Abdullah Chik, Norlaila (2016) Action research: student’s communication skill through peer learning method-(Regional Development - GMJT3124) Group B. In: International Conference on Government & Public Affairs 2016 (ICOGPA2016), October 5th - 6th, 2016, School of Government, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia.

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Abstract

The objective of this study is to enhance student’s communication skill through peer learning method for subject of GMJT3124 Regional Development Group B. Most of the students are reluctant because they feel that they will have difficulties to understand and communicate in English that will lead to insecure and tentative feeling.They are unable to compete internationally because of communication problems did not reach the levels required by employers. If this issue still continuing, a fresh graduate from local university will face a difficulties to obtain jobs in the future.This shows that students more comfortable communicating in their mother tongue or introverted to change during their time in university.This study applied observation and survey method to get information.The results of a two-way Anova Statistical test (Anova) show that there are statistically significant differences between dependent (Student’s Communication Skills) and independent variables (Student’s Group, Feeling and Support).It shown that the students are preferred to improve their communication skills in English.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:	ISBN 978-983-44661-7-6 Organized by: School of Government, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Communication Skills, Peer-Learning, Foreign Students, Two-way Anova
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics
Divisions:	School of Government
Depositing User:	Dr. Norlaila Abdullah Chik
Date Deposited:	19 Dec 2016 06:40
Last Modified:	19 Dec 2016 06:40
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/20386

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