JuKu: Jurnal Kurikulum & Pengajaran Asia Pasifik

APLIKASI KAEDAH INTERPRETIVE STRUCTURAL MODELING UNTUK PEMBINAAN MODEL INTERGENERASI

Ngu Kee Shing — 2024-05-02

An intergeneration gap resulted from extended families being geographically separated, as well as age-segregation within communities which may be caused by residential planning, recreational facilities and educational institutions. This segregation has resulted in a serious breakdown of interaction and communication among the generations affected. The consequences of this issue are detrimental to the social function and organization of our society. This paper aims to produce an intergenerational model between the elderly and children which functions to bridge the interaction gap between the two generations. This study adopted the NGT (Nominal Group Technique) and Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) methods. NGT is used to identify the suitable intergenerational activities to bridge the gap while ISM is used to produce a model by integrating experts’ opinion pertaining to the subject. Ten (10) activities were identified to be put into a model via ISM aid software. The derived model indicated relationships among activities and these activities were distributed into 4 quadrants. This shows that intergenerational activities for the elderly must not only take consideration of multiple activities but also the integration among the activities. The model of intergenerational programmes can be the basis of developing and implementing intergenerational activities guidelines in Malaysia.

SERVICE LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION TOWARDS CHARACTER EDUCATION CURRICULUM: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Obby Taufik Hidayat — 2024-05-02

Amid this disruptive era, every country faces various social and moral issues, such as ethnic conflict, loss of social care, and social bullying. Due to that, the good character of each individual becomes increasingly important. However, character education in Indonesia, is yet to be optimal because the cognitive aspect still dominates and moral degradation is an ongoing issue among the younger generation. In an international context, this systematic review study provides a research map on developing character education through experience-based learning, such as service learning in higher education institutions. This literature review used the PRISMA approach. Articles published in trustworthy databases from 2013 to 2023 were reviewed, and 9 of 859 were selected for detailed synthesis and analysis. The review revealed that: a) the experiential learning model in service learning is effective in integrated character education curriculum; b) research often emphasizes values of responsibility and compassion; c) the reflection method in service learning is character education practice. This research suggests that service learning is a crucial approach to applying character education curriculum in higher education.

CHALLENGES FROM PHYSICAL CLASS TO ONLINE LEARNING IN YOUNG CHILDREN AND PRESCHOOL TEACHERS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Yih Wern See — 2024-05-02

As an urgent response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ministry of Education Malaysia mandated that all schools stop physical class and use online platforms to deliver lessons. Although preschools were not required to deliver online class and had no mandatory online educational programs, however online learning has emerged as a new method of teaching to support young children’s learning. This research aims to explore the responses in young children and understand the difficulties faced by preschool teachers during online learning. A total of eight young children and three teachers participated in this research study. The findings in this study discovered that online learning is both beneficial to young children on laying foundational for better learning outcomes and helped teachers to improve techniques in dealing with young children virtually.

PENGURUSAN BAKAT PELAJAR SEKOLAH UNTUK KEMENJADIAN INSAN: KEPERLUAN DAN CABARAN

Tajul Nizam bin Ibrahim — 2024-05-02

Student talent management is one important aspect in the field of education and should be given specific focus as well as a holistic approach. This article aims to provide a comprehensive account of the needs and challenges in student talent management in Malaysian schools. The data for this article was collected using the bibliographic method, by collecting and conductig content analysis on relevant past studies in the area. The results of the study found a need for attention and immediate implementation of efforts to manage student talent. The challenges of parental involvement, environment, 21st century education, industrial revolution 4.0 and the post COVID-19 education landscape increase the need for proper student talent management. This article provides implications for the ministry, individuals, and related non-governmental organisations to consider in upholding their talent management practices.

PENGETAHUAN DAN KEFAHAMAN GURU TERHADAP PELAKSANAAN KAJIAN TINDAKAN

Rayner bin Tangkui — 2024-05-02

Action research is widely considered a key method in education for enhancing the quality of teaching practices. However, it has been found that teachers possess only a moderate level of knowledge and understanding of action research. This quantitative study, employing a survey research design, seeks to determine the extent of teachers' knowledge and understanding of action research. Using the purposive sampling technique, 335 teachers were randomly chosen as respondents based on the Krejcie and Morgan sample sizing method. A questionnaire was administered to assess the teachers’ knowledge and understanding related to the implementation of action research. The results revealed that teachers' knowledge and understanding of action research implementation remain at a moderate level. The findings highlights the need for teachers to deepen their grasp of action research concepts and for stakeholders to actively support teachers in enhancing their understanding and application of these practices.