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This study was conducted in order to identify Arabic teachers’ Non Verbal Communication Practice ... more This study was conducted in order to identify Arabic teachers’ Non Verbal Communication Practice (NVCP) and its relationship with the development of students’ attitude and motivation. This quantitative study was conducted through a survey using a questionnaire as the instrument. A total of 750 Form Four and Form Five students in National Religious Secondary Schools (NRSS) and Government-Aided Religious Schools (GARS) from all over Malaysia participated as the respondents. The sample selection was made using random stratified sampling method according to zones. The data analysis used was Pearson correlation and was conducted using SPSS software. Study showed that there is a positive and significant correlation between all the tested variables. Correlation between NVC and Attitude is positive (r=.42, p = < .05) at the significant level of 0.01. Correlation between NVC and students’ motivation also indicated a positive significant relationship (r =.40, p = < .05) at the 0.01 sign...

Pembacaan adalah satu proses penting dalam pemerolehan maklumat serta ilmu pengetahuan. Ia menjad... more Pembacaan adalah satu proses penting dalam pemerolehan maklumat serta ilmu pengetahuan. Ia menjadi paltform utama dalam usaha membangunkan bangsa dan negara bertaraf global. Amalan serta minat membaca perlu diusahakan agar menjadi satu gerakan massa supaya impaknya adalah optimum. Segala aspek kehidupan manusia kini adalah berteraskan ilmu ( knowledge-based ). Oleh itu, pembacaan sebagai asas pembinaan ilmu perlu menjadi komponen utama dalam apa jua perancangan dan tindakan ke arah memajukan bangsa dan negara. Gerakan untuk memupuk minat membaca perlu diusahakan secara serius agar dapat merealisasikan hasil hakiki seperti diharapkan. Dalam merangka serta melaksanakan inisiatif gerakan membaca, pelbagai aspek dalaman dan luaran perlu diambil kira agar ia meliputi lingkungan serta sasaran yang tepat. Gerakan yang terbaik akan memantulkan gelombang yang akan dapat meninggalkan kesan pada tahap tinggi dan setimpal dengan apa yang diusahakan. Artikel ini akan membincangkan tentang bebera...

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2021

Reading the Quran with tarannum (in particular intonation) is encouraged in Islam. However, it re... more Reading the Quran with tarannum (in particular intonation) is encouraged in Islam. However, it requires the mastery of various skills, including vocal skills. This preliminary study focuses on exploring vocal training methods practised by young Malaysian qari and qariah in improving their tarannum al-Quran skill. This qualitative study utilised data collected from semi-structured interviews. Two participants from Tangkak District, Johor, participated in this study. The data obtained were transcribed and analysed to produce themes, subthemes and a matrix table. The findings showed that there were six elements of vocal training practised by the participants, namely 1) Self-consistent training, 2) Vocal warm-up training, 3) Tone training, 4) Burdah training, 5) Vocal control technique, and 6) Selecting the right tarannum. These six elements formed a model called the "The Young Qari Basic Vocal Training Method Model". The findings of this preliminary study indicated that the participants have implemented diverse and integrated vocal training methods to improve the quality of their vocal skills to recite the Quran. The result provides an initial overview of the vocal techniques practised by the young qari and serves as a guide to the actual study.

Proceedings of the 2015 International Congress on Economics, Social Sciences and Information Management (ICESSIM 2015), 28-29 March 2015, Bali, Indonesia, 2015

Too few studies have assessed the relationship between an individual and religiosity which captur... more Too few studies have assessed the relationship between an individual and religiosity which captured depth understanding of misbehaviour; delinquency. This article examines the role of religion in shaping behaviour before partaking in delinquency and how it is able to influence decisions made in life. Moreover, this study focuses on an individual’s religious practices from childhood, teen and adult. Analysis is based on qualitative data set collected from 3 criminals who were recruited from one of the Cure and Care Rehabilitation Centre in Malaysia. This research uses semi-structured interviews, observation and recording and will be analysed through triangulation and Nvivo computer software. The research suggests that religion plays a crucial role in life as a path for an individual to avoid making mistakes.

