Nor Asniza Ishak

• Doctor of Education
• Senior Lecturer at University of Science Malaysia

This study evaluates Malaysian lecturers' perceptions of a prototype Mobile Game-Based Learning (mGBL) application using a heuristic assessment strategy through the Nominal Group Technique (NGT). The objective is to assess the usability and effectiveness of the Psycho-B`GREAT Module in higher education. A qualitative approach was employed, where fi...

The extant literature highlighted the significant relationship between artificial intelligence (AI)-assisting technology and deep learning in mathematics among primary school students in China, with learning self-efficacy emerging as a mediator and social support emerging as a moderator. However, the relationships with and their effects on primary...

This chapter highlights the importance of green technology, environmental education, and sustainable development in the Malaysian education system. It emphasizes the need for knowledge enhancement and policy changes to achieve sustainable goals. Furthermore, it discusses the significance of POME (Palm Oil Mill Effluent) as an environmental pollutan...

This study used Citespace 6.3. R1 visualization analysis software as the research instrument and Web of Science core collection as the data source to screen and visualize the relevant literature on project-based learning from 2019 to 2022. Research indicates that the number of articles on project-based learning published in 2022 is the most in 5 ye...

The COVID-19 pandemic opened a new chapter to digitalise learning strategies, especially in Biology education. Integration of an inquiry-based approach with technology, including Augmented Reality (AR), has become prevalent, allowing students to master the skills needed in 21st-century education. Hence, this study aims to identify the need to devel...

Though mathematics represents the last letter in STEM, many believe that it is ranked first with regard to importance. Mathematics contributes to the understanding of the ideas and concepts of all other subjects, especially in integrating STEM education programs. The objective of this research is to give information on student mathematics performan...

This study presents an in-depth exploration of the impact of online learning interactions on student learning outcomes. Drawing from the Stimulus-Organism-Response (SOR) paradigm, our study focuses on the effects of online learning interactions on learners' perception usefulness and ease of use, subsequently impacting their learning outcomes. The s...

Real experiments can be demonstrated to students through virtual labs, which will greatly facilitate their learning. Virtual labs allow students to conduct experiments independently, offering the ability to integrate theoretical and practical aspects. This study conducted a systematic literature review on virtual labs in science education over the...

Biology is a field of learning about life, a branch of natural science. Students assume Biology as an abstract subject that is difficult to understand. Although the number of students taking biology subjects is decreasing due to the notion that Biology subjects are boring, learning nowadays can be explored with various technologies to help students...

The Vision for Shared Prosperity 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goal in SDG 4 is to make Malaysia a country that continues to develop with a fair, equitable and inclusive economic distribution at all levels of income groups, ethnicities, regions and supply chains. Malaysia National Blueprint (2013–2025) emphasizes Environmental Education (EE)...

The concept of 21st century learning aims to prepare people to live and work in a more advanced environment. Hence, the objective of this paper is to explore the extent of publications on the topic of 21st century learning and COVID-19 in the Scopus database. Keywords used for analysis were TITLE-ABS-KEY-(('21stcentury*') AND (education* OR learnin...

As student teachers in the higher education field are the future frontline in nurturing intellectual quality among future generations at schools, they must first be equipped with intellectual skills. According to the latest studies, intellectual quality includes abilities such as higher-order thinking, extensive knowledge and profound comprehension...

As student teachers in the higher education field are the future frontline in nurturing intellectual quality among future generations at schools, they must first be equipped with intellectual skills. According to the latest studies, intellectual quality includes abilities such as higher-order thinking, extensive knowledge and profound comprehension...

This study aimed to explore and understand the contextual factors that influence nature experiences amongst 11–12–year–old children in their local island environments of the Maldives. The study adopted a qualitative phenomenological approach using semi-structured focus group interviews, held online, with seven groups, one per island environment. A...

Several primary school students in Fujian Province have perceived studying mathematics as challenging. To deal with this issue, computer technology advancements, specifically artificial intelligence (AI), present an opportunity to evaluate individual students’ learning challenges and give individualized support to optimize their success in mathemat...

This research aims to identify the needs and requirements for a Psycho-B'GREAT module that includes game-based learning to be utilised by instructors to teach Chemical Composition, Metabolism and Enzyme themes to Form 4 students. Psycho-B`GREAT is a teaching and learning module that is integrated with psychology, multiple intelligence and game-base...

Childhood direct nature experiences (DNEs) are crucial to create lasting relationships with nature that will in turn influence long-term biodiversity conservation. However, as children increasingly become urbanites, they also get progressively separated from nature. A loss DNEs of is worrisome because it can influence conservation willingness (CW)...

Educational institutions need to respond to global competitive problems, and branding has become a method for higher education institutions to differentiate themselves. Thus, this study attempted to investigate predictors of employee brand-based equity. A cross-sectional research design has been used to record the perception of the teachers, and da...

Purpose-This study aims to assess the validity and reliability of the Psycho-B`GREAT Module developed according to the ASSURE's Module Development Model. Method-The content validity of the Psycho-B`GREAT Module was assessed by ten experts in the fields related in teaching and learning (T&L) and biology education. In testing the Psycho-B`GREAT Modul...

p> This study aimed to calibrate the test items of science process skills used as a test at primary school students to provide information on the difficulty of each item. Data were collected from 128 standard five students in a primary school in Penang. The test was given in multiple-choice as many as 40 items consisting of 33 items partial credit...

COVID-19 pandemic causes Malaysia to make an early decision of a Movement Control Order (MCO) to control the spread of the virus. The purpose of this study is to look on to the education continuation strategies that implemented by the Malaysian Ministry of Education (MoE) during schools' closure as a measure to control the spread of COVID-19. This...

The comprehensiveness of teacher professional identity (TPI) studies conducted by African and Asian researchers highlights the importance of valid TPI indicators across Africa and Asia. Questionnaire TPI indicators are important to obtain valid direct comparisons between teachers in Africa and Asia. The process of developing a questionnaire served...

This research explores the pedagogical practices among secondary school teachers in enhancing students’ intellectual capital. Pedagogical practices measured were from the aspects of teaching plans/design of teaching, teaching strategies and evaluation of teaching. This study aims to obtain insightful information with regards to the current pedagogi...

The effect of attitude as a psychological construct that impacts students achievement in secondary schools have been widely reported, and the need to address that non-cognitive trait, so as to improve students’ achievement have been stressed. Negative attitude of students have adversely affected educational outcomes and the need to improve this tra...

This paper focuses on the study to identify the level of learning utilization in the implementation of the Vocational College Standard Curriculum (VCSC) for lecturers in technical & vocational education institutions in the northern zone of Malaysia. This study used qualitative methods through interview sessions to gain data on the level ofuse of le...

This study identifies the level of intellectual quality of pre-university students in Malaysia. A mixed method approach is adapted to acquire data and information from the samples and informans. A total of 500 sixth form pre-university students from 38 secondary schools in Penang was selected quantitatively. Classroom observations of pre-university...

Purpose: This study explored the practices among secondary school Science teachers on four dimension of productive pedagogy namely: (1) Intellectual quality; (2) Connectedness of lessons with student's experiences; (3) Creating a condusive classroom environment and (4) Concern for individual differences that exist among students. Methodology: Mixed...