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A Survey on Learning Style Indicator between Genders and Game-based Learning in UiTM Seremban 
Nur Fadhlina Zainal Abedin*, Nurhanani Aflizan Mohamad Rusli, Nooraza Tukiran & Mohd Elfee Abd Rashid
Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM),  70400 Seremban, Malaysia

Abstract—Globalization has currently caused rapid changing in technology and innovations. New graduates risk the lack of practical skills to perform in actual work. The solution called ‘Heuristic Problem Solving’ comes in play. This education model suggests “problem solving skills” as a target. Students must study taskproblems. Once each task problem is eliminated, students shall create a formula or solution process. The created principles or rules can then be used as comparable references to solve problems in the same or similar circumstances. The objectives of this research are: 1) analysis and synthesis of blended instruction procedures to enhance problem solving skills 2) evaluation of the proposed instruction procedures by experts. This study was a documentation research. It was carried out by means of -Literature Studies: From books and web sites, theories and researches related to blended instruction procedures to enhance problem solving skills were collected; and, various design principles for course-work instruction were studied and integrated. Study of Current Situation and Needs: Current situations, needs and functional expectations had been studied. The collected data were analyzed and synthesized, to construct this blended instruction procedures. Assessment: The proposed instruction procedures was examined and assessed by experts. The overall result was highly satisfactory. It indicated that this blended instruction procedures can be implemented further. 
 
Keywords—Blended instruction procedures, Blended instruction, Blended learning, Problem solving skill  
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The Synthesis of Blended Instruction Procedures for Enhanced Problem Solving Skills 

aPradit Songsangyos, bPallop Piriyasuriwong 
aFaculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi,  Pranakhonsiayutthaya 13000, Thailand
bFaculty of Technical Education, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok,  Bangkok 10800, Thailand

Abstract—Globalization has currently caused rapid changing in technology and innovations. New graduates risk the lack of practical skills to perform in actual work. The solution called ‘Heuristic Problem Solving’ comes in play. This education model suggests “problem solving skills” as a target. Students must study taskproblems. Once each task problem is eliminated, students shall create a formula or solution process. The created principles or rules can then be used as comparable references to solve problems in the same or similar circumstances. The objectives of this research are: 1) analysis and synthesis of blended instruction procedures to enhance problem solving skills 2) evaluation of the proposed instruction procedures by experts. This study was a documentation research. It was carried out by means of -Literature Studies: From books and web sites, theories and researches related to blended instruction procedures to enhance problem solving skills were collected; and, various design principles for course-work instruction were studied and integrated. Study of Current Situation and Needs: Current situations, needs and functional expectations had been studied. The collected data were analyzed and synthesized, to construct this blended instruction procedures. Assessment: The proposed instruction procedures was examined and assessed by experts. The overall result was highly satisfactory. It indicated that this blended instruction procedures can be implemented further. 
 
Keywords—Blended instruction procedures, Blended instruction, Blended learning, Problem solving skill
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A Proposed Perspective for Effective Classroom Management Based on Glasser Model

Sultan Soliman Alenazi 
College of Education, King Saud University, Riyadh11451, Saudi Arabia.

Abstract—This research aims at providing a proposed perspective based on Glasser Model for achieving an effective classroom management through identifying the concept of classroom management, the importance of effective classroom management, Glasser Model and its principles and strategies. Finally, this research aims at  providing a proposed perspective to use Glasser Model in attaining effective classroom management emerging from clear theoretical grounds and the results of previous studies. A library research method was used here. Sources and references related to classroom management and Glasser Model and some relative previous studies were reviewed. Some recommended strategies and mechanisms for implementing this proposed perspective were offered, including training teachers in using Glasser Model strategies, providing moral, organizational and materialistic support, arranging the classroom in a way to allow students to interact and move freely and easily for employing the recommended strategies, and finally developing curricula to be appropriate to the students' real life. 
 
