Conference Proceedings
2021
| No | Description of paper | Publisher |
| 1 | EMMA MARINI BINTI ABD RAHIM, MIA EMILY BINTI ABD RAHIM, REDEFINING DIGITAL DIVIDE IN MALAYSIAN HIGHER EDUCATION: THE CASE OF COVID-19, E-PROCEEDINGS OF INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LANGUAGE, EDUCATION, HUMANITIES &SOCIAL SCIENCES (I-LEDHS2021), PAGE 369-373, 2021 | UNIT PENERBITAN BAHAGIAN PENYELIDIKAN, JARINGAN INDUSTRI DAN ALUMNI UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA (UITM) CAWANGAN KELANTAN |
| 2 | KOK HUI MEIAN, ANBUSELVAN SANGODIAH, YONG TIEN FUI, LIM EAN HENG, NORAZIRA A JALIL, RAMESH KUMAR AYYASAMY, A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ON TERM WEIGHTING IN EXAM QUESTION CLASSIFICATION, IEEE, 2021 | IEEE |
| 3 | SENG CHEE LIM, SENG POH LIM, JOI SAN TAN, CHEN KANG LEE, JIT THEAM LIM, FACTORS INFLUENCING CONTINUANCE INTENTION OF E-COMMERCE AMONG SMES IN NORTHERN REGION OF MALAYSIA, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES 2020 (ICCOINS2020), PAGE 1-6, 2021 | COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES DEPT. UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI PETRONAS |
| 4 | NUR ASYRANI, MOHD AMIR IZUDDIN, RANJINI, THE NEEDS OF INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE FOR 21ST CENTURY OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA, PROCEEDINGS OF THE 11TH MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND CULTURES (MICOLLAC 2020), PAGE 55-59, 2021 | UPM Press |
| 5 | OOI KEAN THONG, STUDENTS' PERCEPTION OF ONLINE LEARNING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A SURVEY STUDY OF QUANTITY SURVEYING STUDENTS IN MALAYSIAN PRIVATE UNIVERSITY, INTERNATIONAL CONFEENCE ON BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING, FINANCE AND ECONOMICS 2020, VOLUME 1, 2021 | BAFE 2021 |
| 6 | YEOH HONG BENG, WEI CHOOI YI, SURINDAR KAUR A/P GURMUKH SINGH, GERARD SAGAYA RAJ A/L A RAJOO, EXAMINING TERTIARY LEARNERS PREPAREDNESS TO FACE THEIR FUTURE EMPLOYMENT IN FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION ERA, 1ST INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON APPLIED SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES (CASH) 2021, 2021 | FACULTY OF APPLIED AND HUMAN SCIENCES UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PERLIS |
| 7 | SURINDAR KAUR A/P GURMUKH SINGH, WEI CHOOI YI, YEOH HONG BENG, SARASWATHY THURAIRAJ, NGEOW YEOK MENG, EXAMINING META-COGNITIVE AWARENESS AMONG TERTIARY LEARNERS WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF READING COMPETENCY, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING, FINANCE AND ECONOMICS BAFE 2021 | BAFE 2021 |
| 8 | AMRIT SINGH BALLEH, HOONG-CHENG SOONG, SURINDAR KAUR A/P GURMUKH SINGH, NORAZIRA A JALIL, AUTOMATED DJ PAD AUDIO MASHUPS PLAYBACK COMPOSITIONS IN COMPUTER MUSIC UTILIZING HARMONY SEARCH ALGORITHM, SCORED, 2021 | IEEE SABAH MALAYSIA |
| 9 | CHAI MEEI TYNG, GOH CHUAN MENG, SAYED AHMAD ZIKRI SAYED ALUWEE, WONG PEI VOON, THE INFLUENCES OF VISUAL DESIGN ON LEARNER'S EMOTION AND LEARNING PERFORMANCE: A PROPOSED FRAMEWORK FOR PREDICTIVE ASSESSMENT, 2020 IEEE-EMBS CONFERENCE ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES (IECBES), 2021 | IEEE IN IEEE XPLORE |
| No | Title of Publication | Authors | Name of Conference | Vol | Part | Pp | Pp | Mon | Year | Publisher |
| 1 | A Preliminary Study On Student Learning Difficulties In Engineering Mechanics Dynamics | Chen Kang Lee, Manjit Singh Sidhu, Seng Poh Lim, Zaimah Binti Hasan, Seng Chee Lim | 8th International Conference on Information Technology and Multimedia (ICIMU 2020) | 256 | 261 | 8 | 2020 | IEEE | ||
| 2 | A Survey On Surface Reconstruction Techniques For Structured And Unstructured Data | Cheng Chun You, Seng Poh Lim, Seng Chee Lim, Joi San Tan, Chen Kang Lee | IEEE | 37 | 42 | 12 | 2020 | IEEE | ||
| 3 | An Error Analysis Of Writing Tenses Among Form 4 Students: In A Secondary School, Kampar, Perak | Sandeep Singh | Applied Psychology Research Conference 2020 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 38 | 10 | 2020 | Centre for Applied Psychology |
| 4 | BAM2019 Conference Proceedings Keywords: Culture, Gender, Entrepreneurial Success, Women Entrepreneurs, Women, Cross-Country Context | Saraswathy Thurairaj, Dr.Florica Tomos, Professor Artee Aggrawal | British Academy of Management Conference (BAM2019) | 9 | 2019 | The British Academy of Management (BAM) is the leading authority on the academic field of management in the UK. | ||||
| 5 | Challenges Faced By Finance Courses Student In Online Learning Mode During Covid-19 Pandemic | Wei Chooi Yi, Kuah Yoke Chin, Liew Feng Mei, Lee Chee Loong, Koh Chin Min | 3rd Kuala Lumpur International Multidisciplinary Academic Conference (KLIMAC 2021) | 1 | 9 | 5 | 2021 | Asian Scholars Network | ||
| 6 | Determinant Factors Influencing The Intention To Use E-Wallet Among Undergraduates In Malaysia | Jiun Hian Ng, Seng Chee Lim, Seng Poh Lim, Joi San Tan, Xiu Ying Pan | 7th International Conference on Business, Accounting, Finance, and Economics (BAFE 2019) | 10 | 2019 | Faculty of Business and Finance, UTAR Centre for Accounting, Banking and Finance, UTAR Centre for Business and Management, UTAR Centre for Economic Studies, UTAR | ||||
| 7 | Determinants Of E-Commerce Continuance Intention Among Smes In Perak, Malaysia: An Empirical Study | Xiu Ying Pan, Seng Chee Lim, Seng Poh Lim, Chen Kang Lee, Jit Theam Lim | 7th International Conference on Business, Accounting, Finance, and Economics (BAFE 2019) | 10 | 2019 | Faculty of Business and Finance, UTAR Centre for Accounting, Banking and Finance, UTAR Centre for Business and Management, UTAR Centre for Economic Studies, UTAR | ||||
| 8 | E-Learning On Social Media- A Conceptual Paper On Undergraduate Accepted Social Media Affordances | Teh Su Yen, Kok Hui Meian | Conference Proceeding of ASNet International Conference on Education and Social Sciences 2020 | 13 | 19 | 6 | 2020 | Asian Scholars Network | ||
| 9 | Factors That Influence The E-Wallet Adoption Among Undergraduates During COVID-19 Period | Jiun Hian Ng, Seng Chee Lim, Seng Poh Lim, Chen Kang Lee, Joi San Tan | 8th International Conference on Business, Accounting, Finance and Economics | 1 | 10 | 10 | 2020 | Faculty of Business and Finance, UTAR Centre for Accounting, Banking and Finance, UTAR Centre for Business and Management, UTAR Centre for Economic Studies, UTAR | ||
| 10 | Human Capital In Stem: The Influence Of Attitude, Subjective Norm And Perceived Behavioural Control On Career Choice | Tiny Chiu Yuen Tey, Priscilla Moses, Phaik Kin Cheah | International Conference on Education and Teacher Development | 7 | 2019 | Institute of Teacher Education Ipoh Campus | ||||
| 11 | Integration Of Teaching Taxonomy Into Personalized Learning Management System Using Felder-Silvermann Model | Lim Ean Heng, Anbuselvan a/l Sangodiah, Pradeep Isawasan, Phan Koo Yuen, Manoranjitham Muniandy, Sugumaran Nallusamy | 6th IEEE Conference on Sustainable Utilization and Development in Engineering and Technology (2019 IEEE CSUDET) | 29 | 33 | 11 | 2019 | IEEE | ||
| 12 | Malaysian Students' Career Interest And Perception Towards STEM Programmes And Strategies | Tiny Chiu Yuen Tey, Priscilla Moses, Phaik Kin Cheah, Su Luan Wong | 27th International Conference on Computers in Education | 12 | 2020 | Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education | ||||
| 13 | Personalization Of Learning Content In Learning Management System | Lim Ean Heng, Wong Pei Voon, Norazira A Jalil, Chan Lee Kwun, Tey Chee Chieh, Nor Fatiha Subri | International Conference Proceedings Series | 5 | 2021 | ACM Digital Library | ||||
| 14 | Reaksi Ibu Bapa Terhadap Pendidikan Generasi Muda: Satu Tinjauan Di Perkampungan Peribumi, Selangor | Wei Chooi Yi | International Research Conference 2019 | 9 | 2019 | Academic Inspired Netweok | ||||
| 15 | Skin Tone Defines Beauty: Comparative Analysis Of Selected Cosmetic Advertising From Malaysia. | Ninderpal Singh a/l Balwant Singh, Farah Nabila Binti Hamdan, Clarence Anthony Puspanathan, Joginder Kaur a/p Bhan Singh, Ramesh Kumar a/l Moona Haji Mohamed @ Rajoo | International Conference On Social Sciences And Humanities 2019 (Icossh 2019) | 10 | 2019 | International Conference On Social Sciences And Humanities 2019 (Icossh 2019) | ||||
