Other | Hadijah binti Jaffri

I had a blast yesterday during research methodology class. We were discussing about sampling designs. Then at the end of the class after the reflective activity, one student innocently asked “Dr, if I answer my own questionnaire, can or not?” I looked at him in disbelief. We just discussed about random sampling and non random sampling. If you create your own questionnaire and you answer it yourself, what’s the point of doing quantitative research?

Some of students in the class also looked at him in disbelief. Then some of them started to argue among themselves if it is ethical to do so. I just looked at him for a few seconds before replying “Well, you have heard some of your friends are discussing about the ethical issue if you are doing that. My response is, what is the point of doing a quantitative research if you are the researcher cum respondent? It is against the philosophical paradigms of quantitative research that we have discussed before and it is unethical“.

Looking at me sheepishly he replied “I thought it is ok to do so because if my samples are teachers, since I am also a teacher, I can also answer my questionnaire“. I rest my case hearing such an honest confession. To end our class I gave them a little reminder “If I know that any of you do that when you conduct your research, you are doom”

On my way out from the class, one of the students decided to walk with me. We had a quick chat. She told me “Dr, I am interested to do an Action research. I am teaching MUET at Matriculation Centre. One more thing, I know Zahir. Zahir told me to take your class“.

At this moment, should I feel flattered or scared? I don’t want to think about that. One thing for sure, I got the usual symptom since yesterday. A symptom to indicate that I am feeling stressful. Am I becoming more sensitive as I become older?

Congratulations, Assoc Prof Dr Abdul Halim

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MICER2020: 20 – 22 MARCH 2020, BANGI RESORT HOTEL, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA. (CALL FOR PAPERS: ABSTRACT SUBMISSION BY 30TH OCTOBER 2019)

We are pleased to announce that WMIT Group Sdn Bhd (Co. Reg. 1136118-A) and Kulliyyah of Education, IIUM in collaboration with Ministry of Education Malaysia will be jointly organizing the following convention:

The Malaysia International Convention on Education Research & Management 2020 (MICER2020)

Website: https://micer.org/

Date: 20 – 22 March 2020

Theme: High Performance of Education Industry: Forging Ahead

Venue: Bangi Resort Hotel, Selangor, Malaysia
http://www.bangiresorthotel.com/en-us/home/

The convention organisers cordially invite academics, practitioners, scholars, researchers, policy makers, government agencies or any relevant bodies to participate or to present their papers in MICER2020.

Call for Papers (Oral and Poster Presentation) Abstract Submission by 30th October 2019

Paper submissions:
http://submit.confbay.com/conf/micer2019

Convention fees:
From
MYR 800 (Government)
MYR 1,000 (Private)
MYR 400 (Local Student)
USD 200 (International Student)
USD 400 (International)
(Including full day seminar package & meals)

Accepted and selected papers will be published in:

Malaysian Journal of Learning and Instruction (MJLI) (ISSN Print: 1675-8110; ISSN Online 2180-2483) SCOPUS Indexed with extra fees

IIUM Journal of Education Studies (IJES) (eISSN 2289-8085) with extra fees

Convention Proceeding (with ISBN)

Abstract/Paper submission & presentation in ENGLISH or BAHASA MELAYU/INDONESIA

Ask VC anything? I won’t miss this chance y’all

When I received an email telling us that we can ask anything to our VC, my mind automatically thinks about my own student. This is an opportunity that I will not miss. So, this is what I asked our VC

How does UTM ensure its staff to be well-aware about non-visible disabilities among students that need their assistance?

Example: Students who have learning difficulties like dyslexia, dysgraphia, Asperger’s syndrome and such who we assume to be well-adjusted in learning and yet they might face difficulties that unknown to us. They might have difficulty to take long hours examination in an exam hall with other students. Due to sensory sensitivity, such students might have difficulty to stay focused for long duration and feel agitated when they are in crowd.

– How to encourage such students to let us know about their challenges?

– How to ensure that we are equipped with appropriate knowledge to help them including administration staff such as in SRAD and such who are also might have to deal with such students on regular basis like the academicians who teach/supervise them?

‘ASK VICE-CHANCELLOR ANYTHING’

Please be informed that the Vice-Chancellor want to give the opportunity to submit any questions or concerns directly to the Vice-Chancellor. The relevant questions will be answered and shared during the Vice Chancellor’s ‘Bersama NC‘ Session in beginning October (based on theme).