Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris Research Articles

Comparative Analysis of Learning Models and Assessment Strategies in Social Sciences: A Study of Higher Education Institutions in Indonesia and Malaysia

Indonesia and Malaysia have different pedagogical approaches in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methods, influenced by educational policies and diverse cultural contexts. This study aims to analyze the learning models and assessment strategies applied in social sciences education at higher education institutions in Indonesia and Malaysia. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach by conducting observations, interviews, and documentation with lecturers and students involved in social science courses at Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Mataram and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). The results indicate that in both institutions, student-centered learning models such as Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Project-Based Learning (PjBL) are well implemented, although UIN Mataram focuses more on a holistic approach, while UPSI extensively utilizes technology through the MYGURU platform to support learning and assessment processes. The study concludes that the adoption of technology in learning is essential to enhance the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process, and both institutions emphasize the importance of continuous assessment and real-world relevant learning. The implications of this research suggest the need for more adaptive educational policies that respond to technological and pedagogical developments to improve the quality of higher education.

A PILOT STUDY ON THE PERCEPTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION’S STUDENTS TOWARDS WORK ABILITY AND SUITABILITY JOB PROFILE

TVET has substantially contributed to the enhancement of students' abilities in the field of special education. In order to ensure the viability of employment proposals for students who will be dealing with learning disabilities students, it is necessary to consider both their capacity to work and the suitability of their skills with the job profile in TVET context. Hence, a pilot study was done to determine the perspectives of students enrolled in special education programmes regarding the suitability of job profiles for individuals with learning disabilities. 31 students enrolled in special education programmes at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) were participated in this study. The questionnaire was disseminated via the online distribution method, while the research instrument in this study was derived from prior research. The questionnaire consists of three distinct sections: (i) demographic information, (ii) work ability, and (iii) job profile compatibility. The data was analyzed descriptively and presented in frequency table. The results of this study indicate that the mean value (M=3.71) of work ability is significantly higher. In addition, the result of suitability with the job profile is notably high with the mean value of (M=4.33). This finding illustrates the significance of the individual's ability to perform tasks and the suitability of the job profile in guiding instructional strategies for students with learning disability. This study's findings have the potential to provide practical insights that can enhance Malaysia's special education system. This would ensure that the industry's demand for qualified labour matches the outcomes produced by educational institutions, particularly in the field of special education.

Assessing ICT Integration in Teaching Training: A Study of Moral Education Teacher Trainers at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia

Communication and Information Technology (ICT ) has become a necessity in the education system. However, there are still teachers who have not integrated ICT into their teaching and learning. This research was carried out to examine the level of willingness to use ICT during teaching training among Moral Education teacher trainers at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Malaysia. The willingness aspect studied is knowledge, attitudes and practice. This study involved 103 teacher trainers as respondents. Study data was obtained from a set of research questions and analyzed using SPSS Version 25 software to obtain frequency, percentage and minimum. The results of the study show that the overall minimum score for the challenge of using ICT is high, while the differences in the level of knowledge readiness and attitudes towards the use of ICT during Teaching Training show that there is no significant difference between junior trainer teachers and senior trainer teachers. The implications of this study can help teacher trainers in integrating ICT in their teaching and learning.

Earth Surface Temperature Variation at Sultan Idris Education University Campus, Malaysia

Temperature changes are linked to climate change through the annual increase in the earth’s temperature by a few degrees Celsius over the past few million years. This study aims to identify the earth’s surface temperature in the Sultan Abdul Jalil Shah Campus, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). Temperature data comes from fieldwork in the morning (10:30 AM), noon (2:30 PM), and evening (5:30 PM). The analysis tool used is a thermal anemometer. The result shows that the variety of surface temperatures for the morning is high (max=38.7°C, min=31.4°C) and low in the evening (max=31.6°C, min= 26.8°C). Areas on the campus experience high temperatures in the morning and decrease towards the evening. Tanjung Malim, close to the Titiwangsa Range, plays a role in moderating the temperature macro-wise.In conclusion, the micro-temperature also depends on the characteristics of a place, such as if the area is open without plants, for example, a football field. The temperature will also rise and varies from the other Malaysia University Campus depending on the location and physical characteristic. This micro-temperature study can lead to planning to reduce the surface temperature by creating areas of vegetation in a smaller environment and then being able to micro-control the temperature.

