Abstracts

Assessing Awareness on Biology Laboratory Safety: A Preliminary Study in Centre For
Foundation Studies, IIUM Gambang Pahang

*1Norfazlina Mohd Shaharuddin, 2Shafiyyah Solehah Zahari, 3Hanani Ahmad Yusof, 4Nor
Nazihah Chuweni

1,2 Department of Biology, Centre for foundation Studies, IIUM Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang

3 Department of Biomedical Science, Kuliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, IIUM Kuantan,
Pahang

4 Centre of Studies for Estate Management, Department of Built Environment Studies and
Technology, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri
Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia

*E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Science and technology is recognized as important medium to lead Malaysia become a
developed country. In this field, the hands-on skills are much needed in addition to the theory
given in the class. However, one of the concerns commonly addressed related to the laboratory
activity among university students is the safety issues during the learning activities in the
laboratory. Higher concerns particularly emphasized for high hazardous lab, such as the lab
involved with microbial, chemical, explosive-type of experiments. Although this concern has
been highlighted by the Ministry of Health Malaysia in Guidelines 2015 Malaysia Laboratory
Biosafety and Biosecurity Policy, the level of awareness on laboratory safety among the
university students are not clearly known due to lack of reports on the matter. Thus, the
objective of this study is to measure the level of students’ awareness on laboratory safety
focusing on work procedure among foundation students in IIUM. An online questionnaire
comprising ten questions regarding the awareness on laboratory safety measures was
distributed among students of Biology 1 program session 2020/2021 from Center for
Foundation Studies (CFS), IIUM through online platform (Google form). A total of 343
responses were obtained, where the results were descriptively analyzed using SPSS 25.0
software. Results of this study show that the overall level of students’ awareness on laboratory
safety for work procedure is at high level with average mean value is 4.1, (the highest value is
5 marks indicating highest level of awareness). This finding suggest that the existing measures
in CFS IIUM to enhance awareness of laboratory safety is at an adequate level. This is aligned
with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 on “quality education” which is to build up a
University practice that would strengthen students’ learning experience through cultivation of
a sustainable well-being environment.

Keyword: laboratory safety, awareness, work practice, foundation students, sustainable
education

THE USE OF CORPORA IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AND LEARNING
IN THE MALAYSIAN CONTEXT

Muhammad Zakwan bin Mohd Izam

English Language Department, Centre for Foundation Studies (CFSIIUM), Gambang,

Kuantan, Pahang

[email protected]

ABSTRACT

It is arguable that corpus-based approach has been gaining a lot of attention from
language experts and linguists over the past four decades. This is due to the fact that
corpus-based approach has opened up many research ideas and positive
perspectives that are deemed to be essential in all branches of languages and
linguistics (Leech, 1997). Linguists from all over the world especially from the
developed and developing countries have started to use corpora as a medium to
incorporate language teaching in class. Malaysia is not excluded. However, this paper
aims to look at the issues that surround teaching and learning English in Malaysia and
attempts to overcome this problem by using the corpus-based approach utilizing the
corpora. The problems that are to be addressed in this study is vocabulary learning
besides identifying undesirable trends on misuse of vocabularies faster and try to fix
them. Thus, by focusing to improve on the usage of vocabularies, students will be able
to accurately use English vocabularies and this corpus-driven account will be able to
show the trend and highlight all the mistakes done by students in relation to the
targeted vocabulary. Therefore, the use of corpora will begin to diversify and research
questions will extend beyond the usual and ordinary concerns to include learner
language specifically in teaching and learning.

Keywords : Corpus Linguistics, Corpora, Corpus-based Approach, Teaching and
Learning, Vocabulary

The Effectiveness of Online Physics Laboratory

*1Naemah Binti Baharuddin, 2Habibah Binti Usop @ Yusoff, 3Mohd Nazir Bin Mohd
Nawi, 4Hafiz Bin Husin, 5Izdihar Bin Ishak, 6Dr Mazni Binti Mohd Nor

1,2Physics Department, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM, Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang

*E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The pandemic crisis of COVID-19 has made e-learning mandatory in all Malaysia’s educational
institutions including Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS), IIUM. In light to this phenomenon,
this research is carried out to evaluate the student’s perception on the quality and effectiveness of
the online Physics Laboratory delivery at CFS, IIUM. The subject of this research is the students
that are enrolled for Physics 1 and 2 in Semester 2, 2020/2021. This research utilized a quantitative
method by giving questionnaires to the students using the Quizizz platform involving 325 students.
The lab sessions were based on group work and the report submitted per group one day later. The
findings of this research revealed that 85.4% of the students are satisfied with the quality of the
lab materials. Narrowing down the students' perception on the laboratory material provided, 85.8%
of the students agreed that it was easy to understand and 89.5 % agreed that the information given
is clear. These above 80% agreements showed that the quality of the given material is qualified
for online learning. Understanding data tabulation is an important step in the process of data
analysis. And 78.2% are agreeing that they now have the ability to tabulate experimental data on
their own. In terms of completing the laboratory report, only 65% agree that it is easy to compile
and submit the report. This is perhaps due to the analysis activity that had to be done in a group
consisting approximately 4 members. They had to do online discussion, delegating tasks between
one another, handwritten every part of the laboratory report, compiled their task and finally handed
it over online. Though the process is long, 91.4% agree that they have enough time to complete
the lab report. The survey result shows that learning physics laboratory through online medium is
possible and effective. In future, it is recommended that the online physics laboratory learning
should be improvise especially in variation of data given to students for achieving good quality in
student performance and assessment.

Keywords: Online Physics Laboratory; student’s perception; laboratory report, COVID-19

Humanizing education during pandemic: The impact of online teaching and learning on
law students from the perspective of protection of the intellect

Sahida bt Safuan, Siti Farhana bt Abu Hassan

Department of Legal Studies, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM, Gambang,
Kuantan, Pahang

[email protected], [email protected]

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the higher learning institutions including the
Centre for Foundations Studies had shifted to the remote teaching and learning method. It was
the first experience of lecturers and students with full online method, which has been both
positive and challenging. It is unfortunate that the stakeholders do not have a clear precedent
on how to deal with this new norm and they were left with no choice but to embrace it.
Regardless of the method on dealing with the classes and assessment, one cannot put aside the
importance to humanize education. Education primarily aims at producing students with good
values that can later contribute to the betterment of the society. Education should not be seen
as a factory producing human machine that can do work without the element of human touch.
In Islam, education is seen as one of the mechanisms to produce a better Muslim who knows
the purpose of his existence in this world. Seeking knowledge is one of the ways to protect the
intellect (which is one of the Maqasid Shariah). This paper aims to find out the student’s
perspective on online learning. It seeks to relates how this method affects the protection of the
intellect propounded under the principles of Maqasid Shariah. Does online method of teaching
and learning demotivate the students in seeking knowledge? In reaching the objective, a survey
will be conducted among the law students in Semester 2 (20/21) to find out their perspective
on online learning. This paper also adopts a content analysis approach in examining relevant
points and data online teaching and learning.

Keywords: Humanizing education, maqasid of Syariah, protection of life, online learning,
pandemic.

INTEGRATION OF SDGS INTO PRESENTATION SKILLS: SHARING PRACTICE
BY LMD

* 1​ M​ ohd. Aizat Bin Ali, ​2​Ahmad Rauyani Ab Hamid
1 2D​ epartment of Languages and Management, Centre for Foundation Studies, International

Islamic University Malaysia, Gambang Kuantan, Malaysia

*[email protected]

ABSTRACT

Since 2018, the University has vigorously geared its direction towards Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs). With the introduction of Sejahtera Academic Framework (SAF)
in 2020, the University expects all KCDIOs to manifest it in their practices. Echoing this, the
Department of Languages and Management (LMD) agreed to include SDG elements in one
of the assessments of its new subject, Presentation Skills. The students were tasked to choose
one of SDGs for their group presentation. The main objective of this poster is to share some
insights gained from the previous semester when SDGs are concerned. To do so, we plan to
1) analyse overall student performance across the four programs under LMD, 2) find out the
common SDG topics selected by students and perhaps to 3) have the teaching staff share their
experiences.

