended for university students are conducted online due to the COVID-... more Globally, English courses intended for university students are conducted online due to the COVID-19, including in Asian countries. Hence, this systematic review paper attempts to review relevant studies regarding the Asian university students’ perspectives towards online English courses during COVID-19. This paper employs PRISMA, whereby several stages to filter and gather relevant information have been carried out. Twelve articles have been identified and analysed based on the research designs, methodologies, and themes. The main themes are positive and negative perspectives on online English courses learning during COVID-19, and suggestions to improve online English courses learning during COVID-19. It is found that university students in Asia are generally ready to learn online English courses due to flexibility and easy access. Poor internet connection and infrastructure are among negative perspectives towards the online English courses during COVID-19. It is recommended that im...
The success of nurturing learner autonomy lies in the collaboration between two parties—teachers ... more The success of nurturing learner autonomy lies in the collaboration between two parties—teachers and students. A mismatch of perception and expectation of the desirable level of learner autonomy that should be given in class may lead to failure in developing learner autonomy. Hence, this paper aims to investigate if there are differences between the teachers’ and students’ perceptions of learner autonomy that is currently being practiced in ESL classrooms at a defence university in Malaysia to understand the existing level of learner autonomy in this context, as well as investigate the level of learner autonomy they expect to have in the future. A quantitative research design with descriptive approach was employed using a questionnaire to collect data from 132 students and 10 English teachers. The instrument was based on the twelve categories about learner autonomy through classroom experience and data collected were analysed using SPSS. Results show that the teachers and students a...
International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, Mar 30, 2020
Decades ago, the teaching and learning of English heavily hinged upon traditional methods. With t... more Decades ago, the teaching and learning of English heavily hinged upon traditional methods. With the passage of time, a wide array of Web 2.00 tools have been incorporated into English learning but the landscape of English language education in Malaysia has not changed much. Therefore, this study is aimed at examining the use of Kahoot! in improving students' understanding of English articles. In this study, a set of 10 close-ended items questionnaire was utilised and later distributed to 60 Year 6 primary school students from two schools in Banting, Selangor. Findings of the study revealed that Kahoot! motivated and improved the students' understanding of English articles.
The teaching and learning of English as a second language have always been emphasized by the Mini... more The teaching and learning of English as a second language have always been emphasized by the Ministry of Education (MOE). In the Malaysia Education Blueprint (2013–2025), among the many goals is to produce learners who can comprehend the language for various purposes, including for information and enjoyment. Over the years, the teaching and learning of English have changed from conventional chalk-and-talk methods to modern methods that involve various platforms such as Quizizz, which is free and easy to use. This systematic literature review focuses on teachers’ perception on the use of Quizizz in the teaching and learning of English. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) review methodology, a total of 45 articles related to the use of Quizizz in the English language classroom were identified from the ERIC and Google Scholar databases. Based on the articles from the year 2017 to 2021, the results show that the mixed-method research desi...
International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 2022
The teaching of grammar has always been a disputable topic among the ESL teachers, since the teac... more The teaching of grammar has always been a disputable topic among the ESL teachers, since the teaching approach is frequently dull and mundane. In response to this issue, 21st century teachers are encouraged to engage their pupils in a fun and interesting manner throughout the teaching and learning process. In light of the progressive adoption of digital technologies, more innovative tools are created in today's education field. Throughout years of teaching experiences, the researchers discovered that the majority of their Year 4 pupils were having problems mastering comparative and superlative adjectives. On that account, an innovation, namely Adjective Monsters Kit was created to help solve the said learning problem. It consists of three significant items, namely Adjective Monsters Family, Adjective Monsters Game and Adjective Monsters Worksheet. Accordingly, this paper aimed to investigate the use of Adjective Monsters Kit in improving the pupils' mastery of comparative and superlative adjectives. The participants of this research comprised a total of 30 Year 4 pupils from a primary school in Terengganu, Malaysia. Data were collected using the pupils' pre-test and post-test results as well as survey questionnaire. They were then analysed and discussed quantitatively in descriptive analysis. The findings revealed that Adjective Monsters Kit has improved the pupils' understanding of comparative and superlative adjectives. Results of the study showed that the pupils were more motivated to learn and participate in a fun learning environment. Future research is suggested to modify the learning kit for other relevant grammar items.
