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{"title":"PENGGUNAAN PERMAINAN BAHASA DALAM PENGAJARAN PENGENALAN KARAKTER CINA SEKOLAH KEBANGSAAN DALAM KALANGAN MURID TAHUN 1","authors":"Nur Hayatul Sakinah ABDUL RAHMAN, Ai Peng Foo","doi":"10.33306/mjssh/288","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33306/mjssh/288","url":null,"abstract":"This research aims to determine the effect of Chinese character literacy teaching under language games teaching approach for Chinese language subject in national school. Research design ensemble quantitative research where quasi-experimental method is used to answer research questions. Sample of this research are 20 year one students from Sekolah Kebangsaan Dato’ Wan Kemara and 20 year one students from Sekolah Kebangsaan Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra respectively. Pre-test is run to determine the student’s current achievement and identify the problems they are facing during the learning process. Experiment will be carried on for 8 weeks. The instruments for this research are pre-test, post-test and questionnaire. Students from controlled group will learn Chinese character literacy under traditional method, meanwhile students from treatment group will learn under language games approach. After experiment, students from both groups will undergo post-test. Marks from both pre-test and post-test are collected to calculate the improvement of student’s achievement for each group. Mean of improvement is calculated for comparison. From questionnaire data scores, mean scores of interests is calculated for comparison. Data is analysed descriptively and inferential. As a conclusion, students who learn Chinese character literacy under language games teaching method are able to improve their ability to answer Chinese character literacy questions.","PeriodicalId":233488,"journal":{"name":"Muallim Journal of Social Science and Humanities","volume":"52 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141688463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"ENCOURAGING PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOUR: THE FUNCTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONNECTEDNESS, ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS, & ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE","authors":"Nurul Hidayana Mohd Noor, Syeliya Md Zaini, Susan Pudin, Syazwi JAAFAR SIDEK","doi":"10.33306/mjssh/272","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33306/mjssh/272","url":null,"abstract":"The environment is essential in determining the well-being and quality of human life. The rapid development of human civilization causes humans to depend highly on the world of science and technology. Unfortunately, this speed causes people to become complacent in carrying out their responsibility to protect the environment. The effects of these activities have begun to be felt by today's generation. Despite a strong consensus about human environmental responsibility, many people fail to behave in line with their pro-environmental behaviour. This study examines the interrelationship between environmental connectedness, ethics, knowledge, and pro-environmental behaviour. The quantitative survey method and convenience sampling collected data from the Malaysian public. The final valid data of 247 respondents were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis conducted within SPSS. The regression results showed that environmental connectedness, ethics, and knowledge significantly influenced pro-environmental behaviour. These results indicate that citizens who are emotionally attached to the environment, ethically value the environment, and are highly knowledgeable on how to preserve and conserve the environment will help guarantee a comfortable life. Several theoretical and practical implications are also highlighted in this paper.","PeriodicalId":233488,"journal":{"name":"Muallim Journal of Social Science and Humanities","volume":"275 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140751118","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"READING THE BOOK OF REVELATION THROUGH THE LENS OF DYSTOPIA","authors":"Wen Hung Wong, J. Seach","doi":"10.33306/mjssh/273","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33306/mjssh/273","url":null,"abstract":"Christianity is one of the most influential religions in the world and there are numerous sacred texts that are closely associated with it, particularly the Holy Bible. The Book of Revelation, which is a significant part of the bible, is well regarded as one of the essential texts in Christianity that has been studied extensively from theological and historical standpoints over the years. The book is attributed to Apostle John and contains discussions related to the apocalypse and a new beginning. Meanwhile, dystopia is a literary concept that focusses on harrowing societies with a bleak and depressing atmosphere. Served as the direct oppositional term for Utopia, dystopian themes revolve closely around the notions of oppression, destruction, and pandemonium. This study aims to investigate the relationship between the two by examining various dystopian themes and motives including environmental destruction, corruption of moral values, and governmental control. Besides, this study also probes into the dualistic nature of God and his angels through their portrayal of the necessary evil in order to warn people of the danger of a possible dystopian reality. By examining the text through the lens of Dystopia, it intensifies the impact of the warnings, compelling people to pay attention to the possibility of a bleak dystopian future filled with pain and suffering. This perpetuates the relevance of the book of Revelation with modern readers, as dystopia is a concept closely studied at present. Finally, this study also expands the discourse related to dystopia and the book of Revelation by highlighting that the former can be read as a text of secular social commentary rather than merely a religious text referred to for spiritual guidance and prophecies.","PeriodicalId":233488,"journal":{"name":"Muallim Journal of Social Science and Humanities","volume":"91 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140752651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"EMBARKING ON A JOURNEY: UNRAVELING CULTURAL TAPESTRY IN THE REALM OF IN-SERVICE ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS WITHIN A MALAYSIAN HIGHER EDUCATION HAVEN","authors":"Tanzima