| 16 | Teacher-Trainees? Experiences And Challenges In Using Language Games To Teach English | Mani Selvan, Y., Renganathan, S., Sumathi a/p Renganathan | Proceedings of the 10th MELTA International Research Conference in English Language Education | 11 | 2020 | Pearson | ||||
| 17 | Teaching English In Rural Schools: Preparations, Expectations, And Challenges | Nathan, S., Renganathan, S., Sumathi a/p Renganathan | Proceedings of the 10th MELTA International Research Conference in English Language Education | 11 | 2020 | Pearson | ||||
| 18 | The Practical Implication Of Software Quality Assurance Of Change Control Management: Why Overall IT Project Activities Matters? | Teah Thiam Shin, Wong Whee Yen, Beh Hooi Ching | 2019 IEEE 7th Conference on Systems, Process and Control (ICSPC) | 12 | 2019 | IEEE | ||||
| 19 | The Use Of A CALL Program To Enhance The Language Performance Of Low Proficiency Learners | P Kangathevi a/p Ponnudorai | International Conference on Education and Global Studies | 1 | 2020 | Hyogo University of Teacher Education, Hyogo, Japan | ||||
| 20 | Using English Speaking Activities To Encourage 21st Century Learning Skills | Sanjilatheeban, T., Renganathan, S., Sumathi a/p Renganathan | Proceedings of the 10th MELTA International Research Conference in English Language Education | 11 | 2020 | Pearson | ||||
| 21 | Why Don't Malaysian Adopt Solar Photovoltaic Technology? Investigating The Role Of Knowledge Transmission And Price Value | Lau Lin Sea, Wei Chooi Yi, Choong Yuen Onn, Choong Chee Keong, Seow Ai Na, Ching Suet Ling | The 10th RMUTP International Conference of Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development | 6 | 2019 | Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon |
2020
| 1 | Conference Paper for the Malaysian International Convention on Education Research & Management (MICER 2020) 14-16 March 2020 Conference |
Student and Course Matrix
Profiling: A Learning Analytics Case Study of a Malaysian Private University |
Jessica Tan Yen Lyn Goh Yong Kheng Ngeow Yeok Meng Chen Kah Pin Lai An Chow |
14-16 March 2020 (postponed to August 30-31 due to pandemic) | Bangi Resort Hotel |
| 2 | 2020 IEEE 7th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Applications (ICIEA 2020) | Reducing Supply Chain Cost Vulnerability using a Resilient Strategy: Malaysian Hypermarket Retail Perspective | Mohan Selvaraju; D Karunanithy Degeras; Prashanth Beleya; Khairul Rizuan Suliman; Peter Yacob | 16th -18th April 2020 | Bangkok, Thailand |
| 3 | Wong, P. V., Mustapha, N., Affendey, L. S., Khalid, F. & Chen Y-L (2019). Crowd Behavior Classification based on Generic Descriptors. 2019 International Symposium on Intelligent Signal Processing and Communication Systems (ISPACS), Taiwan, DOI: 10.1109/ISPACS48206.2019.8986333 (Published on 10 February 2020) | Crowd Behavior Classification based on Generic Descriptors | Wong, P. V., Mustapha, N., Affendey, L. S., Khalid, F. & & Chen Y-L | 3-6 Dec. 2019 | Taipei, Taiwan |
| 4 | International Conference on Teacher Education (ICTE) 2020 | Professional Development through Lesson Study: A Practical Model to Refine Teaching, Learning and Teacher Practice Knowledge | Emma Marini Abd Rahim & Mia Emily Abd Rahim | 18-19 March 2020 | Grand Riverview Hotel, Kota Bharu, Kelantan |
| 5 | International Conference on Contemporary Issues (ICCI 2020) | A Sentiment Analysis on Fake News Comments | Chin Ying Shin | 24-26 March 2020 | Manipal International University |
| 6 | NTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TEACHER EDUCATION (ICTE`20) | Dasar Integrasi Nasional : Analisis Kesedaran Pelajar IPTA Dan IPTS Terhadap Perlembagaan Pesekutuan Dan Bahasa Kebangsaan Sebagai Agen Perpaduan Di Malaysia | participants | 18-19 March 2020 | Hotel Grand River View, Kota Bharu Kelantan |
| 7 | UM Corpus Linguistics International Conference (UMCLIC) 2020 | participant | 16-17 January 2020 | PAUM CLUBHOUSE | |
| 8 | Penang International Conference On Economics, Society and Technology (PICEST 2020) | The Portrayal of Chinese Characters in Malaysian Contemporary Films | Beh K.H., Siew P.H., & Beh C.C. /Siew P.H. | 28-Mar-20 | Penang |
| 9 | 2nd Asnet International Multidisciplinary Academic Conference (AIMAC 2020) | A Theoretical Framework for Exploring the Smartphone Usage among Malaysian Youth | Siew P.H. & Wee K.P./ Siew P.H. | 18-Apr-20 | Kuala Lumpur |
| 10 | 3rd Asnet International Multidisciplinary Academic Conference (AIMAC 2020) | Assessing The Perceptions of University Students Toward A Constructivist Learning Environment | Siew P.H./ Siew P.H. | 18-Apr-20 | Kuala Lumpur |
| 11 | Malaysian International Convention on Education Research & Management 2020 | A Study of the Development on Education and Socio-Economy Policies of Orang Asli in Malaysia | Presenter / Session Chair | 14 -16 March 2020 | Bangi Resort Hotel, Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor |
2019
| 1 | 5th International Conference on Applied Science and Technology (ICAST 2019) | Understanding of e-Commerce Adoption in Malaysia and the Mediation Effects of Perceived Strategic Value | Seng Chee Lim, Xiu Ying Pan, Seng Poh Lim, Chen Kang Lee, Joi San Tan | 1-2 April 2019 | Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia |
| 2 | IEOM 2019 - Bangkok | Design of Seven Level Dynamic Voltage Restorer for Voltage Sag and Harmonics Mitigation | Ir K Chandrasekaran | 4-7 March 20p19 | JW Marriot - Bangkok |
| 3 | 2nd International Research Conference on Humanities, Social Sciences and Technology | The Challenges of Implementing Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Based Online Learning in Chinese Independent High Schools (CIHS) in Malaysia | Ms.Mak Vee Vien, Dr. Joanna Tan Tjin Ai, Mr. Cheah Kok Sung | 04/03/2019 - 05/03/2019 | Hotel Casuarina @ Meru, Ipoh, Perak |
| 4 | 2ND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ON HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 4th (Monday) and 5th (Tuesday) March 2019, Hotel Casuarina @ Meru, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia | APLIKASI DAN PERSEPSI PEMBELAJARAN BERASASKAN PROJEK BIDANG SENI DIGITAL DI INSTITUSI PENGAJIAN TINGGI DI MALAYSIA | IDA PUTERI MAHSAN, MULIYATI MAT ALIM, NORLIS ISMAIL | 4TH-5TH MARCH 2019 | Hotel Casuarina @ Meru, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia |
| 5 | 2ND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ON HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 4th (Monday) and 5th (Tuesday) March 2019, Hotel Casuarina @ Meru, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia | INTERPRETASI VISUAL RHETORIC-SEMIOTIC DALAM IKLAN KHIDMAT AWAM ALAM SEKITAR DI MALAYSIA | MULIYATI MAT ALIM, IDA PUTERI MAHSAN, RAFIDAH ABDUL RAZAK, | 4TH-5TH MARCH 2019 | Hotel Casuarina @ Meru, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia |
| 6 | 2nd National Research Conference in English Language Education (NRCELE) 2019. | Relationship between students’ learning styles and language learning strategies | A.AVENE A/P ATPUTHARAJ | 29-Apr-19 | Institute of Teacher Education, Tuanku Bainun Campus, Penang |
| 7 | International Conference on Education and Teacher Development (ICETD 2019) | HUMAN CAPITAL IN STEM: THE INFLUENCE OF ATTITUDE, SUBJECTIVE NORM AND PERCEIVED BEHAVIOURAL CONTROL ON CAREER CHOICE | Tiny Tey Chiu Yuen, Priscilla Moses, Cheah Phaik Kin | 23-25 July 2019 | Ipoh, Perak |
| 8 | International Conference on Education and Teacher Development | AN INVESTIGATIVE STUDY ON INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES, ASSESSMENT AND LEARNING STYLES IN ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSE COURSES | Presenter | 23/7-25/7 | Institut Pendidikan Guru |
| 9 | International Conference on Business, Accounting, Financial, Economic 2019 (Bafe2019) | Determinant Factors Influencing the Intention to Use E-Wallet among Undergraduates in Malaysia | Jiun Hian Ng, Seng Chee Lim, Seng Poh Lim, Chen Kang Lee | 4th Oct 2019 | Copthorne Hotel, Cameron Highland |
| 10 | International Conference on Business, Accounting, Financial, Economic 2019 (Bafe2019) | Determinants of E-commerce Continuance Intention among SMEs in Perak, Malaysia: An Empirical Study | Xiu Ying Pan, Seng Chee Lim, Seng Poh Lim, Joi San Tan | 4th Oct 2019 | Copthorne Hotel, Cameron Highland |