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE), 2021
The inability to gain employment among the Malaysian graduates became a critical issue due to lac... more The inability to gain employment among the Malaysian graduates became a critical issue due to lack of 21st century skills. Higher learning institutions are urged to play their significant roles in producing graduates who have subject knowledge and relevant 21st century skills. There are many teaching strategies which are currently in practice at tertiary institutions, however more efficient approach is needed to produce well-balanced graduates. This present research proposed a promising approach which is blended learning with web-based technologies to improve students’ 21st century skills. Current literature indicated blended learning has not been sufficiently explored in English as Second Language (ESL) context. Thus, this study aimed to explore ESL learners’ blended learning experiences using innovative web-based technologies and to examine the effectiveness of the blended learning strategy in improving the learners’ 21st-century skills. Qualitative data were collected through pho...
International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 2021
Student-centred teaching and learning methods are favoured for promoting active and collaborative... more Student-centred teaching and learning methods are favoured for promoting active and collaborative learning. In the flipped classroom approach, student-centred teaching and learning are the focus in the learning process. The approach has been gaining attention from educators at all levels worldwide. The present study was aimed at exploring Malaysian primary ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers’ perceptions of the implementation of flipped classroom. The study used the mixed method design, a Likert-scale questionnaire and an open-ended question. This research employed a whole population sample, which consisted of primary ESL teachers in a rural area in Malaysia. The findings showed that the teachers have positive perceptions of the flipped classroom approach as well as some concerns regarding its implementation, such as the availability of ICT (information and communications technology) gadgets and Internet connection in rural areas. Teachers’ perceptions of flipped classrooms ...
International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 2021
With the emergence of mobile technologies in education, the special needs students are gaining th... more With the emergence of mobile technologies in education, the special needs students are gaining the infinite benefits that could enhance their learning sessions. Numerous studies are conducted on the usage of mobile technologies among the special needs students including their acceptance towards the technologies, its advantages as well as the obstacles on the utilisation of mobile technologies. However, fewer studies are done on the usage of mobile technologies among the hearing-impaired (HI) students. There is a need for more studies on that as the number of hearing-impaired people are increasing continuously around the globe. Hence, the aims of the study are to explore the hearing-impaired students’ perspectives on the usa of mobile technologies in learning ESL. In-depth interviews are conducted among the selected ten hearing-impaired students from four different secondary schools in Malaysia and the notable finding demonstrates the majority of them believed that mobile technolo...
International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2021
Flipped or inverted classroom has been a new trend in the education world. The idea of this educa... more Flipped or inverted classroom has been a new trend in the education world. The idea of this educational practice has been widely accepted by most of the countries, and being applied in primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. The perceptions, effectiveness, and challenges of implementing flipped classroom has always been one of the popular fields of studies by researchers all over the world. The literature review shows an internationally extensive view of international studies on the perceptions of teachers and learners towards the implementation of flipped classroom, especially in the English Language teaching and learning classroom. This systematic literature review comprehensively analysed 18 articles from the year 2016 until 2020 including full-text articles from online sources for better review. The main findings of the past studies were being displayed in tables for better understanding. Findings of this review indicated that most of the English teachers and learners participated in the past studies, agreed that Flipped Classroom approach brings benefits to the English language teaching and learning practice.
International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies, 2020
Due to recent development of Malaysian education, the transformation of local classroom curriculu... more Due to recent development of Malaysian education, the transformation of local classroom curriculum for English learning is gradually progressing towards global standard since the introduction of Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) that aligned with the Standard Curriculum Primary School (KSSR). To attract and retain students' attention towards fun and interesting learning, grammar context is embedded indirectly in all types of language learning skills for younger primary students in a normal classroom. Hence, via 'inverted' learning, this study was aimed to look at English as a Second Language (ESL) primary 3 students' perception in tenses learning using flipped classroom approach involving 36 students from a rural school in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The perceptions of the students were measured through questionnaire comprising a survey and open ended questions. The finding of this study revealed that most students were positive to learn grammar through flipped classroom as opposed to traditional learning. Moreover, even for those who perceived negatively also agreed in the end that this approach would improve their understanding. Thus, it is hoped that this study gives educators better insights in using flipped classroom on students' preferences not just in tenses learning but others as well. Contribution/ Originality: This study contributes to the current existing approach of flipped classroom in tenses learning. Much has been said about its potential but limited studies have examined the perspective of younger students at the age of nine in a rural area. Therefore, this adds to the existing literature on this issue.