Development and Usability of Transistor Module using Tinkercad among UPSI Physics Trainee Teachers

This study was conducted to develop Transistor module using Tinkercad and to study the usability of Transistor modules using Tinkercad among trainee Physics teachers of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). This study is a developmental design study using the ADDIE model and developed based on Constructivism theory. A total of 84 samples from UPSI Physics trainee teachers were taken as respondents through convenient sampling method to study the usability of the module. The research instruments involved were an expert validity assessment form and a usability questionnaire. The method used to analyze the validity using the expert consent percentage method. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) application was used to obtain the value of Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient while the data for the usability questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis data to obtain the mean and standard deviation. As a result of the study, the value of expert agreement for modules and instruments is high with values of 94.5% and 92.7%. For the research instrument got a high reliability value of 0.93. The findings of the study also show that this module has good level of usability (M = 4.67, SP =0.46). Therefore, this module is suitable to be used as a study aid for the Transistors subtopic for Form Five Physics.

A PILOT STUDY FOR THE FACTORS AFFECTING THE LEVEL OF FINANCIAL LITERACY AMONG STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS

Financial literacy is essential knowledge that everyone should acquire to make effective financial decisions. The quality of one's life is frequently determined by one's finances. Every financial choice is occasionally impacted by a circumstance in our lives. Therefore, the purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate the reability and validity of the research instrument on the factors that affect the level of financial literacy of students at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). This research use a quantitative method to determine the factors that affect financial literacy. Researchers employ a stratified selection approach and simple random sampling technique to choose respondents. In this pilot study, the researcher used a minimum sample size of 30 respondents. The questionnaire is adapted from previous studies and distributed through Google form via email and Whatsapp. The data is collected and analyzed using the software tool Statistical Package For Social Science (SPSS) version 25.0. The findings of this pilot test show that Cronbach alpha is 0.942. This result show that the instrument is realiable and valid to use in the real study.

FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KECENDERUNGAN PEMILIHAN KERJAYA KEUSAHAWANAN DIGITAL DALAM KALANGAN PELAJAR PENDIDIKAN TAHUN AKHIR

The selection of a digital entrepreneurship career is increasingly becoming an selection among final year students at university incluidng final year teacher education. The purpose of this research was to determine whether social media literacy and motivational factors (attitudes toward digital entrepreneurship, behavioural control, and subjective norms) had an impact on the tendency of digital entrepreneurial career choice during the COVID-19 pandemic among final year teacher education students. This study was also carried out to determine the level of the propensity for digital entrepreneurial career choice and the dominant factors influencing such propensity during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, 113 students were chosen as respondents from a total of 158 final years teacher education students from the Faculty of Management and Economics (FPE) at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). This study used a proportional stratified random sampling method to ensure that the sample's percentage ratio was parallel to the subpopulation's percentage ratio. The influence that existed between the dependent variables and the independent variables in this study was assessed using multiple regression analysis. To answer research questions about levels and dominant factors, descriptive analysis involving mean values and standard deviations was also used. According to the study's findings, only motivational factors had a significant positive influence on the tendency of digital entrepreneurship career choice during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study's findings also show that the level of digital entrepreneurship career choice among students is medium to high, and the most powerful factor influencing this career choice tendency is motivation (subjective norm). This research is expected to help stakeholders design and implement appropriate follow-up actions to encourage prospective graduates to pursue digital entrepreneurial careers.

PERSPEKTIF MAHASISWA TERHADAP KAWASAN RUKUN TETANGGA (KRT) DALAM MEMBENTUK KEMAHIRAN KEPIMPINAN

Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) has existed in Malaysia since 1975. Since its establishment, KRT has played a role in safeguarding the safety of the local community and has experienced a phase of change which is to become a medium of unity among communities of various ethnicities through organized activities. In this regard, students are a group that is often associated with activities organized by KRT in developing the leadership skills. The objective of this study is to identify the students’ perspective towards KRT of their own place of residence in forming the spirit of leadership. Therefore, a set of questionnaires was conducted as a research instrument involving a study sample of 120 students of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). Data were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) computer software version 23.0. Results found the level of agreement among students on leadership skills is high of which the total mean is 4.08. This found that there is still an awareness of the importance of leadership skills among students. In order to ensure that the impact of the implementation of KRT activities on strengthening leadership skills in residential areas continues to be successful, all parties must join hands and unite in intensifying the implementation of KRT activities.