| 11 | Wong, P. V., Mustapha, N., Affendey, L. S., Khalid, F. & Chen Y-L (2019). Crowd Behavior Classification based on Generic Descriptors. ISPACS 2019, Taiwan, 1-2. (Acceptance 20 Sept 2019) | Crowd Behavior Classification based on Generic Descriptors | Wong, P. V., Mustapha, N., Affendey, L. S., Khalid, F. & & Chen Y-L | ||
| 12 | International Conference on Business, Accounting, Financial, Economic 2019 (Bafe2019) | Financial Literacy among undergraduates | Liew Feng Mei, Foo Chuan Chew, Tan Chai Thing, Cheah Siew Pong | 4th Oct 2019 | Copthorne Hotel, Cameron Highland |
| 13 | The 11th Asian Conference on Education (ACE 2019) | The Influence of Student Learning Styles toward Behavioral Intention to in Learning using Online Educational Games Platform | Wei, C.Y., Surindar, K., Yeoh, H.B., Malvin, K | 31 Oct - 3 Nov 2019 | Tokyo, Japan |
| 14 | 6TH IEEE CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE UTILIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY | INTEGRATION OF TEACHING TAXONOMY INTO PERSONALIZED LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USING FELDER-SILVERMAN MODEL | LIM EAN HENG, ANBUSELVAN SANGODIAH, MANORANJITHAM MUNIANDY, PRADEEP ISAWASAN, PHAN KOO YUEN, SUGUMARAN A/L NALLUSAMY | 7-9 NOVEMBER 2019 | SHANGRI-LA'S RASA SAYANG RESORT & SPA, PENANG, MALAYSIA |
| 15 | 8th Asian Conference on Environment-Behaviour Studies | Windstorm Resilient Rural Housing: Lessons Learned in Temerloh, Malaysia | Foong Sin Lam, Jer Vui Lee, Yeok Meng Ngeow | 18-19 Dec 2019 | Langkawi |
| No | Conference Attended | Paper title | Participants / Members | Date | Venue |
| 1 | Internation Conference on Business, Accounting, Finance and Economics 2018 | DETERMINANTS OF CONTINUANCE INTENTION IN USING ECOMMERCE: A THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK AND EMPIRICAL STUDY | Xiu Ying Pan, Seng Chee Lim, Seng Poh Lim, Jit Theam Lim | 4 - 5 Oct 2018 | UTAR, kampar Campus, Block H |
| 2 | TOWARDS LIVABLE, RESILIENT AND COMPETITIVE CITIES INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2018 | THE STUDY ON ECOMMERCE CONTINUANCE INTENTION AMONG SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES) IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA | Seng Chee Lim, Xiu Ying Pan, Seng Poh Lim, Chen Kang Lee, Joi San Tan | 2 - 3 Oct 2018 | University Malaya |
| 3 | International Conference on Recent Trends in Humanities & Sciences | The Perceptions of Islam among Non-Muslim Students in a Private University | Nurullashkeen | 26/10/2018 | UTAR Kampar (LDK1 and Block B) |
| 4 | 8th
UPI-UPSI THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE JOINTLY ORGANISED BY UNIVERSITAS PENDIDIKAN INDONESIA (UPI), INDONESIA AND UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS (UPSI), MALAYSIA |
Islamic Geometric Pattern Design of State Mosque in Malaysia | Norlis Ismail / Farah Nabila Hamdan | 8/10/2018 | Grand Tjokro Hotel Bandung |
| 5 | 8th
UPI-UPSI THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE JOINTLY ORGANISED BY UNIVERSITAS PENDIDIKAN INDONESIA (UPI), INDONESIA AND UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS (UPSI), MALAYSIA |
Korean Drama as educational tools that develop mutual understanding between countries | Farah Nabila Hamdan / Norlis Ismail | 8/10/2018 | Grand Tjokro Hotel Bandung |
| 6 | Kanita USM International Conference on Women and Gender | Empowering Women through instagram posts | Sharon Wilson, Swagata Sinha Roy, Kiran Kaur, Surita Mogan | 27-28 Nov | USM |
| 7 | 3rd International Conference on Computer, Communication and Computational Sciences | User Behaviour-Based Mobile Authentication System | Co-author | 10/20/2018 | Bangkok, Thailand |
| 8 | EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE | AS PARTICIPANT | NGEOW YEOK MENG, CHEN KAH PIN | 9-10-Oct-2018 | SINGAPORE SUNTEC CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE |
| 9 | BAFE 2018 | THE OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF AUTONOMOUS TRUCKS IN MALAYSIA | Karunanithy a/l Degeras | 4&5 OCT 2018 | BLOCK H, UTAR Kampar |
| 10 | MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION of APPLIED LINGUISTICS (MAALIC) | Utilization of English-Tamil Code Switching on Facebook | Ranjini a/p Kunalan | 3/12/2018-4/12/2018 | Universiti Malaya, Selangor |
| 11 | International Conference on Recent Trends in Humanities and Science 2018 | Discovering School Students’ Career Choices in STEM via Subjective Norms | Priscilla Moses, Phaik Kin Cheah, Tiny Chiu Yuen Tey | 26th October 2018 | UTAR Kampar |
| 12 | 10th Asia Pacific Structural Engineering and Construction Conference 2018 | Flood risk reduction initiative: A service learning project by engineering students | Lam Foong Sin, Lee Jer Vui, Ngeow Yeok Meng | 17 Sept 2018 (Paper accepted) | Langkawi |
| 13 | The International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering 2018 | Teaching
Strategies Employed by Academics in STEM Education: A Qualitative Inquiry Teaching Strategies Employed by Academics in STEM Education: A Qualitative Inquiry |
Amutha Kunalan, Dr Cheah Phaik Kin, Dr Priscilla Moses, Ms Er Pek Hoon, Dr Choon Aun Ng | 2-5 October
2018 |
UTAR Sg Long |
| 14 | Towards Livable, Resilient & Competitive Cities International Conference 2018 | The
study on E-Commerce Continuance Intention among Small and Medium Enterprises
(SMEs) in Peninsular Malaysia |
Seng Chee Lim, Xiu Ying Pan, Seng Poh Lim, Chen Kang Lee, Joi San Tan | 2-3 October 2018 | University of Malaya |
| 15 | 6th International Conference on Business, Accounting, Finance and Economics | Determinants of
continuance intention in
using e-commerce: A theoretical framework and empirical study |
Xiu Ying Pan, Seng Chee Lim, Seng Poh Lim, Jit Theam Lim | 4-5 October 2018 | UTAR |
| 16 | International Conference on Social Sciences & Humanities 2 (ICOSAH 2) | The Cultivation of Individualism among Youth Through Health and Beauty TV Advertisements | Chin Ying Shin | 31-Oct-18 | OUM Seremban, Negeri Sembilan |
| 17 | International Conference on Education | “What it takes on Social Sites?” Sociocultural metrics toward English as Second Language Learning: Review Analysis | Surindar Kaur & Inderjit Kaur | 21-22/11/2018 | Universiti Malaya, College of Education, National Chung Cheng, University Taiwan |
| 18 | International Conference UM 2018 | Development of self-management coping strategy model for internet addiction among pre-service teachers. | Nur Aizuri Binti Md Azmin, Saedah Binti Siraj, Siti Hajar Halili | 21-22/11/2018 | Universiti Malaya, College of Education, National Chung Cheng, University Taiwan |
Lee Chee Heong, Cheah Phaik Kin, Priscilla Moses, Er Pek Hoon, Self-efficacy of Malaysian Maritime Education and Training Instructors in Adopting TPACK Model in Teaching, 4th International Conference on Education 2018, Bangkok, Thailand, 5 April 2018-7 April (ISBN: 978-955-4903-96-8)
2017
Er, P.H., Moses, P., Lee, C.H. and Cheah, P.K. (2017). Analysing Training Needs to Improve Teaching Delivery among Educators of Maritime Training. Proceedings of the 5th Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences (GCBSS) 2017, 4-5 May 2017, Connexion, The Vertical Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (ISBN: 978-967-13147-0-8)
This paper presents the key findings from a training needs analysis conducted among educators of maritime training in Malaysia. The purpose of this research is to identify the areas of needs to improve the teaching delivery of maritime education. The analysis was conducted on 30 educators of the training institution. Data was collected from various sources namely student evaluations, classroom observations, and interviews. Data was then analyzed qualitatively to identify the training needs in six key dimensions: pedagogical skills, classroom management, use of ICT (Information Communication Technology), meta-cognition, student engagement and communication skills. The results were subsequently verified to ensure that findings were objective and credible. Data triangulation and methodological triangulations were achieved using the multiple sources of data and multiple coders. The assessment resulted in the identification of training needs among the educators.