International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, 2019
The next generation of school-going pupils of elementary level will soon be made up of children f... more The next generation of school-going pupils of elementary level will soon be made up of children from generation Alpha, born from the year 2010 to 2025. These technology-savvy young children will soon be dominating the classrooms demanding for digitalised instructional experiences. Technology-infused learning experience has been a prevalent concept in the education field in recent years. Many studies have been carried out to explore how social media and technology assists second language learning in the contexts of secondary and tertiary education. However, little is known about how elementary pupils learn English as a second language (ESL) using social media platforms, primarily in the Asian context. Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate how Chinese primary school pupils learn English on social media. Drawing on the original data from a questionnaire survey and document analysis, the findings revealed that the research participants lack the experience of learning ...
Technology has its own forte and has been making its waves through the educations' heart among ed... more Technology has its own forte and has been making its waves through the educations' heart among educators and especially young learners. In conjunction to the waves of technology and the era of globalization, there is also a demand for excellent communication skills among today's younger generations especially university students. University students are expected to be well equipped with proficient English language and outstanding communication skills which is what they are currently lacking at. Therefore, a specific Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) for English for Communication is designed and developed to provide learners with the ladder towards good communication skills. This study is a design and develop research of study which consists of twenty-two undergraduate students in a public university and the whole duration of this study is fourteen weeks altogether. The particular well developed MOOCs then later implemented to the learners and learners evaluation on the course are taken into consideration. This study intended to accommodate students with Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and to investigate the learners' perceptions on the use of MOOCs in helping them to develop good communication skills. This study also evaluated the developed MOOCs' usability and the students' interaction level during learning along with the impacts of particular developed MOOCs towards their development of communication skills. The findings gathered have proven that this particular developed MOOCs of English for Communication has helped learners to further improve on their communication skill acquisition that would help them to be a better critical thinker and an autonomous learner.
Aligning with the Industrial Revolution 4.0, an abundance of high-tech inventions has embarked th... more Aligning with the Industrial Revolution 4.0, an abundance of high-tech inventions has embarked their pavements in the educational field. Despite being under the 21st-century umbrella, the English language proficiency of Asian learners is still a few steps behind. Undeniably, most of the English as a Second Language (ESL) learners in Asian countries face challenges in learning ESL grammar. Grammar has been an intricate component to master due to its nature of complexity. This study aimed at exploring the effectiveness of using online language games in improving ESL learners' grammar. A total of 30 students in a secondary school were involved in this research. The research design of the quasi-experimental method was used, employing the pre and post-test. Data were analyzed using percentages to compare the results after three interventions of gamified-learning known as Socrative, PowerPoint Challenge Game, and Kahoot! The main findings indicated that learners' scores on the grammar post-test showed a significant increase from the pre-test. The improvements can be seen in the grading system, whereby, no participant obtained a grade D and E in the post-test as compared to the pre-test. Hence, the results depicted that gamified-learning is effective in teaching grammar to ESL learners.
International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development
The presence of several Innovative Pedagogy principles in Common European of References (CEFR) pa... more The presence of several Innovative Pedagogy principles in Common European of References (CEFR) particularly through the inclusion of Differentiation Strategies and Formative Assessment has encouraged a creative and innovative teaching and learning environment among Malaysian English teachers and pupils. There is a lack of priority towards an effective practice of Differentiation Strategies and Formative Assessment in a CEFR lesson due to the focus on merely achieving the learning standards. CEFR has received a mixed review from educators and test developers due to a lack of understanding of the framework. This situation has directly affected the pedagogy process, especially in the insertion of differentiation strategies and formative assessment. In relation to this, this paper aims to present the perspective of implementing innovative teaching and learning approaches in CEFR while highlighting the embodiment of the principles of innovative pedagogy through Differentiation Strategies and Formative Assessment recommended in the Schemes of Work. By understanding this, educators could make attempts in implementing these new approaches in their own classroom context, especially to the current generation of pupils in order to promote more active learners. It is hoped that these new approaches could yield better achievements among the pupils.
In this modern era, students learn in various ways, and thus, the learning methods should also ch... more In this modern era, students learn in various ways, and thus, the learning methods should also change to suit them. Student-produced videos are one of the proposed methods. Therefore, this systematic literature review focuses on student-produced videos and their benefits to learning. This systematic literature review used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) review methodology. A total of thirty articles from 137 articles related to student-produced videos in learning were identified between the years 2018 and 2022. These articles were selected from Web of Science (WoS) and Education Resource Information Center (ERIC) databases. Based on the results, four benefits were identified: video production skills, creativity, collaboration, and a learning environment. Thus, this systematic literature review paper can benefit policymakers, educators, and learners looking to utilize and implement student-produced videos in learning.
