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Publication Communication Strategies Used by Middle Eastern Postgraduate Students at Service Encounters in University Malaya(European Journal of Language and Literature Studies, 2016) ;Suo Yan JuSuo Yan MeiCommunication strategies are important in helping L2 learners to communicate successfully when they are faced with a problem in speech production. This study looked at one of the components in Communication Competence, i.e strategy competence or the use of Communication Strategies (CS) in oral interactions among Middle Eastern students and counter staff in institute of postgraduate studies (IPS) at University of Malay. Data collected from video-tape and interviews were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. It was found that the most frequently used communication strategy was the use of “modification devices‟. The other strategies used frequency were“interaction strategies”, “compensatory strategies” “avoidance strategies” and “L2-based strategies. The results showed that students used different communication strategies to overcome their communication difficulties. The main aim of using the communication strategies is to avoid communication breakdown. Consequently, Second language learners should be encouraged to use communication strategies to develop their oral skills and help them more effective in oral communication with their limited English language proficiency. The implications and suggestions from this study towards development the teaching and learning of ESL were also presented. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Cooperative Learning Strategy In Teaching Arabic For Non Native Speakers(European Center for Science Education and Research, 2017) ;Suo Yan Mei ;Suo Yan JuAyishah Binti MohdCooperative learning is a teaching strategy that can help students to be successful in academic achievement and skills, as well as can assist the students to enhance the social interaction and human relation; however, this research explored the cooperative learning strategy in teaching Arabic for non native speakers, and will show the experiences for Arabic lecturers during their applying this method for teaching Arabic at sultan Idris education university Malaysia. The researchers will depend on the survey research design. The study will use a sample of 10 lecturers who are teaching Arabic language randomly selected from Sultan Idris education University Malaysia . The method will use data collection which included a 10-items questionnaire. Results show that majority of lecturers strongly support to apply the cooperative learning during the classes and outside of classes to help the students to improve their language skills, communication skills and social interaction. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Examining the Role of Anxiety, Self-efficacy, and Motivation in the Vocabulary Performance among MFL Learners(Human Resource Management Academic Research Society, 2021) ;Suo Yan JuSuo Yan MeiVocabulary is the key to make communication possible, learners need to acquire adequate vocabulary to help them to communicate appropriately with the target language. to learn Chinese, a foreign learner must have a grasp of a large vocabulary sufficient for communication. This quantitative study examined the potential relationship between foreign language Motivation, Language anxiety, and self-efficacy, and achievement in Mandarin Chinese vocabulary. 98 Malay-speakers of Mandarin Chinese language novice learners in a public university in Malaysia participated in the study. An unannounced vocabulary test was used to check participants' Mandarin Chinese vocabulary performance. The learning motivation, Language anxiety, and self-efficacy were measured by specifically designed instruments that targeted Mandarin Chinese vocabulary acquisition. A multiple linear regression analysis revealed that language anxiety and self-efficacy were positive and significant determinants of Mandarin Chinese vocabulary performance, although motivation was not. This confirms that the learners’ affective feature plays a role in Mandarin Chinese vocabulary acquisition. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication The Impact Of Application For Wechat As A Technology Innovation Teaching Arabic For Public Chinese Muslim Adults During Covid 19(Psychology and Education, 2020) ;Suo Yan Mei ;Zarima Mohd ZakariaSuo Yan JuCOVID 19 has total changed our lifestyle, as well as the style of education of teaching and learning. Because of COVID19, almost everything must to move on by online of technology. This research wasfocused on WECHAT asaTechnology innovation which is employed in teaching Arabic for Public Chinese Muslim Adults duringCOVID-19 Pandemic Movement Control Order (MCO). And explored the impact of WECHAT as a technology Innovation to teach Arabic for public Chinese Muslim adults. The research design was a quasi-experimental, quantitative study. Quantitative data were collected from 25 Public Chinese Muslims adults from different state of china, the descriptive method were descripted the percentage of participants information and paired T-Test was used to determine the significant impact on student improvement for their 4 skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) of Arabic language by WECHAT teaching. This paired t-test compared pre-and post-test results for those 25 participants. The resultsfound and concluded that teaching Arabic By WECHAT had a significant impact on participants’4 skills of Arabic language according to analysis of their scores. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication The Impact of Attitude Towards Mandarin as A Foreign Language Achievement(USIM Press, 2022) ;Suo Yan Ju ;Mikail IbrahimNurhasma Muhamad SaadAttitude plays a fundamental role in the learning process of foreign languages. It has recently gotten much attention from first and second-language researchers. Previous studies have indicated that learners showed a positive attitude towards learning Mandarin. Limited studies investigated the correlations between language learning attitude and course achievement among Mandarin foreign language learners. Therefore, this study tends to fill this gap. 614 non-native Malay learners of Mandarin from 5 different public universities in Malaysian participated in this study. The study used a quantitative design, and data was collected through questionnaires and the end-of-semester course grade. Descriptive statistics analysis, correlation and linear regression using SPSS. 25 were run to analyse the collected data. This study revealed a statistically positive correlation between attitude and Mandarin foreign language course achievement. The linear regression result revealed that learning attitude statistically predicted Mandarin foreign language learners' course achievement (β = .20, .001). This study has concluded limitations and recommendations to help institutions and interested researchers shed light on these further research studies. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Implementation of voice recording activities in improving Mandarin oral fluency(European Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2017) ;Suo Yan Ju ;Suo Yan MeiYuslina MohamedThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of voice recording activities in improve undergraduate language students' oral fluency in Mandarin as a foreign language. The data collected for this study from 44 year two undergraduate Level three Mandarin learners in semester 1 2016/2017 participated Online questionnaire, and data collected and analyzed according to the attitudes and effectiveness of using voice recording activities in the classroom. The study find out that voice recording activities are effective to help foreign language learners to improve oral fluency. Mandarin language teachers might consider devoting additional attention to Mandarin oral fluency teaching by using new technology like voice recording, whatApp, Wechat ect.to help Mandarin learners to improve their Mandarin oral fluency especially for learners who are shy and lack of confidence. It will help learners to improve their foreign language leaning in general. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Implementing Quizizz as Game Based Learning in the Arabic Classroom(European Center for Science Education and Research, 2018) ;Suo Yan Mei ;Suo Yan JuZalika AdamQuizizz is an online assessment tool as a fun multiplayer classroom activity that allows all students to practice together with their computer, Smartphone and I Pad. The main purpose of this research is evaluating the effectively interesting of students for Arabic class by implement of Quizizz as a game based learning in the Arabic classroom of Sultan Idris Education University Malaysia . The researchers tested 85 students for 3 sections during Arabic course titled 'Arabic skill'. And created 20 questions relevant to the topics which are students already learned before by using Quizizz as games based learning for 20 minutes before finishing Arabic class once the students feel very tired, sleeping and bored for their Arabic class. And a set of questioners was distributed to those students regarding to their opinion of implementing Quizizz during the Arabic class. According to testing the implementing of Quizizz by researcher during the Arabic skill classroom, found that all students were very active to answer the questions which provided by researches, and more concentrated on the topic. And the results of the questioners shows that the students displayed the position attitude for quizizz as a online teaching and assessment tool during the Arabic class. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Navigating Challenges: An Exploration of Professional Life Skills Application Among Undergraduates in the International Community Service Programmes(Human Resource Management Academic Research Society (HRMARS), 2024) ;Suo Yan JuSiti Salmiah MuhammadProfessional life skills stand as crucial factors contributing significantly to undergraduates’ academic and employability. Despite their paramount importance, numerous studies have found that undergraduates lack professional skills such as communication and teamwork. This study aimed to identify the challenges in employing professional life skills by undergraduates within the context of international community service programmes in higher education. The qualitative research method was adopted using semi-structured interview questions. The research interviewed three instructors from two different universities who have experience participating in the community service program. The data collected from the interviews were further analysed to answer the research questions. The study found that undergraduates faced many challenges in applying professional life skills to international community service programmes. The study suggested that instructors, universities and policymakers should incorporate life skills into the university curriculum. In addition, Higher education institutions should provide additional training aimed at bolstering skill proficiencies to undergraduates. These proactive steps could bridge the gap and equip undergraduates with the requisite professional life skills essential for success in a globalized world. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication The Perception Of Lecturers In Malaysia Toward Implementation Of Cooperative Learning Method to Teach Arabic(Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering & Science Publication Pvt. Ltd., 2019) ;Suo Yan Mei ;Zarima Binti Mohd Zakari ;Suo Yan JuProf. Madya Dr. Mikail IbrahimThis research aims to investigate the Perception of lecturers in Malaysia toward implement of cooperative learning in the Arabic class. A total of 30 lecturers were randomly selected from 3 Malaysian universities; namely UPSI, IIUM, and USIM and self-reported instruments were distributed for data collection. The data were collected using questionnaire consisted 17 questions that relate with 3 Dimensions such as interaction and skill that digested from cooperative learning items were used as independent predictors while performance in Arabic class . The result of this research showed that the lecturers from 3 universities in Malaysia had positive responses toward the implementation of Cooperative Learning approach to teach Arabic Language. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Perceptions and practices of blended learning in foreign language teaching at USIM(European Journal of Social Sciences Education and Research, 2018) ;Suo Yan JuSuo Yan MeiTeaching foreign languages for communication purposes is considered to be the priority in updating high education in Islamic Science University of Malaysia. The ability to communicate in other languages is becoming an integral part of professional competence of any specialist. In the frame of the limited class hours new methodological teaching approaches serve the purpose of recognizing commitment to lifelong learning. The popular motto of higher education nowadays is “to learn how to learn”. So, in this way, autonomy can be considered as a necessary condition, in which a student uses endless potential of a human brain and modern technologies, including information ones, to attain knowledge faster, with higher efficiency and less effort. Traditional teaching methodology is no more serves this purpose. Foreign Language educators should implement new methodology to fulfill the needs of learning in new technology era. The Blended Learning is a special organization of learning, which allows combining classroom face-to-face techniques and online interactive collaboration. Blended learning can help educators to achieve several pedagogical goals: prepare students to produce the constructive and algorithmic thinking skills, help to improve teaching qualities and implement social order. The study conducted the end of year 2017, data collected from the participants who are teaching foreign languages in the faculty of Major Language studies, Islamic Science University of Malaysia. Through Open-end questionnaire and Interview as research instrument, researcher will find out the perception of blended learning among UISM foreign … - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication The Relationship between Students' Needs and Teaching Method of Teaching Arabic for Economic and Trade Negotiation at Yinchuan University of Energy(Human Resource Management Academic Research Society, 2021) ;Kou Jie Ying ;Suo Yan Mei ;Saipolbarin bin RamliSuo Yan JuThe economic globalization and the implementation of the "One Belt and One Road” initiative directly reflected the urgent needs of Arabic language talents. As a result, many universities and colleges opened Arabic for economic and trade negotiations (AETN). This course aims to cultivate such interdisciplinary talents in the Arabic language. However, this research explored the relationship between students’ needs and teaching methods which affected the teaching quality of the AETN. The study adopted a quantitative method and the data collected were analyzed through correlation by using the SPSS software. The research finding revealed that there were significant positive correlations between students’ needs and teaching methods in the teaching of AETN (r = .596, p < .01). The research will be a benefit for teachers and lecturers to adapt the teaching methods to improve the teaching quality of the AETN, and to promote the development of AETN teaching in Ningxia university of energy and train high-level and high-quality Arabic professionals in Ningxia, China, As well as, this research could provide a valuable reference for AETN teaching for researches and universities to promote its further development. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Students Attitudes And Perceptions Of Learning Mandarin Chinese Via Animated Video(Human Resource Management Academic Research Society, 2020) ;Suo Yan JuSuo Yan MeiThe health crisis of COVID-19 has forced many countries around the world to close schools, colleges, and universities. Malaysia's high education administration announced that teaching and learning would be fully online for universities starting from the 1st of June till the end of 2020. This short and long-term disruption shocked by many students and lecturers in the tertiary education sector in Malaysia. Teaching and learning and even assessments have moved fully online, resulting in lot of trials and errors and uncertainty for everyone. Covid-19 has posed significant challenges not only for lecturers, but students as well. There are a plethora of challenges such as technical difficulties, coverage, and speed of the Internet, the quality of teaching, and interactions for students who are not familiar and used to online learning. It is extremely important to attract learners and motivate them in an online learning environment in order to help learners overcome challenges and difficulties in learning. The present study explored the students’ attitudes and perceptions of learning Mandarin via animated videos at a beginner level. Animated video is used to create content covered in online lessons and integrates basic Mandarin vocabulary, sentence structures and enhances learning. Several surveys and semi-structured interviews were used to assess students’ attitudes and perceptions towards this method of instruction in online teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings of the study demonstrated that students kept a positive attitude towards learning Mandarin via animated video. Students expressed that animated video not only enhanced their listening and speaking skills, it also helped them learn Mandarin vocabulary and sentence structures. The findings of this study also suggested that animated video provides Mandarin language teachers with extensive Mandarin vocabulary and sentence structures and enhances learning through fun activities in online teaching. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Teaching English for Academic Purpose Through Project-Based Learning Method and Process Writing Approach(USIM Press, 2022) ;Suo Yan Ju ;Prof. Madya Dr. Haliza Binti Harun ;Dr. Hazlina Binti Abdullah ;Nursyuhada' Bt Ab. WahabDr. Myra Aidrin Binti Mohd Ali