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Implications of critical discourse analysis in teaching and learning Tamil in the context of Malaysian higher education

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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.....

Thesis Published 2014 1451 hits Available

Prestasi kecergasan fizikal dan pembentukan piawai rujukan kriteria bagi pemain ragbi 16 tahun di sekolah elit dan bukan elit ragbi negeri Perak

Kanaisan Kanapathy

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The purpose of this study is to measure and evaluate the level of physical fitness of the 16 years old rugby players in the elite rugby schools and the non-elite rugby schools in the State of Perak and to setup the standard criterion reference for the Physical Fitness Rugby Test for both schools. A total of 102 rugby players from the elite and non-elite schools in the state of Perak, has been chosen as samples. The measurement of the physical fitness levels were being acquired based on the Physical Fitness Test that comprised of the 30 meter Sprint Test, Sit-Up Test, Multi Stage Physical Fitness Test, 10 Meter Shuttle Run Test, and Body Mass Index Test. Independent t-test for the Physical Fitness Test showed t (100) = 3.932, p = .001 and there was significant difference in physical fitness level among players between the elite rugby schools (M=289.9, SD = 9.64) and non-elite rugby schools (M=281.6, SD = 11.52) in Perak. Besides, the Multi Stage Physical Fitness Test showed t (94) = 3.5.....

Thesis Published 2010 2395 hits Available

A critical analysis Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris init student teacher teaching practice experiences a new case study approach

Kaaminy Kanapathy

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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.....

Article Published 2023 760 hits Available

The impact of sulam projects tamil comic book on learners comprehension and motivation in reading skill teaching and learning

Kaaminy Kanapathy

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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.....

Article Published 2024 293 hits Available

An assessment of Tamil phonology acquisition in second language learning context

Kaaminy Kanapathy

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Second language acquisition, or sequential language acquisition, is learning a second language after a first language is already established (Krashen, 1981). The field of second language, L2 acquisition research always has been associated to understand the underpinnings of second language grammars and the factors that influence the development of those grammars. While this is a wide ranging area of interest, this paper emphasis on the common patterns of grammars of Tamil as second language in particular to phonological acquisition. It is unknown whether it could be easier for a learner of a non-quantity language to Tamil quantity if this feature would instead delay or disturb the acquisition. Therefore, the current research assess the acquisition of Tamil phonology Tamil by the Malay learners. A clear asymmetric pattern of acquisition between both the tests emerged that the subjects were able to acquire the non-identical Tamil phonology from Malay by sound than the form or structure. T.....

Article Published 2015 108 hits Available

Grammar treatment exercises, brainstorming and mind mapping to improve student's narrative writing

Kanapathy Tuthirapathy

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The aim of this investigation was to study the effects of scaffolding in improving students' essay writing especially narrative writing in a Form Five classroom. The scaffoldings utilized for this study are brainstorming, mind mapping and group work. The objectives of this study were to minimize errors in pupils' essays. Next, the study also seeked methodologies on how pupils could drive ideas to write an essay that were in line with the given topics. Finally this study was to create an awareness and liking towards essay writing among the pupils. The theoretical framework for this study encircled around the use of collaborative or cooperative writing. The use of this framework was essential as the participants were of average level and they need all the assistance that the participants could get. This was also closely connected to next theoretical framework founded by Russian Psychologist Vygotsky. Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development or ZPD banks on grou.....

Thesis Published 2010 57 hits Available

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