Papers by Wirawani Kamarulzaman
International Journal of Advanced Research in Islamic and Humanities, Nov 30, 2023
With an emphasis on the notion of Fiqh Tawaqqu', this article examines anticipatory think... more With an emphasis on the notion of Fiqh Tawaqqu', this article examines anticipatory thinking from both Islamic and Western vantage points. Anticipatory thinking is an essential cognitive skill for both individuals and teams, as it entails the capacity to proactively foresee forthcoming obstacles and possibilities. This paper examines the components of anticipatory thinking within the Western culture, encompassing forecasting, scenario planning, risk evaluation, opportunity identification, and adaptability. It emphasises the advantages of anticipatory thinking, including enhanced decision-making capabilities, readiness, and flexibility in response to changes. On the contrary, the article explores the Islamic viewpoint through an elucidation of Fiqh Tawaqqu' and an analysis of its importance within the realm of Islamic law (fiqh). Fiqh Tawaqqu' pertains to the anticipation of action results through the application of experience and evidence, with an emphasis on maslahah (benefits) for the ummah (community) and the prevention of damage (mafasid). The paper examines the acceptance and rejection of Fiqh Tawaqqu' among Muslim scholars, addressing the objections raised by some early Islamic figures. Furthermore, the paper offers examples of Fiqh Tawaqqu' that were initially met with skepticism but have proven to be relevant in contemporary contexts. It emphasizes the role of Fiqh Tawaqqu' in the development of jurisprudence and fatwa, enabling scholars to provide solutions to emerging societal issues. Finally, the paper explores the integration of anticipatory thinking and Fiqh Tawaqqu', highlighting the commonalities and potential synergies between these two approaches. It underscores the importance of forward-thinking and strategic planning in both Western and Islamic contexts to address complex challenges and shape a better future. This study presents a comprehensive overview of anticipatory thinking and Fiqh Tawaqqu', developing a deeper awareness of their significance and ramifications in today's environment.
Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences
Human lives have been significantly impacted by the global COVID-19 epidemic. Worldwide implement... more Human lives have been significantly impacted by the global COVID-19 epidemic. Worldwide implementation of the lockdown was necessary during the first wave of the pandemic to stop the virus' spread. Students had experienced mental health problems as a result of adjusting to the changes. Many researchers looked at students' mental health before the massive COVID-19 outbreak, but they hardly ever looked at situations like those during the endemic. As a result, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the mental health status of undergraduate students at universities, the differences in that status between genders, and the connection between that status and academic performance. The study employs the quantitative research design. Students' mental health was assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) developed by Cohen et al. (1983) to measure perceived stress among students. Survey method was used to collect the data from 142 undergraduate students voluntarily from publ...
Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences
Procrastination is the act of delaying an activity unnecessarily, and individuals experience extr... more Procrastination is the act of delaying an activity unnecessarily, and individuals experience extreme anxiety when they begin to think about it, such as a late submission and pressure to complete the work or assignment. Since previous research did not fully address the impact of gender on procrastination, the purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a correlation between gender and procrastination. Also, to compare the procrastination levels of male and female students from a public university in Selangor. This study's data were collected via a questionnaire utilising the Procrastination Scale by Lay (1986) with a 5-Likert scale. This survey's sample consists of 51 students (25 male and 26 female students) enrolled in various courses at the university. This study's data were analysed using correlational analysis and the t-test. Students demonstrate a moderate level of procrastination, and it was determined that males procrastinate more frequently than female...
