Benlahcene, Abderrahim Benlahcene and Lashari, Sana Anwar and Lashari, Tahira Anwar and Shehzad, Muhammad Waleed and Deli, Wu (2020) Exploring the perception of students using student-centered learning approach in a malaysian public university. International Journal of Higher Education, 9 (1). pp. 204-217. ISSN 1927-6044

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Abstract

This study investigated students’ perception towards language courses using student-centered learning approach at University Utara Malaysia (UUM). Students’ perception was measured through a model termed as environmental, cognitive, affective, and metacognitive mediation (ECAM) which is a common teaching and learning technique used in classroom activities. To assess the implementation of ECAM; qualitative analysis was conducted based on observations of students’ activities in two language courses. The findings of the study indicated that the students employed the techniques of ECAM model. However, cognitive mediation learning technique was extensively used by the students. Moreover, audio-taped interviews were also conducted with four voluntary undergraduate students. The findings from the interviews’ interpretation revealed that students also explicit positive viewpoints about student-centered learning approach.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	student-centered learning, environmental, cognitive, affective, and metacognitive mediation, qualitative
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools
Divisions:	School of Education & Modern Languages
Depositing User:	Mrs. Norazmilah Yaakub
Date Deposited:	28 Jul 2020 08:30
Last Modified:	28 Jul 2020 08:30
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/27289

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