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The use of formulaic language to enhance the speaking ability of limited English proficient (LEP) learners in a secondary school

Rathai A/P Muniandy@Perumal

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This study is aimed to analyse on how formulaic language can be used to enhance the speaking ability of limited English proficient (LEP) learners in a secondary school. Five, Form 4 LEP learners were involved in this study, which used a mixed method with an embedded design methodology. Their speech production (monologue and dialogue) were analysed in terms of accuracy by looking into the sentence selection to convey their intended ideas and the level of correctness in employing the learnt formulaic language in terms of lexis choices, word order and grammar, before and after a series of direct instruction sessions, which involved „noticing? and „awarenessraising? activities. The study also analysed how the use of formulaic language affects the context of repair fluency of the LEP learners in terms of repetition, reformulation and false starts. It can be concluded that the use of formulaic sequences had improved the quality and length of speech production for all the five LEP learner.....

Thesis Published 2017 3432 hits Available

Pemikiran sosial dalam epik pendek karya Bharathidasan

Rajendram Perumal

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Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk mengenal pasti pemikiran sosial yang terdapat dalam epik pendek Bharathidasan. Kedua, menganalisis pandangan masyarakat umum terhadap pemikiran sosial yang terdapat dalam epik pendek Bharathidasan dan yang ketiga menghuraikan pandangan Bharathidasan yang inginkan masyarakat yang progresif sekitar abad kedua puluh sepertimana yang digambarkan dalam epik pendek karya Bharathidasan. Sebanyak lima buah epik pendek karya Bharathidasan iaitu Canceevi parvatatin caral, Puratcikkavi, Virattay, Kudumpa vilakku and Irunta vitu telah dipilih sebagai sumber utama kajian. Ini merupakan kajian kualitatif dan dibuat berdasarkan pendekatan kajian perpustakaan. Berdasarkan metodologi ini, sumber primer dikumpulkan dan dianalisis bersama sumber sekunder dan maklumatmaklumat yang berkait rapat dengan kajian. Kajian ini diperkukuh lagi dengan pengaplikasian teori Rasionalisme Periyar. Penemuan kajian yang diutarakan mengemukakan ideologi-ideologi yang harus dijadikan telad.....

Thesis Published 2017 2458 hits Available

Analyses of training needs of in-service teachers in fostering higher order thinking skills in science teaching

Paramesvary Perumal

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This survey study aims to analyse training needs of lower secondary in-service teachers to foster higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) in science teaching. The population of the study were lower secondary science teachers in Peninsular Malaysia. Multistage random sampling was employed and 220 respondents (a response rate of 65.3%) took part in this study. Data were gathered using a questionnaire that was specifically developed for the purpose of this study and has high validity and reliability. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. Borich formula was adapted to determine the discrepancy and to prioritise training needs. Results show that teachers have limited understanding of HOTS as well as the pedagogy to foster HOTS. The finding indicates that there is a need for training in all methods/activities/techniques to foster HOTS both in knowledge and performance dimensions. Ten competency items were identified as ‘Critical Training Needs’ that should be .....

Thesis Published 2017 2625 hits Available

Meyppattiyal dalam novel-novel Sujatha

P.Devaki M.K. Perumal

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This research aims to identify meyppattiyal (emotions), explain inner causes (various emotions) that trigger meyppattiyal, analyse thunaimai meyppattiyal (additional emotions) and explain messages conveyed by Sujatha in his novels by incorporating meyppattiyal. This study analyses five of Sujatha’s novels consisting Vasanth! Vasanth!, Miindum Oru Kuttram, Priya, Aayarathil Iruvar and Pesum Bommaikal This is a qualitative research that combines library research and text analysis methods. Analysis and discussions are based on meyppattiyal theory prompted by Tolkappiyar which includes envakai meyppattiyal (eight-fold emotions) consisting of nakai (laughter), alukai (weeping), ilivaral (contempt), marutkai (awe), accam (fear), perumitam (pride), vekuli (anger) and uvakai (joy) depicted in Sujatha’s novels. Each of the meyppattiyal is triggered b.....

Thesis Published 2021 1845 hits Available

Role of Malaysian mass media in promoting Thirukkural

T. Perumal

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Malaysian Tamils originated from South India, being a minority group faces a lot of challenges in preserving and maintaining their identity, culture, language and literature. Both printed and electronic mass media had played an important role in maintaining Tamil language and literature in Malaysia, a multilingual and multi-cultural nation. Thirukkural is an ancient scripture in Tamil literature, was written by Thiruvalluvar is the only Tamil literary work which has gained so much importance and has seen many translations and commentaries into almost all major languages of the world (Bharathi, Sridevi, & Varshitha, , 2017). Thirukkural also is beacon and guide to life, though written millenniums ago its principles are still relevant in present day contexts and stand as an embodiment of human life (Madhusudanan & Nalini, 2015). Therefore, it is imperative that Thirukkkural need to be reinforced into the society especially among the diaspora community. Generally, diaspora countries such .....