Key findings are presented in the paper. This research provides a preliminary snapshot of the current scenario on the quality of teaching delivery and training needs of a modern maritime training institution in Malaysia, drawing from a wide range of variables. Previous empirical studies have yet to be conducted on this area involving such an institution in Malaysia. The benefit of this cross-sectional study design enables the individual educators and the institution’s management to use the data in planning and decision-making in the near future.
Keywords: Teaching delivery; training needs; evaluation; maritime education.
Diong, F.W. Cheah P.K., (2017). Institutionalising Service-Learning in a Hihger Learning Institution. Proceedings of the 29th International Academy of Business Disciplines), 6-8 April 2017, New Orleans, Texas
Diong, F.W., Cheah, P.K, Amiso, G. and Siah, P.C. (2017). Student Perceptions of the Roles of a University in Sustaining University-Community Engagement. Procedings of the 5th International SEARCH Conference, 18-19 May, 2017, Taylors' University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Ong, S.W. and Ihediwa Samuel Chibundu. (2017). Debating the issue of vernacular schools system in Malaysia: A comparative analysis of multi-lingual local dailies. Proceedings of the 5th International SEARCH Conference, 18-19th May 2017, Taylors' University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Selamat, J. T. and Ong, P.L. (2017). Undergraduate ESL Students' Academic Writing Needs and Difficulties: Students' and Instructors' Perspectives. Proceedings of the International Conference on the Teaching and Learning of Languages (ICTLL) 2017), 3-4 April 2017, Sarawak, Malaysia
Wei, C.Y., Khoo, Y.Y. & Zainizam, Z. (2017). Beyond the conventional learning: Impact of multimedia element in peer tutoring on students’ learning hour. Proceeding International Conference on Education, Business, Islamic and Technology (ICEBIT), Langkawi, Kedah. (29–30 July 2017). [ISBN: 978-967-14841-2-8]
Wong, K.T., (2017). The Effect of Conceptualisable Agents in Overpassivisation of English Unaccusative Verbs by Chinese ESL Learners. Proceedings of the ASIA International Multi-Disciplinary Conference 2017, 1-2 May 2017, Johor Bahru, Johor.
2016
Malvin Kaur a/p Kunden Singh. MALL: Using VSR To Improve Presentation Skill. 3rd International Conference On Teacher Learning & Development, IPG Tuanku Bainun.
Lim Ean Heng. Learning Management System Model for Higher Education Institution in Teaching and Learning. 2016 IEEE International Conference On Teaching And Learning In Education, Universiti Tenaga Nasional & IEEE Education Society Malaysia Chapter
Lim Ean Heng. Personalized Learning in Learning Management System for Education Institution. International Conference on Computer and Information Sciences 2016 (ICCOINS 2016), Computer and Information Sciences Department of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) and IEEE Malaysia Computational Intelligence Society (CIS) Chapter.
Ong Sheau Wen. Media framing of religious conflict in selected Malaysian newspapers. International Language and Tourism Conference 2016 (ILTC 2016), Kulliyyah of Languages and Management (KLM), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Raphael Thoo Yi Xian. Exploring the Theme of Nationhood in Malaysian Upper Secondary English Literature Components. 9th Malaysia International Conference on Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication, Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Saraswathy Thurairaj, Selvarajah Tharmalingam , A Critical Discourse Analysis on Language Policy Shift in Malaysia, The 11th Malaysia International Conference on English Language Teaching (MICELT 2016), Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut, Perak, Malaysia, 28-30 March 2016 (ISBN: 978-3-659-52063-3)
Saraswathy Thurairaj, Florica Tomos. Does Facebook usage bring more harm than good? 6th International Conference on Application of Information and Communication Technology and Statistics in Economy and Education (ICAICTSEE 2016), The University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria, 2-3 December 2016 (ISBN: 2367-7643)
Shuhasyini a/p Balan. The Study on Expression of Condolences Between Laypeople and Celebrities To Michael Jackson. International Conference on Humanities (ICH2016), Postgraduate Students Club (PGSC) School of Humanities (PPIK) Univerisiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Website: http://ich2016.usm.my PPIK Official Website: http://humanities.usm.my Email: ich2016@usm.my
Shuhasyini a/p Balan. Case Study on One-Word Utterances. 21st Century Learning in English Language Education" Embracing Technology and Progressive Pedagogy, MELTA Malaysia.
Wei, C. Y., Khoo, Y.Y, & Zainizam, Z. (2016). Effect of lecturer’s audio-video recording in peer tutoring learning method towards students’ communication skill. Proceeding 6th International Conference on Global Business and Social Entrepreneurship (GBSE), Kota Bharu, Kelantan. (8-9 Dec 2016). [ISBN: 978-967-13718-4-8]
Wei, C.Y. (2016). Beyond the conventional teaching environment: Application of multimedia elements in teaching finance course. UTAR R&D Colloquium. (28 May 2016).
2015
Chee Keong Chong, Chee Heong Lee, Mahmud Abdul Wahab and Pek Hoon Er. Awareness of Open Educational Resources: A Malaysian Case. Presented at the UNESCO Regional Seminar for RDTCs 2015, 11-13 November 2015, Guangzhou, China.
(This research project is funded under a research grant from UNESCO Bangkok)
The UNESCO Forum on Open Courseware in 2002 and the Paris Declaration at World OER Congress are the two important milestones in the development of OERs. Malaysian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from the public sector has been actively involved in the development and promotion of OERs in Malaysia since then. The development and awareness of OER among Malaysian schools are still uncharted. The study aims in finding out the status of awareness, usage, intention to use OER in future and the contribution of OER by Malaysian secondary school teachers. A structured survey was conducted in one of the Malaysian secondary school and a total of 138 teachers responded. The findings are: (i) the intention to use OER in schools is high although the awareness, usage level and contribution to OER are low; (ii) the barriers to use of OER in schools are it is time consuming, difficulty in locating OER and the reliability and validity of OER (the top three in the list); (iii) benefits identified are it can enhance users’ knowledge, sharing best practice and enhance current practice (the top three in the list); (iv) the common OER used by teachers are PowerPoint slide, images and assessment (the top three in the list) and (v) the five constructs from the modified TAM model are highly correlated. The study explores the status of awareness and usage of OER in Malaysian schools and it provides some preliminary knowledge to the authority concerned if further promotion and development of OER if it were to carry out in future.
Priscilla Moses, Phaik-Kin Cheah, Pek-Hoon Er and Chee-Keong Chong. Awareness of Safe and Responsible Use of ICT among Higher Education students in a Malaysian University. Presented at the UNESCO Regional Seminar for RDTCs 2015, 11-13 November 2015, Guangzhou, China.
(This research project is funded under a research grant from UNESCO Bangkok)
The rapid growth of ICT in the past decades raises many social and ethical issues, ranging from online safety and security, misuse of information and to mental hazard. Worldwide, concerns have been raised over various forms of ICT abuses affecting children and adolescents. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) estimated that youths aged 15-24 years old form 30% of the total internet users in this region. Recognising such concerns, UNESCO Bangkok has undertaken the “Fostering Digital Citizenship through Safe and Responsible Use of ICT” Project that aims to promote policy dialogue on ethical, safe, and responsible use of ICT and in building the education sector’s capacity in fostering digital citizenship among children. The report synthesises cases, initiatives, and national responses related to the safe and responsible use of ICT. In Malaysia, in 2013, the DigiCyberSAFE in Schools programme administered a survey on 9,651 students aged 7 to 18 (primary and secondary school students) on their levels of awareness and understanding of cybersafety issues, appropriate online behaviour and ability to safeguard themselves against risks.
In line with the previous research, the current study is conducted on university students, aged from 19 to 24. The research aims to identify the level of awareness of safe and responsible use of ICT among Higher Education students in Malaysia. Both qualitative and quantitative research methods are used. Survey questionnaire is used to find out the awareness and understanding of cyber-safety issues and the ability to safeguard against risks. Focus group interview is used to examine students’ perceptions and experiences of risky online activities. It is hoped that the findings would help identify gaps between policy and practice that would need to be addressed or further enhanced by policy-makers.
Keywords: ICT, internet, cybersafety, online risks, safe and responsible use, higher education students
Chee Keong Chong, Chee Heong Lee, Mahmud Abdul Wahab, Siew Yee Lau, Chung Yee Liew and Pek Hoon Er. Enhancement of Reflective Practice with the Help of Microsoft OneNote. Presented at the UNESCO Regional Seminar for RDTCs 2015, 11-13 November 2015, Guangzhou, China.