Sultana, Mwana Ali Abdalla, Mohamad Ridhuan Abdullah","doi":"10.33306/mjssh/275","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33306/mjssh/275","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores how English language instructors (ELIs) at a Malaysian international university comprehend cultural diversity, apply culturally responsive teaching in their classrooms, and align their practices with Banks's four levels of ethnic content integration. Through qualitative case analysis, we interviewed five seasoned ELIs, aiming to unravel the connection between their beliefs and teaching methods. Understanding teachers' perceptions is crucial for the successful implementation of multicultural education. Our inductive thematic analysis reveals that instructors at the selected university possess only a surface-level grasp of cultural diversity. Interestingly, their perception and incorporation of cultural diversity elements into ELIs don't align with Banks's model. Furthermore, teachers' beliefs are rooted in a color-evasive ideology, influencing their reflexivity and efforts to foster culturally responsive teaching. This study's findings offer valuable insights for refining teacher training programs, ensuring a more effective implementation of culturally responsive instruction in educational institutions characterized by diverse student populations.","PeriodicalId":233488,"journal":{"name":"Muallim Journal of Social Science and Humanities","volume":"36 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140752652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL OF TIKTOK AS A SUPPLEMENTARY TOOL FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING AMONG STUDENTS","authors":"Nor Azian YASMIN ONN, Rasyiqah Batrisya Md Zolkapli, Sri Fitriaty Mohd Kenali, Amir Lukman Abd Rahman, Nurul Farhanah Abdul Hadi, Hairul Azhar Mohamad","doi":"10.33306/mjssh/279","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33306/mjssh/279","url":null,"abstract":"The use of social media as a profound educational platform holds great potential in augmenting students’ mastery of the English language, thereby facilitating substantial advancements in their linguistic competence. The introduction of TikTok has led to its rapid acceptance and preference among youth as a favoured social media platform. To explore the potential of TikTok as a supplementary tool for English as a Second Language (ESL) learning, a set of questionnaires was distributed to 150 students from various courses at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam Campus. The results revealed that there was a strong preference for utilising the platform in language learning as it fosters a sense of comfort and effective learning, allowing students to enhance their English language skills and establish familiarity with the language. Thus, the findings of this study demonstrate the considerable potential of TikTok as a supplementary tool for English language learning among university students. However, further research is required to explore the pedagogical implications of integrating TikTok as a tool in language learning curricula.","PeriodicalId":233488,"journal":{"name":"Muallim Journal of Social Science and Humanities","volume":"43 13","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140755284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"COMMUNICATION FOR DIGITAL LEADERSHIP: AN EXPLORATION TO THE FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO LOW INDEX","authors":"Nurhafizah Abdul Musid, M. E. M. Mohd Matore, A. H. A. Hamid","doi":"10.33306/mjssh/274","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33306/mjssh/274","url":null,"abstract":"Digital leadership is important today because leadership development is a key element of sustainability education. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), leaders should deploy resources, be visionary and ethical, and focus on long-term goals without neglecting values and principles. There are nine elements to assess the digital leadership of teachers. One of the crucial elements in digital leadership of teachers is communication. However, previous studies show that communication has a low index in digital leadership compared to the other elements. Therefore, this study aims to explore the factors that contribute to a low index of communication in digital leadership. In this paper, a qualitative approach using a semi-structured interview is adopted. The interview protocol consists of basic information about the participants, guidelines for the participants, interview questions, and appreciation for the participants. The interviews were conducted thoroughly, although there was only one interview question. The interviews were conducted online via the Zoom application. The interview participants were selected by using purposive sampling that involved four teachers from primary and secondary schools in Perak, Selangor and Sabah. The data was analysed using thematic analysis. The analysis revealed five factors: inefficient use of communication channels, inappropriate attitude of parents, lack of face-to-face communication, inappropriate teaching methods of teachers and limited internet access. The implications of this study point to the possibility of improving the use of communication channels in an efficient way, improving teaching methods so that students can understand what is being taught by teachers, and improving Internet access to increase the frequency of communication and diversify the methods of online communication between teachers and students. Stakeholders, administration and teachers should be more proactive in seeking solutions to overcome these challenges. It is suggested that a further study on communication in digital leadership be conducted, involving teachers from all states and using a quantitative approach and interviews among teachers in all types of Malaysian schools.","PeriodicalId":233488,"journal":{"name":"Muallim Journal of Social Science and Humanities","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140753196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"SOCIAL DEIXIS AMONG INDIAN TRANSGENDERS IN MALAYSIA","authors":"Shuhasyini Balan, Parvathi Wajindram, Rajantheran Muniandy","doi":"10.33306/mjssh/276","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33306/mjssh/276","url":null,"abstract":"This study looks into the social deixis of six Indian transgenders who live in northern regions of Malaysia. The purpose of