Keywords— Classroom Management , Glasser Model , Proposed Perspective 
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Effective School-Based Financial Management: A Study on the Practices of Cluster Schools in Malaysia

Norfariza Mohd Radzi*, Muhammad Faizal A. Ghani & Saedah Siraj 
University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Abstract— This study presents findings on the practices of effective school school-based financial management by Cluster schools in Malaysia. The challenges over recent years are not only on the management quality of the school financial operation, but to achieve the aspired educational excellent and academic achievement through effective school-based financial management. This study employed the quantitative research method through distribution of questionnaires to all leaders of Cluster schools in Malaysia. The results shows that 119 cluster schools managed to obtain high level of practices for 11 elements under the profile of effective school-based financial management. There are also no significant differences between the group of Sekolah Berasrama Penuh (SBP) or boarding schools and Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) or Islamic national secondary schools on all practices of effectiveschool based financial management. Overall, it indicates good performance, which satisfied the government purpose of granting guided financial autonomy to the school level. 
 
Keywords— decentralization, effective, financial management, school-based management 
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Formant Analysis of the English Alphabet Read by Japanese Female Students and Native Speakers

Giido Izuta 
Yamagata Prefectural Yonezawa Women’s Junior College 6-15-1 Toori Machi, Yonezawa City, Yamagata, 992-0025 Japan

Abstract—In order to understand and characterize the sounds of the letters of the alphabet as well as to figure out whether the students show some sort of affinity with spoken English of a particular region/country, the utterances of three groups (26 Japanese female students, 10  British and 20 American women) were recorded, analyzed, and statistically compared. It turned out that only a few letters had both F2 and F1 statistically similar to those of the native speakers; and preference to a specific English sound pattern was not statistically established. 
 
Keywords—Phonetics, applied Linguistics, analysis of formants, characteristics of English utterances by Japanese female students.


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A Study of the English Sounds Made by Japanese Female Students Based on the Percentile Analysis
Giido Izuta 
Yamagata Prefectural Yonezawa Women’s Junior College 6-15-1 Toori Machi, Yonezawa City, Yamagata, 992-0025 Japan

Abstract—The goal of this work was to examine the temporal variation of the Formants measured out of the English sounds made by Japanese female students behave when compared to those of native speakers as well as to interpret these results in the light of “front/back” positioning of the tongue and “close/open” movements of the lips. To accomplish this purpose, the sounds of all letters of the alphabet were measured and statistically processed. The results suggest that the students tended to show a linear correlation for the movements of their tongues and lips were linearly correlated for most of the letter categories.  
 
Keywords—Phonetics, applied Linguistics, percentile analysis, characteristics of English utterances by Japanese female students.  
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Deixis in Quran Narrations’ Dialogues and Its Impacts on Recipients: A Pragmatic Study
Ahmad Majdi Bin Mat Salleh
Sultan Idris Education University, Tanjong Malim, 35900, Perak, Malaysia

Abstract— This research deals with deixis which is one of the pragmatic elements in the Quran dialogues and its impacts on specific recipients. This research has taken a two-pronged study; descriptive analytical study, and the applied one. The descriptive analytical study aims to extract characteristics of the Quran dialogue, as well as its pragmatic features, focusing on deixis and its consequences in interpretations. The applied study on the other hand aims to investigate the pragmatic impacts of deixis in Quran Narrations’ Dialogues on the recipients. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 20.0, and Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient was used in measuring the strength of association between parametric data. Besides, Spearman’s Correlation Coefficient was also employed for non-parametric data. The study aims to reach into a concrete evident that deixis is one of the important pragmatic elements in understanding the Quran narrations’ dialogues; therefore there is a need to practice pragmatic thinking in order to upgrade the recipients interaction with the Quran.  
 
