Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH)

Obstacles to Women’s Adaptation and Capacity- Development in Flood-Affected Areas of Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study

Kamrun Nahar — 2024-04-28

Women in Bangladesh are disproportionately affected by recurrent flooding events, which have a negative impact on them. Women are more susceptible and less adaptable than males in flood disasters due to socio-cultural barriers perpetuated by society. The objective of this research is to explore the challenges impede women’s ability to adapt and increase their capacity in flood-affected areas of Bangladesh. To accomplish this goal, a qualitative research approach was utilized, including Focus Group Discussions with six unique groups, and conducting In-depth interviews with a total of thirty participants. The research illustrates that women’s susceptibility issues are worsened by rural communities and flood disasters due to their lack of adaptability. This is mostly attributed to the patriarchal culture prevalent in rural Bangladesh, which poses challenges in acquiring the necessary knowledge, skills, resources, and capacity for adaption. Hence, this article argues in favour of the government’s unwavering commitment to effectively utilizing the complete potential of women to enhance their ability to adapt and integrate them into the broader fabric of society, thereby promoting positive societal progress by reducing their vulnerability.

Unpacking the Realities of Digital Leadership Among School Leaders: A Quantitative Study

Goh Kok Ming — 2024-04-28

In the age of globalization, technology has emerged as a pervasive force reshaping various sectors, including education and organizational management. However, despite its transformative potential, the effective implementation of digital leadership remains a challenge. This study aims to investigate the current level of digital leadership among school leaders in Perak. A quantitative approach was used with an adapted questionnaire. A total of 97 primary teachers were selected randomly and involved in this study. The findings revealed that the overall level of digital leadership among school leaders is high, indicating great potential for integrating digital technology into teaching methods and administrative processes. This suggests the importance of investing in developing digital leadership skills among school leaders to encourage ongoing innovation in education. It also highlights the need for further exploration of digital leadership strategies for school leaders. In conclusion, this study offers practical insights for improving teaching practices and organizational management in the digital era, aiming to drive positive change and innovation in Perak's schools.

Self-Regulated Learning, Online Learning Self-Efficacy, and Satisfaction Among Accounting Matriculation Students in Flipped Learning Environment

Abd Hafiz Abd Rahman — 2024-04-28

This study aims to identify the levels of Self-Regulated Learning (SRL), Online Learning Self-Efficacy (OLSE), and student satisfaction in the Flipped learning environment among Accounting matriculation program students. A total of 415 students participated as respondents in this study. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and t-tests with the SPSS software. The overall analysis indicated that the average minimum scores for SRL among Accounting matriculation students were at a high level. The level of OLSE among Accounting matriculation students was also at a high level. Additionally, the level of student satisfaction among Accounting matriculation students in the Flipped learning environment was high. The t-test results revealed significant differences in the levels of SRL skills and OLSE among Accounting matriculation students in the Flipped learning environment based on students' gender, but no significant differences were found in the level of student satisfaction. Furthermore, the study revealed higher levels of SRL and self-efficacy among male students. Overall, this study emphasizes the need to enhance technology usage and flexibility while recognizing the importance of fostering effective SRL skills and online learning self-efficacy. The findings of this study are expected to provide valuable information, particularly in improving the implementation of Accounting learning in matriculation programs.

Differentiated Instruction: A Survey of Novice Teachers’ Understanding and Barrier to Implementation

Suganty Kanapathy — 2024-04-28

Gifted and talented students have different interests and preferred learning styles. Scholarly investigations have demonstrated that teaching gifted and talented students must address their needs as well as nurture their talents. Meeting the needs of gifted students in diverse classrooms has become a major problem for teachers. Differentiated instruction is one of the methods of instruction used with gifted children in programs. The idea that coping with all students equally is no longer effective, especially among gifted students. This emphasizes the importance of suitable teaching approaches, which include differentiated instruction (DI) as a fundamental solution, although challenging. Thus, this research aims to evaluate the level of understanding and the barriers faced by novice teachers in the implementation of differentiated instruction. This study was conducted at a boarding school located in Malaysia. The data were collected using a quantitative approach. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software. The research revealed that novice teachers generally have knowledge and implement differentiated instruction during class. However, the amount of time taken for preparation becomes the major barrier to the implementation of differentiated instruction. The study also highlighted the need for professional development courses to support the implementation of differentiated instruction for gifted students.