Emotional Stability of Student-Athletes in Resisting Swearwords as Their Expressive Supports during Sport Competitions

Emotional stability, in sports, is a fundamental defense in supporting athlete performance during competitions. This study aimed at investigating the relationship between student-athlete swearing expressions and their emotional performance stability experienced during competitions. This study involved 387 undergraduate student-athletes from Indonesia and Malaysia, including 176 from Indonesia and 211 from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) Malaysia,as respondents.The respondents included 222 (57.4%) males and 165 (42.6%) females. Respondent ages ranged between 17 to 23 years (Mage = 20; SD = 4.24). The student-athlete backgrounds were identified to be amateurs and professional categories in the following sports: badminton, basket, volleyball, athletics, sepak takraw, and kickboxing. Data collection used a self-rated questionnaire constructed in Google Forms through simple random sampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlations by employing the IBM-SPSS, version 25.0. The findingsshowed that the student-athlete emotional temptations (M = 3.37; SD = 1.189), toughness in managing bad habits (M = 3.31; SD = 1.286), improper words in expressing swearwords(M = 1.85; SD = .932), physical and mental discomfort management (M = 2.85; SD = 1.280), and uncomfortable feeling when expressing the swearwords (M = 2.44; SD = 1.128) ranged from never to frequent category. These determinants influenced a positive and significant contribution on student-athletes’ emotional and physical performance stabilities. This study completed student-athlete rating subjectivity when perceiving their emotional stability.

Mapping of Students’ Academic Performance in Online Learning Environment during Pandemic Using Multiple Correspondence Analysis

The virtual and digital learning process seems to hugely impact academic achievement due to the COVID-19 outbreak, globally. Thus, improving student performance is one of the important focuses of educational management. Mapping students’ actual conditions is a mandatory requirement before designing the performance improvement program. Therefore, this study proposed a statistical investigation to map out students’ performance and the problems they encountered during online learning using Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA), revealing the hidden pattern and classifying students based on their demographics (programs, CGPA, and origin) and learning environments. The data samples consist of 234 undergraduate students in the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). The study findings formed from two different profiles where each profile has its respective categories. The study found that the students of the Bachelor of Education (Mathematics) with Honour, categorized as smart students, preferred to study face-to-face because of poor internet connection from using mobile data. On the other hand, the students of the Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) with Education, who were categorized as average students, had no difficulty continuing either synchronous or asynchronous online learning in the future because of stable internet access using their home Wi-Fi connection. Moreover, the preference made was also due to family interruption issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitude of Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers Towards Higher-Order Thinking Skills

<p style="text-align:justify">This research was aimed to determine the level of knowledge, skills and attitude of pre-service Mathematics teachers in Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) towards higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) and whether the elements of HOTS were translated into the teaching courses. The research was also designed to analyze the relationship between the pre-service Mathematics teachers’ exposure to HOTS through the teaching courses and their level of knowledge, skills and attitude towards HOTS. The study utilized a quantitative approach by administration of a survey to a simple random sample of 110 pre-service Mathematics teachers from UPSI. A questionnaire with five different parts was used as the research instrument with a reliability value of .979. The collected data were then analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The descriptive statistics were used to determine the mean scores of the level of knowledge, skills and attitude among the pre-service Mathematics teachers, whereas inferential statistics using Pearson-r correlation was implemented to describe the relationship between the studied variables. The findings demonstrated that the knowledge and skills of pre-service Mathematics teachers towards HOTS were at a moderate level as opposed to their attitude and exposure to HOTS which were found to be at a high level. The data analysis using Pearson correlation illustrated a significant positive relationship with <em>r</em> = .727, <em>r</em> = .757 and <em>r</em> = .667 between the exposure to HOTS through the teaching courses and the level of knowledge, skills and attitude regarding HOTS of pre-service Mathematics teachers at UPSI, respectively. In conclusion, the research here indicates that pre-service Mathematics teachers in general, are positive towards the implementation of HOTS but they are lacking in terms of knowledge and skills. This research is useful in the field of Mathematics education as it can serve as a guidance to further enhance the knowledge, skills and attitudes especially for future Mathematics teachers in implementing HOTS effectively and improving the quality of the teaching program offered by the university indirectly.</p>

Triple-based teaching approach: ‘student as manager’ model in business studies (evaluation and result)

The triple-based teaching approach is a student-center learning process that is implemented for undergraduate business studies. It is mixed with the game, problem, and challenge-based learning strategy that aims to prepare business students to manage unexpected and complex global or industrial issues in the 21st century. It encourages an active and reliable learning environment that requires students' creative input, collaboration, and industrial involvement. The action research method applied for this Triple-based teaching approach which implements the ‘Student as Manager’ model with a relevant task for undergraduate business students at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). Therefore, for the pilot test the Strategic Management subject (PPB3073) A191 semester selected to implement this teaching approach. Overall result Course Learning Outcome (CLO) shows that 75.1 percent and this subject overall performance was 95.46 percent. This teaching approach beneficial for undergraduate students to getting know about industrial phenomena with 21st learning skills (collaborative, creative, critical thinking, and communication).

