Abstract: As a teaching aid, Augmented Reality (AR) has emerged as a popular tool for improving Form 4 students’ learning and this research seeks to explore how AR can help Malaysian students understand and summarize the Tamil novel Vadamalar. The conventional modes of teaching practiced at the moment has its drawbacks in embrace of students and enhancement of understanding, as indicated by low pre-test results. Specifically, this research seeks to find out if the inclusion of AR in the curriculum can facilitate a marked positive change in students’ reading behaviour, understanding as well as memory. This study therefore aimed at adopting a qualitative approach and data was obtained from pre- and post-tests administered on students before and after the introduction of the use of AR. Post-tests yielded usable comprehension scores whose range was 85-95 as opposed to the pre-test which had low scores which ranged between 25-50. The presented research indicates that within the process .....

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Abstract: This study explores the application of John Dewey's educational theory to develop the oral skills of high school students in learning Tamil. Dewey's emphasis on experiential learning, student-centered instruction, and research-based methods offers a valuable framework for improving oral communication abilities. This study was conducted to achieve two objectives. The first objective is to identify the problems faced by Form 3 students in oral skills. The second objective is to improve the oral skills of Form 3 students through John Dewey's Experiential Learning theory. This research was conducted using a mixed approach, with quantitative and qualitative data collected from 23 female Form 3 and 4 teachers from Butterworth Convent High School in Butterworth, Penang. Instruments used to collect data include pre-tests, post-activity tests, interviews, and observations. After the initial test, the researcher carried out 4 activities namely Minimal Pair Practice, Role-Play, WH Quest.....

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Abstract: This study explores the problems faced by form four students in understanding the Tamil proverbs and the impact of situational learning on enhancing the understanding of proverbs among Form four students. Proverbs, as culturally rich expressions, play a significant role in language development, cognitive growth, and moral education. However, traditional instructional methods often fall short in helping young learners grasp the contextual depth and practical relevance of proverbs. This research has carried on with connectivism theory which allows students to connect what they learn through videos and technology. It is designed to contextualize and deepen their understanding of proverbs. A mixed-methods approach was utilized, combining qualitative observations and quantitative assessments to measure comprehension levels. Findings suggest that situational learning significantly improves students' ability to interpret, retain, and apply proverbs in appropriate contexts. The study.....

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This journal investigates the development of a comprehensive assessment instrument for game-based learning (GBL) to improve students' understanding of ‘Vakkiyam Vagaigal’ in Tamil grammar. The study introduces a Snap Card Game, designed to engage students in identifying and categorizing sentence types such as Seithi Vakkiyam, Katdalai Vakkiyam, Vendukkol Vakkiyam, and Veena Vakkiyam. The game incorporates interactive, fast-paced mechanics to promote cognitive engagement and collaboration. The research follows a quasi-experimental design with primary and secondary school students as participants. Students' understanding of Tamil grammar was assessed before and after playing the game, measuring the impact of the game-based approach. The results demonstrate enhanced comprehension, improved retention of grammatical rules, and increased motivation for learning. This study highlights the potential of GBL in making complex grammar concepts more accessible and enjoyable, encouraging its in.....

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Konsep kimia yang bersifat abstrak dan pelbagai maklumat yang perlu diingati menjadi punca kesukaran murid untuk menghuraikan penyediaan garam terlarutkan dan tak terlarutkan. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk membangunkan sebuah e-modul yang dinamakan E-modul Garamia bagi Standard Kandungan Penyediaan Garam dalam Bidang Pembelajaran Asid, Bes dan Garam menggunakan pendekatan Inkuiri Terbimbing. Kajian ini juga telah mengenal pasti kesahan dan kebolehgunaan e-modul tersebut. Kajian pembangunan ini menggunakan model reka bentuk instruksional ADDIE untuk membangunkan E-modul Garamia. Terdapat tiga instrumen yang digunakan dalam kajian ini, iaitu borang penilaian kesahan kandungan e-modul, borang penilaian kesahan ciri e-modul dan soal selidik kebolehgunaan e-modul. E-modul telah disahkan oleh tiga orang pakar untuk kesahan kandungan dan tiga orang pakar lagi untuk kesahan ciri. Dapatan menunjukkan E-modul Garamia memperoleh Indeks Kesahan Kandungan peringkat Item yang memuaskan, iaitu 1.00 dan .....

