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Papers by Lilia Halim

EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2019

Japan's continual excellent achievement in TIMSS has led to many research and discussions of the ... more Japan's continual excellent achievement in TIMSS has led to many research and discussions of the Japanese school system as a way of understanding the factors and system that underlie Japan's success in TIMSS. However, comparative studies have focused more on cognitive skills and less on non-cognitive skills as plausible factors for the continual success. Thus, this study aimed to examine the non-cognitive factors related to students' science achievement in TIMSS. This study adopted secondary data analysis where the analysis was carried out on TIMSS 2015 data for respondents from Malaysia and Japan. This study proposed two models for each country which contained five constructs, namely four independent variables which are science teaching practices, victims of bullying, attitude towards science, school climate, and one independent variable i.e. science achievement. From the structural model of multiple group comparison analysis, almost all non-cognitive factors in the model showed significant difference between the two countries except for the relationship between attitude towards science and science achievement in TIMSS.

Journal of Baltic Science Education, 2015

The Bitara-STEMTM Training of Trainer Programme is a short-term professional development programm... more The Bitara-STEMTM Training of Trainer Programme is a short-term professional development programme aimed to increase STEM teachers or facilitators’ abilities to teach integrated STEM education and to increase their efficacy, beliefs and attitudes of integrated STEM teaching. The programme involves 35 facilitators, representing a broad spectrum of STEM fields. Pre- and post-test results of the participants’ beliefs, attitudes, perceived efficacy and content knowledge in the context of integrated STEM teaching revealed significant changes. The findings also revealed (i) knowledge of integrated STEM teaching to be related to facilitators’ efficacy for teaching integrated STEM and (ii) facilitators’ attitudes to be related to beliefs of integrated STEM teaching. The outcomes of this study provide evidence that a relatively short-term professional development can have a significant impact on facilitators’ beliefs, attitudes, efficacy and knowledge of integrated STEM teaching and STEM con...

We tested the Basic-SiM train-the-trainer simulation-based resuscitation training module among ai... more We tested the Basic-SiM train-the-trainer simulation-based resuscitation training module among airline instructors to train the cabin crew in Malaysia. Selected airline instructors were asked to attend a Train-The-Trainer course and then use the knowledge to test their airline cabin crews who were divided into 2 different groups (n=65) using different debriefing methods (customary vs DIAMOND) at both the baseline and at 6 weeks post-intervention on resuscitation knowledge and technical and non-technical skills through a MCQ test, TSTC, and CETAM. There were no significant differences in terms of the different debriefing methods on the improvement of all variables except for technical skills in both groups, F(3,123) =0.540, P=0.656, and partial eta squared=0.013 despite retention for all variables. This module is an effective approach to develop trainers for simulated resuscitation training and was proven to be effective in improving the knowledge and skills of cabin crew in Malaysia.

Practical method is a teaching method which uses inquiry-discovery approach; in which a situation... more Practical method is a teaching method which uses inquiry-discovery approach; in which a situational problem is given to be solved. The practical approach involves students solving given problems and requires good time management. This working paper seeks to show students’ perception on the level of students’ management and time management in the teaching of practical approach. Six Physics teachers from normal day secondary schools in the Middle Zone were selected through purposive sampling consisting of 3 experienced teachers and 3 novice teachers. A total of 139 questionnaires were answered by students of the concerned teachers. Closed-ended questionnaires were used in this study and data collected were analysed using SPSS. The findings showed the teachers’ level of students’ management and time management in the teaching practical of Physics was good. However, it was found that novice teachers’ level of students’ management was better whereas experienced teachers were better in ma...

Introduction: Diverse tools dedicated to the assessment of various NTS components during cardiopu... more Introduction: Diverse tools dedicated to the assessment of various NTS components during cardiopulmonary resuscitation have been published for medical professionals, nevertheless there are no precise measures for the assessment of emergency resuscitation relevant in the context of non-medical community. The aim of the study is to combine and develop a valid and reliable nontechnical skills (NTS) tool for basic life support emergency resuscitation training via simulation learning for flight attendant. Methods: (1) Selection and combination of relevant items into a draft instrument with a UKM specialist team. (2) Obtaining the expert’s review from various specialty for content validity. (3) Instrument testing through pilot study on five recorded simulated case scenarios involving four different elements of nontechnical skills (teamwork, communication, decision making & situation awareness) which were demonstrated in a medical emergency (acute myocardial infarction) (4) Obtaining the i...

