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M. S. Y. Shak

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The Influence of Teaching Methods on Reading Anxiety among University Students: A Relational Pedagogical Perspective

Reading anxiety has become an increasingly important issue in higher education, particularly amongst university students who are required to engage with complex academic texts. This study investigates the influence of teaching methods on reading anxiety amongst university students through the lens of relational pedagog...

N. Anuar, Norasyikin Abdul Malik, M. S. Y. Shak et al. · International journal of res... · 0 citations

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Beyond the Fun Factor: Secondary School Students' Interest and Perceptions of Gamified English Language Learning in Dungun, Malaysia

Gamification has become increasingly prominent in English language education because of its potential to support learner motivation, participation, and engagement. However, positive responses to gamified activities should not automatically be interpreted as evidence that gamification makes language learning easier or p...

Nurhanis Binti Mohd, M. S. Y. Shak · International journal of res... · 0 citations

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Culturally Responsive Gamification in Indigenous English Education: Exploring Teacher Practices and Adaptations in Rural Orang Asli Primary Schools

This study investigates the efficacy of gamification as a pedagogical intervention to enhance English language acquisition among Orang Asli primary students in rural Malaysia. Utilizing a qualitative exploratory case study design, this research examines teacher perspectives on the integration of game-based learning wit...

Nor Najihah Norafand, M. S. Y. Shak, R. Karim et al. · International journal of res... · 0 citations

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Staying Connected Online: Investigating Teaching, Social, and Cognitive Presence among Undergraduates

Online learning has emerged as a significant aspect of higher education, treating students’ online presence as a key factor influencing engagement and learning outcomes. Navigated by the Community of Inquiry framework, the present research explores undergraduate learners’ perceptions of teaching presence, social presen...

Norasyikin Abdul Malik, N. Anuar, M. S. Y. Shak et al. · International journal of res... · 0 citations

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The Use of ChatGPT in Academic Writing: Perspectives from Undergraduate Students in Malaysian Public University

Findings carry pertinent pedagogical implications, suggesting that higher education practitioners should systematically integrate AI scaffolding into writing instruction to enhance self-regulated learning and writing behaviors.

Amirah Athirah Amir Yazid, N. Hasni, M. S. Y. Shak et al. · International journal of res... · 0 citations