The role of the language of unity at higher education institution: Malaysian experience

Ya`Acob, Azizah; Awal, Noor Aziah Mohd; Idris, Fazilah; Hassan, Zaharah; Kaur, Saran; Noor, Mansor Mohd

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2011.03.310

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“…The ability to "adapt to a changing circumstance and environment" is defined by education. Ya'acob et al (2011) argue that education is more than a financial investment; it is a necessary input for human life, progress, and survival. According to Wehmeyer (1996), self-assertiveness is the foundation of life.…”

Section: Educationmentioning

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The effect of demographic factors on employees’ performance: A case of an owner-manager manufacturing firm

Amegayibor

2021

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Purpose: The goal of this study is to look into how demographic factors influence employee performance in an owner-manager manufacturing firm. Research Methodology: The research was carried out in an owner-manager firm in Cape Coast, Ghana's central region. For data translation and analysis, a quantitative approach and a correlational study design were used, as well as a census sampling technique to sample 400 employees, an interview schedule, multiple linear regression, and the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 20.0 Versions. Result: The findings show that age and education have an impact on employees’ performance. The findings also revealed that age and department have an impact on employee absenteeism. Again the result shows that age, education, and tenure respectively influences employees’ output. However, some demographic factors have no relationship with employees’ performance, absenteeism, or output. Limitation: Time constraints, assumptions about the underlying theory, and the unwillingness of respondents to give out information were all limitations. Contribution: SMEs owners and managers must not overlook these elements, as they have a variety of effects on employees’ performance, how they miss work, and output levels. It is thought that paying attention to an employee's age groups, level of education, the department they work in and what transpired there, and years of experience will go a long way in assisting them in performing to a satisfactory level and increasing their performance.

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The effect of demographic factors on employees’ performance: A case of an owner-manager manufacturing firm

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2021

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“…With the aim of strengthening ethnic unity, the government has also upheld Bahasa Melayu as the national language as the main language of inter-ethnic communication, thereby making the Malay language the sole official language in 1967. The use of the Malay language has been successful in enhancing national unity among university students, and it will not instil racism among those ethnic groups who still prefer to speak their mother tongue language (Ya’acob et al, 2011).…”

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“…One of the objectives should be to foster ethnic unity in political, economic, and even social development regardless of religion and ethnicity (OECD, 2019). This is because a uniform national education system is able to produce a national identity, thus strengthening ethnic unity (Ya'acob et al, 2011). The failure of the government to establish a national education system will expose society to misunderstandings and require an uphill effort to invite cooperation and consensus.…”

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The influence of education, economy and religion domains in enhancing ethnic unity among Malaysian youths

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The objectives of this study are to quantitatively analyse the influence of education, economy and religious domains on enhancing ethnic unity among youth in Malaysia with reference to university students. It involved a survey of 373 students from two Malaysian public universities, namely Universiti Malaya and the National Defence University of Malaysia. The obtained data are subjected to descriptive analysis as well as structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis. The results show all these three domains are significant in strengthening ethnic unity, and the findings of this study could contribute to the current efforts by the government in the areas of the educational system, economic policies, and religious tolerance so that a more effective approach could be introduced.

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“…According to Yaacob et al (2011), education has a scope that extends beyond mere 􀅫inancial expenditure. Water is a fundamental resource that is crucial to human beings' sustenance, advancement, and endurance.…”

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Analysis of Teachers’ Classroom Behavior in Relation to their Demographic Characteristics at University Level

Bagum,

Sajjad,

Naz

2024

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Teachers' behaviour plays a signi􀅫icant role in teaching and learning. This research aimed to analyze the teachers' classroom behaviour and their demographic characteristics at the University level. Teachers' demographic characteristics such as gender, designation, age, sector, experience, quali􀅫ication, professional quali􀅫ication, employment status, marital status, locality, average no. of working hours per day and their department explored to provide insight on teachers' perceived classroom behavior. The data was analyzed using the co-relation method of quantitative research design. Teacher's perception of their classroom behaviour and their demographic characteristics was measured through the adapted questionnaires. This research was carried out with 411 university teachers from three universities in Multan. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical approaches, including Pearson's R coef􀅫icient of correlation, Mean, Standard Deviation, Independent samples t-test, and ANOVA. Findings showed that teachers' classroom behaviour was moderate to highly positive with university students regarding teachers' interactive and negative behaviour, effective responses to student needs and teachers' caring behaviour. No statistically signi􀅫icant difference was found between the university teachers' perceptions about their classroom behaviour based on their gender, designation, age, sector, experience, quali􀅫ication, professional quali􀅫ication, employment status, marital status, locality, average no. of working hours per day and their department.Furthermore, public and private university teachers' perceptions of their classroom behavior differ signi􀅫icantly. The Pearson correlation coef􀅫icient result shows no signi􀅫icant relationship between teachers' classroom behavior and their demographic characteristics. This study has several limitations and implications that must be considered when interpreting 􀅫indings. These include the fact that we could not investigate the extent to which the differences in teacher perceptions could be explained by biases or stereotypes held by the teachers. Due to our sample size, we could not investigate whether or not teacher perceptions differed for immigrant students from different countries. The researchers recommended that teachers' classroom behavior be examined, recognized and acknowledged at all other levels of educational institutions and organizations in Pakistan.

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The role of the language of unity at higher education institution: Malaysian experience

Cited by 7 publications

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The effect of demographic factors on employees’ performance: A case of an owner-manager manufacturing firm

The effect of demographic factors on employees’ performance: A case of an owner-manager manufacturing firm

The influence of education, economy and religion domains in enhancing ethnic unity among Malaysian youths

Analysis of Teachers’ Classroom Behavior in Relation to their Demographic Characteristics at University Level

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