Badli Esham Ahmad
Universiti Teknologi MARA

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Being successful in school: A case study of the Orang Asli (Aboriginal People) of Malaysia Badli Esham Ahmad; Mohd Amli Abdullah; Tengku Intan Suzila Tengku Shariff; Mohd Yusri Mohamad Nor; Mohd Rozaidi Ismail; Nor Farah Liyana Mohd Akhir
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 11, No 4: December 2022
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v11i4.23051

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The Orang Asli have been marginalized in many aspects including education. Despite the various support and assistance provided by the government, their development in the educational process is still lagging. However, there are cases of Orang Asli children who have managed to complete their education. The objective of the study is to identify the success factors that help the Orang Asli to be successful in their education. The research is exploratory research using qualitative method, with semi structured interviews as the primary data collection. The respondents are Orang Asli children who have completed their tertiary education. The study found that motivation and the right environment are the two important factors that contributed to the success of the respondents in the study. Environment factor is inclusive of parental, familial and societal contribution to the development of the Orang Asli education. Hence, providing the right motivation and creating the correct environment for the Orang Asli children would help them to complete their education. However, the findings are limited to the selected Orang Asli tribes and cannot be generalized to the whole Orang Asli in the country. Nonetheless, the findings provided relevant insights into the Orang Asli education and can serve as a platform for future studies.
School-related Variables Support toward the Utilization of Language Learning Strategies in a Private Bilingual High School Anis Etikasari; Ikmi Nur Oktavianti; Badli Esham Ahmad
Indonesian Journal of EFL and Linguistics Indonesian Journal of EFL and Linguistics, 8(1), May 2023
Publisher : Pusat Pelatihan, Riset, dan Pembelajaran Bahasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21462/ijefl.v8i1.591

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Learning strategies play significant roles in successful English language learning, especially in the EFL context where inputs are limited. However, the use of learning strategies is highly affected by internal variables, e.g., motivation, learning style, and external variables, e.g., school-related variables. This study aims at exploring the roles of school-related variables in supporting the use of language learning strategies. This study was conducted in a private bilingual high school in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and five students who fulfilled the criteria were selected as the participants. The data were collected through semi-structured online interviews and recorded for more accessible analysis. The results of the interview were then analyzed using thematic analysis. The results of the study showed that school-related variables have significant and distinctive roles in supporting the use of language learning strategies. Each variable has its parts, e.g., the curriculum deals with language input, and the learning environment can enhance students’ motivation. Thus, teachers and school principals should be aware of their prominent roles and be able to design and create supportive school-related variables for their students.