Article Per Year (5 Year)
p-Index From 2019 - 2024
0.562
P-Index
This Author published in this journals
All Journal Global Advances in Business Studies Studies in English Language and Education
Kesavan Nallaluthan
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Published : 3 Documents Claim Missing Document
Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 3 Documents
Search

 1 
Measuring Malaysian lower secondary learners' reading ability on a CEFR-aligned text Revathi Gopal; Mahendran Maniam; Kesavan Nallaluthan
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 10, No 2 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v10i2.28013

Abstract

To capture learners’ interest in reading and help them understand the content of their reading, it is important to write at a level that aligns with their reading abilities. This will motivate learners to read and comprehend the material. A CEFR-aligned textbook is a valuable tool for improving the English language skills of lower secondary learners in English Language classrooms. Therefore, it is significant to assess learners’ reading competence in text comprehension using a reading text from a CEFR-aligned textbook. These assessments were conducted based on a narrative text from the CEFR-aligned textbook using two different techniques: miscue analysis and retelling. The sample comprised 20 ‘C’ grade learners randomly selected from Malaysian lower secondary schools. The data on miscues were analysed quantitatively, following Goodman, Watson, and Burke’s In-Depth Procedure (2005). The quality of retelling was evaluated based on the criteria set by Irwin and Mitchell’s (1983) 5-point scoring method. The findings revealed that all 20 learners achieved the target descriptor scale B1, indicating that they can read simple texts on topics relevant to their field and interests with sufficient comprehension. This study implies that CEFR-aligned reading texts are appropriate for lower secondary learners to read and understand. Furthermore, miscue analysis and retelling can effectively monitor learners’ reading comprehension levels and help enhance reading skills among low intermediate-level learners. Based on learners’ reading habits that require assistance, teachers can plan upcoming reading lessons.
Measuring Malaysian lower secondary learners' reading ability on a CEFR-aligned text Revathi Gopal; Mahendran Maniam; Kesavan Nallaluthan
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 10, No 2 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v10i2.28013

Abstract

To capture learners’ interest in reading and help them understand the content of their reading, it is important to write at a level that aligns with their reading abilities. This will motivate learners to read and comprehend the material. A CEFR-aligned textbook is a valuable tool for improving the English language skills of lower secondary learners in English Language classrooms. Therefore, it is significant to assess learners’ reading competence in text comprehension using a reading text from a CEFR-aligned textbook. These assessments were conducted based on a narrative text from the CEFR-aligned textbook using two different techniques: miscue analysis and retelling. The sample comprised 20 ‘C’ grade learners randomly selected from Malaysian lower secondary schools. The data on miscues were analysed quantitatively, following Goodman, Watson, and Burke’s In-Depth Procedure (2005). The quality of retelling was evaluated based on the criteria set by Irwin and Mitchell’s (1983) 5-point scoring method. The findings revealed that all 20 learners achieved the target descriptor scale B1, indicating that they can read simple texts on topics relevant to their field and interests with sufficient comprehension. This study implies that CEFR-aligned reading texts are appropriate for lower secondary learners to read and understand. Furthermore, miscue analysis and retelling can effectively monitor learners’ reading comprehension levels and help enhance reading skills among low intermediate-level learners. Based on learners’ reading habits that require assistance, teachers can plan upcoming reading lessons.
The moderation role of Industry 4.0 towards business performance in manufacturing firms in Malaysia Kesavan Nallaluthan; Norhisham Seyajah; Sethuprakhash Vengidason; Irdayanti Mat Nashir; Tamil Selvan Subramaniam
Global Advances in Business Studies Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): Global Advances in Business Studies (GABS)
Publisher : Ifma Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55584/Gabs002.02.1

Abstract

This paper studies the pilot test process on a proposed new model of research and sustainable manufacturing practices for business performance, which is moderated by Industry 4.0. The aim of this pilot study is to assess the usability and reliability of the survey questionnaire. An online survey method was used to collect 116 data from manufacturers in Malaysia. The integration between NRBV and RBV theory is used will provide a more comprehensive model to evaluate manufacturing industries' competitiveness. The results agreed that all the constructs in the proposed model have Cronbach alpha ranges from 0.662 to 0.901, which is evidence of constructs having good reliability and can be used for future research with higher intensity. The result provides useful information for sustainable manufacturing practices which is adopted by manufacturing industries that could affect their usage and further improvement for their business performance during industry 4.0. This study focused on the sustainability in manufacturing practices with Industry 4.0 as a moderator in the Malaysian manufacturing industries. This pilot study is beneficial for the researchers focusing on Industry 4.0 in manufacturing practices.
Co-Authors Irdayanti Mat Nashir Mahendran Maniam Norhisham Seyajah Revathi Gopal Sethuprakhash Vengidason Tamil Selvan Subramaniam