this study is to discover how social deixis (pronouns, names, and kinship relationships) are used by Indian transgenders and to determine the influence of social deixis on in-group and out-group formation among Indian transgenders. The social deixis used by Indian transgenders to indicate themselves is pointed out in this study, and they place themselves in relation to others who surround them. The research enables readers to make informed decisions in order to break the communication barriers and embrace transgenders for who they are without excluding them because of their languages. Findings in this study revealed that the transgenders used a social deixis approach in their daily communication, and it is also maintained that address forms are the best place to look at the close bond between language and society.","PeriodicalId":233488,"journal":{"name":"Muallim Journal of Social Science and Humanities","volume":"35 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140752661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"KESAN DIRECTED READING THINKING ACTIVITY (DRTA) DALAM MENINGKATKAN TAHAP PENCAPAIAN KEFAHAMAN MEMBACA PELAJAR [THE EFFECT OF DIRECTED READING THINKING ACTIVITY (DRTA) IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ COMPREHENSION]","authors":"Nurfatriah Mahadi, S. K. A. Rahman, Noradinah Jaidi","doi":"10.33306/mjssh/271","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33306/mjssh/271","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores the strategy of Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) on the achievement of reading comprehension in Year 7 in one of the secondary schools in the Brunei and Muara districts, Brunei Darussalam. In addition, this study also examines students' perceptions of DRTA in teaching and learning comprehension in the classroom. The purpose of this study is to examine students' ability to comprehend the content of reading. This study uses an action research design, and the sample consisted of 14 students from Years 7 in moderate to weak levels. The results of this study were analysed using a paired t-test to assess whether there was a significant difference in the mean score in the achievement of the pre-study test and the post-study test of the students. In addition, the researcher also used mean scores to find out students' perceptions of DRTA techniques in teaching and learning comprehension. Based on paired t-test analysis, it shows a difference in the mean score in the achievement of pre-study test and post-study test of students, t (14) = -6.79, p .000< .005. While the results of the mean score analysis for students' perception of the DRTA technique in teaching and learning comprehension show a positive reaction and response between a mean of 3.07 to 3.57. Therefore, the overall study of the DRTA technique proves that this technique can improve student achievement in reading and comprehension.","PeriodicalId":233488,"journal":{"name":"Muallim Journal of Social Science and Humanities","volume":"428 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140750793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"CONCEPTUALIZING NOUNS: ENHANCING STUDENTS’ COMPREHENSION THROUGH E-MAGAZINES","authors":"Nur Farah FADHLIAH MAHMUD, Aisyah Nazamud-din, Nur Aziela Aidit, Siti Hafizah Ambi, Jacqueline Susan Rijeng","doi":"10.33306/mjssh/262","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33306/mjssh/262","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores the potential of e-magazines as a tool to enhance students' conceptualization of nouns. This research discovers how e-magazines can contribute to students’ conceptualization of nouns, ultimately improving their understanding of this grammatical element through reflective feedback. The study employed a mixed-method approach, emphasizing qualitative method through iREFLECT v1 questionnaires. Participants were first year Diploma students in one of tertiary institutions in Malaysia. The findings revealed positive outcomes as evidenced in the feedback form and highlighted positive impacts of e-magazines in aiding students’ conceptualization of nouns and improving their overall comprehension. These findings contribute to the existing literature on innovative teaching approaches, emphasizing the importance of incorporating digital resources to foster learners in the 21st century classroom.","PeriodicalId":233488,"journal":{"name":"Muallim Journal of Social Science and Humanities","volume":"5 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139124802","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"ANALISIS FORMALISTIK TERHADAP PENGKRITIKAN FILEM [FORMALISTIC ANALYSIS OF FILM CRITICISM]","authors":"Inthumathi Segaran","doi":"10.33306/mjssh/268","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33306/mjssh/268","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to examine and explain film criticism of K.Balamurugan's work using formalistic theory. The study has three objectives, which are to identify the subject of discussion, to identify the elements of plot criticism, and to identify character criticism in K.Balamurugan's work based on formalistic theory. The data source for this study is the film criticism book entitled 'Theernthu Pogatha Venkattikal' by K.Balamurugan. Formalistic theory is used as an analyzer of K.Balamurugan's film criticism. The researcher uses a qualitative approach and method used in this study is in the form of literature review to collect information related to this study. Data are analyzed using descriptive analysis based on the characteristics of formalistic theory, which are themes, plots, and characters, using the book entitled 'Theernthu Pogatha Venkattikal'. The results of the study show that most of the film criticisms of 'Theernthu Pogatha Venkattikal' are characterized by themes, plots, and characters contained in formalistic theory. In conclusion, K.Balamurugan's work covers all aspects based on formalistic theory and is able to examine and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a criticism through the application of various literary theories and approaches. The implications of this study can improve the effectiveness of critics in critiquing a work and improve quality in writing field.","PeriodicalId":233488,"journal":{"name":"Muallim Journal of Social Science and Humanities","volume":"22 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139124874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}