(This research project is funded under a research grant from UNESCO Bangkok)
Reflective practice has been a crucial component for continuous learning and improvement and has been adopted in many fields. However, this is not a common practice especially in Higher Education Providers (HEP) in Malaysia. This study is to survey the awareness and the practice of reflective practice and how reflective practice contributes to the enhancement in preparing Course Report in a private HEP in Malaysia. The objectives of the study is to find out the factors that influence the use of reflective practice and hence to suggest possible the enhancement in course reporting. The research questions involved are: (i) what are the factors that will influence the use of reflective practice? (ii) is Microsoft OneNote useful and practical in reflective practice. The factors involved are the use of technology, self-efficacy, ability to self-access and awareness of how one learns. The study is divided into three stages: Stage one of the study involved a workshop on the concept of reflective practice particularly the Gibbs’ model and the procedure to implement Microsoft OneNote for reflective practice. A survey questionnaire was administered after Stage One of the study to survey the inclination among the respondents towards the use of Gibbs’s model and Microsoft OneNote for reflective practice. Stage two involved the lecturers’ hand-on experience with Microsoft OneNote for reflective practice in course reporting. Stage three of the study involves in-depth focus group interview to triangulate quantitative results obtained from questionnaire. The study employed both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Findings showed that even though the majority of respondents were receptive towards the use of Gibbs’s model and Microsoft OneNote for reflective practice at initial stage and experimented with the Gibbs’s model and Microsoft OneNote, the implementation of the Gibbs’s model using OneNote was far from expectation. Many put blames on the technical issues on the use of Microsoft OneNote for reflective practice and the burden of conducting the reflective practice using Gibbs’s model and questioned the suitability of applying Gibbs’ model in course reporting as there is component to reflect on feeling experienced. Perhaps more conducive working conditions and intense training should be provided in order to obtain the desired outcomes.
Keywords: Course report, Reflective practice, Gibbs’s model, Microsoft OneNote
Diong Fong Wei. Teacher Training Through University-Community Engagement Programmes: English Language Camps For Schools In Perak, Malaysia. SoLLs.INTEC.15: Language Studies Evolution and Revolution: The Past, Present & Future, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Foong Soon Seng. Mad or Spiritual? The Search For Inner Awareness And Personal Integration In Margaret Atwood’s Surfacing. International Conference on Languages (ICL 2015), UniSza and Prince of Songkla University
Lam Foong Sin. The Use of Screencasts in a Large Class Engineering Statics Laboratory. 3rd International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference - HETL 2015 Papers, Curtin University
Malvin Kaur a/p Kunden Singh. Burnout Among Educators. 5th Melta Conference, University Malaya
Manmeet Kaur a/p Senthok Singh. Students' perceptions of the effectiveness of multimedia computer-based instruction in the learning of English syntax. International Conference on Languages 2015, Faculty of Languages & Communication, UNISZA Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prince of Songkla University
Raphael Thoo Yi Xian. Women's Resistance Towards Patriarchy in Karim Raslan's “The Beloved” and “Sara and the Wedding”. International Conference on Languages (ICL2015), Faculty of Languages & Communication (UNISZA) and Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences (Prince of Songkla University)
Saraswathy a/p Thurairaj. Multiple Intelligences For Young Adults. Malaysian Journal of Youth Studies, Institute for Youth Research Malaysia (IYRES)
Tse Yau Hau. Error Analysis of University Students in Malaysia. International Conference on Languages (ICL) 2015, Sultan Zainal Abidin University
Tse Yau Hau. Pronunciation Errors of University Students in Malaysia: Problems and Remedy. International Linguistics and Language Conference (LILA) 2015 Eastern Mediterranean Academic Research Center, Turkey
Yeoh Hong Beng. What to measure in the level of Mathematical Thinking Among Pre-University Science Students? 7th International Conference On Research And Educations In Mathematics (ICREM7), Institute for Mathematical Research, Universiti Putra Malaysia.
2014
Chee Keong Chong, Chee Heong Lee, Chung Yee Liew and Pek Hoon Er. Achieving ICT Competency Standards for Teachers through 21st Century Learning Design. Presented at the UNESCO Regional Seminar for RDTCs 2014, 10-12 November 2014, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
(This research project is funded under a research grant from UNESCO Bangkok)
The study aims to evaluate the intervention of 21st Century Learning Design (21CLD) on UNESCO-ICT-Competency Framework for Teachers (UNESCO-ICT-CFT) in Malaysian schools. The study is divided into three stages. Stage one is on evaluation of teachers’ ICT competency standards using UNESCO-ICT-CFT. Stage two is on the exposure of 21CLD and UNESCO-ICT-CFT to teachers and the implementation of 21CLD and UNESCO-ICT-CFT in teaching and learning. Stage three is the assessment stage whereby evaluation is carried out to find out whether there is any significant difference in the intervention of 21CLD on ICT competency standards for teachers. The empirical data and interview results are drawn from a sample of three Malaysian primary schools, two urban and one rural. The data are collected using questionnaire and semi-structured focus group interview. The data is then analyzed using simple descriptive statistics, and qualitative analysis report. The outcome of this study could provide valuable knowledge and insights to education decision-makers in encouraging them to expedite the integration of ICT-in-Education and the 21CLD into the teaching and learning process in Malaysian schools.
Phaik Kin, Cheah; Yee Onn, Yap; Prabha, N.Unnithan; Priscilla, Moses; Fong Wei, Diong; and Pek Hoon, Er. Factors leading to technology non-use in Education: Validation of reversed-UTAUT (R-UTAUT). Conference Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on E-Learning ICEL 2014, 26-27 June 2014. (ISI Indexed)
(This study was funded by the Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Research Fund)
The integration of technology in teaching and learning is essential in the development of any nation. It is one of the key areas that the Malaysian government has identified in its plans and policies to digitize and globalize education. Malaysia’s National Education Blueprint 2013 however reported that 80% of school teachers in Malaysia use Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for less than one (1) hour each week, and students perceive that teachers are not regular ICT users. This study measures the level of resistance of technology use among educators in institutions of higher learning in Malaysia. A review of past research found many studies using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Usage of Technology (UTAUT) as a model to measure user intention and behavior. UTAUT was consistently cited in its ability explain factors related to technology usage and acceptance. Thus, UTAUT was adopted and the items reversed. This study presents the conceptual idea pertaining to validating the instrument by reversed items. Future research will involve a larger number of respondents.
Keywords: UTAUT, reversed UTAUT, online instruction, higher education, non-adoption, Malaysia
Phaik Kin Cheah, Yee Onn Yap, Prabha N. Unnithan, Priscilla Moses, Fong Wei Diong and Pek Hoon Er. Technology Resistance among Academic Staffs in Higher Learning Institutes Malaysia-An Exploratory Factor Analysis .2nd International Conference on Behavioral and Social Science Research (ICBSSR) 2014, 7th-8th August 2014 at Kinta Riverfront Hotel, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Technology use in teaching and learning has long been discussed. The integration of technology in teaching and learning is essential in the development of the nation. It is one of the key areas that the Malaysian government has identified in its plans and policies to digitize and globalize education. The Malaysia’s National Education Blueprint 2013, however, reported that 80% of school teachers in Malaysia used Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for less than 1 hour each week, and students perceive that teachers are not regular ICT users. This study aims to measure the level of resistance of technology use among educators in institutions of higher learning. Review of past researches found many theoretical frameworks proposed for the explanations of ICT usage but none of those estimate the level of technology resistance. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Usage of Technology (UTAUT) was consistently cited and proved to explain factors related to technology usage and acceptance. Thus, UTAUT was adopted and the items reversed. This paper presents the results of the first phase of this study which involved a pilot test conducted among 30 respondents reporting the reliability of the instrument. Future research would involve a larger number of respondents.
Keywords: online instruction, higher education, non-adoption, Malaysia, university
2013
Chong Chee Keong and Er Pek Hoon. ICT in Education Country Report: Malaysia. Presented at the UNESCO Regional Seminar for RDTCs 2013, 9-11 October 2013, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia.
This paper presented a country-specific report of the level of ICT integration in education in Malaysia. The first part described the school system in Malaysia, statistics of primary and secondary schools and teacher training. The second part presents an overview of ICT Integration in Education. It presented statistics on the use of technology, national policy on ICT in education and inservice teacher training. The rest of the paper dealt with Teacher Training to Promote ICT Integration and Challenges in Promoting ICT Integration in Schools
2012
Phaik Kin Cheah and Ahmad Murad Merican. Education Policy: A Case Study of Digitizing Education in Malaysia. Proceedings of International Conference on Education and Educational Psychology (ICEEPSY 2012), published in Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 69( 2012),1714 – 1718.
(This research project is funded by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education under the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme.)
Malaysia’s vision to become a developed nation in the year 2020 drives its plans towards digitalisation. As such, education policies in the Malaysia have gradually incorporated information and communication technologies. The Malaysian government’s Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) initiative is instrumental in digitizing the nation in various dimensions such as governance, health and education. Planned change is realised in the form of development plans and policies. Planning development is the government’s major activity in almost every country. It should also be noted that digitization and information communication technologies initiatives took place and were politically and socially grounded throughout the 1990s during the time of the fourth prime minister Tun Mahathir Mohamad. Globally, emerging economies would have to face the competition with developed nations. Therefore, it is an exigent task in planning change. This study aims to conceptualise digitising education in Malaysia in that context. It then describes the planning machinery and examines the development plans and official reports. This study uses secondary data from texts and documents as well as policy imperatives in Malaysia to problematize the digititalising of education in Malaysia. It was found that Malaysia is going through a series of changes by using development planning and the management of change as a tool to realise its goals towards achieving the status of a high-income developed nation In its quest for modernisation and development in the information age, the government attempts to build a solid foundation to position itself as a developer and supplier of ICT. However, the government also aims to ensure balanced development and growth with equity whereby participation in the knowledge-based economy reflects the ethnic composition and the general demographic characteristics of the population.