International journal of academic research in business & social sciences, May 8, 2022
Autonomous learning is the cornerstone in a student-centred learning approach. The practice of au... more Autonomous learning is the cornerstone in a student-centred learning approach. The practice of autonomous learning helps make the teaching and learning more engaging for learners. However, there are very little systematic studies that cover this topic. These systematic studies will explore teachers' factors during the implementation of the autonomous learning approach and its respective representatives that covers the point of view from a teacher's perspective. The study carried out aid in bridging the gap in order to encourage and promote autonomous learning in the teaching and learning environment. The use of the Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement's was applied in the reviewed methodology to ensure an organised screening and filtering process to obtain related materials or articles suitable for the study. A total of 40 articles are identified from reliable search engines, namely, GoogleScholar and Web of Science databases. The systemic studies covers teachers' perceptions, teachers' roles, teachers' challenges and teachers' strategies in the autonomous approach implementation. Most of the studies cover the teachers' perceptions on both positive views and negative views toward autonomous learning. Teachers are able to embrace a student-centred approach with learners. Suggestions in the future should include students' perceptions in order to utilise the autonomous learning approach to good use. A scrutiny study will cover students' point of view.
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)
Globally, English courses intended for university students are conducted online due to the COVID-... more Globally, English courses intended for university students are conducted online due to the COVID-19, including in Asian countries. Hence, this systematic review paper attempts to review relevant studies regarding the Asian university students’ perspectives towards online English courses during COVID-19. This paper employs PRISMA, whereby several stages to filter and gather relevant information have been carried out. Twelve articles have been identified and analysed based on the research designs, methodologies, and themes. The main themes are positive and negative perspectives on online English courses learning during COVID-19, and suggestions to improve online English courses learning during COVID-19. It is found that university students in Asia are generally ready to learn online English courses due to flexibility and easy access. Poor internet connection and infrastructure are among negative perspectives towards the online English courses during COVID-19. It is recommended that im...
The success of nurturing learner autonomy lies in the collaboration between two parties—teachers ... more The success of nurturing learner autonomy lies in the collaboration between two parties—teachers and students. A mismatch of perception and expectation of the desirable level of learner autonomy that should be given in class may lead to failure in developing learner autonomy. Hence, this paper aims to investigate if there are differences between the teachers’ and students’ perceptions of learner autonomy that is currently being practiced in ESL classrooms at a defence university in Malaysia to understand the existing level of learner autonomy in this context, as well as investigate the level of learner autonomy they expect to have in the future. A quantitative research design with descriptive approach was employed using a questionnaire to collect data from 132 students and 10 English teachers. The instrument was based on the twelve categories about learner autonomy through classroom experience and data collected were analysed using SPSS. Results show that the teachers and students a...
International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, Mar 30, 2020
Decades ago, the teaching and learning of English heavily hinged upon traditional methods. With t... more Decades ago, the teaching and learning of English heavily hinged upon traditional methods. With the passage of time, a wide array of Web 2.00 tools have been incorporated into English learning but the landscape of English language education in Malaysia has not changed much. Therefore, this study is aimed at examining the use of Kahoot! in improving students' understanding of English articles. In this study, a set of 10 close-ended items questionnaire was utilised and later distributed to 60 Year 6 primary school students from two schools in Banting, Selangor. Findings of the study revealed that Kahoot! motivated and improved the students' understanding of English articles.
The teaching and learning of English as a second language have always been emphasized by the Mini... more The teaching and learning of English as a second language have always been emphasized by the Ministry of Education (MOE). In the Malaysia Education Blueprint (2013–2025), among the many goals is to produce learners who can comprehend the language for various purposes, including for information and enjoyment. Over the years, the teaching and learning of English have changed from conventional chalk-and-talk methods to modern methods that involve various platforms such as Quizizz, which is free and easy to use. This systematic literature review focuses on teachers’ perception on the use of Quizizz in the teaching and learning of English. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) review methodology, a total of 45 articles related to the use of Quizizz in the English language classroom were identified from the ERIC and Google Scholar databases. Based on the articles from the year 2017 to 2021, the results show that the mixed-method research desi...