Implementation of education for sustainable development in geography subjects among trainee teachers

<p>Education for sustainable development (ESD) is a truly positive measure. This study was unique in that it made students aware of the positive qualities. Therefore, ESD is crucial to be inculcated among students. If the students are provided with in-depth knowledge related to sustainable development, hence it is not impossible for the sustainable development concept to come true. The study was conducted at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Perak, Malaysia. The respondents involved are geography students who have undergone teacher training in semester 7 and semester 8. This study also focused on the level of knowledge and the level of mastery among trainee teachers on ESD. In addition, this study was carried out for the trainee teachers to obtain the data the on the implementation of ESD values in teaching and learning (T&L) of geography subjects via a survey. Result showed that T&L of geography subjects shall be interesting and challenging so that students can enjoy fun learning. Teachers need to be smart in finding approaches to be tailored to the curriculum, especially in the geography subjects.</p>

Development of technology-embedded solar energy STEM (SESTEM) module among Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) diploma science students

The purpose of this study is to design and develop a Solar Energy STEM module (SESTEM) among a class of 80 diploma science students in the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). This module was developed to create an enjoyable technology-embedded learning process for solar energy education. The students’ perceptions evaluations of the complete SESTEM module were based on questionnaires and open-ended questions. The module implements fully hands-on activities using smartphones, QR codes, images, and videos. This work was based on the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) instructional model. The findings showed that students gave positive feedback regarding the contents and the activities implemented in the module. In conclusion, SESTEM can be considered a modern teaching tool, enhancing more value-added skills and being accustomed in the future

Media exposure, attitude, anxiety and practices among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which originated from China, went global within weeks. At the time of writing, almost 300 million people around the world have been infected by this potent and fast-spreading disease, which in many cases has paralysed economies and normal daily activities. University students are among the people that have been badly affected by the pandemic, as the movement control order (MCO) has resulted in university closure. Hence, many students are unable to proceed with their regular studies and have to be extra vigilant in dealing with the pandemic. During the MCO period, they rely heavily on media for guidance and information. This study was conducted to examine media exposure, attitude, anxiety, and practices towards COVID-19 amongst the students of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Perak, Malaysia. A quantitative research design was used to achieve the research objective. A total of 505 respondents answered an online survey and the findings revealed that respondents were highly dependent on various media for updated information about the pandemic, with the majority of them anxious about their safety. These findings are useful for higher education institutions in developing a better learning environment for students and understand the impact of the pandemic on students.

Pembinaan Kit ‘The Isometric Trio’ Bagi Topik Translasi Tingkatan Dua

This study aims to develop and obtain the validity and usability of The Isometric Trio Kit, a teaching aid (BBM) in teaching and facilitation (PdPc) for the Form Two Translation topic. The design of this study is referred to as the Design and Development Research (DDR). It only involves the first two phases, namely the Analysis Phase and the Design and Development Phase which apply to the use of the ADDIE model. The kit’s validation process is performed by five experts, namely four Mathematics lecturers in a public university and one mathematics teacher in a secondary school to evaluate the kit. Next, using the simple random sampling, 30 trainee mathematics teachers from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) were chosen to determine the usability of the kit by completing the kit’s usability questionnaires. Feedback from experts was analyzed using the Content Validity Index (CVI), while the usability of the kit was determined through the mean score value. The analysis results showed that the CVI value for the RPH content validity, the face and kit content validity were 1.00, which is satisfactory. The analysis results also show that the developed kit has a high level of usability with a mean score of 3.71. As a conclusion, the RPH and the kit are feasible and can be referenced and used to meet the learning standards and align with the Form Two Translation topic. This study provides new ideas, guidance, and information to teachers, particularly mathematics teachers in order for them to use the teaching aid in the classroom.