Keywords— Deixis, Quran Dialogue, Narration, Pragmatic Analysis, Pragmatic Impacts 
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Analysis of Students’ Errors and Misconceptions in pre-University Mathematics Courses
Mariyam Shahuneeza Naseer
Villa College, QI Campus, 20373, Male’ City, Republic of Maldives

Abstract— Students’ errors and misconceptions are intelligent generalizations of their experiences and incomplete knowledge acquired. In order to help students unlearn the misconceptions and relearn the correct conceptions, it is important that teachers are aware of these errors and misconceptions, and their formation. The purpose of this paper is to bring awareness of some of the errors students make and the misconceptions they have with regard to mathematical concepts, and suggest how the formation of these errors and misconceptions can be prevented and remedied. This paper reports the findings based on analysis of 2,411 examination papers of students enrolled in pre-University mathematics courses between January 2012 and April 2015. The literature discussed in this paper makes a case for K-12 school teachers to have an in-depth and more flexible understanding of the mathematics they teach, so they can recognize how the structure of mathematical concepts should be presented while teaching mathematics. 
 
Keywords— mathematics, students’ errors, students’ misconceptions. 
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The Undergraduate’s Perspective of the  Engagement Catalyst in Action:  Exploring Experiential Learning Methods
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Jerry Chong Chean Fuhaa*, Anita Premila Paulb* 
aAsia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), Technology Park Malaysia,  Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
bSunway College, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya 46150 Malaysia

Abstract—The research carried out was a continuation of the initial focus to relate to students better in a classroom setting through the Engagement Catalyst, a recommended method categorized into three basic approaches, namely to consider practicality, personalization and pursuit. These approaches aim to complement each other through different techniques and emphasis alongside subject content. The highlight is also when these three methods are synergized to support the learning outcomes as an added value delivery approach to cultivate a positive classroom atmosphere. This paper draws upon the use of specific in-class experiential learning activities under each of the approaches of the Engagement Catalyst and serves to gain students perspective to measure the effectiveness of these approaches to their learning.  
 
Keywords—Engagement Catalyst, Experiential Learning, Personal Approach, Practical Approach, Pursuit Approach, In-Class Activities. 
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Bet on Accounting – The Opportunivore Card

Wan Mardyatul Miza Wan Tahir1*,  Ida Haryanti Mohd Noor,  Dalila Daud  & Amariah Hanum Hussin 
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Negeri Sembilan Branch,  Seremban 3 Campus, 70300 Seremban, Malaysia

Abstract— Engaging students are one of the greatest challenges facing lecturer. Thus, this educational game being developed to help lecturer engage, entertain and educate students with a captivating and interactive tool to supplement their curriculum in an accounting subject for introductory level. Bet on Accounting features more than 50 opportunivore cards inspired by real life business transactions within the context in accounting textbooks on basic level. The game challenges students on accounting fundamentals and real-world scenarios in making the right decision when they grab the opportunity. In addition, the game weaves in real-life professional scenarios and reinforces principles already being taught in the classroom. The concept of the game was designed for students to be competitive, interactive, and smart in making decision and how luck will lead their fate. 
 
Keywords—Educational games, Financial Accounting, Innovative teaching, Interactive learning style.
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Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology: The Marriage of Skills and Technology in Curriculum Process

Razali Bin Hassan* & Siti Faizzatul Aqmal Binti Mohamad Mohsin  
University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat 86400, Malaysia