Religions, 2021

Environmental conservation behaviors are associated with one’s values toward the environment. Thi... more Environmental conservation behaviors are associated with one’s values toward the environment. This study therefore investigated the values related to conservation behavior from the perspective of a religion. In particular, this study aimed to identify how the Islamic values for environmental conservation were integrated in textbooks. Two textbooks comprising a science textbook and an Islamic education textbook for lower secondary school students (14 years old) in Malaysia were selected in this study. From the findings, it is concluded that both textbooks included the application and integration of Islamic values for environmental conservation based on the contents of the sub-chapters, activities, exercises, notes, and photos. Further, the integration of Islamic values for environmental conservation was mentioned most in the sub-chapter section of these two textbooks. However, findings showed that the science textbook contained numerous integrations of Islamic values for environmenta...

ASM Science Journal, 2020

Simulation-based medical education consistently finds debriefing to be the most important element... more Simulation-based medical education consistently finds debriefing to be the most important element in providing effective learning. Yet, there are limited studies that demonstrate the outcomes of debriefing on simulation-based resuscitation learning in the non-medical community. This mixed-method study examined the effects of debriefing methods (DIAMOND vs Customary) in 2 simulation experiences on 130 cabin crews' resuscitation knowledge, technical & non-technical skills. The quality of debriefing was assessed using a survey followed by analysis through face interview. The findings showed that there was no significant effect on the usage of different debriefing method by both groups on the retention of all variables, F (3,123) = .540, p = .656, partial h2 = .013. The DIAMOND debriefing was showed to be more quality as perceived by the DASH-SV scores, t = -6.244, df = 98, p =

Creative Education, 2019

The utilization of Multimedia Instruction (MI) in teaching and learning is growing rapidly. The c... more The utilization of Multimedia Instruction (MI) in teaching and learning is growing rapidly. The combination of various media assists educational reform, and is important to the improvement of education outputs. The MI use has been a challenge to educators especially in Jordan. This study aimed to recalculate the reliability and validity of online individualized MI instrument in a new Online Individualized Multimedia Instruction (OIMI) framework for engineering communication skills. In this study, this model designates the multimedia instruction as one of the latent variables, to be measured by six observed variables, which are modality, contiguity, personalization, coherence, redundancy, and signaling. Data collected and tested from 166 engineering learners. Confirmatory factor analysis using AMOS was conducted to obtain three best-fit measurement models. The results showed evidence of a five-dimension measurement model for MI except for coherence. This result enlightens the model, which includes explanations of Mayer's Cognitive Theory of MI and multimedia instructional in Practice.

AIP Conference Proceedings, 2018

Interest towards STEM and STEM careers is declining worldwide. Among the STEM related careers, th... more Interest towards STEM and STEM careers is declining worldwide. Among the STEM related careers, the physics discipline has been the most affected in terms of numbers and imbalance of gender. This study investigates the role of self-efficacy in STEM towards STEM careers and Physics career based on gender and types of school. Findings showed that there is a positive and significant correlation between students’ STEM self-efficacy and interest towards all disciplines in STEM and Physics career. Boys showed high level of self-efficacy in engineering discipline while the girls’ associate more with science. Students from boarding schools showed higher self-efficacy and interest towards STEM careers compared to students from public schools. An implication of the study is that self-efficacy and interest in STEM careers are enhanced through engagement with STEM activities in and outside of school. Emphasis should be given to the role of counselors in making STEM careers relevant to students.

Education and Information Technologies, 2019

The development of ICT has led to the use of simulation and visualisation (S&V) in various domain... more The development of ICT has led to the use of simulation and visualisation (S&V) in various domains as a useful virtual interactive tool. Although there are many discussions and related studies on the relevancy of S&V in current applications, the tools and methods proposed do not sufficiently meet the needs of the different and dynamic users today. A literature study has identified five main components that may influence the STEM motivation among school children through the integration of S&V that are: a) Simulation and Visualisation for CAI; b) Motivation Level and Process; c) Green Environmental Data; d) Learning Outcome; and e) Adaption to Scenario. In this study, green environmental data are used as real scientific data. In order to validate the identified components, semi-structured interviews were conducted with three experts from different backgrounds, which are education, environment, and computer science. They were interviewed based on their experiences and the scope of their works. The interview aimed to gain in-depth information from the experts about the reliability and suitability of the identified components and the underlying elements. The design of the interview protocol and instrument is presented in this paper, which consists of demographics and background, application and factors that influence the usage of S&V, application and factors that influence motivation level and process, usage of environmental data, and current scenarios using S&V technique. Then, the interview data were transcribed, coded and categorised based on the identified themes. The result of the analysis reveals 17 groups of elements which further been The literature into 58 subelements.

Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia, 2018

The importance of nontechnical skills among healthcare professionals is gaining widespread recogn... more The importance of nontechnical skills among healthcare professionals is gaining widespread recognition as critical elements complementing technical skills that are used to improve patients' safety. These skills are typically acquired through simulation training which has emerged as an effective way to complement clinical training. Effective simulation requires structure and effective debriefing methods to enhance its learning outcome. In previous literature, evidence of the effectiveness of healthcare simulation was available but studies evaluating debriefing method(s) remain sparse. In this paper, the effectiveness of debriefing methods in eight studies on the acquisition of nontechnical skills among healthcare professionals is reviewed. Articles published from 1 st January 2016 across three different databases were referred to. The results of the review show a statistically significant improvement in the performance of nontechnical and technical skills across different professionals through various methods of debriefing. Nontechnical skills such as teamwork, effective communication, decision-making, and situational awareness have improved significantly. In addition, integration of realism in simulation learning has begun to emerge as an effective technique of providing a real world experience. However, there was lack of detailed information on the length and type of debriefing conducted in the studies. These methods clearly require further research since the key to successful simulation learning is through debriefing which is the heart of simulation.

Creative Education, 2015

A person's creativity can be elicited through observations made upon his/her behaviour and person... more A person's creativity can be elicited through observations made upon his/her behaviour and personality characteristics which are in turn termed as creativity characteristics. Physics Practical Work (PPW) is a form of instruction which is intended to foster a creative culture in schools in which large numbers of students can be engaged in an environment where creativity flourishes. However, there are criticisms leveled against the effectiveness of PPW in developing creativity among students as indicated by the emergence of the creativity characteristics. Besides being involved in PPW as a requirement of the course SPN3231, 12 respondents of the study comprising final year undergraduate physics education students participated in a Physics Innovative Project (PIP) whereby they had to modify or devise an alternative method(s) for teaching physics topics which they had earlier conducted in PPW. Seven dominant creativity characteristics constructs were incorporated into a well-validated Structured Interview Checklist (27 items) and an Observation Checklist (37 items). All data were analysed using the Interactive Qualitative Analysis Model by Miles and Huberman (1994). Results of the study indicated that PIP fostered frequent emergence of creativity characteristics much better as compared to PPW.

Chemistry Education Research and Practice

Innovations in Science Education and Technology, 2013

Grades 10 and 11 students’ (N=172) understanding of particle theory concepts was assessed using t... more Grades 10 and 11 students’ (N=172) understanding of particle theory concepts was assessed using the Particle Theory Diagnostic Instrument (PTDI), consisting of 11 two-tier multiple-choice items in a pretest–posttest design after implementing an intervention instructional programme. The intervention programme involving eight lessons of about 45-min duration each included teacher demonstrations and student practical activities followed by class discussions to explain students’ observations. The 11 items assessed understanding in three key conceptual categories: (1) intermolecular spacing in matter (CC1), (2) the influence of intermolecular forces on changes of state (CC2), and (3) diffusion in liquids and gases (CC3), using a quantitative methodology. There was a statistically significant improvement in overall mean scores among students from the pretest (M=4.08, SD=1.79) to the posttest [M=6.04, SD=2.49, t (171)=10.10, p<0.001]. However, the students did not display a good understanding about the concepts in the three conceptual categories: only 30.8% of students correctly answered all four items in CC1, 7.0% correctly answered all three items in CC2, and 16.3% correctly answered all four items in CC3.

This article is an inquiry into the approriateness of Malaysian pre-service teacher education pro... more This article is an inquiry into the approriateness of Malaysian pre-service teacher education programmes in developing effective teachers. Based on the review of the current literature on the approaches in teacher training, the article employs as its theoretical framework, the conceptual orientation of teacher education advocated by Feiman-Nemser. In all the five orientations suggested by Feiman-Nemser (academic, practical, technological, personal and critical), trainee-teachers are regarded as thinkers and decision-makers. However, with regard to teacher education programme in Malaysia, this article shows that the programme adopts the technological orientation which views teachers as technicians and that effective teachers could be trained by acquiring the necessary technical teaching skills. It is argued, however that effective teachers also need to demonstrate the ability to think creatively and critically. Besides arguing that the technological orientation does not accord with the prevailing view on learning to teach as well as the characteristics of effective teachers, this article suggests that the academic orientation is more in line with the current understanding on teaching, learning and teacher education. Keywords: Teacher education, academic orientation, trainee teachers, effective teachers, Malaysia ABSTRAK Artikel ini ialah satu penelitian ke atas keberkesanan pendekatan program pendidikan guru di Malaysia dalam menghasilkan guru berkesan, khususnya di peringkat pra perkhidmatan. Berdasarkan tinjauan kepustakaan mengenai pendekatan program pendidikan guru yang sedia ada, kajian ini memanfaatkan orientasi konseptual pendidikan guru yang diutarakan oleh Feiman-Nemser sebagai kerangka teorinya. Dalam kelima-lima orientasi yang Feiman-Nemser kemukakan (iaitu akademik, praktikal, teknologi, peribadi, dan kritikal), guru pelatih diiktiraf sebagai pemikir dan pembuat keputusan. Akan tetapi, dari segi program pendidikan guru di Malaysia, kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa program itu masih mengamalkan orientasi teknologi yang secara amnya memandang guru sebagai juruteknik. Orientasi ini menganggap guru berkesan boleh dibentuk apabila seseorang telah menguasai teknik-teknik pengajaran sedangkan untuk menjadi guru sedemikian, seseorang itu juga perlu dididik untuk menaakul secara kreatif dan kritis dalam tindak-tanduknya. Di samping menghujahkan bahawa orientasi teknologi tidak sejujur dengan pandungan semasa baik dari segi mempelajari cara mengajar mahupun dari segi ciri-ciri guru berkesan, artikel ini menganjurkan bahawa amalan dalam orientasi akademik lebih sealiran dengan kefahaman semasa tentang pengajaran, pembelajaran dan pendidikan guru. Kata kunci: Pendidikan guru, orientasi akademik, guru pelatih, guru berkesan, Malaysia

