Loo Shih Min
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Loo Shih Min
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Loo, Shih Min
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Anxiety in using learning aid software in learning English language among primary school children during the pandemic Covid 19: A case study in rural primary schools

2023-08-16 , Junainor Hassan , Sharmini Abdullah , Loo Shih Min , Ibrahim S.B.M.K.M.M. , Nurhidayah Marzuki @ Yahaya , Abdul Rahman Abdul Manaf , Ahmad Fahmi Mahamood , Mat N.M.J.N.

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships in using the learning aid software in learning English language among rural primary school children during the Pandemic Covid 19. This study has shown that the most contribution socio demographic factors in influencing the occurrence of anxiety among the rural primary school children in using the learning aid software in learning English language were the parents' or guardians' education and income followed by internet accessibility, number of siblings, place in siblings and gender. The basic computer skills that the rural primary school children had significant contribution in anxiety namely somatic, cognitive and avoidance behaviour. Assessing the ability of mastering the ICT basic skills contributed to anxiety whereby cognitive scores the highest followed by somatic and avoidance behaviour.

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Drama technique: an effective way to facilitate students’ language acquisition

2020-12 , Afifah Hanani Yusuf , Loo Shih Min , Nabilasha Manokaran , Nur Farhinaa Othman , Juliana Ahmad

Educators need to be creative in finding a new approach to motivate students to learn language. The process of teaching and learning needs to be compatible with students’ interest in order to encourage them to acquire language effectively. It is quite challenging for educators to find an appropriate method or teaching strategy that would alleviate students’ motivation to participate actively in teaching and learning process due to the nature of learner-centered approach that is widely adapted in education nowadays. This study mainly intends to explore the promising outcome of strengthening students’ speaking skills by integrating drama as part of the learning activities. Drama technique is undoubtedly one of the most convincing ways which is believed to build students’ confidence in the language thus improve their speaking ability. For this particular study, a group of international students from Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University (NPRU) are selected to give their feedback on the drama activity that was conducted in class during the Communicative English Course organized by UniMAP. The group of students were given an opportunity to share their thoughts and views throughout the implementation of drama activity held in class. Based on the students’ response, the answers have been analyzed thoroughly and it was found that students have positive and optimistic point of view about incorporating drama to increase their level of confidence in acquiring language which consequently contribute to improving their capability in language skills such as speaking, listening, reading and writing more confidently in English.

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Risk taking behaviour and imprisonment among young adolescent

2025-06 , Junainor Hassan , Sharmini Abdullah , Zuhairah Idrus , Loo Shih Min , Sharifah Anis Zarith Syed Dziauddin , Jasin Abd Halim , Nur Hafifa Iswati Ishak

This study analyses the cases of risk-taking behaviour among young adolescents and their subsequent imprisonment from 2002 to 2015. Evidence shows a signiAicant rise in risktaking behaviours among adolescents during this period, resulting in increased detention. The experience of incarceration, particularly for young females, is shown to have profoundly negative psychological consequences. These stem from the loss of freedom, separation from family, exposure to harsh and uncertain environments, and the development of inmate subcultures. The resulting trauma includes heightened anxiety, bullying, distorted mental health, and self-destructive behaviours such as depression, self-injury, and suicidal ideation. The paper calls for a shift towards trauma-informed, rehabilitative approaches in juvenile justice.

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