Exploring the Connection Between Attitudes Towards New Chinglish and Social Media Among Chinese College Students

Xiaoman Liu — 2024-04-29

New Chinglish has emerged as an undeniable and popular trend on Chinese social media platforms, particularly among Chinese college students. These college students are not only the main force of English users and learners in China but also the major netizens on Chinese social media platforms. However, within a cultural context where ‘standards and adherence to norms have traditionally been of paramount importance to the Chinese’ (Kirkpatrick, 2017: 278), the conflicting attitudes and use towards either upholding traditional viewpoints or adopting opposing stances regarding the New Chinglish warrant intriguing and meaningful exploration. Thus, this study aims to explore the connection between their attitudes towards New Chinglish and its usage behaviors on social media among Chinese college students. It seeks to unveil the reasons underlying their attitudes towards the use of New Chinglish. The in-depth exploration reveals a contradictory and uncertain evaluation of their usage of New Chinglish on social media, despite its high level of understandability and acceptability among them. Personal acceptability and preference do not solely determine their attitudes towards their use of New Chinglish on social media; instead, various social factors, such as language inequality, influence their language use behavior and attitudes, leading to a compromise between individual preferences and social influences. Specifically, this study offers insight into the genuine reactions and usage tendencies of English in real-life situations, indicating the future trends in English language development in China.

Party Realignment: Ethnic Identity versus Egocentrism among Malaysian Voters

Mat Nadzari Ahmad Dahlan — 2024-04-30

This study investigates the dynamics of voting intention concerning party realignment among voters in Malaysia using a Theory of Reasoned Action-based model. It delves into the roles of attitudes and subjective norms in shaping party preferences and aligns with quantitative methodology. A comprehensive self-administered survey questionnaire engaged 450 participants from diverse ethnic backgrounds in the Batang Kali State Constituency to elucidate party realignment complexities. They are chosen using stratified random sampling, based on a race proportion of 5:1:1. The findings reveal that voter attitudes wielded a more significant impact than subjective norms associated with ethnic identity. This outcome underscores the pivotal role of attitudes in influencing decision-making, while the influence of subjective norms remains limited. The research highlights the subjective norm's role in a multicultural context, clarifying that it is not the primary catalyst for party realignment. Instead, personal beliefs (people's egocentric behaviour) play a substantial role in shaping voter attitudes. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the interplay between subjective norms (ethnic identity), attitudes (egocentrism), and party realignment within Malaysia's diverse social landscape. Moreover, they hold significant implications for formulating effective political strategies and government policies within a multicultural society.

Assessing the Impact of a Job Interview Skills Training Course: Participants’ Perceptions and Outcomes

Mohammad Talha Mohamed Idris — 2024-04-28

Job interview skills are essential for job seekers to secure employment. Effective training programmes can benefit individuals develop these skills and confidence required to succeed in job interviews. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a job interview skills training course conducted by the facilitator. The course was evaluated using a course evaluation form which assessed the facilitator's knowledge, preparation, and delivery of the course content, as well as the relevance and practicality of the course materials and activities. The results showed that the majority of participants found the course to be helpful, relevant, and easy to follow. The facilitator was also rated highly in terms of his knowledge, preparation, and delivery of the course content. On the contrary, some participants felt that there was not enough opportunity for interactive participation among the students. In summary, the findings suggest that the job interview skills training course was useful in improving participants' skills and knowledge related to job interviews.

An Aesthetic Exploration of Sound Illusion in David Lynch's Mulholland Drive

Jiang Xingyao — 2024-04-30

Mulholland Drive is the masterpiece of American independent director David Lynch; whose unique sound design constructs an illusory yet real soundscape. Transcendental meditation, polysemous themes, open text, uncontrolled narrative, and disorienting imagery are the keywords to understand the aesthetic characteristics of Lynch's films. However, so far there are few comprehensive and in-depth interpretations of this movie from the perspective of cinematic sound. Therefore, this study analyzes the film from the perspective of sound design and concludes that the unique sound effects in Mulholland Drive can suggest danger and subtly manipulate the audience's emotions. In addition, the human voice in Mulholland Drive has the characteristics of mixing and breaking, and the human voice can establish a new relationship between sound and picture through the audio intervention, and it can also make the character's identity "out of focus" and other artistic effects. Finally, the jazz music in Mulholland Drive can foretell the unknown and create a strong contrast with the narrative of the movie, and other styles of soundtracks in the movie can create a dreamy and perverse ambient space.