Issues and Challenges in Teaching and Learning Arabic Language during
Remote Teaching and Learning (RTL) Phase

1Mohamad Ikmal Hakimi Mohamad Helni, 2Muhamad ‘Adli Ahmad Rosdi

1,2Quranic Language Department, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM, Gambang, Kuantan,
Pahang

[email protected], [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Traditional approach in teaching and learning process has now gradually been replaced by online
distance learning (ODL) approach due to the pandemic that started early 2020. Though the internet
has made online learning possible, there is a few challenges faced by both teachers and students
during teaching and learning process. This paper reports a study on the issues and challenges faced
by teachers and students teaching and taking Arabic language at the Centre for Foundation Studies
(CFS), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). It elicited teachers’ and students’ issues
and challenges in teaching and learning process throughout Remote Teaching and Learning (RTL)
phase which utilizes various platforms and resources from the internet. The findings of this study
will redound to the benefit of the institutions considering that this approach of teaching and
learning will continuously be implemented for at least until this pandemic ends. The descriptive
quantitative and open-ended survey was distributed among teachers and students – teaching and
taking Arabic language course in an academic semester. The results showed both teachers and
students face issues and challenges in teaching and learning process in which they also pronounced
few suggestions to be considered in coping with the challenges. Based on the findings, most
students experienced various difficulties which range from financial aspect, technical issues, and
psychological impacts while teachers mostly had issues with digitalising teaching materials as well
as technical issues with regards the platforms. The paper further explains how these challenges
aided and ascertained few suggestions to make teaching and learning process of Arabic language
more viable and feasible.

Keywords: Remote Teaching and Learning; challenges; Arabic language; online distance learning

IIUM Students Count: An evaluation of remote teaching and learning
practice during COVID-19

*1Noor Saadiah Mohd Ali, 2 Nurhafizah Saidin 1Nurur Raudzah Md Nor, 3Noor Asiah
Aling , 3Nur Farrah Syazwanie Ismail, 4Muhammad Ashraf Fauzi

1Chemistry Department, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM, Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang
2Mathematic Department, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM, Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang
3Islamic Revealed Knowledge Department, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM, Gambang,

Kuantan, Pahang
4Faculty of Industrial Management, UMP, Kuantan, Pahang.

*E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The world spread of infectious disease Covid-19 has posed challenges to many institutions that
have mandated the institution to move to remote teaching and learning (RTL) - a temporary access
to instructional delivery as an alternative delivery mode during the pandemic crisis. This present
study aimed to have an overview of the effectiveness and readiness of pre-university students of
Islamic International University Malaysia (IIUM) during the pandemic of Covid-19. Data on
students’ demographic, expectation, platform availability, satisfaction and readiness were
collected and analysed which involved 515 respondents. Analysis was performed by partial least
square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) method, focusing on the measurement model.
Construct validity asessment consisting of indicator loading, internal consistency reliability and
convergent validity was reported. Outcomes of the findings revealed important implication for the
optimization and improvement of remote learning and knowledge acquisitions method for the
preparation of long-term Covid-19 pandemic. Furthermore, these findings can be the foundation
for further investigations on how to improvise the RTL for better implementation in developing
humankind and the society that is coherent with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG-4).

Keywords: Covid-19; IIUM; RTL; SDG-4

Correlation Study on Arabic Placement Test (APT) Band
and SPM Results for 2019/2020 New Intake Students

Nur Arifah Samat, Mastura Arshad, Nadhirah Abdul Latif, Mohd Zul Amin Mohd Zaki,
Mohd Zulhisyam Mustapai, Muhammad Bahari Ab Jabbar

Quranic Language Department, Centre for Languages and Pre-University Academic
Development, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM, Gambang, Pahang, Malaysia

E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

This study is an alternative plan taken for temporary replacement of Arabic Placement Test that has been
implemented every year as a result of implementation of Movement Control Order (MCO) due to covid-19. All
academic related activities including Arabic Placement Test (APT) for 2020/2021 new intake students are not
allowed to be done at the campus. Arabic Placement Test is an instrument used to identify student’s proficiency
levels in Arabic Language in order to be placed into LQM levels accordingly. This study involved previous year
2019/2020 new intake students’ data that could be classified into two types: English medium students, and Arabic
medium students (ARCOM, BAR & IRK). Total number of the students were 2918. This study aims to place
2020/2021 new intake students to Quranic language courses according to their SPM result in line with the previous
2019/2020 new intake students’ data. The percentages of students have been calculated with every single grade
in SPM from A+ to D and study of the correlation with APT band has been done. The data was analysed using Chi-
Square test to measure the association between SPM result and APT band. Based on data collected, the placement
for student with A+, A, A-, & B+ grades were exempted from LQM and students with grade B, C+, C were placed into
level 2 and the rest were placed into level 1. From the data counted, Arabic medium students from ARCOM, BAR and
IRK were placed into level 3 & 4 (83%), level 5 (10.7%), level 6 (5%), and only 1.3% were exempted from LQM. Therefore,
it has been suggested that no student was exempted for this 2020/2021 intake and students with only A+ grade was
placed into level 5 while students with A, A-, & B+ grades were placed into level 3&4. We are aware that an alternative
plan is undeniably can never be as good as the original, but this study contributed the best solution as silver lining in
the cloud amidst Covid-19 pandemic.