Abstract—The tremendous upheaval changes of information and communication technologies have a great impact on educational world. Thus, learning in the 21st century has so much different than previous years. The revolution of technology in this digital era has brought changes in the educational world with introducing a brand new learning environment which is called as Frog Virtual Learning Environment (Frog VLE) in Malaysian schools. Besides, the importance on the integration of the 21st Century Skills among students becomes a watchword in today’s world. A new learning strategy on how to best learn in this 21st century by taking into account technology usage in a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and 21st Century Skills acculturation become an important step to be implemented. This paper will explore in-depth how to best prepare learning strategy that will involve technology usage in teaching and learning process in order to enhance 21st century skills as well as achieving desired learning outcomes by amalgamating Dale’s Cone of Experience and Bloom’s Taxonomy along with the framework of 21st Century Skills as presented by Partnership for 21st Century Skills. Hence, this paper provided a brand new framework on how to best learn in this 21st century by using technology as the main catalyst in today’s classroom by introducing a new framework of learning strategy which is called as Framework for 21st Century Skills Acculturation (FF21A Model) to be applied in today’s educational world. The FF21A model carefully and clearly explain how the process of teaching and learning in this 21st century should be carried out effectively by implementing the Web 2.0 technology along with teaching and learning activities in order to achieve the desired learning outcomes. 
 
Keywords—Dale’s cone of experiences, Bloom’s taxonomy, technology, 21st century skills. 
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The Relationship between School Attitude and Learning Style among Social Science Students in Malaysian Private Higher Education Institutions

Syarifah Mastura Binti Syed Abu Bakara, Malathi Karumananb* & Hanaliza Binti Kamisb 
aNilai University, No 1, Persiaran Universiti, Putra Nilai,  71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan
bKDU University College, Jalan Kontraktor U1/14, Seksyen U1,  40150, Shah Alam, Selangor

Abstract—School attitude is an important element that stimulates students’ motivation to perform well at college/university, while learning style refers to students’ ability to acquire knowledge and participate in the learning experience. One of the more popular instrument to identify this learning style is VARK – visual (V), aural (A), read/write (R) and kinesthetic (K). This is particularly important for private higher education institutions (PHEI) in Malaysia as the industry is extremely competitive and the need to brand the institution for sustainable competitive advantage by matching school attitude with learning style becomes crucial. With this background, the research aims to examine the relationship between high/low school attitude and learning style among social science students in PHEI. This was undertaken using the School Attitude Assessment Survey and VARK Learning Style Inventories administered to 300 social science students in two PHEI in Klang Valley. Results of the study revealed that students with high school attitude were positively correlated to visual, aural, read and write, kinesthetic and mixed leaning styles.  Furthermore, mixed learning style was the preferred learning style for both students’ with high and low school attitudes.

​*Corresponding author: malathi.k@kdu.edu.my

Keywords—VARK, learning style, school attitude, private higher education.
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EFL Learners' Attitudes towards Using Thesaurus Part of Microsoft Word in Vocabulary Acquisition

Hadi Salehi  & Seyed Bakhtiyar Habibi 
English Department, Faculty of Humanities, Najafabad Branch,  Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Isfahan, Iran 
 
Abstract - This study is an attempt to find out intermediate EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners' attitudes toward the application of Thesaurus software for vocabulary acquisition. To this end, 25 learners who have already participated in an experimental Thesaurus-based study were selected as participants. The learners were given a close-ended questionnaire including 16 items. The quantitative data, collected through the questionnaire, were analyzed using SPSS and the results of the study indicated that Thesaurus was a great motive for students in vocabulary learning and they had positive attitudes towards the application of Thesaurus for teaching and learning vocabulary in EFL classrooms. The results of this study can contribute to the instructors and syllabus designers to incorporate CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning) in teaching language and syllabus designing. 
 
Keywords: Thesaurus Software, EFL learner, CALL, Microsoft Word, Attitude, Motivation 
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Creative Potential of Intercultural Communication  in the Context of Language Teaching in Educational Transformations in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Maral Nurtazina*,  Yerlan Sydykov, Maira Kadeyeva, Zhanat Bekturova & Duman Aitmagambetov 
L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Satpayev str.,2,  Astana, 010008, Kazakhstan

Abstract- This paper is dedicated to the comparative study of teaching cross-cultural communication in Kazakhstan. The project submits recommendation on further enhanced strategies that will help in the development of cross-cultural communication education in line with modern trends in curriculum issues. It concludes that for any meaningful advancement to be made in the education sector there must be a conscious, deliberate, purposeful, directional policy formulation of the implementation of the curriculum. The criteria of formation of critical thinking in students when teaching cross-cultural communication are considered here. Moreover, the paper analyses the problem of motivation of students to use information technology to search the specific information for the understanding of cross-cultural communication.