Tujuannya adalah untuk memastikan generasi akan datang dapat dilengkap dengan pengetahuan saintif... more Tujuannya adalah untuk memastikan generasi akan datang dapat dilengkap dengan pengetahuan saintifik dan teknologi yang seiring dengan abad ke-21 yang bersifat global. Artikel ini berusaha untuk mempertengahkan satu kajian kes yang khas tentang pelaksanaan PPSMI di sebuah sekolah menengah di Kuching, Sarawak. Kajian ini telah dijalankan secara kualitatif, melibatkan pelajar Tingkatan Satu, guru Sains dan Matematik Tingkatan Satu dan pentadbir sekolah. Data telah dikumpulkan melalui pemerhatian, temuduga dan analisis dokumen. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa sekolah tersebut telah merancang dan melaksanakan struktur pengurusan, sistem sokongan dan sistem pemantauan dalam memastikan kejayaan dan keberkesanan pelaksanaan pengajaran Sains dan Matematik dalam Bahasa Inggeris. Perancangan yang teliti dan kesungguhan dalam menjayakan pelaksanaan PPSMI di sekolah ini harus dijadikan model oleh sekolah-sekolah lain. Many programs and policies had been introduced in the Malaysian educational system and some of these had gone through tremendous changes over the years. These introductions and changes have been implemented in attempting to prepare the new generation to face challenges in this global era. The advances in science and technology demand new skills and abilities besides making an impact on the teaching and learning processes. Following an announcement by the Minister of Education in 2002, Mathematics and Science in Malaysia has been taught in English since January 2003 beginning with Year One (Primary Year One), Form One (Secondary Year One) and Lower Six (A-Levels Year One) in all fully aided government schools. The Ministry of Education felt that it was expedient that these subjects were taught in English in order to equip the students with the necessary knowledge and skills for accelerated access to and mastery of these fields of knowledge in order to compete effectively in the international arena (Ministry of

Proceedings of the 2015 International Congress on Economics, Social Sciences and Information Management (ICESSIM 2015), 28-29 March 2015, Bali, Indonesia, 2015

Too few studies have assessed the relationship between an individual and religiosity which captur... more Too few studies have assessed the relationship between an individual and religiosity which captured depth understanding of misbehaviour; delinquency. This article examines the role of religion in shaping behaviour before partaking in delinquency and how it is able to influence decisions made in life. Moreover, this study focuses on an individual’s religious practices from childhood, teen and adult. Analysis is based on qualitative data set collected from 3 criminals who were recruited from one of the Cure and Care Rehabilitation Centre in Malaysia. This research uses semi-structured interviews, observation and recording and will be analysed through triangulation and Nvivo computer software. The research suggests that religion plays a crucial role in life as a path for an individual to avoid making mistakes.

Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2020

Effective communication requires a strong combination between verbal and nonverbal communication ... more Effective communication requires a strong combination between verbal and nonverbal communication which is one of the skills that need to be mastered by a teacher. The estimate of 65-70 percent of message in communication is obtained by nonverbal and only 30-35 percent is obtained through speech. This study is aimed at investigating the impact of NVC practice of Arabic language teachers on the motivation of students and their learning outcomes in Arabic language in Malaysia. Quantitative study used a survey questionnaire and was involved a population of 84,841 students. Sampling was done through stratified random sampling and only 750 students were chosen in all over Malaysia as respondents. The SEM model was analysed using the approach by Baron and Kenny (1986). The findings show that the relationship NVC motivation in students was significant ( = .133, 0.01), NVC learning outcome ( = .350, p learning outcome ( = .439, 0.01). In the test of indirect effect (mediator), the findings s...

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2021

Reading the Quran with tarannum (in particular intonation) is encouraged in Islam. However, it re... more Reading the Quran with tarannum (in particular intonation) is encouraged in Islam. However, it requires the mastery of various skills, including vocal skills. This preliminary study focuses on exploring vocal training methods practised by young Malaysian qari and qariah in improving their tarannum al-Quran skill. This qualitative study utilised data collected from semi-structured interviews. Two participants from Tangkak District, Johor, participated in this study. The data obtained were transcribed and analysed to produce themes, subthemes and a matrix table. The findings showed that there were six elements of vocal training practised by the participants, namely 1) Self -consistent training, 2) Vocal warm-up training, 3) Tone training, 4) Burdah training, 5) Vocal control technique, and 6) Selecting the right tarannum. These six elements formed a model called the “The Young Qari Basic Vocal Training Method Model”. The findings of this preliminary study indicated that the participan...