International Journal of Advanced Research in Islamic and Humanities, 2023
With an emphasis on the notion of Fiqh Tawaqqu', this article examines anticipatory thinking from... more With an emphasis on the notion of Fiqh Tawaqqu', this article examines anticipatory thinking from both Islamic and Western vantage points. Anticipatory thinking is an essential cognitive skill for both individuals and teams, as it entails the capacity to proactively foresee forthcoming obstacles and possibilities. This paper examines the components of anticipatory thinking within the Western culture, encompassing forecasting, scenario planning, risk evaluation, opportunity identification, and adaptability. It emphasises the advantages of anticipatory thinking, including enhanced decision-making capabilities, readiness, and flexibility in response to changes. On the contrary, the article explores the Islamic viewpoint through an elucidation of Fiqh Tawaqqu' and an analysis of its importance within the realm of Islamic law (fiqh). Fiqh Tawaqqu' pertains to the anticipation of action results through the application of experience and evidence, with an emphasis on maslahah (benefits) for the ummah (community) and the prevention of damage (mafasid). The paper examines the acceptance and rejection of Fiqh Tawaqqu' among Muslim scholars, addressing the objections raised by some early Islamic figures. Furthermore, the paper offers examples of Fiqh Tawaqqu' that were initially met with skepticism but have proven to be relevant in contemporary contexts. It emphasizes the role of Fiqh Tawaqqu' in the development of jurisprudence and fatwa, enabling scholars to provide solutions to emerging societal issues. Finally, the paper explores the integration of anticipatory thinking and Fiqh Tawaqqu', highlighting the commonalities and potential synergies between these two approaches. It underscores the importance of forward-thinking and strategic planning in both Western and Islamic contexts to address complex challenges and shape a better future. This study presents a comprehensive overview of anticipatory thinking and Fiqh Tawaqqu', developing a deeper awareness of their significance and ramifications in today's environment.
Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, 2023
Human lives have been significantly impacted by the global COVID-19 epidemic. Worldwide implement... more Human lives have been significantly impacted by the global COVID-19 epidemic. Worldwide implementation of the lockdown was necessary during the first wave of the pandemic to stop the virus' spread. Students had experienced mental health problems as a result of adjusting to the changes. Many researchers looked at students' mental health before the massive COVID-19 outbreak, but they hardly ever looked at situations like those during the endemic. As a result, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the mental health status of undergraduate students at universities, the differences in that status between genders, and the connection between that status and academic performance. The study employs the quantitative research design. Students' mental health was assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) developed by Cohen et al. (1983) to measure perceived stress among students. Survey method was used to collect the data from 142 undergraduate students voluntarily from public and private universities in Malaysia. The results show that there are only minor mental health issues among students, with female students reporting higher levels of stress than their male counterparts. Additionally, there is no connection between students' academic performance and their mental health. Also provided are a few ideas for additional study.
Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, 2022
Procrastination is the act of delaying an activity unnecessarily, and individuals experience extr... more Procrastination is the act of delaying an activity unnecessarily, and individuals experience extreme anxiety when they begin to think about it, such as a late submission and pressure to complete the work or assignment. Since previous research did not fully address the impact of gender on procrastination, the purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a correlation between gender and procrastination. Also, to compare the procrastination levels of male and female students from a public university in Selangor. This study's data were collected via a questionnaire utilising the Procrastination Scale by Lay (1986) with a 5-Likert scale. This survey's sample consists of 51 students (25 male and 26 female students) enrolled in various courses at the university. This study's data were analysed using correlational analysis and the t-test. Students demonstrate a moderate level of procrastination, and it was determined that males procrastinate more frequently than females. In this study, the limitations and improvements are discussed.
International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR), 2022
The Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown have expedited the change from traditional to online learning,... more The Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown have expedited the change from traditional to online learning, and relationships have been affected as a result of avoiding direct contact with others, which has had a negative impact on teaching staff's mental health. Physical activity was found to be advantageous in this unusual setting since it appeared to aid in the prevention of mental diseases such as anxiety and depression. Although various research has found that the pandemic has impacted individuals' mental health, there is a lack of study in the area among teaching staff in Malaysia. Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate the general mental health of teaching staff, as well as its relationships with service duration, work sector, and level of teaching, among other things. The health status of 220 members of the teaching staff was assessed using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) questionnaire. The findings revealed a statistically significant relationship between their health status and all three variables, demonstrating that the pandemic has caused stress among teaching staff with varying levels of service duration, work sector, and whether they are teaching at the primary, secondary, or tertiary levels. There are a few recommendations for future research included in this paper as well.
International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 2022
The current COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in several life adjustments, including modifications t... more The current COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in several life adjustments, including modifications to education. Online learning has become the primary mode of teaching and learning. Consequently, the purpose of this study is to determine the level of educators' overall health and its impact on their readiness for online teaching. The study used a total of 220 educators from primary level to tertiary level, both private and public. These characteristics were evaluated using the General Health Questionnaire and the Online Teaching Readiness Questionnaire. The results indicate that the participants' general health is excellent and that they are highly prepared for online teaching. According to correlational research, the two variables are also significantly connected. A few suggestions for future research are offered at the conclusion of the publication.
