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Papers by Suthagar Narasuman
Pusat Penataran Ilmu Bahasa, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 2020
Code switching has become a common phenomenon ESL classroom where multilingualism is the norm. It... more Code switching has become a common phenomenon ESL classroom where multilingualism is the norm. It is an evitable especially in Sabah Malaysia where multilingual learners are predominantly occupying the classrooms. Although, the method and techniques of English language teaching are consistently transformed, but the potential role of code switching is worth to be considered. This study is driven by the three objectives. First, to investigate the reasons to code switch. Second, it investigates the frequency of code switching and third to investigate the multilingual students' perception on the use of code switching in the ESL classroom. The qualitative research approach was used to collect data from ten students of a community college in Sabah via the interview method. The findings of this study indicated that these students had a positive perception regarding code switching and they were using it to translate meaning from English to Malay or Sabah Malay dialect (SMD). In terms of frequency to code switch, the students asserted that they 'always' code switched in the ESL classroom. Malay or Sabah Malay dialect (SMD) was the domain language used in code switching. The students, perceived code switching as an alternative interaction tool and benefited from the intermittent use of other languages during the ESL classes. It is considerable to allow code switching in the multilingual classroom to develop the students 'speaking confidence. Further research is recommended to explore the practice of code switching among the multilingual speakers in different domains such as home, work, and enterprising in Sabah.
Global Academic Excellence, 2019
Open education (OE) permits easy access to knowledge through an internet enabled learning environ... more Open education (OE) permits easy access to knowledge through an internet enabled learning environment. The basic tenet of OE is to have access to the internet as the core tool in an online learning environment. Technology enables learners to seek information around the globe in the process of gaining knowledge. Therefore, OE learners should have access to technology and possess standard technology skills to ensure quality online learning. However, it is a hindrance for those who do not have the capacity nor the capability to gain access to technology and support systems in order to participate in an online learning environment. In regard to this, a descriptive-correlation study has been conducted involving 125 students from a higher learning institution. The findings indicated a moderate level of learners’ capacity to access technology, online skills, and online assessment and support system among the students in higher education. Nevertheless, the finding also showed a positive, moderate and significant relationship among the variables investigated. Therefore, technology access and a good support system among instructors and learners does create a higher tendency for using MOOCs at higher education in Malaysia.
Keywords: MOOCs, Technology Access, Online Courses, Online Skills, Support System
Higher learning institutions are moving rapidly to reach out to universal learners by offering op... more Higher learning institutions are moving rapidly to reach out to universal learners by offering open education for all. In keeping with this global effort, Malaysia is committed to provide a holistic open access education that enables learners to access knowledge through internet facilities and will soon be the first country in the world to develop a national policy on credit recognition for the Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) platform. On that note, students must be ready and competent for this new form of education. However, very few studies have been conducted in relation to students' readiness and competence in utilizing of MOOCS. Hence, a descriptive-correlational research was employed to investigate students' readiness and competence in using MOOCs in higher education. A total of 26 students participated in this case study. The findings revealed that students' readiness and competence in using MOOCs was still at a moderate level. However, the study also revealed a positive, moderate and significant relationship between students' readiness and competence in using MOOCs. The findings indicated that awareness towards MOOCs among students in higher education institutions has to be further improved for the realization of Shift 9 of the " Globalised Online Learning " endeavour as outlined in the Malaysian Education Blueprint (Higher Education) 2015-2025.
The present generation of young people is often touted as tech-savvy. They have been variously te... more The present generation of young people is often touted as tech-savvy. They have been variously termed as the "Y Generation" and the "Net Generation" to reflect their technologically inclined nature and living environment. The thrust of this study is to assess student teachers' attitudes, knowledge of ICT (Information Communication Technology) and their context of ICT usage. These factors are important in assessing the tech worth or ICT proficiency of this generation of student teachers in higher education. Information-seeking is a behaviour that is tempered by culture and education within the paradigms of a complex social context and not an intuitive behaviour as posited by the Net Generation Theorists. The findings of this study point to a generation that is undoubtedly active in engaging with technology but not for the reasons cited by Net Generation Theorists. This study utilised a survey method, and data were collected through a self-reported survey questionnaire. Group interviews were conducted to further validate the data obtained. The respondents for this study are student teachers undertaking a bachelor's degree in education at a tertiary institution in Malaysia.