Keywords: comparative study, critical thinking, cross-cultural communication, information technology. 
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The Management Systems Disciplined of Students

Luxsanan Ploywattanawong*  
The Computer Science Department, Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi, 60 M.3,  Asian Highway, Huntra, Phranakhon Si-Ayutthaya, 13000, Thailand

Abstract—This paper presents the development of the Management Systems Disciplined of students (MSD).  Working on manual discipline is time-consuming and inconvenience process, since there is a huge number of students have to be checked.  Moreover, it might probably to lose the collected data during the processes. Therefore, researchers have an idea to develop a system to a major issue addressed. After the pretest, the users' satisfactions were evaluated. The population in this study was the staffs at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi (RUS). The samples in this study were divided into two groups. The first group was undergraduate students. The second one was a group of professors, administrator, and other concerned people from Faculty of Science and Technology, RUS. The results were as follows: Using the MSD, the students' disciplines were checked and storage as a database.  After the operation, students have to maintain and improve their discipline behaviors.  The result showed the highest level of satisfaction.  The MSD assisted the system operators to evaluate easier and economically save budget, time and resources in one hand. On the other hand, MSD built awareness and strengthen proper behavior of RUS students      
 
Keywords—The Management systems disciplined of students, Education management systems, Academic Support Services.
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The Simulation Oracle Database Systems

Jeerasak Phumcharoen* & Pradit  Songsangyos  
The Computer Science Department, Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi, 60 M.3,  Asian Highway, Huntra, Phranakhon Si-Ayutthaya, 13000, Thailand

Abstract—The purpose of this research, to develop a knowledge base system using an Oracle database Simulation can reduce the time to learn. Enhance the teaching and learning. Make learners Oracle database users a more easily understood format Simulation creating quality human resources to society, community meet the manpower needs of all sectors. And find satisfaction with the system. To enable Oracle applications easier and the students do not have to, they can use Oracle database system. The population in this research. As a student teacher used the Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi (RUS). The sample used in this research. Sampling methods (Purposive Sampling) divided into two groups: the first group selected from undergraduate students. And the second group selected by the site administrator or associate professors. The results were as follows: The administrators, faculty, or users. Concerned overall have averaged 4.19 and of students in most average 4.32. The showed that Knowledge base using Oracle database Simulation models built can facilitate . Reduce the time to learn Enhance the teaching and learning. Make learners Oracle database users a more easily understood format Simulation creating quality human resources to society, community meet the manpower needs of all sectors efficiently. 
 
Keywords—The simulation oracle database, Simulation, Knowledge-based system
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The Usefulness of I-Learn System in the Execution of e-Learning: A Case Study of UiTM Negeri Sembilan

Zaidatulhusna Mohd Isnania*, Saliza Ramlyb, Sri Yusmawati Mohd Yunusb, Nur Izzah Jamilc & Tuan Sarifah Aini Syed Ahmadd 
aFaculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, 703000 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
bFaculty of Computer & Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, 703000 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
cFaculty of Computer & Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Kuala Pilah, 72000 Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
dAcademy Language Study, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Kuala Pilah, 72000 Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Abstract—Electronic learning or e-learning (eL) is becoming the most effective learning method aligned with rapid evolving technologies in the Malaysian higher education system. The shift to online learning environment has permitted efficient interactions among students and lecturers and increased the students’ engagement in learning. Hence, Universiti Teknologi MARA has developed the learning management system named as i-Learn as the eL platform. This study aimed to determine the correlation among students’ understanding, eL applications and eL materials towards eL usefulness and to identify the major factors that contribute to eL usefulness among lecturers in UiTM Negeri Sembilan.  This study involved UiTM Negeri Sembilan lecturers who have practiced blended learning as their teaching module. Data were gathered through surveys among academicians from every faculty in UiTM Negeri Sembilan. Therefore, this study provided insight on increasing the effectiveness of i-Learn applied in UiTM and applicable to every course which it can motivate all academicians to engage in eL. 
 
