Developing teachers: the challenges of lifelong learning

Community Participation Strategies in Planning for Urban Parks

The influence of teaching methods on creative problem finding

The main goal of the nationhood education is to instill the sense of loyalty and passion into the nation. In a Malaysian context, several academic subjects at higher education such as Malaysian Studies, Ethnic Relations and National Language have been implemented in order to achieve the goal. Malaysian Study is one of the compulsory courses offered by all private universities in Malaysia that is intended to educate students with national values, patriotism and belongingness to the country. However, past empirical evidence show that many students have a lack of interest to learn such subject. Therefore, the current study investigated contributing factors to students’ academic achievement and also examined students’ attitudes towards that subject. Using quantitative approach, the current study categorized four main factors namely the suitability and interest in syllabus, being active in class, early preparation and revision, types of enjoyable activities, interest in teaching aids and good class attendance. Using questionnaires and SPSS software as the main tools in this study, the mean score, frequency and percentage were obtained. It is concluded statistically from this study that students’ perception of their lecturers play a significant role in determining their learning outcomes in Malaysian Studies, while the lecturers are of the opinion that learning environment is a factor which contributes significantly to the students’ achievement in this subject. The current study suggests that the teachers build upon excellent rapport with students and create an attractive and enjoyable environment to get the students to dynamically involve in the classroom activities and learn the Malaysian Studies enthusiastically and efficiently.

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Students’ Attitudes and Their Academic Performance in Nationhood Education

edited by D. Philipov, A.C. Liefbroer, and J. Klobas Dordrecht: Springer, 2015 ISBN 978-94-017-9400-8

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Reproductive Decision-Making in a Macro-Micro Perspective.

The Effectiveness of Inquiry Teaching in Enhancing Students’ Critical Thinking

Active learning through history subject towards racial unity in Malaysia

Framework for Reflective Learning Using Portfolios in Pre-Service Teacher Training

There has been little research done on explaining the ethnic tolerance behavior from the perspective of sociological theories The authors chose rational choice theory and the theory of planned behavior as they are widely used in explaining the human social behaviour In this article, the theories are used to explain the effects of religion on ethnic tolerance in Malaysia The authors also reviewed a number of literatures to study how religion is associated with ethnic tolerance From the rational choice theory perspective, it was found that ethnic tolerance can be influenced by one’s religious belief if those who practice it are reciprocated with the promise of retributions from God The theory of planned behavior on the other hand suggests that religion can affect behavior, subjective norms and perception on how one deal with ethnic tolerance It is recommended that the theories are used by future studies in order to further expand knowledge base on the subject of ethnic tolerance This study provides ways and means to inculcate ethnic integration in Malaysia and helps to diffuse religious and ethnic prejudices

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Abdul Razak Ahmad

Papers

The Effectiveness of Inquiry Teaching in Enhancing Students’ Critical Thinking

Active learning through history subject towards racial unity in Malaysia

Framework for Reflective Learning Using Portfolios in Pre-Service Teacher Training

The Effect of Religion on Ethnic Tolerance in Malaysia: The Application of Rational Choice Theory (RCT) and the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB).

Influence of Physical Environment towards Leisure Time Physical Activity (LTPA) among Adolescents