Upholding the Malay Language and Strengthening the English Language Policy: An Education Reform

Yamat, Hamidah; Umar, Nur Farita Mustapa; Mahmood, Muhammad Ilyas

doi:10.5539/ies.v7n13p197

Cited by 13 publications

(15 citation statements)

References 16 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…across Europe" (Council of Europe, 2001, p.1). It describes in a comprehensive way what language learners have to learn to do in order to use a language for communication and what knowledge and skills they have to develop to be able to act effectively (Yamat, Umar & Mahmood, 2014).…”

Section: Common European Framework Of Reference (Cefr)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Blended CEFR in Enhancing Vocabulary among Low Proficiency Students

Krishnan

Yunus

2019

SSRN Journal

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Emphasis on English language proficiency and digital literacy among Malaysian students in schools have been given utmost priority in the Malaysian Education Transformation (2013 -2025). With the introduction of Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), (Council of Europe, 2001) the emphasize for low proficient students to acquire vocabulary knowledge is crucial for them to move progressively into the next band as stated in the CEFR global scales. Yet, concerns arises as how the implementation of (CEFR) will impact the low proficient students with almost none to limited vocabulary acquisition. This poses an extremely high risk of these students being left far behind as English is a second language to most students. Thus, the aim of this study is to use blended learning to expand the vocabulary acquisition among low proficient students and enable them to move progressively in the CEFR band. The mixed method study employed questionnaires, face to face interviews, pre and post test and observations to collect data from 20 low proficient students aged 14 from a semi urban secondary school. Data collected were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The study found that using blended learning not only enhances low proficient students vocabulary count in CEFR English but it also promotes autonomous learning and understanding of sentence structures. Hence, the use of blended learning proves to be a crucial alternative for low proficient students to enhance their vocabulary knowledge and understanding of sentence structures through digital literacy that is capable of motivating and challenging them to achieve their highest potential.

show abstract

Section: Common European Framework Of Reference (Cefr)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Blended CEFR in Enhancing Vocabulary among Low Proficiency Students

Krishnan

Yunus

2019

SSRN Journal

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The key to our English education road map is the alignment of Malaysia's English Language Education System with CEFR; an international standard which focuses on producing learners who can communicate and interact in any language, (Yamat et al, 2014). CEFR also defines the proficiency levels that allow learners' progress to be measured at each stage of learning and on a life-long basis" (Council of Europe, 2001: p. 1).…”

Section: Cefrmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The pupils need to be constantly reminded that continual development of their language proficiency is a necessary requirement as it contributes to the success in the development of literacy. Due to this reason, the Malaysian government feels that there is a need for educational transformation as education plays a significant role in the development of a country (Shan et al, 2016;Yamat et al, 2014). The implementation of the MEB has also brought about additional impact on the English Language Education especially in primary school level such as the inclusion of English literacy in the Literacy and Numeracy Screening or LINUS programme.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Implementation of Common European Framework of References (CEFR): What Are the Effects Towards LINUS Students’ Achievements?

Ishak¹,

Mohamad²

2018

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Realizing the importance of English language, Malaysian government has implemented numerous programs to boost English language standard among younger generations. One of the remedial intervention programs for primary schools is called the Literacy and Numeracy Screening or LINUS. LINUS program refers to a set of screening tests which are conducted every year to identify students' weaknesses in literacy skills specifically in reading and writing. It was introduced in 2010 which aims at enhancing the rate of English literacy among primary school learners. Recently, another new curriculum known as Common European Framework of Resources or CEFR has been introduced. CEFR that adopted the English way of learning culture seems to raise many issues among English language teachers. It is important for educators to carry out a study in order to obtain more information on to what extent these two programs help to improve English language standard among primary students. Thus, this study was conducted to identify the effects of CEFR towards the achievement of Year 2 students from 3 LINUS classes in a suburban primary school in Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. Data analysis has been made by comparing the data taken from the second screening results of LINUS in 2017 with the data from the first screening result of LINUS in early 2018. The findings indicate that most primary pupils face difficulties in comprehending unfamiliar culture embedded in many English language lessons. It is believed that the outcomes of this study could shed some light to educators in reducing illiteracy rate as well as to be aware of the impact of CEFR towards LINUS. It is hoped that the findings could facilitate various stakeholders in designing materials for the teaching and learning of English language for primary school students in the future. How to cite this paper: Ishak, W. I. W., & Mohamad, M. (2018). The Implementation of Common European Framework of References (CEFR): What Are the Effects Towards LINUS Students' Achievements?

show abstract

“…8, No. 11;& Mahmood, 2014. Given this need, we propose a model for an EMI that can be applied to and revised according to different educational contexts.…”

Section: Blended Learningmentioning

confidence: 99%

Use of Blended Learning for Effective Implementation of English-Medium Instruction in a Non-English Higher Education Context

Im¹,

Kim²

2015

IES

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Although researchers agree with the strengths of an English-medium instruction (EMI) in addressing internationalization of a non-English higher education (HE) context, its implementation in classrooms has been widely criticized, mostly because of ineffective delivery of course content and a lack of evidence of English improvement. Grounded upon a critical review of the current state of internationalization of Korean HE and the subsequent examination of supplementary interview data from 15 college students who have taken EMI courses, this study proposes a model which integrates critical factors of EMI into one framework. This model aims at guiding the EMI policy from initiation to implementation. A major feature of this model is blended learning as a strategy to address the shortcomings of current EMI in this context and to facilitate the allocation of diverse online materials to scaffold EMI instruction. The benefits of the approach are presented from the perspectives both of policy-makers and of classroom participants.

show abstract

Upholding the Malay Language and Strengthening the English Language Policy: An Education Reform

Cited by 13 publications

References 16 publications

Blended CEFR in Enhancing Vocabulary among Low Proficiency Students

Blended CEFR in Enhancing Vocabulary among Low Proficiency Students

The Implementation of Common European Framework of References (CEFR): What Are the Effects Towards LINUS Students’ Achievements?

Use of Blended Learning for Effective Implementation of English-Medium Instruction in a Non-English Higher Education Context

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About