This study developed a STEM teaching model based on the characteristics and needs of physics student teachers (PSTs), and explored the impact on STEM awareness and readiness of PSTs. This study used explanatory sequential mixed methods. Quantitative data were obtained through questionnaires, while qualitative data were obtained using semi-structured interviews and open-ended questions. All research instruments were evaluated by experts, and the Individual Content Validity Index (I-CVI) was equal to 1.00. The study employed a pre-experimental research design. All 198 PSTs were selected to answer the questionnaire to get initially STEM awareness and readiness. Then, 53 PSTs were chosen to use the cluster sampling method as a research sample. Based on design-based research, Five STEM teaching practice activities were implemented over two months in first cycle and another activity was implemented based on the improved STEM teaching model in the second cycle. The survey data was analysed us.....

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Kajian ini berkaitan Jajahan Dinding semasa berada di bawah pentadbiran British dan Negeri-negeri Selat bermula tahun 1874 sehingga 1935. Kajian ini dibuat bagi memenuhi kekurangan kajian dan maklumat berkaitan perkembangan Jajahan Dinding semasa diambil alih sepenuhnya oleh British dan diletakkan di bawah pentadbiran Negeri-negeri Selat. Selain itu, kajian dibuat bagi menilai dan meneliti perubahan yang berlaku dalam aspek politik dan ekonomi di Jajahan Dinding. Kajian juga akan turut menganalisis kemajuan yang berlaku semasa Jajahan Dinding ditadbir oleh kuasa British dan Negeri-negeri Selat bermula tahun 1874 sehingga tahun 1935. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah kualitatif menerusi instrumen mengenalpasti dan menganalisis data secara analitikal dan kritis daripada semua sumber yang diperoleh. Antara sumber primer yang digunakan adalah melibatkan pengumpulan data daripada Fail Kolonial (C.O), Secretariat Selangor, Fail Dinding Kolonial (D.C.F) dan juga beberapa sumber rasmi yang lain se.....

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This study aims to analyse the differences in design cultural elements between Malaysian and Chinese pewter crafts. The historical study aims to trace the evolution of the symbolism of cultural elements in utility product design from traditional Chinese pewter crafts to modern Malaysian pewter crafts, and to identify the factors that led the Malaysian pewter craft industry to achieve the popularity of traditional pewter crafts in the modern market. A total of 500 pewter craft products from 1990 to 2010 were collected, and only 40 were selected for comparison. The selection process ensures impartial consideration with no bias or personal influence. These considerations are aligned with research objectives, marketing segments, ethnic population rates, cultural types, and pewter product classifications. Analytical approach using iconographic narrative focuses on external elements such as form, pattern, structure, and material. Charles Sanders Peirce pursues symbolic analysis through his t.....

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The aim of the study is twofold. First it investigates the impact of different test response formats on the reading comprehension performance of Chinese EFL learners. Second, it explores how their reading comprehension performance can be improved by employing some test taking strategies. The study employed the mixed-methods research approach. The sample consisted of 170 sophomores from Panzhihua University, majoring in non-English fields and whose first language is Chinese. Both students and teachers were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Eight teachers participated in the interviews. The research instruments comprised three types of test papers with varying formats, questionnaire, and semi-structured interview protocol. Quantitative data were analyzed by SPSS 26.0, involving descriptive statistics, T-tests and two-way ANOVA. Qualitative data from interviews were transcribed and analyzed thematically using NVivo software. Findings showed that there is a significant differe.....

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Every school aims to achieve a high level of student performance. The role of the headmaster in the school is decisive in achieving this goal, while the teacher's motivation is one of the factors that contribute to student performance. Despite the fact that United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a high literacy rate and its people are educated, the achievement of students in UAE primary schools is still unsatisfactory when compared to developed countries. Student performance in all subjects is moderate based on international education databases. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the influence of the headmaster's servant leadership and teacher_s motivation on student performance. This study used a quantitative research approach with a survey method. SPSS was used to conduct descriptive and referential data analysis. Data collection was conducted on a sample of 382 teachers in primary schools in Sharjah. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire adapted from several source.....