The quest for effective teaching learning strategies and instructional approach in Engineering Ed... more The quest for effective teaching learning strategies and instructional approach in Engineering Education has been one among the challenges that continue to be of interest to educators in Jordan and throughout the world. The advancement of computers and communication technologies through out the past decade has had major effects on our daily life. Although computers and their applications have enhanced the quality of many classroom lectures and played crucial role within the improvement of Engineering Education, providing both teachers and students with a lot of options and flexibility in their learning teaching process, with the Internet and computer technology available to most teachers and students, educational technology becomes more and more necessary in the field of Engineering Education [19]. The purpose of this paper is to develop a model of learning that caters for engineering learners with diverse pace of learning and backgrounds. The most challenge will be to implement this model on the engineering program. This study proposed an individualized multimedia instruction model for engineering education.

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2014

Effective and experienced teachers have the capacity to transform and enact subject matter into f... more Effective and experienced teachers have the capacity to transform and enact subject matter into forms that can be understood by students. The capacity to transform depends on the blending of content and pedagogy and it is conceptualised as pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). The purpose of this study is to investigate the understandings and practices that comprise a biology teacher's PCK. In this research, the research participant demonstrated her PCK through writing a content representation (CoRe), teaching in the classroom, and discussion during the interview. The researcher determined the extent and nature of her PCK in relation to the Magnusson et al (1999). The findings expose the teacher's understanding and practice of PCK supported teaching and learning science based on constructivism. The teacher had strong, clearly articulated views on the NOS which she implemented all components of PCK confidently into her teaching.

Jurnal Teknologi, 2012

Learning science through experiments in the laboratory occurred faster because students conduct t... more Learning science through experiments in the laboratory occurred faster because students conduct their own investigations to obtain information on the actual material. Science experiment, experiment or laboratory work is usually carried out in laboratory, involving chemical apparatus, fresh or preserved specimens. This method would apply the knowledge, scientific skills and scientific attitudes and values whenever the students plan, organize and analyze data using a variety of experimental equipment, specimens and chemicals. This paper discussed the concept of apparatus in learning science in the laboratory. In addition, the management will show the concept of learning in general and the importance of management in the learning of science in the laboratory. The results revealed from a study of the concept of literature and the findings of previous studies, a conclusion can be made for the most effective way to manage apparatus in learning science in the laboratory. Keywords: learning...

Journal of Educational and Social Research, 2014

This research aims to investigate the level and differences of environmental general knowledge an... more This research aims to investigate the level and differences of environmental general knowledge and environmental action knowledge among the Aboriginal students based on level of education, gender and tribe. This survey research used a test as the research instrument. A total number of 445 Aboriginal students from Pahang, Malaysia took part in this study. The research findings showed that as overall their environmental knowledge is good. However, a separate analysis showed that their environmental general knowledge is moderate and their environmental action knowledge is good. When analysed from the perspective of level of education, the level of environmental general knowledge of secondary school students was higher than the primary school students. The students of the Proto Malay tribe showed a higher level of environmental general knowledge and environmental action knowledge compared to students of Senoi and Negrito tribe. Nonetheless, the level of environmental knowledge of male students and female students are just the same. Improvement environmental knowledge should be considered in planning the educational development of Aboriginal community towards environmental sustainability.

Chem. Educ. Res. Pract., 2011