A practice in a research methodology class / Teoh Sian Hoon and Parmjit Singh.

Teoh, Sian Hoon and Singh, Parmjit (2019) A practice in a research methodology class / Teoh Sian Hoon and Parmjit Singh. In: Seminar Kebangsaan Majlis Dekan Pendidikan Universiti Awam Malaysia, 8th – 9th October 2019, DK 500, Fakulti Farmasi UiTM Selangor, Kampus Puncak Alam Selangor.

Abstract

There are challenges in teaching research methodology as highlighted by many researchers. Among the challenges are strategies for putting material in context. For achieving this purpose, students’ engagement in the learning process needs to be re-looked. This paper shares on a practice engaging students in a research methodology class. The practice aims to assist active learning among the students as informed by the constructivist learning theory. Specifically, a teaching philosophy focuses in applying The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is highlighted. An action research was conducted to investigate how the students learn a topic of research methodology within the practice of ZPD. The action research aims to bridge the gap between research and the practice putting material in the context of learning. The findings of this study showed that students found research methodology a difficult subject, but they experienced good discussion and engaged themselves in the classroom discussion. The discussion assists them in recalling and memorising as well as creating more examples for the context of learning. Nevertheless, they need more meaningful materials to support their learning.

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Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Creators:
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Teoh, Sian Hoon
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Singh, Parmjit
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Subjects: L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > Higher Education > Institutions of higher education
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > Higher Education > Dissertations, Academic. Preparation of theses
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > Higher Education > Lectures and lecturing
Q Science > Q Science (General) > Study and teaching
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam > Faculty of Education
Event Title: Seminar Kebangsaan Majlis Dekan Pendidikan Universiti Awam Malaysia
Event Dates: 8th – 9th October 2019
Page Range: pp. 1-9
Keywords: Classroom Learning, Learning Environment, Discussion
Date: 2019
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/29767
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