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2016
Cultural identity is essential for peaceful cooperation of civilization. Culture builds self-iden... more Cultural identity is essential for peaceful cooperation of civilization. Culture builds self-identity and with self-identity people are more likely to interact peacefully with other cultures thus embracing diversity. However cultural identities may change as different cultures intertwined, which could either lead to positive outcome, such a stronger societal structure and values, or it could lead to negative outcome instead such as destroying minority or less powerful culture which then leads to disintegration of fundamental human values. According to Zgonjamin, cultural pluralism is one of the phenomenon that destroys a culture. He added that once a nation's culture is destroyed another culture is also destroyed at the same time. Therefore it is crucial to preserve culture and cultural heritage as to avoid destruction of any certain culture. The protection and preservation of culture is not only limited to artifact and intellectual property rights in specific language arts, but it also includes aspect of protecting cultural sites, human rights, tolerance, and development. Preservation of culture could be made in several forms. Education could be one of the forms as culture should be communicated in global society through an integrated education approach and it should be encourage. Borneo which is located in Sarawak is having its culture at stake. A lot of habitat and cultural heritage in the area of challenged from the urbanization and modernization. The walkthrough is a simulation practice to experience through a Computer-Generated Imaging (CGI)’s forest with the local forests content. Hence the objective of the research is to preserve the Borneo culture through the context of digital documentation for digital Borneo (DB).
Global Academic Excellence (M) Sdn Bhd, 2021
One of the focuses of Malaysian National Philosophy is the holistic development of individuals, w... more One of the focuses of Malaysian National Philosophy is the holistic development of individuals, which includes the ability to think in higher order. Teachers are the most important agents in the teaching process, so it's critical to pay attention to their capacity to teach students the skills. As a result, the purpose of this research is to examine teachers' thinking abilities and determine if there are any differences between genders. The Teaching Skills Inventory was completed by 266 primary school teachers in the Selangor area, and the results revealed that teachers use executive thinking skills. Despite the fact that both genders preferred executive thinking skills, a t-test indicates that male teachers scored significantly higher in all of Sternberg's suggested thinking styles. At the conclusion of the study, some recommendations for future research were included.
Global Academic Excellence (M) Sdn Bhd, 2021
One of the focuses of Malaysian National Philosophy is the holistic development of individuals, w... more One of the focuses of Malaysian National Philosophy is the holistic development of individuals, which includes the ability to think in higher order. Teachers are the most important agents in the teaching process, so it's critical to pay attention to their capacity to teach students the skills. As a result, the purpose of this research is to examine teachers' thinking abilities and determine if there are any differences between genders. The Teaching Skills Inventory was completed by 266 primary school teachers in the Selangor area, and the results revealed that teachers use executive thinking skills. Despite the fact that both genders preferred executive thinking skills, a t-test indicates that male teachers scored significantly higher in all of Sternberg's suggested thinking styles. At the conclusion of the study, some recommendations for future research were included.
Research Objectives: 1. To explore the mental illness cases among adolescents in Malaysia 2. To i... more Research Objectives: 1. To explore the mental illness cases among adolescents in Malaysia 2. To investigate the factors that contribute to mental illness 3. To explore the signs and symptoms of mental illness
Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2020
Open Distance Learning (ODL) is an approach in education practices in Open University Malaysia (O... more Open Distance Learning (ODL) is an approach in education practices in Open University Malaysia (OUM). One of its programs that are offered through ODL is the Bachelor of Psychology (BPSY) and it is one of the programs with the highest student intake in OUM. Since the program has been commencing for more than 10 years, it is the time to evaluate whether the program needs any revisions or improvements. Thus, the aim of the study is to determine the level of satisfaction of students on the Psychology program offered in OUM. A questionnaire was developed for this purpose which includes 4 areas of students' satisfaction, namely the learning materials, student perceptions on their tutors, assessment matters, as well as the overall program structure. The questionnaires were distributed to more than 1000 active students through online and face-to-face tutorials. A total of 439 students participated in the study. The results indicated that students are most satisfied with the overall program structure and least satisfied with the assessment matters with the mean score of 3.98 and 3.59 respectively. The study certainly benefits the university in taking action to revise and improve the program. Recommendation for future research is included at the end of the paper.