International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 2022
The teaching of grammar has always been a disputable topic among the ESL teachers, since the teac... more The teaching of grammar has always been a disputable topic among the ESL teachers, since the teaching approach is frequently dull and mundane. In response to this issue, 21st century teachers are encouraged to engage their pupils in a fun and interesting manner throughout the teaching and learning process. In light of the progressive adoption of digital technologies, more innovative tools are created in today's education field. Throughout years of teaching experiences, the researchers discovered that the majority of their Year 4 pupils were having problems mastering comparative and superlative adjectives. On that account, an innovation, namely Adjective Monsters Kit was created to help solve the said learning problem. It consists of three significant items, namely Adjective Monsters Family, Adjective Monsters Game and Adjective Monsters Worksheet. Accordingly, this paper aimed to investigate the use of Adjective Monsters Kit in improving the pupils' mastery of comparative and superlative adjectives. The participants of this research comprised a total of 30 Year 4 pupils from a primary school in Terengganu, Malaysia. Data were collected using the pupils' pre-test and post-test results as well as survey questionnaire. They were then analysed and discussed quantitatively in descriptive analysis. The findings revealed that Adjective Monsters Kit has improved the pupils' understanding of comparative and superlative adjectives. Results of the study showed that the pupils were more motivated to learn and participate in a fun learning environment. Future research is suggested to modify the learning kit for other relevant grammar items.
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE), 2021
The inability to gain employment among the Malaysian graduates became a critical issue due to lac... more The inability to gain employment among the Malaysian graduates became a critical issue due to lack of 21st century skills. Higher learning institutions are urged to play their significant roles in producing graduates who have subject knowledge and relevant 21st century skills. There are many teaching strategies which are currently in practice at tertiary institutions, however more efficient approach is needed to produce well-balanced graduates. This present research proposed a promising approach which is blended learning with web-based technologies to improve students’ 21st century skills. Current literature indicated blended learning has not been sufficiently explored in English as Second Language (ESL) context. Thus, this study aimed to explore ESL learners’ blended learning experiences using innovative web-based technologies and to examine the effectiveness of the blended learning strategy in improving the learners’ 21st-century skills. Qualitative data were collected through pho...
International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 2021
Student-centred teaching and learning methods are favoured for promoting active and collaborative... more Student-centred teaching and learning methods are favoured for promoting active and collaborative learning. In the flipped classroom approach, student-centred teaching and learning are the focus in the learning process. The approach has been gaining attention from educators at all levels worldwide. The present study was aimed at exploring Malaysian primary ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers’ perceptions of the implementation of flipped classroom. The study used the mixed method design, a Likert-scale questionnaire and an open-ended question. This research employed a whole population sample, which consisted of primary ESL teachers in a rural area in Malaysia. The findings showed that the teachers have positive perceptions of the flipped classroom approach as well as some concerns regarding its implementation, such as the availability of ICT (information and communications technology) gadgets and Internet connection in rural areas. Teachers’ perceptions of flipped classrooms ...
International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 2021
With the emergence of mobile technologies in education, the special needs students are gaining th... more With the emergence of mobile technologies in education, the special needs students are gaining the infinite benefits that could enhance their learning sessions. Numerous studies are conducted on the usage of mobile technologies among the special needs students including their acceptance towards the technologies, its advantages as well as the obstacles on the utilisation of mobile technologies. However, fewer studies are done on the usage of mobile technologies among the hearing-impaired (HI) students. There is a need for more studies on that as the number of hearing-impaired people are increasing continuously around the globe. Hence, the aims of the study are to explore the hearing-impaired students’ perspectives on the usa of mobile technologies in learning ESL. In-depth interviews are conducted among the selected ten hearing-impaired students from four different secondary schools in Malaysia and the notable finding demonstrates the majority of them believed that mobile technolo...
International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2021
Flipped or inverted classroom has been a new trend in the education world. The idea of this educa... more Flipped or inverted classroom has been a new trend in the education world. The idea of this educational practice has been widely accepted by most of the countries, and being applied in primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. The perceptions, effectiveness, and challenges of implementing flipped classroom has always been one of the popular fields of studies by researchers all over the world. The literature review shows an internationally extensive view of international studies on the perceptions of teachers and learners towards the implementation of flipped classroom, especially in the English Language teaching and learning classroom. This systematic literature review comprehensively analysed 18 articles from the year 2016 until 2020 including full-text articles from online sources for better review. The main findings of the past studies were being displayed in tables for better understanding. Findings of this review indicated that most of the English teachers and learners participated in the past studies, agreed that Flipped Classroom approach brings benefits to the English language teaching and learning practice.
