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Transmission and Documentation of Orang Asli Indigenous Knowledge in ‘Green Technology’ for Sustainable Development in Malaysia Regina Lambin, Norwaliza Abdul Wahab, Goh Swee Choo Faculty of Education and Human Development, Sultan Idris Education University, 35900 Tanjung Malim, Malaysia Ramlee Mustapha Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education, Sultan Idris Education University, 35900 Tanjung Malim, Malaysia Ramle Abdullah Faculty of General Study and Continuing Education, Sultan Zainal Abidin University, 21300 Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia Roslin Md Sharif Film Director, Seven Crew Production, 48000 Rawang, Malaysia Abstract This study aims to preserve and document the corpus of Orang Asli Indigenous Knowledge in ‘Green Technology’ (IKGT). This knowledge is at risk of being lost due to the impact of colonization, habitat destruction and modernization. Indigenous knowledge of Orang Asli is naturalistic and environmentally friendly which is used to reduce the human impact on t.....

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Literacy is still the main problem in primary schools mainly among Orang Asli students. The level of literacy among Orang Asli students are very low. In the present time, there are many reading modules to help teachers in teaching and learning in preschool and primary school levels. However, modules or reading materials for Orang Asli students are scarce and this makes it difficult for teachers in Orang Asli schools to diversify their teaching and learning methods in a class. Therefore, this research aims to create a module that has a validation and high credibility to help increase a student's grasp in reading. ADDIE model was used as a base to create a model. This research involved five phases which is carrying out an analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation phase. A survey was conducted to assess the content validity of the module. The data was validated by three experts. The results showed that the LIKES Module for Orang Asli had a high content validity (>74 per.....

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The rate of drop outs among indigenous or Orang Asli pupils in primary school is a worrying issue. They were found to be unable to apply the knowledge acquired through formal education systems in Malaysia due to the different ‚settings‘ of the environment. This failure was due to the lack of understanding on how Orang Asli pupils learn, think, and act. The aim of this study was to construct a Forest School framework for the teaching and learning process in Orang Asli primary schools. The qualitative study design involved in-depth interviews with six experts from the Orang Asli community by using semi-structured questions to explore and clarify related sub-constructs. The results showed five elements that need to be incorporated in the syllabus, namely music, herbs and medicine, handicrafts, tools for hunting and forestry. The Forest School framework would serve as a comprehensive guide and reference for policymakers as indigenous knowledge elements need to be incorporated in primar.....

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Skilled human capital is highly important in economic development. This career aspiration is to create a skilled workforce in a country. A lack of Orang Asli involvement in vocational fields is worrisome for many parties, especially the government. Thus, this study aims to explore the participation and involvement of Orang Asli youths in Vocational Education and Training (VET). Qualitative research methods were used in this study to provide in-depth knowledge of the involvement of Orang Asli youths in VET. Ten Orang Asli youths from various ethnics groups, aged 17¬–18, were selected as study participants. Data were obtained from semi-structured interviews and document analysis. From the analysed data, themes were pointed out and a triangulation technique was performed to determine the validity. The findings showed that awareness about VET among the Orang Asli youth is satisfactory. This paper also will discuss the involvement of Orang Asli youth in VET courses nationally and the une.....

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Kajian ini bertujuan untuk membina sebuah modul khusus bagi meningkatkan kemahiran membaca murid Orang Asli dan menilai keberkesanan modul. Pembinaan modul adalah berdasarkan kepada model ADDIE melalui lima peringkat.iaitu analisis, reka bentuk, pembangunan, pelaksanaan dan penilaian. Kajian ini menggunakan dua jenis pendekatan kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Pendekatan kuantitatif dengan reka bentuk kuasi eksperimen telah dilaksanakan dalam kajian ini manakala pendekatan kualitatif berlaku melalui temu bual dan senarai semak pemerhatian murid dalam bilik darjah. Kajian ini melibatkan 10 orang murid Orang Asli dari 3 buah sekolah Orang Asli. Setiap sekolah ditetapkan masing-masing lima orang murid dalam kumpulan kawalan dan lima orang murid dalam kumpulan rawatan. Instrumen yang digunakan ialah ujian diagnostik, ujian pra, ujian pasca, senarai semak pemerhatian murid dan borang maklum balas guru. Analisis kajian juga mendapati bahawa terdapat peningkatan pada keputusan ujian pas.....

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Purpose: This study aim to explore the inspiration of technology in conducting learning process for special education studens in classroom. Framework: It is common knowledge that education today requires teachers to be more creative in delivering learning and teaching in the classroom. Methodology: This study use qualitative approach in gathering the data. 12 teachers were interview in this studies. Findings: The result shows the rapidity of technology is now to some extent helping teachers find fresher ideas to conduct teaching in the classroom. The existence of various types of technology including gadgets, software, video applications and others are seen to be able to attract the interest of students in turn can achieve teaching objectives. However, some studies show that some teachers are less effective in the use of technology when teaching in the classroom. Implications: In addition to speeding up the process of obtaining information, the use of technology also actually helps und.....

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