Kepuasan dan Kesedaran Pembelajaran Pelajar Sarjana Muda Pendidikan Matematik dalam Pembelajaran Atas Talian pada Tempoh Pandemik COVID-19

The purpose of this study was to determine the level of students’ satisfaction and perceived learning among Mathematics Education undergraduate students at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) on the mathematics courses online learning during the pandemic Covid-19 period and also to determine whether there is a significant relationship between the level of students’ learning satisfaction with the level of students’ perceived learning. This study was conducted using a quantitative approach through survey method. The instrument used in this study is a set of questionnaires the level of students’ satisfaction and perceived learning in online learning. The items in student’s learning satisfaction contains five constructs such as course structure handling, student’s engagement and student’s learner interaction, instructor presence and student’s satisfaction. A total of 265 samples of the study was selected through a simple random sampling technique from the population, which is 839 students of Bachelor of Mathematics Education UPSI from AT14 and AT48 programmes. The data collected in this study were analyzed using SPSS software through descriptive analysis (mean and standard deviation) and Pearson correlation. The findings of this study showed that the mean score for both levels of students’ learning satisfaction and students’ perceived learning in mathematics courses online learning was at a moderate level. The results of the study also showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between the level of students’ learning satisfaction with the level of students’ perceived learning. In conclusion, there was a direct positive relationship between the level of students’ learning satisfaction with the level of students’ perceived learning of Mathematics Education undergraduate students in UPSI in mathematics courses online learning. As an implication, this study has been able to help in giving the opinion to educators, universities, and the other party involved to ensure that online learning can be implemented well and effectively during the pandemic Covid-19.

VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF LEARNING MOTIVATION INSTRUMENT (I-MABAR) STUDENTS IN ONLINE LEARNING DURING COVID 19

This article aims to determine the validity of the construction and reliability of a learning motivation instrument (I-MABAR) of students in the time of covid pandemic 19. Researchers used a pilot study on 36 students of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) as a sample to obtain reliability, and three supervisors to obtain validity. Researchers have developed a questionnaire with a google form that contains a total of 24 items. Student learning motivation should be measured to ensure the level of student learning motivation in the learning process in the current Covid-19 dememic. For that, there needs to be a learning motivation instrument that has a good degree of validity and reliability to get the right display of student learning motivation. The findings of the study show that 24 instrument items from the five main constructs of I-MABAR have a very high total item correlation value. However, there are two total instrument items that have a strong correlation value namely items D3 and E1. But all items have an acceptable validity value. While the findings of reliability values ​​using Cronbach Alpha analysis have a very high value. Thus, the validity and reliability of the instrument shows that the student learning motivation instrument (I-MABAR) has a quality that can be used to measure learning motivation.

Music of Razak Abdul Aziz: Preparing Chosen Solo and Collaborative Piano Works for Two Academic Recitals

For the first time in history, full-scale performances on musical compositions by a Malaysian composer, Razak Abdul Aziz, were presented through two academic recitals—27 July 2019 and 6 February 2020—at Orchestra Hall, Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (ASWARA). These recitals consisted of solo and collaborative piano works, performed by me and a team of music collaborators that were specifically selected for this purpose. Razak Abdul Aziz, who is still actively composing, spent most of his career life as an academic, first serving for Institut Teknologi MARA (ITM), then Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) until his retirement in November 2019. Besides fulfilling the academic requirements set by Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) for my doctoral degree, I had chosen to perform works by this composer as he is generally known to the local music community as one of the earliest contemporary composers in the country (started composing in the 1980s). Yet, a full-scale performance of his works was long overdue, though he had the opportunities to have some of his works premiered and performed on local and international platforms as part of concert programmes. This artist project talks about the preparation I made for both recitals, briefly explaining the creative process I journeyed through and the challenges I faced during this time span, discussing each work I had selected for these academic recitals. These recitals could, perhaps, be the pioneers in studying and performing works by Razak Abdul Aziz, hoping to expand this effort to national and international levels.

Level of knowledge, skills and attitude of trainee teachers on Web 2.0 applications in teaching geography in Malaysia schools

This study aims to discuss the level of knowledge, skills and attitude of trainee teachers from the Geography and Environment Education Program in Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris on the use and effectiveness of Web 2.0 applications in the teaching and learning process of the Geography subject in Malaysia schools. This research applied purposive sampling by using a questionnaire as a primary data collection and distributed to the respondent by Google Form. 100 trainee teachers undergoing teaching training sessions in various schools in Malaysia were selected as the study sample and the data collection was carried out from April to June 2020. By using SPSS, descriptive analyses such as frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used to analyse and present the data. The findings of the study showed that the mean values for the level of knowledge (mean = 4.09), skills (mean = 3.69) and attitude (mean = 3.98) are high. We have proposed some recommendations to the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) and Trainee Teachers of the Education Program to further reinforce the implementation of integrating Web 2.0 applications into the teaching and learning of geography. In implications, this study can guide trainee teachers and other stakeholders to consider the teaching strategies that are appropriate for the use of Web 2.0 applications in the classroom. The selection of a Web 2.0 application design that fits to the learning objectives can encourage the teaching and learning (T&L) process and subsequently helps in the improvement of students' academic achievement in the future.