Noorlila Ahmad
International Islamic University Malaysia

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A phenomenological study on career preparedness of final year students in post-pandemic Syarifah Rohaniah Syed Mahmood; Farah Azira Fadzir; Ssekamanya Siraje Abdallah; Halim Ismail; Noorlila Ahmad
Jurnal Cakrawala Pendidikan Vol. 45 No. 3 (2026): Cakrawala Pendidikan (October 2026)
Publisher : LPMPP Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/cp.v45i3.87407

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One of the major challenges university students often face before graduating is preparing to transition into the workforce, a task made even more demanding after the Covid-19 pandemic.This phenomenological study explores how final-year students describe their career preparedness experiences in the post-pandemic era. In-depth interviews were conducted with four final-year students at a Malaysian public university. They were selected through a purposive sampling technique. The interview data were analysed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed five themes related to the students’ career preparedness experiences: expectations and realities, exposure to real work settings, promoting positive outcomes via preparation, development of professional identity, and acquisition of critical skills. The study recommends collaboration with selected secondary schools in exposing students to various client issues before practicum and internship training to further develop their counselling competencies and increase their career preparedness level.
Designing Holistic Arabic Debate Training Module Framework Sueraya Che Haron; Noorlila Ahmad; Nurazzelena Abdullah; Zuraidah Senik @ Kamaruddin; Ariyanti Mustapha; Wan Syatirah Wan Syahruddin
Ijaz Arabi Journal of Arabic Learning Vol 9, No 4 (2026): Ijaz Arabi: Journal Of Arabic Learning
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/ijazarabi.v9i4.41605

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Arabic debate has been increasingly introduced as a co-curricular activity in Malaysian schools and universities, primarily with the aim of enhancing learners’ linguistic competence. However, perspectives from experienced debaters and trainers suggest that debate should extend beyond language, encompassing theoretical reasoning, critical thinking, and practical argumentation skills. This study investigates the characteristics of effective Arabic debaters and the essential cdomponentss for developing a comprehensive Arabic debate training module framework. Data were collected through a Focus Group Discussion with two world-class Arabic debaters and trainers and analysed using thematic content analysis. Findings reveal that effective debaters require a balance of linguistic proficiency, cognitive agility, and strategic reasoning. Based on these insights, the study proposes a framework for an Arabic debate module that integrates language, theoretical knowledge, and practical skills, aiming to cultivate well-rounded debaters capable of both competitive performance and intellectual reasoning. These findings provide practical guidance for educators and institutions seeking to enhance Arabic debate pedagogy, ensuring that debate serves as a holistic educational tool rather than solely a language exercise.