The evolution of interactive films marks a transformative shift in cinematic storytelling, blending traditional narratives with game-like interactivity to develop deeper audience engagement. This research investigates the key elements of interactive films and their potential influence on audience experience. By using Netflix_s interactive film We Lost Our Human as a case study, this study aims to identify unique characteristics of interactive films, analyze the impact of interactivity on audience engagement, and propose best practices for creating interactive content. A qualitative methodology was adopted, utilizing two research methods: (1) Focus Group Interviews and (2) Expert Interviews. The feedback and data obtained from these interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis, leading to the identification of core elements of interactive films. Findings shows three core elements, which is that compelling narratives, meaningful choices, and seamless integration of interactivity are .....

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In the teaching and learning of Malay language in schools, writing essays is an important component. In this study, six samples of good essays have been selected for analysis. Samples consist of students in Form 2 from a school Malaysia. Hermeneutics Pedagogical method is used to analyze student essays to identify styles of cognition and affection involved in essay writings. The results of hermeneutics pedagogy method give interpretations through style interpretation of cognition and affection experienced by students in the subconscious and conscious mind during essay writing. Results show that the students will be able to extract information and past experiences of long-term memory and short term memory assisted through the style of cognition and affection. Students then apply the elements of emotions or feelings to enable them to produce good passages. Keywords: Cognition, affection, hermeneutic pedagogic method..

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The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of distinct motivationally-based instructional approaches on student_s game performance and involvement. 78 secondary physical education students were taught a unit of volleyball using one in either an autonomy-supportive, controlling or balanced instructional style. Using a pretest and posttest design, students were measured on their game performance and involvement during 20-minute game of volleyball. Data analysis indicated that students engaged in the autonomy-supportive context illustrated significantly higher levels of performance and involvement when compared with the other groups. Keywords: Game Performance; Self-Determination Theory; Motivation..

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The research reported here investigates variation in beginning teachers_ early experiences of their own teaching competency. A phenomenographic research approach was used to show the qualitatively different ways teacher competence was understood amongst beginning teachers in Malaysia. Phenomenographic interviews were conducted with 18 beginning teachers who had started full time teaching for between 1-3 years. Analysis revealed that beginning teachers _saw_, _understood_ the conceptions of competency in five different ways: i) the ability to manage classroom and student behavior, ii) a strong knowledge of the subject content, iii) the ability to reach out for assistance and support, iv) understanding the students they teach, and v) possessing values of professionalism. The relationships between these different ways are represented diagrammatically. This investigation gives an insider_s perspective a strong voice of what constitutes teacher competence, as well as illustrates that if tea.....

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Inspired by positive results of Problem Based Learning (PBL) implementation within an array of disciplines, PBL was also implemented in teacher education fields since 1980_s. Since then, the literature of PBL implementation and its impact teacher education have been growing. However, there was no review work reported to conclude on how PBL impact specific learning outcomes in teacher education. Hence the aim of the paper was to review the research evidences concerning the impact of PBL implementation focusing on pre-service teachers_ knowledge and skills. Resources (journal articles and paper proceedings) were obtained from bibliographic databases and key research journals. The resources were chosen based on specific inclusion criteria, followed by a common review framework to ensure commonality and comprehensiveness during the review. The review works concluded that a PBL experience within teacher education provided opportunities for pre-service teachers to simultaneously acquire know.....

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Kajian ini bertujuan bagi membina indeks literasi kelestarian alam sekitar belia di Malaysia. Pendekatan kuantitatif dengan reka bentuk tinjauan digunakan dalam kajian ini. Pemilihan sampel kajian adalah melibatkan persampelan berstrata yang melibatkan 1000 orang belia Malaysia berumur 19 hingga 40 tahun yang dipecahkan mengikut zon, jantina, lokaliti dan kategori belia. Terdapat empat fasa pembinaan indeks yang meliputi pengenalpastian domain, indikator dan sub indikator, analisis pemberat, pembinaan indeks dan penggredan agregat. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah dalam bentuk soal selidik meliputi lima domain kajian iaitu pengetahuan, sikap, nilai, kemahiran dan amalan. Hasil kajian menunjukkan indeks literasi kelestarian alam sekitar dalam kalangan belia di Malaysia bagi zon Utara (73.1), Pantai Timur (72.0) dan Malaysia Timur (73.6) adalah pada gred sederhana manakala Zon Tengah (75.4) dan Selatan (75.4) adalah pada gred tinggi. Indeks mengikut jantina pula menunjukkan lelaki berada .....

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This study aims to explore the impact of barriers and academic achievement on mathematics teachers' attitudes towards e-learning, using the Technology Acceptance Model from the perspective of basic education teachers in Oman. It also investigates the influence of perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use on these attitudes. A descriptive-analytical approach was adopted to address the research questions. The researcher developed a questionnaire to measure attitudes toward e-learning, comprising five dimensions: attitudes toward e-learning, barriers, academic achievement, perceived usefulness, and perceived ease of use. The tool’s validity and reliability were confirmed, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.90. The questionnaire was administered to a simple random sample of 268 teachers. Various statistical methods were employed, including percentages, means, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, and structural equation modelling. The results validated the tool’s cons.....

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This study aimed to characterise D24, D99, D160, D168, D197 and D200 varieties at matured, riped, and dehisced stages through morphological observation and molecular characterisation using transcriptomic analysis. Twenty-eight morphological traits were evaluated according to durian descriptor _National Guidelines for The Conduct of Tests for Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability_. Separately, a total of 21 durian samples were submitted to transcriptome analysis to access biosynthesis pathways during fruit developmental stages. The results of the study showed that these six Malaysian durian varieties demonstrated a considerable level of morphological variation. Statistical ANOVA and canonical discriminant analysis identified pedicel length trait as the most significant quantitative trait to differentiate the six varieties. Qualitative traits dendrogram clustered the varieties into two main clades includes Clade A (mostly of D160, D168, D197 and D200) and Clade B (mostly of D24 and D99).....

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This study aimed to determine the effects of a four-week in-service professional development course on Acehnese science teachers_ pedagogical knowledge and skills. A triangulation mixed-methods research design was employed: The participants_ self-perceived level of pedagogical knowledge and skills in pretest-posttest, and their written responses on what they have learnt constituted the quantitative and qualitative data respectively. The participants consisted of 26 Acehnese science teachers and were selected by means of a stratified purposive sampling. The quantitative data of pretest-posttest differences were analysed using a paired samples t-test, while the qualitative data were analysed recursively to uncover emerging themes. The findings indicated that the Acehnese science teachers perceived that their pedagogical knowledge and skills have elevated as the outcome of the professional development course. The significant gains observed were further supported by the participants_ self-.....

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Previous studies revealed that Readers Theater instruction has improved fluency and comprehension skills of kindergarten children. In this study Reader_s Theater has been implemented to investigate its effectiveness towards improving fluency and comprehension skills of kindergarten children in Malaysia. Using quasi- experimental research design and qualitative methods, data was collected from 50 kindergarten children in the District of Batang Padang, Perak. The experimental study was carried out for six weeks where the control group was given the passage of the story, while the treatment group received Readers Theater scripts of the same story. Test statistics indicated significant differences between the treatment and control groups; Z = -3.00, p .05 in comprehension skills. It can therefore be concluded that Readers Theater instruction is beneficial to increase fluency skill for the kindergarten children in Malaysia and thus recommended as part of literacy enhancement in the kinderga.....

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