Budaya dan Amalan Ritual Kematian Ketua Komuniti (Ketaoh) Etnik Berawan

Sara Shakila Mohd Salim — 2024-04-28

Makalah ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji budaya ritual kematian komuniti etnik Berawan terhadap ketua komuniti (ketaoh). Upacara kematian kebiasaanya melibatkan pelbagai ritual dan istiadat yang berfungsi untuk mengimbangi dan mengukuhkan hubungan komuniti serta menyatakan nilai-nilai yang mencorak kehidupan mereka. Etnik Berawan dipilih sejajar dengan isu minoriti yang wujud pada masa kini yang merangkumi konteks keberterusan amalan kebudayaan yang dipegang serta diamalkan. Objektif utama kajian ialah mengkaji proses-proses ritual dan jenis-jenis simbol ritual dalam perlaksanaan pemakaman ketua komuniti etnik Berawan serta menilai prinsip sosial yang terkandung dalam ritual tersebut. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan etnografi berdasarkan kajian lapangan yang terdiri daripada temubual dan pemerhatian turut serta. Kajian lapangan ini juga disokong oleh sumber-sumber perpustakaan seperti buku, jurnal, dan kajian ilmiah yang relevan dengan bidang penyelidikan yang dijalankan. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa budaya dan amalan ritual kematian ini berubah berdasarkan perubahan amalan dan kepercayaan agama yang dianuti kini dan pengaruh gaya hidup arus perdana. Kajian ini dijangka menyumbang kepada pengetahuan budaya etnik Berawan yang lebih bersifat mampan melalui penerbitan dan praktis.

Keberkesanan Pembelajaran Berasaskan Metaverse Melalui Aplikasi Zepeto bagi Subjek Sains di kalangan Murid Sekolah Rendah

Mei Wei Lam — 2024-04-29

Dunia pendidikan telah mengalami transformasi yang ketara seiring dengan kemajuan teknologi. Salah satu pendekatan inovatif terkini yang semakin mendapat perhatian di peringkat global ialah pembelajaran berasaskan metaverse menggunakan aplikasi seperti Zepeto, Roblox dan Minecraft. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menilai keberkesanan aplikasi Zepeto sebagai platform dalam meningkatkan pencapaian dan minat murid terhadap subjek Sains di kalangan murid sekolah rendah. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan kajian kuasi-eksperimen yang menggunakan reka bentuk ujian pra-pasca satu kumpulan. Seramai 29 orang murid dari sebuah sekolah rendah di Negeri Sembilan dipilih sebagai responden kajian melalui persampelan mudah. Analisis deskriptif dan inferensi dijalankan menggunakan perisian Pakej Statistik Sains Sosial (SPSS) versi 26. Ujian-t dua sampel bersandar menunjukkan skor ujian pasca secara signifikan lebih tinggi berbanding dengan skor ujian pra, t(28) = -9.581, p < 0.05. Terdapat peningkatan pencapaian skor ujian murid dengan perbezaan min skor antara ujian pasca dan ujian pra sebanyak 13.79. Analisis deskriptif pula menunjukkan tahap minat murid dalam pembelajaran berasaskan metaverse melalui aplikasi Zepeto berada pada tahap yang tinggi. Analisis ujian korelasi Pearson menunjukkan wujudnya hubungan linear positif yang sederhana dan signifikan antara skor ujian pasca dan minat murid [r(27) = 0.429, p < 0.05]. Kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa aplikasi Zepeto berpotensi digunakan sebagai salah satu pendekatan pembelajaran yang dapat meningkatkan pencapaian dan minat murid sekolah rendah terhadap subjek Sains. Penggubal dasar dan para pendidik boleh memanfaatkan dapatan kajian ini untuk meningkatkan kualiti pembelajaran Sains di kalangan murid sekolah rendah di Malaysia melalui penerapan teknologi metaverse dalam kurikulum pendidikan Sains di masa depan.