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2014
The purposes are to compare the pre-service and in-service teachers on the definition of critical... more The purposes are to compare the pre-service and in-service teachers on the definition of critical thinking, to investigate the perception of in-service science teachers on critical thinking and to explore the effectiveness of SBA to cultivate and enhance critical thinking skill in students. Two science teachers were interviewed and a few themes have emerged from the data which suggested that the KSSR is viewed as positive to the teachers. However, there are still some challenges of KSSR which mainly concerned on keeping the students' assessment records.
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2012
A lot of researches on student learning styles found that each student exhibits unique characteri... more A lot of researches on student learning styles found that each student exhibits unique characteristics, learns differently and possess a particular learning style (Zhang, 2000). However, it is not clear if students need to possess certain learning styles to be high achievers. Therefore this study aims to explore the learning style/s of a high achieving student. An interview was conducted on a student who has achieved excellent grades in the study with at least two semesters in the President’s List. The results showed that the student has not adopted any specific learning styles in her study. A few recommendations were also listed for future research.
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2012
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2012
Children’s drawings were studied to discover cognitive and social abilities of children. Children... more Children’s drawings were studied to discover cognitive and social abilities of children. Children’s development is also identified through drawings. A number of theories were developed on the development of children’s drawings. The purpose of the study is to compare drawings done by 5-year-old and 8-year-old children with Lowenfeld’s theory on stages of art development since none is found in Malaysia. Qualitative method was used in the study, where observation and interviews were done in collecting data. The children were observed when they draw and interviews were done afterwards in order to find out what was drawn. Findings indicate that the drawings made were incongruent with the theories of development. The theory was found to be applicable to Malaysian children as well.
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2013
The study is aimed at exploring the definition of critical thinking by preservice preschool teach... more The study is aimed at exploring the definition of critical thinking by preservice preschool teachers. The preservice teachers are expected to have the ability of critical thinking before they could teacher children once they are in service. Interviews were conducted to two informants who are still studying in the Early Childhood Studies program in a private university in Klang Valley. A few themes emerged from the transcriptions and coding processes. Results found that those preservice teachers have shallow definition of critical thinking, yet they are able to differentiate critical thinking from creative thinking.
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2013
INTRODUCTION 1.1. Background Unity has always been an issue to a multiracial country like Malaysi... more INTRODUCTION 1.1. Background Unity has always been an issue to a multiracial country like Malaysia. Unity is important to ensure the optimum productivity in a country, whether in economics, politics, education or social. Everyone plays a role and is interdependent of each other. Education is considered as the most effective bridge to unity. Schools are the main medium to cultivate the sense of unity in a citizen, preferably during the young age. Interaction with individuals from different socioeconomic status (SES) background, religion and ethnic groups enables students to understand, accept and appreciate diversity. Through this value and experiences, national identity and unity can be created. Moreover, education can unite in some other ways. Through having a uniform curriculum is one of the ways. Curriculum built as a national curriculum must be adopted in National Education System which includes government educational institutions; government-aided educational institutions; and private educational institutions. By having a common medium of instruction is another way to unite students. Schools are supposed to use national language as the medium of instruction so that national identity could be built. Moreover, students are expected to attend the same school, preferably national schools so that they could integrate better among each other. Lastly through providing equal opportunity and access to learning and moving up the social ladder is another means to unity that education can provide. Students are given equal opportunity to enrol to schools since Malaysia offers free education through our national schools. In line with that, Malaysia has produced an education development plan that highlighted unity in its educational aspiration, namely Pelan Pembangunan Pendidikan (PPPM). 1.2 Pelan Pembangunan Pendidikan Malaysia (PPPMM) 2013-2025 PPPMM is a product of a brave approach by Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM), ministry of education, since it involved opinions and views from various national and international experts to assess and evaluate Malaysia's education system. KPM also referred to various documents including Strategi Transformasi Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi 2007-2020, Pelan Induk Pembudayaan Pembelajaran Sepanjang Hayat 2011-2020. A big number of Malaysian citizens were also involved in this. Furthermore, a national dialog called Dialog Pendidikan Negara (DNPN) was held from April to July 2012 involving almost 12000 citizens from various education and SES levels to gain their feedbacks and suggestions regarding PPPMM. It is a product of depth analysis, interviews, focus groups, case studies and research that were done with the help of national and international experts, KPM officers, teachers, principals, headmasters and parents around the world.
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