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Kajian ini tentang perkembangan Pulau Sebatik (Malaysia) selepas Perjanjian London 1824 sehingga 1990. Kesan daripada termeterainya Perjanjian London mengakibatkan pulau ini ditadbir oleh dua negara yang berbeza yang membabitkan dua kuasa kolonial, iaitu British dan Belanda, berkaitan pembahagian sempadan kuasa pentadbiran. Perselisihan sempadan yang mengaitkan Pulau Sebatik mencapai kata sepakat melalui Konvensyen London yang ditandatangani pada 29 Jun 1891 telah menjadikan satu pulau dengan dua pentadbiran yang berbeza. Kaedah penyelidikan yang digunakan adalah menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif berdasarkan sumber primer dan sekunder. Sumber primer diperoleh di Arkib Negeri Sabah seperti Colonial Office (CO), Annual Report, Fail Land Office dan akhbar British North Borneo Herald. Manakala sumber sekunder seperti buku dan artikel diperoleh daripada perpustakaan. Dapatan kajian yang diperoleh membuktikan sememangnya berlaku perkembangan dalam masyarakat yang mendiami Pulau Sebatik bermu.....

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Augmented Reality or "AR" has been recognized for its significant importance in different areas of technology, not to mention its significant presence in the education sector. This research aimed to map the relevant literature on AR usage with the aim of rehabilitating people with disabilities. The search was performed on three databases: Science Direct, IEEE Explore and Web of Science from 2013 to 2018. . Based on our inclusion and exclusion criteria, (n=13) articles were selected. Seven of the studies (n=7/13) intellectual disability. Six of the studies (n=6/6) physical disability. The basic idea of this article is to measure the size of the virtual environment utilization in order to rehabilitate the disabled, in addition to the ability of modern technology to restore people with disabilities to normal life and integration into society. This research is expected to display the current literature in this area and to increase the understanding of this research field. Keywords: Augmen.....

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Dalam beberapa dekad kebelakangan ini, terdapat peningkatan minat penyelidikan tentang kompetensi guru dalam penggunaan teknologi dari aspek amalan pengajaran. Kompetensi ini adalah didasarkan dengan pengetahuan teknologi yang jelas dan pengetahuan pedagogi yang luas serta pengetahuan yang mendalam tentang isi kandungan. Oleh itu, terdapat keperluan untuk menganalis kajian lepas tentang ketiga-tiga aspek ini dengan melaporkan kajian yang telah dijalankan dengan menggunakan kerangka Technological Pedagocigal Content Knowledge (TPACK). Kajian ini telah menganalisis artikel yang berkaitan dengan kerangka ini dari tahun 2014-2018. Penemuan daripada ini telah menunjukkan pendekatan penyelidikan kuantitatif sering digunakan dimana reka bentuk tinjauan adalah pilihan utama penyelidik. Sampel guru di sekolah menengah dan sekolah rendah adalah sama banyak. Penemuan kajian ini boleh digunakan sebagai rujukan untuk para penyelidik dalam bidang pendidikan tempatan yang menjalankan kajian berkaitan.....

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Kajian ini bertujuan untuk membangunkan sebuah sistem modul interaktif yang boleh digunapakai bagi meneroka dan membina senarai semak pengukuran kendiri guru terhadap kandungan pembelajaran yang signifikan dalam kehidupan harian dan pekerjaan murid pada masa akan datang. Tujuan sistem modul interaktif ini dibangunkan adalah untuk menyumbang kepada guru dalam memilih kandungan pembelajaran yang sesuai untuk pengajaran. Kajian ini akan berfokus pada kandungan mata pelajaran sejarah tingkatan 1 yang melibatkan guru dan murid. Selain itu, dengan wujudnya senarai semak pengukuran kendiri guru, warga pendidik boleh menggunakannya dalam menentukan kandungan pembelajaran yang signifikan dengan kehidupan dan alam pekerjaan murid. Sistem modul interaktif yang dibina juga memberi manfaat kepada murid apabila pembelajaran yang berlaku berpaksikan kandungan dan kemahiran yang dapat digunakan sepanjang masa. Data kajian diperoleh melalui pemerhatian lapangan di dalam bilik darjah dan hasil kerja gur.....

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Currently, most companies or organizations can select a number of methodologies to improve their business processes, which include Six Sigma, Lean Thinking, Lean Six Sigma, Business Process Reengineering, Total Quality Management, Kaizen and Poka-Yoka. However, selecting an appropriate methodology has to be guided by the organization_s objectives. In this respect, the BPR is one of the best methodologies that can help organizations to ensure the continuity of their businesses so they will remain relevant for a long time. More importantly, the BPR can help members of organizations to rethink about their existing practices such as to introduce significant improvements to their business process. Based on a literature review, the researchers carried out a comparative analysis on four leading methodologies, namely BPR, Six Sigma, Lean Thinking, and Kaizen. The comparison of the methodologies were based on 11 aspects, namely the concept, effect, use of information technology, focus, involvem.....

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