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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AT THE HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTIONS: The Case of Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates Nurahimah Mohd Yusoff
Aceh International Journal of Social Science Volume 1 Number 1, June 2012
Publisher : Aceh International Journal of Social Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (263.109 KB) | DOI: 10.12345/aijss.1.1.1534

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Abstract - Universities in Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), just like other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), strive to be at the forefront of academic excellence. Towards this end, HEIs endeavour to provide their students, their primary clientele with the most conducive learning environment in order to maximise their potentials and prepare them to the real world of work. Do the students really make the most of the learning experiences in the university? Are the students really actively “engaged” in the teaching programmes and learning activities provided by the university? What might be the implications of student engagement to curriculum, instruction, policy and decision making, and educational administration? This paper focused on the level of academic challenge provided to students. In this study, “academic challenge” was based on study time and course requirements for reading, writing, and application of higher-order thinking skills rather than on student judgments of the difficulty of the coursework (Carini and Kuh, 2003). Specifically, this investigation attempted to ascertain the types of engagement activities at the HEIs of Malaysia and the UAE. Interesting findings are presented, and recommendations are offered in light of student engagement in the context of higher education.
Fuzzy Delphi Analysis for Pedagogical Innovation Model (INO-PED) on Spiritual Element Muhammad Noor Abdul , Aziz; Mohd Yusoff, Nurahimah; Sobri Shuib, Ahmad; Syed Idrus, Syed Khalid; Khairul Nuzul Hassan, Mohd; Siraj, Saedah; Nidzam Yaakob, Muhammad; Irhash Ahmad Puad, Mohd
Proceeding of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): ICMR
Publisher : Universitas Serambi Mekkah

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Situated within the ambit of the Malaysian Ministry of Education's national education action plan, this study addresses a conspicuous void in understanding teachers' implementation of innovative pedagogy (Ino-Ped). Employing a robust quantitative approach, the research meticulously examines the spiritual construct within Ino-Ped. The study engaged 18 experts encompassing diverse educational backgrounds, including professionals from Public Institutions of Higher Learning, Institutes of Teacher Education, and schools. A survey featuring items pertinent to the spiritual construct was subjected to Fuzzy Delphi analysis, a method employed to gauge expert consensus. The analysis revealed a noteworthy consensus of over 75% among experts regarding the integration of spiritual development within Ino-Ped. Furthermore, the study identified nine specific items associated with the spiritual construct that met the predefined threshold (d ≤ 0.2). These items were subsequently prioritized based on expert recommendations, providing valuable insights for further exploration. The study's findings underscore the paramount importance of incorporating spiritual values into pedagogical practices, contributing to an enriched teaching and learning environment. Beyond this immediate impact, the study establishes a structured framework that holds implications for future research endeavors and practical applications within the expansive domain of innovative pedagogy.