Keywords: planned change; education policy; Malaysia; ICT in education; developing nation
Chee Keong Chong, Chee Heong Lee, Lee Siew Tan and Nawanithan a/l Thanimalay. “Perception and Expectations Towards the PhET Photoelectric Effect Simulation in Learning and Teaching: Similarities and Differences Between Female and Male Students”.7th International Conference on e-Learning. The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 21-22 June 2012. (Thompson-ISI indexed)
Abstract:
This study is an extension from the previous study done by Chong et al (2011) on the use of online resources in teaching and learning in a local private traditional university. It has been reported in many studies that the use of technologies such as animations and simulations does enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning. However, it has been pointed out at the same time that there are several factors that dilute the expected outcomes of the use of these technologies. As the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) has enforced the change in the national education system from teacher-centred to student-centred, it is important to have each of these technologies used accustomed to the needs of the students. This study intends to look into (i) the female and the male respondents’ attitude and perception towards the simulation used in their learning, (ii) the helpful aspects of the simulation, and (iii) the possible areas of improvement for the simulation in order to help stimulate the respondents to learn. Through the frequency test it was found that the female respondents generally have better attitude and perception in trying out the Photoelectric Effect (PE) simulation, and more receptive towards the proposed improvements. However, the paired t-test showed there is no significant difference between female and male respondents in most of the area surveyed. The correlation matrix reflected the design of PE simulation is remarkably good that it promoted the learning attitude and experience of all the respondents. However, this drove the male respondents for self inquiry while the female respondents were looking for guided questions and PE experiment based on wave theory as a comparison with photon theory in order to further enhance the understanding. The similarities and differences in using Photoelectric Effect simulation and other similar technologies between the female and the male students in learning and teaching should be acknowledged and attended to, in order to deepen their understanding of the topics learned and to avoid any discrepancy in the long run.
Keywords: eLearning, PhET simulation, photoelectric effect, gender, expectations
Er Pek Hoon, Punita Visvanathan and Balamuralithara Balakrishnan. Impact of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 on the Malaysian Business Environment. Refereed conference proceedings of 6thAsian Business Research Conference 2012. 5-6 April 2012, Novotel Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.
This
paper seeks to discuss the business implications of the Malaysian Personal Data
Protection Act 2010. The Act aims to regulate the collection, holding,
processing and use of personal data in commercial transactions. The paper
discusses the scope and applicability of the Act’s provisions in commercial
transactions. Some observations shall be made on its drawbacks, in terms of efficacy
of business transactions. Comparative analysis with a foreign statute, Taiwan’s
Personal Data Protection Act 2010 shall be made in order to identify the areas
for improvements to the Malaysian Act. The existing foreign and local
literature from 2005 till to-date shall be reviewed. Malaysia is among the
first in ASEAN to introduce such legislation. The study is significant since it
provides insights on the Malaysian Act. This will serve as a useful source of
guidelines for its neighbours, for instance, Thailand and Singapore.
Key words: personal data protection, privacy laws, data collection in
commercial transactions.
Cheah Phaik Kin. A qualitative inquiry on the employment and employability of young Malaysian university public relations graduates. 1st International Conference on Behavorial and Social Science Research 2012 (ICBSSR 2012), Kampar, Perak, 2nd November 2012.
Diong Fong Wei. Media Convergence: The empowerment of audiences in Media Consumption. International Conference on Behavioral and Social Science Research (ICBSSR 2012), 2 November 2012, Perak, Malaysia.
Siew, P.H. (2012). Harnessing The Power Of Interactive Multimedia For Teaching Chinese As A Second Language Among Tertiary Learners. Proceedings of Language And Education Conference 2012 (LEC 2012) Nilai, Malaysia 21-22 November 2012. [CD-ROM]
Wei, C.Y., Kuah, Y.C., Loo, S.K., & Lu, M.P. (2012). Tendency toward Selection Finance as Field of Studies among Tertiary Level Student. 1st International Conference on Behavioral and Social Science Research (ICBSSR), Kampar, Perak, Malaysia, 2 Nov 2012.
2011
B.Balamuralithara. Computer Simulation Method in Learning Mobile Communications Engineering. Proceedings of Global Learn Asia Pacific 2011, pp. 1495-1504. AACE, April 2011
This paper presents a new platform in learning Mobile Communication engineering curriculum. We have developed a learning package that integrates both lecture notes with the simulation practice module for communication system. The developed learning package is centered on simulation based learning process where the students will learn the conceptual knowledge and at the same time perform simulation exercises of the subject matters. Evaluation data based upon of this approach indicate that it facilitate the students to understand the subject matters more effectively compared to the traditional way of learning and it gives us a better insight on the students' perception on the new methodology of learning communications engineering subject.
Yeoh Hong Beng, Siew Pei Hwa & Wong Siew Fan. Pre-Lecture Instruction In the Teaching and Learning Among Tertiary Learners: Its importance and implementation. International Technology, Education and Development Conference 2011 (INTED2011), 7-9th March 2011, Valencia Spain.
Most fundamental science and mathematical courses at the tertiary education cover the depth and breadth of abstract concepts and their applications. Higher order thinking skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking are part of the learning outcomes of these courses. In every semester of an academic year, a large group of tertiary learners from different degree programs with disparity in cognitive ability, prior knowledge, learning styles and past experience will register for these courses. Hence, it is indeed a challenging task for the instructor concerned to design a standardized instruction to enhance learning experience and facilitate the achievement of the course learning outcomes among tertiary learners involved. Furthermore, it is vital to homogenize the learners’ prior knowledge before active and reflective learning strategies can be effectively implemented in lectures to enhance learners’ motivation, interest, engagement and self-efficacy. This paper elaborates the importance of pre-lecture instruction in reducing prior knowledge deficiency of tertiary learners in their first-year basic core subjects. The pre-lecture instruction proposed is integrated with learners’ experiential learning and cognitive information processing to facilitate evaluation and synthesis of knowledge. On top of it, the pre-lecture instruction accommodates learners with different levels of prior knowledge, learning preference and past experience in order to establish and extend a pool of inter-connected knowledge constructs in the learners’ long-term memory for new learning to take place. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has been recommended as a mediating tool in the presentation of pre-lecture instruction to engage learners with visual, verbal and kinesthetic preferences as well as to provide timely feedback of pre-lecture assessment to both instructors and learners before commencement of the subsequent lectures.
Keywords: Pre-lecture instruction, experiential learning, cognitive information processing, tertiary learners.
Cheah Phaik Kin, Kok, Jin Kuan & Chew Wee Lee, Faculty members' perspectives on online teaching and learning in institutions of higher learning in Malaysia: A qualitative approach. 2nd International Conference on e-Education, e-Business, e-Management and e-Learning 2011 (IC4E 2011), Organised by International Economics Development and Research Centre (IEDRC) at Mumbai, India, 4-6 January 2011, Pp. 424-427.
Online teaching and learning have sparked much discussion and debate in the past few years. For Malaysian universities and colleges adopting online teaching and learning is parallel with the recommendations of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Therefore, this study aims to identify the faculty members' perspectives on online teaching and learning in institutions of higher learning in Malaysia using a qualitative approach. Respondents comprised 4 male and 6 female faculty members from five private institutions of higher learning in Malaysia. They were interviewed using semi-structured questions. The findings reveal the faculty's level of awareness and their perspectives on the challenges, benefits, performance evaluations, motivation and student attitudes and behaviors.
Keywords-component: Web-based instruction, online environment, faculty's perspective, faculty's motivation, universities in Malaysia, student behavior
Siew Pei Hwa. (2011). Technology-enhanced workplace learning: Using interactive multimedia-based training modules in an optical industry. Proceedings of 2011 International Conference on Applied Social Science (ICASS 2011) [ISTP Indexed], 19-20 March 2011, Changsha, China. [ISI listing]
This paper describes a training and information system being developed within the framework of a research project for the England Optical Group (EOG), one of the well-known optical chain stores in Malaysia. The research project involves the development of interactive multimedia-based CBT modules called "EOG CBT Software". Its central objective is to convey information about EOG and provide workplace skills training. The "EOG CBT Software" is designed with the hope that it can provide a new style of workplace training to EOG employees in a more dynamic and exciting environment. "EOG CBT Software" consists of four modules covering various topic areas about optical industry that learners can work through in sequence at their own pace. The software is then playing its role to handle the multimedia training and communications. The software is hoped to become a very cost-effective training delivery method that is uniquely experiential and intuitive for the learners.
Chee-Keong Chong, You-How Go, Ying-Yin Koay, Chee-Heong Lee. A Preliminary Study on the Use of Online Resources in Quantitative Techniques for First Year Business Students in a Malaysian Private University. 16th Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics (ATCM 2011), 19-23 September 2011, AIBU, Bolu, Turkey.