International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies, 2020
Due to recent development of Malaysian education, the transformation of local classroom curriculu... more Due to recent development of Malaysian education, the transformation of local classroom curriculum for English learning is gradually progressing towards global standard since the introduction of Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) that aligned with the Standard Curriculum Primary School (KSSR). To attract and retain students' attention towards fun and interesting learning, grammar context is embedded indirectly in all types of language learning skills for younger primary students in a normal classroom. Hence, via 'inverted' learning, this study was aimed to look at English as a Second Language (ESL) primary 3 students' perception in tenses learning using flipped classroom approach involving 36 students from a rural school in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The perceptions of the students were measured through questionnaire comprising a survey and open ended questions. The finding of this study revealed that most students were positive to learn grammar through flipped classroom as opposed to traditional learning. Moreover, even for those who perceived negatively also agreed in the end that this approach would improve their understanding. Thus, it is hoped that this study gives educators better insights in using flipped classroom on students' preferences not just in tenses learning but others as well. Contribution/ Originality: This study contributes to the current existing approach of flipped classroom in tenses learning. Much has been said about its potential but limited studies have examined the perspective of younger students at the age of nine in a rural area. Therefore, this adds to the existing literature on this issue.
International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, 2019
The next generation of school-going pupils of elementary level will soon be made up of children f... more The next generation of school-going pupils of elementary level will soon be made up of children from generation Alpha, born from the year 2010 to 2025. These technology-savvy young children will soon be dominating the classrooms demanding for digitalised instructional experiences. Technology-infused learning experience has been a prevalent concept in the education field in recent years. Many studies have been carried out to explore how social media and technology assists second language learning in the contexts of secondary and tertiary education. However, little is known about how elementary pupils learn English as a second language (ESL) using social media platforms, primarily in the Asian context. Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate how Chinese primary school pupils learn English on social media. Drawing on the original data from a questionnaire survey and document analysis, the findings revealed that the research participants lack the experience of learning ...
Technology has its own forte and has been making its waves through the educations' heart among ed... more Technology has its own forte and has been making its waves through the educations' heart among educators and especially young learners. In conjunction to the waves of technology and the era of globalization, there is also a demand for excellent communication skills among today's younger generations especially university students. University students are expected to be well equipped with proficient English language and outstanding communication skills which is what they are currently lacking at. Therefore, a specific Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) for English for Communication is designed and developed to provide learners with the ladder towards good communication skills. This study is a design and develop research of study which consists of twenty-two undergraduate students in a public university and the whole duration of this study is fourteen weeks altogether. The particular well developed MOOCs then later implemented to the learners and learners evaluation on the course are taken into consideration. This study intended to accommodate students with Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and to investigate the learners' perceptions on the use of MOOCs in helping them to develop good communication skills. This study also evaluated the developed MOOCs' usability and the students' interaction level during learning along with the impacts of particular developed MOOCs towards their development of communication skills. The findings gathered have proven that this particular developed MOOCs of English for Communication has helped learners to further improve on their communication skill acquisition that would help them to be a better critical thinker and an autonomous learner.
Aligning with the Industrial Revolution 4.0, an abundance of high-tech inventions has embarked th... more Aligning with the Industrial Revolution 4.0, an abundance of high-tech inventions has embarked their pavements in the educational field. Despite being under the 21st-century umbrella, the English language proficiency of Asian learners is still a few steps behind. Undeniably, most of the English as a Second Language (ESL) learners in Asian countries face challenges in learning ESL grammar. Grammar has been an intricate component to master due to its nature of complexity. This study aimed at exploring the effectiveness of using online language games in improving ESL learners' grammar. A total of 30 students in a secondary school were involved in this research. The research design of the quasi-experimental method was used, employing the pre and post-test. Data were analyzed using percentages to compare the results after three interventions of gamified-learning known as Socrative, PowerPoint Challenge Game, and Kahoot! The main findings indicated that learners' scores on the grammar post-test showed a significant increase from the pre-test. The improvements can be seen in the grading system, whereby, no participant obtained a grade D and E in the post-test as compared to the pre-test. Hence, the results depicted that gamified-learning is effective in teaching grammar to ESL learners.
Web 2.0 based applications are becoming a way of teaching and learning tool. This study takes a s... more Web 2.0 based applications are becoming a way of teaching and learning tool. This study takes a systematic review to understand various studies related to digital storytelling (DS) intervention. The research found through Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) from the year 2016 to the year 2020, which included full-text articles and peer review journal articles. This study was conducted based on ten research articles. The results show that the mixed-method research and qualitative research approach were the most famous designs with four research each. The critical findings indicated that DS engages the learners, DS creates a positive learning environment, and DS increased the learner's motivation and self-confidence. DS could help learners to learn interactively during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Furthermore, various age groups, methodology and research design are differentiated in the studies.
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