This research analyzed the Implications of Critical Discourse Analysis in teaching and learning Tamil in the context of Malaysian Higher Education. This study uses Fairclough's framework (1995), critical questioning framework synthesized from Fairclought's framework (1995), 5 point scale synthesized from Fairclough (1995), translated version of Watson-Glasor's Critical Thinking Skills test frame and a student's opinion elicitation questionnaire. This study comprises of 5 stages based on 5 research questions. They are: 1) critical analysis of the news paper articles by the researcher, 2) review of the differences in the critical ability of the students through the administration of the pre and post tests containing 10 synthesized questions reflecting the Critical Discourse Analysis, 3) study of Critical language Awareness of students through a 5 points evolved for this purpose, 4) study of the Critical Thinking Skills of the students through the administration ofWatson-Glaser's Critical.....

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The experiences of undergraduates’ student-teachers from the Tamil unit program at Sultan Idris Education university who underwent teacher training are examined in this paper. A crucial part of teacher preparation is practical teaching experience. What the student-teacher has experienced in the teaching and learning environment is unknown, though. What experiences student instructors have while they are in the teaching practice phase is the topic that this study aims to discuss. Since this study is focused on the real-world experiences of student teachers, qualitative research was chosen as the method of inquiry. Additionally, experiential learning and reflective learning theory serve as the theoretical foundation for this investigation. In addition, it was noticed that they were not doing well in their teaching practices throughout the student evaluation. Five student-teachers participated in semi-structured interviews, and they also kept a reflective journal. Contextual information.....

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This study explores the impact of using Tamil comic books as a teaching tool to enhance students' reading comprehension and motivation. Recognizing the decline in reading habits among younger generations and the challenges associated with traditional methods of teaching Tamil, the research investigates how comics combining engaging visuals and narratives can make learning more interactive and appealing. Employing a quantitative approach, the study involved pre-tests, post-tests, and questionnaires to evaluate comprehension skills and motivation among 20 form two students in a Malaysian secondary school. This study employs a quasi-experimental design to examine the impact of Tamil comic books on students’ reading comprehension skills and motivation to read. Results revealed significant improvements in reading comprehension, with students scoring an average of 77.9% on post-tests, indicating enhanced abilities in understanding vocabulary, sentence structures, and narrative flow. Additi.....

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