In this paper we intend to find out the awareness of students and the use of online resources provided by text book publishers. The online resources identified are MS PowerPoint slides (plain and narrated), audio lectures, MS Excel templates and Java applets on statistical concepts. The usage level of these was found to be low except for plain MS PowerPoint slides which are common among students. On the other hand after the demonstration by the lecturer, most of the students considered these to be useful in their Quantitative Techniques studies. Recommendations were made to integrate MS Excel and Java applets for the study of Quantitative Techniques.
Pang S.W. & Siew, P.H. (2011). A blended-learning design for teaching and learning Chinese as a second language. Proceedings of International Conference on Language and Communication (LANCOMM 2011) Embracing Challenges in Current Trends, pp 1-7, 19-20 October 2011, Palm Garden Hotel, Putrajaya.
Hoh, M.C., Choo, W.O and Siew, P.H. Research finding for usability testing on ILC-WBLE. Proceedings of 2nd International Visual Informatics Conference 2011 (IVIC 2011), pp 123-134, 9-11 November 2011, Bangi Equatorial Hotel, Selangor.
Wei, C.Y, Hoo, Y. H & See. J. (2011) Relationship between learning styles and content based academic achievement among tertiary level students. Enhancing Learning: Teaching & Learning Conference 2011, International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 25-26 November.
Edwin Michael, Afi Roshezry B. Abu Bakar, Geetha Veerappan. Kewartawanan yang Etikal: Kearah Pendemokrasian Undang Undang Media di Malaysia. June/2011 National Academic Conference ( ENRICH) 2011 Universiti Teknologi Mara Kelantan
Geetha Veerappan, Edwin Michael, Afi Roshezry B. Abu Bakar, Mariann Edwina Mariadass Lourdas, Ira Meilita Bt. Ibrahim, Ng Meei Shy. The Influence of Feminization in Public Relation Field Towards Public Relation Work Practice And Job Satisfaction. October/2011 Seminar on National Resilience 2011 Universiti Utara Malaysia
Mariann Edwina Mariadass Lourdes, Edwin Michael, Afi Roshezry Abu Bakar, Geetha Veerappan, Sau Yi Ting, Ira Meilita Ibrahim. A comparative study on teen perceptions towards organ donation and transplantation in Malaysia. November/2011 International Conference on Youth Development 2011 (ICYOUTH 2011), Institute for Social Science Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia.
2010
B. Balamuralithara., Siew Woei, L., Boung Yew, S.L., Chien Sing, L., Sook Yee, H.S. & Chee Pun,O. Financial Education for Urban Youth: The First Step to Poverty Eradication. Proceedings of Global Learn Asia Pacific 2010, pp. 645-651. AACE, May 2010
It is only through awareness, education and action that today's youth will be able to take control of their lives and make choices that will enable them to achieve financial freedom. A workshop titled “Finance for Youth – Financial Liberty through Financial Literacy” - under the UNESCO Participation Programme for Biennium 2008-2009 was designed where a wealth of knowledge was delivered to empower and impact a group of 33 youth from targeted low-income families below the poverty line in the urban center of Malaysia, the Klang Valley. The educational approach devised in this workshop brings a new dimension in educating underprivileged urban youth on finance. The workshop brings a new approach in educating the students on finance where the responses and comments from the participants show that this workshop not only meets its objective but also has made a positive impact in their life as a youth.
Hoh Ming Chee, Choo Wou Onn & Siew Pei Hwa. Dynamic Multimedia Content Creation for Independent Learner: A Web Based Learning Environment. Proceedings of Knowledge Management International Conference 2010 (KMICe 2010), May 2010, Kuala Trengganu, Malaysia.
This paper arose from a research project conducted to develop a prototype and framework for effective implementation of CBL (Computer Based Learning) courseware. The central objective of the research is to develop a prototype of ILC-WBLE (Independent Learner Courseware in Web Based Learning Environment) as teaching tool for learning the customised Moodle called WBLE among lecturers in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). Digital multimedia content creation with dynamic features and easy retrieval with only few clicks is integrated in the courseware to enhance profiling systems for the ease of use among teachers and students. The effectiveness of the theoretical-based multimedia courseware in the teaching and learning of customized Moodle (WBLE), compared to the conventional face to face teaching in the learning is then evaluated to determine the usability of the prototype.
Hoh Ming Chee, Choo Wou Onn & Siew Pei Hwa. Implementation of LMS among Private Higher Learning Institutions in Malaysia. Proceedings of Knowledge Management International Conference 2010 (KMICe 2010), May 2010, Kuala Trengganu, Malaysia.
Since the embarked of E-Learning system, education institutions and commercialised organisations adopted this system as tool of training and conveying information and knowledge. In particular, education institutions used E-Learning system facilitate instructors and students in order to foster the teaching and learning process and we called this system as Learning Management System (LMS) and Learning Content Management System (LCMS). Traditional face to face teaching is insufficient for the purpose in development of perpetual learners due to the lack of flexibility compared to E-Learning system where this learning model is an accepted choice for developing an effective educational method due to its flexibility, accessibility and convenience to almost everyone.
Soh Or Kan. Critique of a Language Learning Website. The 5th International
Conference on e-learning’ (ICEL-2010) 12-13 July 2010, University Science
Malaysia
(Thomson ISI Conference)
Listening plays a crucial part for overseas students in the United Kingdom. Students can never follow a lecture or discussion in English without listening. Traditional classroom teaching in listening limits students' time and space. However, the web-based listening course accommodates listeners a great deal, enabling them to access the Internet at their own pace. In this paper, I would like to look at a language learning website for developing learners' listening skills, designed by the Centre for English Language Education (CELE) at the University of Nottingham. In the first part, I shall review the issues concerning listening, conventional materials design, Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) and actual websites established for English Academic Purposes (EAP). Through analysis, I would develop a set of evaluation criteria in order to evaluate the CELE listening website. These guidelines should also be helpful for teachers and students to select suitable listening on-line materials. By using these criteria and comparing with other websites for similar purposes, I would highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the CELE website and offer suggestions for its improvement. In the last section, I would consider the generalisability of the website in respect of design principles, exercise types and tools, to check whether it is appropriate for teaching listening in a specific context and whether it is applicable for creating a parallel site developing reading skills.
Chee Keong Chong, Chee Heong Lee, You How Go & Chee Hoong Lam. Factors Affecting the Usage of WBLE (Web Based Learning Environment): A Malaysian Private University Experience. The 5th International Conference on e-Learning, 12-13 July 2010, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
This study involved 279 students which are made up of 60% male and 40% female from a traditional private university in Malaysia towards the usage of an eLearning portal, known as Web-Based Learning Environment (WBLE). An extended Technology Acceptance Model (extended TAM) was used as a framework to study the factors that affect the use of WBLE. The four main factors identified are perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, peer/lecturer support and facilities support. A total of seven hypotheses were formulated and the results indicated that peer/lecturer support has a significant effect on perceived usefulness; perceived usefulness has a significant effect on the usage of WBLE but not perceived ease of use, which is in contradiction to the results of TAM. This could be explained by the fact that most students are digital natives so the ease of using the system is not in their consideration for adoption of any information system. Finally, the usage of WBLE does not show any correlation on individual performance. These results could be extended to other institutions of the same set ups to avoid pitfalls during implementation.
Keywords: Web-Based Learning Environment (WBLE), e-Learning, Learning Management System (LMS), TAM, extended TAM
B.Balamuralithara. The Effects of Cognitive Styles on the Adaptation of Simulation Lab Exercise in Engineering Education. Proceedings of 3rd Asia Pacific Educational Research Association Conference, APERA-1-22, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. November 2010
Simulation based laboratory in engineering education has become an important and appealing mode of laboratory replacing highly complex physical laboratory. Different learning styles (cognitive) may affect how a student performs in different lab settings. Many researches have been conducted investigating the elements involved in adoption of computer applications but less work has been done looking into those elements in adoption of simulation lab exercise among engineering students. This research brings new sight in engineering education specifically in simulation based laboratory.
Pang Set Weei & Siew Pei Hwa. (2010). Facilitating Chinese Language Learning Through Multimedia Objects. Proceedings of the Graphics and Multimedia Symposium 2010 (GMS’10), 29 November 2010, College of Information Technology, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Putrajaya Campus, Selangor, Malaysia
Due to its complex nature in characters and unique pronunciation system, Chinese language has been recognised as one of the languages which require substantial effort to learn. There are some instructors who realise that learning Chinese in traditional approach using printed textbook or audio CDs alone is insufficient to meet the needs of learners; some instructors may find that it is not easy to teach Chinese, especially the pronunciation and Chinese writing. Thus, for effective learning to take place, an instructor should use effective teaching methods and create an environment conducive to learning. With the rapid development of science and technology today, multimedia teaching has gradually entered the day-to-day classroom. The infusion of multimedia into educational settings has changed the way of teaching and learning. Educators have been using multimedia to enrich the content of teaching-learning; this is because multimedia is able to offer the experience of listening, looking and doing in a computer-mediated setting. The use of text, graphics, animation, sound, and video enables the user to experience the real world situations which may not be possible with conventional methods of instruction. With multimedia objects, learners will be able to learn Chinese language more efficiently.