Pengetahuan, Kemahiran dan Sikap Guru Sejarah dalam Menggunakan Aplikasi-Aplikasi Pembelajaran Digital Terkini

Yagneswary Sundran — 2024-04-30

Pengaplikasian aplikasi digital terkini dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran merupakan satu teknik pedagogi baharu yang perlu dikuasai oleh guru Sejarah pada masa kini. Perkembangan teknologi menggalakkan guru dan murid untuk menggunakan aplikasi-aplikasi pembelajaran digital dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran. Kegagalan menggunakan aplikasi-aplikasi pembelajaran digital terkini menjadikan murid kurang minat dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran Sejarah. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti tahap pengetahuan, kemahiran dan sikap guru Sejarah dalam menggunakan aplikasi-aplikasi pembelajaran digital terkini. Soal selidik digunakan sebagai instrumen kajian dan diedarkan secara dalam talian. Enam puluh orang responden dipilih sebagai peserta kajian. Kajian ini yang terdiri daripada guru-guru Sejarah di Daerah Kota Tinggi. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) versi 29.0. Hasil analisis data deskriptif mendapati bahawa min bagi tahap penggunaan aplikasi–aplikasi pembelajaran digital terkini dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran Sejarah dari aspek pengetahuan, kemahiran dan sikap berada pada aras yang tinggi. Ini bermakna guru-guru Sejarah sememangnya menggunakan aplikasi–aplikasi pembelajaran digital terkini dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran secara berkesan. Kajian ini boleh dijadikan sebagai kajian lanjutan bagi pengkaji yang ingin mengkaji isu kajian ini dari segi persepsi murid. Secara keseluruhan, kajian ini diharapkan akan dapat membantu pihak yang berkaitan seperti Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri dan Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah dalam usaha memperkasakan teknologi maklumat dan komunikasi seiring dengan Revolusi Industri 4.0.

Pembangunan dan Keberkesanan Modul Berasaskan Permainan Dengan Penerapan Pemikiran Komputasi

Kasthuri Devi Angamuthu — 2024-04-29

Penyelidikan ini bertujuan membangun dan menilai keberkesanan modul pengajaran dan pembelajaran berasaskan permainan dengan penerapan pemikiran komputasi (PPPK) bagi tajuk pecahan sekolah rendah. Penyelidikan ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan reka bentuk penyelidikan pembangunan serta kaedah kuasi- eksperimen. Penyelidikan pembangunan yang diaplikasikan dalam penyelidikan ini adalah berdasarkan kepada langkah-langkah pembinaan modul yang diubahsuai daripada model Plomp, yang mengandungi lima fasa iaitu (i) penyelidikan awal, (ii) perancangan, (iii) realisasi dan kesahan modul, (iv) penilaian, kepraktikalan dan keberkesanan serta (v) pelaksanaan. Komponen-komponen modul yang dibina terdiri daripada buku modul, lembaran kerja murid dan rancangan pengajaran dan pembelajaran. Penilaian modul PPPK melibatkan ujian kesahan, kebolehpercayaan, kepraktikalan dan keberkesanan. Sampel penyelidikan ini terdiri daripada 120 orang murid di dua buah sekolah di negeri Johor yang dipilih dengan menggunakan teknik persampelan bertujuan. Dapatan penyelidikan menunjukkan bahawa modul PPPK yang dibina memenuhi syarat kesahan berdasarkan penilaian oleh tiga orang pensyarah matematik dan tiga orang pakar pendidikan matematik dengan nilai IKK kesemua item melebihi nilai 0.80 daripada nilai maksimum 1.00. Instrumen penilaian modul PPPK yang dibina juga memenuhi syarat kebolehpercayaan apabila diuji terhadap murid tahun 5 yang menjadi responden penyelidikan dengan nilai pekali kebolehpercayaan indeks persetujuan kesemua item melebihi 80% daripada nilai maksimum 100%. Dari aspek kepraktikalan, penyelidikan yang dilakukan mendapati bahawa modul PPPK adalah praktikal digunakan berdasarkan penilaian oleh enam orang pakar. Begitu juga modul PPPK berkesan dalam meningkatkan pencapaian dan minat murid jika dibandingkan dengan kaedah pembelajaran konvensional. Ini adalah kerana terdapat perbezaan yang signifikan (t=-16.428, p<0.001) antara pencapaian murid kumpulan rawatan (Min=13.150, SP=4.278) dan kumpulan kawalan (Min=7.317, SP=2.849) di mana pancapaian murid kumpulan rawatan adalah lebih tinggi berbanding dengan kumpulan kawalan.