Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn)
Vol 20, No 3: August 2026

Attitude of mathematics students towards integrating GCEd: a quantitative study using the tripartite attitude model

Siti Seri Kartini Mohd Yatim (Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Sultan Abdul Halim)
Siti Ainor Mohd Yatim (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Norhafizah Miswan (Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Sultan Abdul Halim)
Muhammad Aiman Ismail (Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Sultan Abdul Halim)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Aug 2026

Abstract

Global citizenship education (GCEd) fosters global awareness and sustainability within mathematics education by highlighting its role in solving global challenges. This quantitative study, grounded in the tripartite attitude model, examines how mathematics students at Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia (IPGM) perceive and integrate GCEd. The 18-item questionnaire, based on the tripartite attitude model, examines emotional response, knowledge, and implementation tendency. Findings show that students generally have a positive attitude towards GCEd integration (M=4.01, SD=0.59) and recognize its importance in fostering critical thinking and social responsibility (M=4.03, SD=0.54), but their understanding remains moderate (M=3.56, SD=0.76). They emphasize the need for professional development and institutional support (M=4.20, SD=0.65) to ensure effective implementation. A significant positive correlation was found between knowledge of GCEd and attitude towards its integration (r=0.65, p0.001) suggests that deeper understanding enhances receptiveness. While students acknowledge GCEd’s value in mathematics education, additional resources and training are necessary for its successful incorporation. Strengthening support systems through targeted educational programs and institutional initiatives will better equip future educators to integrate GCEd principles, promoting global awareness and responsibility among learners.

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EduLearn

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Humanities Education Library & Information Science Social Sciences Other

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Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn) ISSN: 2089-9823, e-ISSN 2302-9277 is a multi-disciplinary, peer-refereed open-access international journal which has been established for the dissemination of state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of education, teaching, development, instruction, ...