… education in the …, Jan 1, 2007
Pusat Penataran Ilmu Bahasa, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 2020
Code switching has become a common phenomenon ESL classroom where multilingualism is the norm. It... more Code switching has become a common phenomenon ESL classroom where multilingualism is the norm. It is an evitable especially in Sabah Malaysia where multilingual learners are predominantly occupying the classrooms. Although, the method and techniques of English language teaching are consistently transformed, but the potential role of code switching is worth to be considered. This study is driven by the three objectives. First, to investigate the reasons to code switch. Second, it investigates the frequency of code switching and third to investigate the multilingual students' perception on the use of code switching in the ESL classroom. The qualitative research approach was used to collect data from ten students of a community college in Sabah via the interview method. The findings of this study indicated that these students had a positive perception regarding code switching and they were using it to translate meaning from English to Malay or Sabah Malay dialect (SMD). In terms of frequency to code switch, the students asserted that they 'always' code switched in the ESL classroom. Malay or Sabah Malay dialect (SMD) was the domain language used in code switching. The students, perceived code switching as an alternative interaction tool and benefited from the intermittent use of other languages during the ESL classes. It is considerable to allow code switching in the multilingual classroom to develop the students 'speaking confidence. Further research is recommended to explore the practice of code switching among the multilingual speakers in different domains such as home, work, and enterprising in Sabah.
Global Academic Excellence, 2019
Open education (OE) permits easy access to knowledge through an internet enabled learning environ... more Open education (OE) permits easy access to knowledge through an internet enabled learning environment. The basic tenet of OE is to have access to the internet as the core tool in an online learning environment. Technology enables learners to seek information around the globe in the process of gaining knowledge. Therefore, OE learners should have access to technology and possess standard technology skills to ensure quality online learning. However, it is a hindrance for those who do not have the capacity nor the capability to gain access to technology and support systems in order to participate in an online learning environment. In regard to this, a descriptive-correlation study has been conducted involving 125 students from a higher learning institution. The findings indicated a moderate level of learners’ capacity to access technology, online skills, and online assessment and support system among the students in higher education. Nevertheless, the finding also showed a positive, moderate and significant relationship among the variables investigated. Therefore, technology access and a good support system among instructors and learners does create a higher tendency for using MOOCs at higher education in Malaysia.
Keywords: MOOCs, Technology Access, Online Courses, Online Skills, Support System
Higher learning institutions are moving rapidly to reach out to universal learners by offering op... more Higher learning institutions are moving rapidly to reach out to universal learners by offering open education for all. In keeping with this global effort, Malaysia is committed to provide a holistic open access education that enables learners to access knowledge through internet facilities and will soon be the first country in the world to develop a national policy on credit recognition for the Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) platform. On that note, students must be ready and competent for this new form of education. However, very few studies have been conducted in relation to students' readiness and competence in utilizing of MOOCS. Hence, a descriptive-correlational research was employed to investigate students' readiness and competence in using MOOCs in higher education. A total of 26 students participated in this case study. The findings revealed that students' readiness and competence in using MOOCs was still at a moderate level. However, the study also revealed a positive, moderate and significant relationship between students' readiness and competence in using MOOCs. The findings indicated that awareness towards MOOCs among students in higher education institutions has to be further improved for the realization of Shift 9 of the " Globalised Online Learning " endeavour as outlined in the Malaysian Education Blueprint (Higher Education) 2015-2025.
The present generation of young people is often touted as tech-savvy. They have been variously te... more The present generation of young people is often touted as tech-savvy. They have been variously termed as the "Y Generation" and the "Net Generation" to reflect their technologically inclined nature and living environment. The thrust of this study is to assess student teachers' attitudes, knowledge of ICT (Information Communication Technology) and their context of ICT usage. These factors are important in assessing the tech worth or ICT proficiency of this generation of student teachers in higher education. Information-seeking is a behaviour that is tempered by culture and education within the paradigms of a complex social context and not an intuitive behaviour as posited by the Net Generation Theorists. The findings of this study point to a generation that is undoubtedly active in engaging with technology but not for the reasons cited by Net Generation Theorists. This study utilised a survey method, and data were collected through a self-reported survey questionnaire. Group interviews were conducted to further validate the data obtained. The respondents for this study are student teachers undertaking a bachelor's degree in education at a tertiary institution in Malaysia.
… education in the …, Jan 1, 2007