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Kajian ini bertujuan membina dan memperoleh kesahan Modul Kaunseling Kelompok berdasarkan Teori Gestalt (MKKTG) untuk meningkatkan penghargaan kendiri murid sekolah menengah. Reka bentuk kajian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan penyelidikan reka bentuk dan pembangunan atau Design and Development Research (DDR) yang mempunyai tiga fasa. Fasa pertama ialah analisis keperluan, manakala fasa kedua adalah berkaitan dengan reka bentuk dan pembangunan modul berdasarkan kajian literatur dan dapatan analisis daripada fasa pertama kajian. Terdapat sembilan sesi dan dua belas aktiviti telah dibina yang menjurus kepada aspek peningkatan penghargaan kendiri murid. Seterusnya, fasa ketiga ialah pelaksanaan dan penilaian yang melibatkan tujuh orang panel pakar dalam bidang pendidikan, psikologi dan kaunseling. Keputusan data analisis keperluan dengan menggunakan Soal Selidik Penghargaan Kendiri Rosernberg (1965), memaparkan seramai 152 daripada 250 responden yang dipilih secara rawak terdiri daripada .....

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Pandemik COVID-19 telah mengubah corak kehidupan masyarakat di seluruh dunia. Usaha mencegah penularan kes COVID-19 telah menjejaskan pendapatan rakyat. Kerajaan Malaysia menanganinya dengan melaksanakan Bantuan Prihatin Nasional, Moratorium, Program Strategi Memperkasa Rakyat dan Ekonomi (PEMERKASA). Justeru kajian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti reaksi masyarakat khususnya kepada bantuan berbentuk kewangan yang dikenali sebagai Bantuan Kehilangan Pendapatan (BKP). Melalui penyelidikan kualitatif dengan kaedah netnografi, sebanyak 356 komen netizen mengenai BKP di ruang maya telah diperoleh. Komen tersebut dianalisis menggunakan perisian ATLAS.ti secara tematik. Analisis kajian menunjukkan bahawa respons masyarakat terhadap bantuan semasa pandemik tersebut adalah bersifat positif dan negatif. Responnya terdiri daripada bersyukur dan menyatakan sokongan terhadap kerajaan kerana mengurangkan beban mereka, namun begitu terdapat masyarakat yang memberikan kritikan iaitu menzahirkan perasaan .....

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Kajian kualitatif ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti prasarana teknologi dan sikap guru terhadap pengaplikasian teknologi dalam meningkatkan kualiti pengajaran guru di sekolah luar bandar. Kajian ini juga mencadangkan beberapa aspek yang boleh dilakukan oleh guru luar bandar untuk meningkatkan kualiti pengajaran dengan pengaplikasian teknologi. Seramai lima orang guru luar bandar di daerah Sabah, Sarawak, dan Perak dipilih dengan menggunakan teknik pensampelan bertujuan untuk dijadikan sebagai sampel kajian. Kajian ini dijalankan menggunakan kaedah fenomenologi melalui pendekatan kualitatif dengan menggunakan instrumen pemerhatian, temu bual, dan analisis dokumen. Dapatan kajian ini mendapati bahawa terdapat prasarana teknologi di sekolah luar bandar dan sikap guru dapat ditafsirkan sebagai positif atau baik terhadap pengaplikasian teknologi di dalam kelas. Pengaplikasian teknologi ini dilihat dapat meningkatkan kualiti pengajaran guru di samping memberikan pendedahan akan manfaat peng.....

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Abstract: This study explores the application of John Dewey's educational theory to develop the oral skills of high school students in learning Tamil. Dewey's emphasis on experiential learning, student-centered instruction, and research-based methods offers a valuable framework for improving oral communication abilities. This study was conducted to achieve two objectives. The first objective is to identify the problems faced by Form 3 students in oral skills. The second objective is to improve the oral skills of Form 3 students through John Dewey's Experiential Learning theory. This research was conducted using a mixed approach, with quantitative and qualitative data collected from 23 female Form 3 and 4 teachers from Butterworth Convent High School in Butterworth, Penang. Instruments used to collect data include pre-tests, post-activity tests, interviews, and observations. After the initial test, the researcher carried out 4 activities namely Minimal Pair Practice, Role-Play, WH Quest.....

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Abstract: Proverbs and idioms in the Tamil language have always been a struggle for Form One students as they encounter them as a new lesson after completing primary school. Therefore, this study is conducted to determine the students’ understanding of proverbs and idioms in Tamil, known as Mozhiyani, through a card game. This study aimed to investigate the problems faced by students in learning Mozhiyani and their interest in understanding it by playing the card game. The study also investigated whether students improved in learning Mozhiyani after using the card game. To encourage students to use suitable Mozhiyani, 20 pieces of cards consisting of four types of Mozhiyani were introduced as a new method of learning. Twenty students participated in this study from a secondary school. In the pre-test, they answered a question paper about Mozhiyani. The majority of the students answered the questions incorrectly, showing that they had not learned it deeply. Then, they played four diff.....

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