Keywords: Assessment, Arabic Placement Test, Arabic SPM Results, New Intake Students, Chi-Square Test

Biological Science Students Microscopy Skills

* Kamaril Azlah Bt. Teruk

Biology Department, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM, Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang

*E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT
Problem
Fail to get the correct and accurate image of the prepared slide observed under low or high
magnification always become the main obstacle for biological science students in doing
Biology Laboratory session. In worst scenario, few incidents of break the slide and damage
the microscope was reported due to unable to grab the microscopy skills (Kavita, 2013).
Mastery microscope skills not only enable the students to make accurate observation in few
experiments of Practical Biology but the skills also significant to be applied for future
(Dykes, 2012) (Gobaw, 2016) related sciences subject in Kuliyyah

Objectives
This study aims to evaluate the validity of microscopy skill test as part of summative
assessment in subject Biology Laboratory. This study also aims to explore microscopy skills
of Biological Science students.

Method
Individual microscopy skill test was conducted in assessing proficiency in manipulation of
microscope. Microscopy skill test through checklist comprises of 22 items (S1-S22). Items
represent skills in focusing are groups into 4 themes, pre-observation, manipulation,
knowledge and maintenance give dichotomous score for the microscopy skills observed.
The data was analysed with SPSS (IBM SPSS version 25) for descriptive analysis. The data
also evaluated by Rasch analysis with use Winsteps software (Boone & Noltemeyer, 2017) to
investigate item statistic, item polarity and item misfit.

Result
Descriptive analysis from SPSS have shown no missing values and frequencies for every
skills was tabulated. High frequencies of ‘not score’ or ‘0’ value were shown for skill22
(S22), S15, S16, S17 and S19. The split case data from SPSS have shown frequencies of ‘not
score’ base on students programme.
Rasch analysis on 22 items of checklist had shown 0.84 items reliability with separation 2.31.
From fit analysis, items in the checklist have shown Infit mnsq value between 0.85-1.15
which is within threshold 0.4-1.4 (Kreijns, 2020) are conform to the Rasch model (fit to
measure 1 construct 1 trait). Items had been arranged into series of difficulty level based on
value of measure and items with point measure correlation < 0.3 will be further interpret and
investigate.

Conclusion
The outcome of this study have triggers department Biology to make effective modification
on Microscopy 1, biology lab manual to become more understandable in order to assist
students learning. Progressive action should be taken to amend specific items in the
microscopy checklist as to make the checklist become better summative instrument.

Keywords: microscopy checklist; Rasch analysis; Item fit

Remote Teaching and Learning (RTL): Internet Access Issues and its
Humanistic Approaches.

1Serysyah Zamila Panot, 2Farahizah Ab. Jalal Bekri, *3Adibah Ali

1,2,3 Department of Legal Studies, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM, Gambang, Kuantan,
Pahang

*E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In the era of global pandemic due to the COVID-19, education have no choice but to move forward
towards Remote Teaching and Learning (RTL). However, there are issues and challenges arising
from this phenomenon. The focus of this paper is on the internet connectivity and accessibility
issues amongst CFS IIUM law students and their educators. The objective of this paper is to expose
issues and problems encountered by both students and educators during the full online classes for
Law program and to explore “Humanistic approaches” and its mechanisms to tackle those
challenges. This study employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, which includes case
study, phenomenological and survey methods. It will state existing status quo involving the
implementation of remote teaching and learning classes, the issues and humanistic measures taken
by educators and students to curb the issues. Amongst the finding is that the internet connectivity
and accessibility which are the prerequisites for conducting online classes, have been unstable and
limited due to low internet bandwith. Therefore, the establishment of an affordable and sustainable
online class might be a challenging task for both students and educators. This is also taking into
consideration the financial, technical and the ethical aspects of RTL, via creation of an effective
learning environment and the required mood for learning and teaching in a less-disrupted online
classes. The students’ request for access to educators on their convenient time should not drain the
educators by overwhelming calls and messages. Hence, the humanising education approach must
make the shift a success by making RTL a more interesting and effective platform. It is hoped that
the findings of this paper shall serve as a guideline in conducting more effective distance learning
classes in the future.

