Teacher's Opinion Towards Constructive Thinking for Teaching Essay Writing Based on Interactive Multimedia Integration

Abstract

Teaching essay writing scenario in this technological era is also aimed on interactive multimedia integration; text and graphics that revolve around inquiry and constructive thinking. In thinking process itself, inquiries are considered fundamental to teachers in teaching essay writing. Hence, this research is conducted to study teacher's opinion on constructive thinking process that based on interactive multimedia integration; text and graphics. Quantitative research design that based survey method is used in accordance with the questionnaire. The samples are 33 Malay Language teachers in Bangsar Zone, Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur. The finding shows that there is a significant correlation between inquiry and constructive thinking, r = 2.01, the level of significant is < 0.05. It is advised that all Malay language teachers focus on the aspect inquiry and constructive thinking for teaching essay writing. The implication of this study is focused on impressive teaching sources. The interactive multimedia integration that is being studied should also focus on other integrated elements; graphic, audio, animation and video.

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“…The main policy of MOE in (PIPP 2006(PIPP -2010 namely the Core 2, which is to develop ICT-literate human capital can be considered as a means to direct the role and function of language education (Ayob, 2018a). Any subject can be implemented in PdPc to cultivate and form the credibility of students to be good at writing essays, in addition to equipping themselves with various types of language and technology skills (Ayob, 2019b). The Curriculum Policy of MOE is also an aspiration to apply ICT in the Malay language (Ayob, 2019b).…”

“…In this case, the interactive multimedia graphics can convey certain information quickly and accurately as well as is able to create an active and fun learning environment (Abbas, 2012). The implementation for students with problems in writing skills will have a more positive impact in terms of knowledge and technology content because information technology materials are already incorporated into the essential elements of various graphics to create a new environment (Ayob, 2018a;2019b; and also rich in knowledge content (Ayob, 2018b). In this regard, teachers and students need to be skilled in applying interactive multimedia as a vehicle in mastering writing skills more flexibly and independently in accessing knowledge.…”

“…In this regard, teachers and students need to be skilled in applying interactive multimedia as a vehicle in mastering writing skills more flexibly and independently in accessing knowledge. Hence, computers as interactive multimedia graphics medium can assist in improving writing achievement through student-centred systematic graphic material (Ayob, 2019a;2019b).…”

“…This skill refers to the ability of students to write meaningful words and sentences in expressing ideas through various creative and critical writing (Ayob, 2019a). Writing is related to knowledge and personal experience which can be portrayed through the correct usage of grammatical sentences, punctuation, correct spelling, clear and neat writing (Hajimia et al, 2019a;2019b;Hajimia, 2020). Besides that, writing is closely related to the formation of writing symbols in a language.…”

“…The formation of symbols aims to convey and connect messages, information, or ideas to the reader (Ayob, 2019b). In addition, graphic symbols in writing represents the use of meaningful symbols.…”