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Comparison of the Level of Smoking Dependence on Psychological Aspects Among Technical Students Asraf Johar Salleh; Ahmad Jazimin Jusoh; Amelia Mohd Noor
International Journal of Education, Information Technology, and Others Vol 5 No 5 (2022): International Journal of Education, information technology and others
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7414452

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This study compared the psychological effects of low, medium and high smoking dependence among technical students. The psychological aspects tested were irrational beliefs, stress and willingness to quit smoking. This survey study involved 100 participants aged 18 to 25 from technical institutions in Perak, Malaysia. The Glover-Nilson Smoking Behavior Questionnaire (GN-SBQ) was used to assess smoking dependence. The Smoking Rationalization Scale (SRS) was used to assess smokers' irrational beliefs, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) was used to assess stress, and the University of Rhode Island Change Assessment Scale (URICA) was used to assess willingness to quit smoking. Using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), data were analyzed using cross-tabulation and MANOVA to determine descriptive and inferential findings. The study's findings show a significant difference between low, moderate and high levels of smoking dependence in terms of irrational beliefs, stress, and willingness to quit smoking. The study's results also show that high and moderate smoking dependence smokers have a relationship with high levels of irrational beliefs, high stress and low willingness to quit smoking. These findings suggest smokers should be exposed to intervention and treatment programs to reduce smoking habits among technical students.
Lessons from experience: ESL student teachers' reflection during practicum through reflective journals Intan Safinas Mohd Ariff Albakri; Mohd Hassan Abdullah; Ahmad Jazimin Jusoh
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 4, No 2 (2017)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (564.879 KB) | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v4i2.8039

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Reflection is a prospective alternative in exploring student teachers’ thinking during practicum. The data gained from student teachers’ reflection are significant in informing teacher education programs on how to equip pre-service teachers to become quality teachers. It is also crucial in addressing issues and conflicts highlighted by student teachers when they interact with the real context. This study is conducted with six semester seven student teachers undergoing their Bachelor in Education with honors Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) program. The student teachers were asked to write reflective journal entries throughout the 14 weeks of their teaching practicum experience. The aim of the study is to identify the focus of the student teachers’ reflection and the challenges faced by them during practicum. Data were gathered using the reflective journal entries and semi-structured interviews with all the participants. The data were analyzed according to emerging themes. The findings indicated that the student teachers focus on three main themes in their reflections, which are managing learning, pedagogy and teacher attributes. While the challenges highlighted were difficulty in socializing with members of the institution, lack of professional support and lack of ability to manage a classroom.
Lessons from experience: ESL student teachers' reflection during practicum through reflective journals Intan Safinas Mohd Ariff Albakri; Mohd Hassan Abdullah; Ahmad Jazimin Jusoh
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 4, No 2 (2017)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v4i2.8039

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Reflection is a prospective alternative in exploring student teachers’ thinking during practicum. The data gained from student teachers’ reflection are significant in informing teacher education programs on how to equip pre-service teachers to become quality teachers. It is also crucial in addressing issues and conflicts highlighted by student teachers when they interact with the real context. This study is conducted with six semester seven student teachers undergoing their Bachelor in Education with honors Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) program. The student teachers were asked to write reflective journal entries throughout the 14 weeks of their teaching practicum experience. The aim of the study is to identify the focus of the student teachers’ reflection and the challenges faced by them during practicum. Data were gathered using the reflective journal entries and semi-structured interviews with all the participants. The data were analyzed according to emerging themes. The findings indicated that the student teachers focus on three main themes in their reflections, which are managing learning, pedagogy and teacher attributes. While the challenges highlighted were difficulty in socializing with members of the institution, lack of professional support and lack of ability to manage a classroom.