Keywords— e-learning, Learning Management System,  usefulness.  
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Hybridization of Educational Games to Promote Students’ Motivation towards Learning Economics

Nor Azizah binti Mohammad Amin, Hafisah binti Yaacob & Jamilah binti Mohd Mahyideen 
Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Negeri Sembilan Kampus Seremban 3,70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Abstract— Learning today has evolved into a very different process as compared to what it was in the past. As new technologies enable increasingly sophisticated game experiences, the potential for the integration of games and learning has become ever more substantial. In lieu of the importance of motivation in the learning process, this study aims to find out how the use of education game can enhance students’ motivation towards learning economics from the students’ perspective. The projected learning outcome of the game is that it will be able to enhance students’ knowledge on subject matter, motivate and attract their interest to learn and help them to understand the subject better. Although the study found a host of beneficial outcomes associated with the game, the results may be limited to the educational content of the game and its design. 
 
Keywords— Educational Games, Learning Process, Students’ Motivation
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A Discourse Approach to Reading: Its Effect on the Academic Writing Skills of Secondary ESL Learners

Arnold Ellarda Barrogaa  &  Amelita Tarrayo Enticab* 
aUniversity of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines bSt. Jude College, Manila City, Philippines

Abstract—This study investigated the effects of a discourse approach to reading on the academic writing skills of secondary ESL students on their ability to transfer their discourse skills from reading to writing. Two groups (experimental and control) each consisting of 30 high school students were involved in this study. The instruments used were the Comprehensive English Language Test, a researcherprepared writing pretest, and another researcher-prepared writing posttest. The 480 writing compositions written by the two groups of subjects were first analyzed using Crombie’s model of discourse analysis.  Then, the numerical data were subjected to the statistical measures of t-test (for correlated and independent samples) and oneway ANCOVA. The study concluded that discourse approach to reading facilitates transfer of discourse skills from reading to writing.  
 
Keywords—discourse approach, academic writing skills, ESL learners, transfer of skills  
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The Use of Teaching Method Using Student Centered Learning (SCL) in University

Aini Hayati Musaa,Intan Syafinaz Mat Shafieb, & Alia Nadira Roslea
aFaculty of Business Management, UiTM Negeri Sembilan, 72000 Kuala Pilah, Malaysia
bFaculty of Business Management, UiTM Puncak Alam, 42300 Kuala Selangor, Malaysia

Abstract- In today's world, our jobs as educators become more challenging. As an educator, teaching techniques need to be improved to make it more efficient so that we can keep pace with today's world. In line with the rapid technological changes, students become more informative and active. Therefore, as educators we need to devise teaching and learning activities more proactive than using traditional approaches. Student centered learning (SCL) is an approach that focuses on abilities and student involvement, and put the teacher as facilitator of learning. It is seen as a method to produce graduates who are more competitive and able to work independently in the future. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of teaching methods in UiTM Negeri Sembilan. The method used in this study is SCL and we are focusing on problem based learning (PBL). PBL is a centered learning where it focuses on problem-solving skills, self-directed learning, and teamwork skills. A total number of 50 respondents were selected using random sampling method. The respondents were the students from faculty of Applied Sciences students of UiTM Negeri Sembilan. Details of the findings are useful as a guide for academicians to carry out teaching and learning methods based on student centered. Academicians can use the findings from this study to implement and improve their teaching strategies in the future. 
 
Keywords: Teaching, Learning, Student Centered Learning, Problem Based Learning
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