Article Published 2020 971 hits Available

Citra,perjuangan dan status wanita dalam kumpulan cerpen Ko.Punniavan

Saravanan Perumal

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Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti citra wanita, menganalisis perjuangan wanita dan menghuraikan status wanita dalam kumpulan cerpen Ko.Punniavan. Oleh itu, pendekatan kualitatif yang merangkumi kaedah kepustakaan dan kaedah analisis teks di samping teori feminisme budaya yang dipelopori oleh Brooke Williams pada tahun 1975 digunakan untuk menjalankan kajian ini. Feminisme budaya ialah fahaman bahawa wanita akan mencapai emansipasi melalui budaya wanita alternatif. Dapatan kajian mendapati bahawa hanya sebanyak 17 buah cerpen daripada 48 cerpen yang telah diterbitkan dalam tiga buah kumpulan cerpen Ko.Punniavan berjudul Nijam, Cirai, Ethirvinaikal mencerminkan feminisme budaya. Cerpen-cerpen tersebut dipilih sebagai korpus kajian kerana penulisnya Ko. Punniavan merupakan seorang penulis feminis yang popular di Malaysia. Dalam 17 buah cerpen tersebut, aspek citra, perjuangan dan status kaum wanita dapat dikesan pada watak isteri dalam lima buah cerpen, ibu dalam empat buah cerpen.....

Thesis Published 2020 2454 hits Available

Development of a design framework to create awareness of bakery food ingredients information for parents in Klang Valley

Kasturi Pormalu@Perumal

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alaysia is famous for its variety of foods. However, the most common staple is bread, especially among busy parents. Despite multiple health problems rising among children, parents' understanding and awareness of food ingredient information are lacking. The design elements diminish the effective delivery of the message of the bakery food ingredients' information. Therefore, based on the problems identified in the design elements, this research aims to develop a Bakery Food Ingredient Information (BFII) framework. As the study is a sequential explanatory mixed-method, a QUANTITATIVE-QUALITATIVE research design is used. Data were gathered by giving survey questionnaires to parents and doing in-depth interviews with graphic design experts using semi-structured questions. In the quantitative survey, 700 questionnaires were sent to parents in the Klang Valley with children between the ages of 7 to 12. The survey used a stratified random sample method. A total of 456 questionnaires were fina.....

Thesis Published 2023 1929 hits Available

Kesediaan guru dalam melaksanakan pendidikan abad ke 21 di sekolah daerah Barat Daya Pulau Pinang

Parameswary Perumal

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Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti tahap persepsi guru dalam kesediaan guru untuk melaksanakan pendidikan abad ke-21 (PAK21). Tahap kesediaan guru melaksanakan pendidikan abad ke-21 dilihat berdasarkan aspek pengetahuan guru tentang pembelajaran pendidikan abad ke-21, kemahiran menggunakan sistem pengurusan pembelajaran Google Classroom dan sokongan pentadbir. Instrumen soal selidik dipilih sebagai medium untuk menjalankan kajian kuantitatif ini. Dalam kajian ini seramai 330 orang guru sekolah rendah dari daerah Barat Daya, Pulau Pinang telah dipilih secara rawak sebagai sampel kajian ini. Berdasarkan keputusan kajian, didapati bahawa majoriti guru berpendapat bahawa mereka mempunyai pengetahuan yang tinggi tentang PAK21(M=3.71, sp=0.464), kemahiran guru menggunakan sistem pengurusan pembelajaran Google Classroom adalah tahap sederhana (M=2.88, sp=0.704). Bagi tahap sokongan pentadbir, guru bersetuju mereka mempunyai sokongan dari pentadbir (M=3.86, sp=0.562). Selain.....

Thesis Published 2023 1859 hits Available

Mobile learning in reading students attitudes readiness and challenges in private secondary schools in Perak

Mohandas naidu Perumal

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This study investigates students_ attitudes, readiness, and challenges associated with implementing mobile learning for reading in private secondary schools in Perak. A survey research approach was employed to address the research objectives. The study involved 120 upper secondary students selected through purposive sampling from two private schools located in Ipoh and Teluk Intan. Quantitative data were collected using questionnaires and analysed using percentage frequency distribution to identify trends in attitudes and readiness levels. For qualitative insights, 24 students were randomly selected from the survey participants for semi-structured interviews. The qualitative data were analysed thematically to uncover recurring patterns and deeper insights into students_ experiences and challenges. The findings reveal that students generally exhibit a positive attitude towards mobile learning, recognizing its potential to enhance reading skills. A notable level of readiness was observed.....

Thesis Published 2025 129 hits Available

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