Siew Pei Hwa, Pang Set Weei, & Lew Hoi Len. (2010). A Blended Learning Approach for Teaching Chinese as a Second Language through an Interactive Multimedia Environment in Higher Education. Proceedings of Globalization and Localization in CALL International Conference 2010 (GLoCALL 2010), 1 - 3 December 2010, Le Meridien Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
This paper reveals the idea of an ongoing research project. More than 2,500 universities in 100+ countries currently offer Chinese language courses. Almost all higher institutions in Malaysia offer Chinese as a second language (some may consider as third language) course. Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman offers an elective subject called 'Introduction to Chinese Language I' to teach the basis of Chinese language to non-Chinese educated students. Generally, the vast majority of foreign language teaching is conducted face-to-face in classrooms. Teaching a language in the classroom improves when technological components take and extend the functionality of the traditional ones. This paper would explore the possibilities of introducing a blended learning approach in the Malaysian TCSL (Teaching Chinese as a Second Language) classrooms at University level. Three crucial elements in learning Chinese as a second language are pronunciation, Chinese writing, as well as listening and speaking skills.
2009
Balamuralithara, B. “Interactive Learning Package for Turbo Code System”. Proceedings of International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, November 2009, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Learning engineering subjects requires the students to observe, describe, predict and interact with the physical state of problem. The process of teaching modern communication engineering system became a major challenge due to the high complexity and the complicated performance analysis involved in this subject .On the other hand, the students are facing difficulties to see or experience the phenomena that being taught as the subject are too complex to be visualized. This problem often leads to an inability to learn basic principles and their practical relevance to be implemented in real life. Computer technologies has had revolutionize the engineering teaching and learning process and one of it is the interactive teaching that combines both lecture notes and practical exercises. Thus with utilizing advancement in computer technology, a Matlab-Simulink based interactive teaching of Turbo code system -a subject in communication engineering -was developed. We would like to evaluate the effectiveness of the developed Matlab-Simulink based interactive package for Turbo Code System from students’ perspective.
Siew Pei Hwa, Lew Hoi Len, Eng Siao Pei and Tan Si Min. “ECLEARN: Using Multimedia as a Platform for Chinese Learning at Elementary Level in Higher Education”. Proceedings of the UPALS International Conference on Languages (UPALS ICL 2009), May 2009, Penang, Malaysia.
This paper describes an interactive multimedia based electronic book (e-book) being developed within the framework of a research project for an elective subject offered by Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences of the university called ‘Introduction to Chinese Language I’ (UALC1012). The subject is supplemented with a paper textbook and resource website (WBLE). This subject provides the basis of Chinese language to non-Chinese educated students. The central objective of this study is to transform existing paper textbook into e-book that provides interactive educational activities for Chinese learning. ECLearn (E-Book for Chinese Learning) was the name given to the research project. The multimedia-based e-book consists of nine different modules covering various topics that learners can work through in sequence at their own pace. It was developed using Adobe Director and various kind of media editing tools. This paper describes the individual modules and the results of efficacy evaluation between multimedia and traditional classroom instruction in Chinese learning. The e-book is hoped to become a cost-effective learning delivery method that is uniquely experiential and intuitive for learners.
Siew Pei Hwa. “Create an Edutainment Learning Environment for Mathematics Learning in Primary Schools”. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Teaching and Learning (ICTL 2009), November 2009, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
This paper describes an interactive multimedia web-based application called “E-Maths”, aimed to fostera positive attitude among young learners toward mathematical science. This application is addressed to children of the primary schools, who can practice mathematical thinking skill in a pleasant and appealing manner. This paper also describes the author’s experiences in using multimedia and game-based approaches to motivate mathematics learning among Year One to Year Three students. The author believes that the experiences from this study can provide insight on issues of importance to research on multimedia learning in the classroom and to education as a whole.
Siew Pei Hwa, Lew Hoi Len, and Pang Set Weei. “Creating a Blended Learning Environment for Chinese Learning at the Elementary Level in Higher Education”. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference: Issues in Language Teaching and Learning amongst Non-Native Speakers (ILANNS 2009), 2009, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
As the Chinese-speaking areas are becoming the focus of the world economy, more and more people are attracted by their language and culture. The number of beginners in Chinese language is growing rapidly. However, the teaching of the Chinese language has always suffered from an absence of suitable instructional materials. The wide spread of multimedia technology and the advent of the Internet provide convenience for language learning and expand possibilities for using them to support language instruction. This paper describes the creation of a blended learning environment for the instruction of an elective subject called ‘Introduction to Chinese Language I’. The elective subject provides the basis of Chinese language to non-Chinese educated students. The term “Blended Learning” has gained considerable interest among educators and researchers in recent years as a description of particular forms of teaching combined with technology. In this project, the elective subject for Chinese learning is supplemented with a paper textbook called “Learn Chinese with Ease” (《轻轻松松学华语》), resource website called WBLE (Web-based Learning Environment), and an interactive multimedia courseware called ECLearn (E-Book for Chinese Learning). ECLearn is an electronic version of the existing paper textbook containing a variety of educational activities. Through the blended learning environment, the students learn Chinese through the Hanyu Pinyin system of Romanisation. Besides, students are taught appropriate elementary level vocabulary and grammar, Chinese characters, and oral communication skills in situational contexts.
Siew Pei Hwa and Chong Pei Nee. Using Multimedia as a Platform for Japanese Language (Hiragana) Learning among Non-Native Speakers. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference: Issues in Language Teaching and Learning amongst Non-Native Speakers (ILANNS 2009), 2009, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
There are three writing system of Japanese language – Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji. Hiragana is the one mostly used in Japan. Hiragana consists of 46 basic sounds and 62 extended sounds. People have to master the pronunciation of these characters in advance hence proceed to learn vocabulary and grammar in Japanese. However, there are some instructors who realize that learning Japanese in traditional approach using paper textbook or audio CDs alone is insufficient to meet the needs of learners; some instructors may find that it is not easy to teach Japanese, especially pronunciation. Thus, for effective learning to take place, an instructor should use effective teaching methods and create an environment conducive to learning. There is, therefore, a need for developing an interactive multimedia instructional tool which may enrich the learning environment. This paper describes an interactive multimedia courseware called “Japanese Language Learning (Hiragana): For Dummies”. Four interrelated learning modules are built into this courseware: Hiragana, Vocabulary, Conversation, and Self Test. The development tools used include Adobe Director, Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, and Sound Forge. Learners can work through modules integrated in “Japanese Language Learning (Hiragana): For Dummies” at their own pace in a pleasant and appealing manner. The courseware is hoped to become an effective learning delivery method that is uniquely experiential and intuitive for learners.
Soh Or Kan. “A More Holistic View of
Grammar, and Its Implication for the Language Classroom English as an
International Language”. 14-16 October 2009, The English as an International Language
Journal, Asian EFL Journal & Dokuz Eylül University Izmir, Turkey.
Grammar is the skeleton of any language. It is a tool for making meanings and
it provides guidance for using the language appropriately. Recent research has
shown that application of meaning-focused activities alone in the classroom
does not guarantee the competence of using the language appropriately.
Larsen-Freeman (2003) suggests that the accuracy is not simply about the right
form but it is also about the appropriate choice for the intended meaning.
Therefore, the role of grammar instructions in the classroom has again earned
great interest from researchers and teachers. Language educators have focused
more on exploring the language used in cultural and situational contexts. As a
result, the view of grammar has also changed into a broader concept rather than
the traditional view of grammar as a system of rules in a language. DeCarrico
and Larsen-Freeman (2002) state that grammar is not only a set of structures,
but it also involves three dimensions which are form, meaning and use of
language in social, cultural and situational contexts. The basic elements of
context are relationship between participants, topic, setting (place &
time) and purpose (what speakers want to achieve). The purpose of this paper is
to discuss grammar in the above statement and its implications for grammar
instructions in the ESL classroom.
Wei, C.Y. & Karim, F. (2009). Relationship between Learning Styles and Achievement of Form Four Students in the Subject of Basic Economics at a School in Kajang. Prosiding Kolokium Siswazah 2(3). Jun 2009. Bangi:UKM
2008
Siew Pei Hwa. “As The Paper Folds, The Mind Unfolds: Instructional Design for Developing an Interactive Multimedia Application in Science Education using the Ancient Art of Origami”. Proceedings of 2nd International Malaysian Educational Technology Convention (IMETC 2008), November 2008, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
This paper attempts to highlight an instructional design model supporting the field of inclusive teaching strategies in relationship to origami construction. The design of the model is taking into consider several types of constructive learning: hands-on learning, multimodal instruction, thinking skills, and explicit/ direct instruction. This model is aimed to develop an interactive multimedia application for science education using edutainment approach through origami. Multimedia technology has proven to be effective in the teaching and learning context. The application is addressed to children of the primary schools age 7 to 8 year-old, who can practice a variety of learning skills in a pleasant and appealing manner. It gives learners unique learning experiences that are consistent with instructional strategies in multimedia: hands-on learning, interactive learning, preferred modalities experiences, and concept visualization. Within the limits of the system functionalities that will be designed and developed, the interactive multimedia application created will be creative and imaginative, and will allow learners to be immersed and become part of the ‘virtual world’ created. Learning through the ancient art of origami is hoped to provide a learning environment that is uniquely experiential and intuitive for the learners.