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 2017

Nowadays, more and more countries are paying attention to graduates’ language skill and sending t... more Nowadays, more and more countries are paying attention to graduates’ language skill and sending their students abroad to learn languages. As an Islamic country, Malaysia has sent many students to learn Arabic language and Islamic knowledge. This paper aims at examining the level of practice of Arabic language among Malaysian students in Jordanian universities. The study seeks to answer the following questions: What is the level of practice of Arabic language (academic, social media) among Malaysian students of Jordanian universities? Do any significant differences exist in the level of Arabic language practiced by Malaysian students of Jordanian universities in relation to certain variables? Results indicate that the Malaysian students had a medium level of practice of Arabic language. Significant differences were observed among gender, marital status, and field of study variables, whereas no significant difference was identified among university, level of study, distance of residen...

Epistemological beliefs are those concerning the structure or the nature of knowledge and knowing... more Epistemological beliefs are those concerning the structure or the nature of knowledge and knowing, including definitions of knowledge, how knowledge is constructed, how knowledge is evaluated, and reflects the viewpoint of the individual about what and how knowledge can be acquired and the degree of certainty. The present study sought answers to the following questions: What are the overall epistemological beliefs of undergraduate students? Do epistemological beliefs of undergraduate students differ by gender? Do epistemological beliefs of undergraduate students differ by academic level? Epistemological beliefs scale comprising 62 items measuring five components of beliefs (i.e. Quick Learning, knowledge, Certain Knowledge, Omniscient authority, innate ability, and simple knowledge) was administered to a sample of 154 undergraduate students from the Faculty of Education at University of Malaya. Descriptive statistics, Two way MANOVA, multiple comparisons, and ANOVA analyses were used. Results indicated that: (1) participants had sophisticated beliefs on Innate ability, whereas they had a naïve belief on Certain knowledge, (2) males scored higher than females in innate ability, whereas both males and female are similar in Quick Learning, Certain Knowledge, Omniscient authority, and simple knowledge), (3) Quick Learning and Innate ability were found to decrease with increase in academic level.

This study was conducted in order to identify Arabic teachers’ Non Verbal Communication Practice ... more This study was conducted in order to identify Arabic teachers’ Non Verbal Communication Practice (NVCP) and its relationship with the development of students’ attitude and motivation. This quantitative study was conducted through a survey using a questionnaire as the instrument. A total of 750 Form Four and Form Five students in National Religious Secondary Schools (NRSS) and Government-Aided Religious Schools (GARS) from all over Malaysia participated as the respondents. The sample selection was made using random stratified sampling method according to zones. The data analysis used was Pearson correlation and was conducted using SPSS software. Study showed that there is a positive and significant correlation between all the tested variables. Correlation between NVC and Attitude is positive (r=.42, p = < .05) at the significant level of 0.01. Correlation between NVC and students’ motivation also indicated a positive significant relationship (r =.40, p = < .05) at the 0.01 sign...

Pembacaan adalah satu proses penting dalam pemerolehan maklumat serta ilmu pengetahuan. Ia menjad... more Pembacaan adalah satu proses penting dalam pemerolehan maklumat serta ilmu pengetahuan. Ia menjadi paltform utama dalam usaha membangunkan bangsa dan negara bertaraf global. Amalan serta minat membaca perlu diusahakan agar menjadi satu gerakan massa supaya impaknya adalah optimum. Segala aspek kehidupan manusia kini adalah berteraskan ilmu ( knowledge-based ). Oleh itu, pembacaan sebagai asas pembinaan ilmu perlu menjadi komponen utama dalam apa jua perancangan dan tindakan ke arah memajukan bangsa dan negara. Gerakan untuk memupuk minat membaca perlu diusahakan secara serius agar dapat merealisasikan hasil hakiki seperti diharapkan. Dalam merangka serta melaksanakan inisiatif gerakan membaca, pelbagai aspek dalaman dan luaran perlu diambil kira agar ia meliputi lingkungan serta sasaran yang tepat. Gerakan yang terbaik akan memantulkan gelombang yang akan dapat meninggalkan kesan pada tahap tinggi dan setimpal dengan apa yang diusahakan. Artikel ini akan membincangkan tentang bebera...

