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1. An Analysis of Learning Styles of Distance Learners at the Institute of Education Development, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia

Author

Syed Jamal Abdul Nasir bin Syed Mohamad and Ahmad Saat Daud Mohamad

Subjects
Special aspects of education, LC8-6691
Abstract

Presently, no information could be obtained on the learning styles of distance learners as it has not been studied before. A study was carried out to identify the learning styles of distance learners at the Institute of Education Development, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. Felder’s Learning Styles Index (LSI) was used in the study. Results of the study were used to make comparison and correlation analyses between learning styles and academic achievement, programme of studies, gender and income. One hundred and sixty two students responded to the online questionnaire. The study showed that 35.5% students preferred visual learning style followed by 29.6% sensory, 14.2% active, 0% verbal and 2.5% intuitive. The male students were found dominant in visual learning style as compared to the females who were sensory dominant. The students who were majors in banking tended towards sensory style as compared to finance and business studies students who were inclined towards visual style. While the mass communication and public administration students dominated in visual and sensory styles. The higher income students preferred more visual style as compared to the middle income who were dominant in both visual and sensory. The higher achievers were found to be better disposed towards visual as compared to low achievers who were sensory dominant in style. The learning styles were not significantly different between genders, programme of studies and semesters. It was also found that there was no significant relationship between learning styles and academic achievement. This paper discusses in detail the implications of the various learning styles on students of distance mode of education.

Published
2006

3. The Learning of English Literature in Malaysia: A Review of Literature

Author

Hashim, Harwati, Syed Jamal Abdul Nasir bin Syed, Mohamad, Hashim, Harwati, and Syed Jamal Abdul Nasir bin Syed, Mohamad

Abstract

Literature has been a core component in English education. By learning literature, learners can learn English without having to understand the grammatical rules directly. With literature, learners can learn both the language and the other elements of it such as culture, moral values, life lessons and relatable situations. Such is the importance of literature; the Ministry of Education Malaysia has integrated it as part of the English curriculum to help increase the level of English proficiency among Malaysian students. However, this has created divisive opinions from various parties due to many challenges and issues faced by teachers and students. This paper aims to investigate the current issues and challenges faced by secondary school teachers and students in learning and teaching English literature. Through this paper, the researchers have highlighted the brief history of the introduction of literature in the English education and how the role of literature has developed throughout the years. Next, a closer look at the challenges and issues faced by teachers and students from previous studies and research have been highlighted for future researchers to take into consideration. By looking at previous studies, it has been discovered that motivation and attitudes towards learning English literature could be major factors that future researchers can further look into., La literatura ha sido un componente central en la educación del inglés. Al aprender literatura, los alumnos pueden aprender inglés sin tener que entender las reglas gramaticales directamente. Con la literatura, los alumnos pueden aprender tanto el idioma como otros elementos del mismo, como la cultura, los valores morales, las lecciones de vida y las situaciones relacionadas. Tal es la importancia de la literatura; El Ministerio de Educación de Malasia lo ha integrado como parte del plan de estudios de inglés para ayudar a aumentar el nivel de dominio del inglés entre los estudiantes de Malasia. Sin embargo, esto ha creado opiniones divisivas de varias partes debido a muchos desafíos y problemas que enfrentan los maestros y estudiantes. Este documento tiene como objetivo investigar los problemas y desafíos actuales que enfrentan los maestros y estudiantes de secundaria en el aprendizaje y la enseñanza de la literatura inglesa. A través de este documento, los investigadores han destacado la breve historia de la introducción de la literatura en la educación en inglés y cómo se ha desarrollado el papel de la literatura a lo largo de los años. A continuación, se destacó una mirada más cercana a los desafíos y problemas que enfrentan los maestros y estudiantes de estudios e investigaciones anteriores para que los futuros investigadores los tengan en cuenta. Al observar estudios anteriores, se descubrió que la motivación y las actitudes hacia el aprendizaje de la literatura inglesa podrían ser factores importantes que los futuros investigadores pueden investigar más a fondo.

Published
2019

4. Exploratory Factor Analysis of the Effects of Design on Brand Strategy-Performance in Malaysian Furniture Firms

Author

Puteri Fadzline Tamyez, Norzanah Mat Nor, and Syed Jamal Abdul Nasir bin Syed Mohamad

Subjects
lcsh:Social Sciences, lcsh:H
Abstract

To investigate the performance of the Malaysian furniture companies in the context of design and brand strategy, a self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted. This research was conducted to examine the effects of design on the brand strategy towards a better export performance among companies. It is an important strategic tool that can help firms to manage their business activities more efficiently as well as provide them with their competitive edge, has attracted significant research attention. Despite the increased research attention in recent years, limited numbers of empirical studies have investigated how small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) perceived design, in the Malaysian context. The subjects involved in the survey included 223 furniture companies participating in the Malaysian Furniture Fair (MIFF 2012) that are highly committed in exporting. Consequently, it resulted in a return of 116 questionnaires that were furthered analyzed. This study sought to address this research issue by examining the perceptions of owners and managers of 116 furniture SMEs concerning design and their branding strategy in the Malaysian furniture industry. The findings suggest favourable perceptions of design among the SMEs brand strategy surveyed.

Published
2012

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