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2021

Reading the Quran with tarannum (in particular intonation) is encouraged in Islam. However, it re... more Reading the Quran with tarannum (in particular intonation) is encouraged in Islam. However, it requires the mastery of various skills, including vocal skills. This preliminary study focuses on exploring vocal training methods practised by young Malaysian qari and qariah in improving their tarannum al-Quran skill. This qualitative study utilised data collected from semi-structured interviews. Two participants from Tangkak District, Johor, participated in this study. The data obtained were transcribed and analysed to produce themes, subthemes and a matrix table. The findings showed that there were six elements of vocal training practised by the participants, namely 1) Self-consistent training, 2) Vocal warm-up training, 3) Tone training, 4) Burdah training, 5) Vocal control technique, and 6) Selecting the right tarannum. These six elements formed a model called the "The Young Qari Basic Vocal Training Method Model". The findings of this preliminary study indicated that the participants have implemented diverse and integrated vocal training methods to improve the quality of their vocal skills to recite the Quran. The result provides an initial overview of the vocal techniques practised by the young qari and serves as a guide to the actual study.

Proceedings of the 2015 International Congress on Economics, Social Sciences and Information Management (ICESSIM 2015), 28-29 March 2015, Bali, Indonesia, 2015

Too few studies have assessed the relationship between an individual and religiosity which captur... more Too few studies have assessed the relationship between an individual and religiosity which captured depth understanding of misbehaviour; delinquency. This article examines the role of religion in shaping behaviour before partaking in delinquency and how it is able to influence decisions made in life. Moreover, this study focuses on an individual’s religious practices from childhood, teen and adult. Analysis is based on qualitative data set collected from 3 criminals who were recruited from one of the Cure and Care Rehabilitation Centre in Malaysia. This research uses semi-structured interviews, observation and recording and will be analysed through triangulation and Nvivo computer software. The research suggests that religion plays a crucial role in life as a path for an individual to avoid making mistakes.

Tujuannya adalah untuk memastikan generasi akan datang dapat dilengkap dengan pengetahuan saintif... more Tujuannya adalah untuk memastikan generasi akan datang dapat dilengkap dengan pengetahuan saintifik dan teknologi yang seiring dengan abad ke-21 yang bersifat global. Artikel ini berusaha untuk mempertengahkan satu kajian kes yang khas tentang pelaksanaan PPSMI di sebuah sekolah menengah di Kuching, Sarawak. Kajian ini telah dijalankan secara kualitatif, melibatkan pelajar Tingkatan Satu, guru Sains dan Matematik Tingkatan Satu dan pentadbir sekolah. Data telah dikumpulkan melalui pemerhatian, temuduga dan analisis dokumen. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa sekolah tersebut telah merancang dan melaksanakan struktur pengurusan, sistem sokongan dan sistem pemantauan dalam memastikan kejayaan dan keberkesanan pelaksanaan pengajaran Sains dan Matematik dalam Bahasa Inggeris. Perancangan yang teliti dan kesungguhan dalam menjayakan pelaksanaan PPSMI di sekolah ini harus dijadikan model oleh sekolah-sekolah lain. Many programs and policies had been introduced in the Malaysian educational system and some of these had gone through tremendous changes over the years. These introductions and changes have been implemented in attempting to prepare the new generation to face challenges in this global era. The advances in science and technology demand new skills and abilities besides making an impact on the teaching and learning processes. Following an announcement by the Minister of Education in 2002, Mathematics and Science in Malaysia has been taught in English since January 2003 beginning with Year One (Primary Year One), Form One (Secondary Year One) and Lower Six (A-Levels Year One) in all fully aided government schools. The Ministry of Education felt that it was expedient that these subjects were taught in English in order to equip the students with the necessary knowledge and skills for accelerated access to and mastery of these fields of knowledge in order to compete effectively in the international arena (Ministry of

Proceedings of the 2015 International Congress on Economics, Social Sciences and Information Management (ICESSIM 2015), 28-29 March 2015, Bali, Indonesia, 2015

Too few studies have assessed the relationship between an individual and religiosity which captur... more Too few studies have assessed the relationship between an individual and religiosity which captured depth understanding of misbehaviour; delinquency. This article examines the role of religion in shaping behaviour before partaking in delinquency and how it is able to influence decisions made in life. Moreover, this study focuses on an individual’s religious practices from childhood, teen and adult. Analysis is based on qualitative data set collected from 3 criminals who were recruited from one of the Cure and Care Rehabilitation Centre in Malaysia. This research uses semi-structured interviews, observation and recording and will be analysed through triangulation and Nvivo computer software. The research suggests that religion plays a crucial role in life as a path for an individual to avoid making mistakes.

Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2020

Effective communication requires a strong combination between verbal and nonverbal communication ... more Effective communication requires a strong combination between verbal and nonverbal communication which is one of the skills that need to be mastered by a teacher. The estimate of 65-70 percent of message in communication is obtained by nonverbal and only 30-35 percent is obtained through speech. This study is aimed at investigating the impact of NVC practice of Arabic language teachers on the motivation of students and their learning outcomes in Arabic language in Malaysia. Quantitative study used a survey questionnaire and was involved a population of 84,841 students. Sampling was done through stratified random sampling and only 750 students were chosen in all over Malaysia as respondents. The SEM model was analysed using the approach by Baron and Kenny (1986). The findings show that the relationship NVC motivation in students was significant ( = .133, 0.01), NVC learning outcome ( = .350, p learning outcome ( = .439, 0.01). In the test of indirect effect (mediator), the findings s...

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2021

Reading the Quran with tarannum (in particular intonation) is encouraged in Islam. However, it re... more Reading the Quran with tarannum (in particular intonation) is encouraged in Islam. However, it requires the mastery of various skills, including vocal skills. This preliminary study focuses on exploring vocal training methods practised by young Malaysian qari and qariah in improving their tarannum al-Quran skill. This qualitative study utilised data collected from semi-structured interviews. Two participants from Tangkak District, Johor, participated in this study. The data obtained were transcribed and analysed to produce themes, subthemes and a matrix table. The findings showed that there were six elements of vocal training practised by the participants, namely 1) Self -consistent training, 2) Vocal warm-up training, 3) Tone training, 4) Burdah training, 5) Vocal control technique, and 6) Selecting the right tarannum. These six elements formed a model called the “The Young Qari Basic Vocal Training Method Model”. The findings of this preliminary study indicated that the participan...

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 2017

Nowadays, more and more countries are paying attention to graduates’ language skill and sending t... more Nowadays, more and more countries are paying attention to graduates’ language skill and sending their students abroad to learn languages. As an Islamic country, Malaysia has sent many students to learn Arabic language and Islamic knowledge. This paper aims at examining the level of practice of Arabic language among Malaysian students in Jordanian universities. The study seeks to answer the following questions: What is the level of practice of Arabic language (academic, social media) among Malaysian students of Jordanian universities? Do any significant differences exist in the level of Arabic language practiced by Malaysian students of Jordanian universities in relation to certain variables? Results indicate that the Malaysian students had a medium level of practice of Arabic language. Significant differences were observed among gender, marital status, and field of study variables, whereas no significant difference was identified among university, level of study, distance of residen...

Epistemological beliefs are those concerning the structure or the nature of knowledge and knowing... more Epistemological beliefs are those concerning the structure or the nature of knowledge and knowing, including definitions of knowledge, how knowledge is constructed, how knowledge is evaluated, and reflects the viewpoint of the individual about what and how knowledge can be acquired and the degree of certainty. The present study sought answers to the following questions: What are the overall epistemological beliefs of undergraduate students? Do epistemological beliefs of undergraduate students differ by gender? Do epistemological beliefs of undergraduate students differ by academic level? Epistemological beliefs scale comprising 62 items measuring five components of beliefs (i.e. Quick Learning, knowledge, Certain Knowledge, Omniscient authority, innate ability, and simple knowledge) was administered to a sample of 154 undergraduate students from the Faculty of Education at University of Malaya. Descriptive statistics, Two way MANOVA, multiple comparisons, and ANOVA analyses were used. Results indicated that: (1) participants had sophisticated beliefs on Innate ability, whereas they had a naïve belief on Certain knowledge, (2) males scored higher than females in innate ability, whereas both males and female are similar in Quick Learning, Certain Knowledge, Omniscient authority, and simple knowledge), (3) Quick Learning and Innate ability were found to decrease with increase in academic level.