Keywords: Humanising education – internet access - remote teaching and learning – online classes
– distance learning

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PRE-RECORDEED VIDEO IN TEACHING
PHYSICS FOR REMOTE TEACHING AND LEARNING

*1Author (Habibah Binti Usop @ Yusoff)
1Physics Department, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM, Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang

*E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Pandemic Covid-19 has strikes not only Malaysia but most all of countries over the world. Students
were not able to be in campus, and yet teaching and learning process have yet to take place
accordingly. The University has embarked on Remote Teaching and Learning where all the
activities are being conducted virtually. Many mediums such as YouTube, Google Meet, Google
Classroom, and Telegram have been used as Remote Teaching and Learning tools. The aim of this
study is to evaluate effectiveness, readiness and consumption of internet data by the students where
28 pre-recorded lecture videos have been uploaded to YouTube channel for PHYSICS 2 (PHL
0225) for 12 Chapters within 12 weeks of Semester 2, 2020/2021 and 56 students involved.
Telegram then is used as communication and synchronous tool. Live session via Google Meet shall
be carried out at the end of each Chapters to ensure students understand the subject content.
Materials for subject and submission of assignments are done via Google Classroom. Ita’leem is
being used as a platform for test and end of semester examination. 86.7% of the students agree that
the pre-recorded lecture videos are effective in their virtual learning process. The internet data
consumption within the level of satisfaction of 75%. Majority of the students satisfied and agree
that the pre-recorded lecture videos are effective for their learning in Physics 2 subject.
.

Keywords: Pre-recorded lecture video; Remote/Online Teaching and Learning; Physics;

ACTION VERBS IN ACTION VIA AUGMENTED REALITY (AVIAR)

*1Ahmad Rauyani Ab Hamid, 2Mohamad Lukman Al Hakim Bin Md. Noor,
3Muhammad Faizuddin Bin Hashim

1,2,3Department of Languages and Management, Centre for Foundation Studies,
International Islamic University Malaysia, Gambang Kuantan, Malaysia

*E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In Outcome-based Education (OBE), action verbs (AVs) used must be clear and measurable to
ensure successful learning experiences. Students who fail to understand the implications of the
stated AVs are likely to fail in meeting their lecturers' expectations. Motivated by the Dual-
coding theory, AVIAR is developed to help students and teachers visualise the underlying
expectations of AVs through Augmented Reality (AR). Past studies show that AR can help
students master vocabulary faster when they are able to visualise the words learned. When the
selected AVs scanned using AVIAR, virtual information will appear. Hopefully, AVIAR will
reduce mismatches between student comprehension and teacher expectation.

Keywords: Outcome-based Education; Action Verbs; Augmented Reality, Dual-coding
theory, Mobile Application

Implementation of online Usrah at Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM

Izdihar Ishak

Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM, Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang

E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Usrah a credited subject that all CFS IIUM students need to take. Covit-19 Pandemic have rendered
all academic institution with new challenges. The fundamental of Usrah such as Taaruf, Tafahaum
and Takaful are the basic system that are implemented in International Islamic University
Malaysia. Normally the Usrah is conducted in close group at the mosques after Maghrib or Isyak
prayes, Since the student cannot be on campus, CFS need to provide an alternative way so that the
Usrah can still be conducted. The Usrah session was conducted online using Google Meet
platform. Materials of the Usrah is uploaded online through I-Taleem Cloud. They use Padlet and
videos that are uploaded in Youtube to share their thoughts. Their e-portfolio is published in Padlet
or Google Sites. The usrah also take on the SDG and Insan Sejahtera framework, as in line with
National Education Policy (NEP). Quizizz were used to engage and get feedback from the students.
Most of the students find the online Usrah very engaging and they are looking forward for the
session. The SFS results also shows that all student gave positive feedback on the implementation
of online usrah.

Keywords: Online Usrah; Italeem; SDG; Insan Sejahtera

‫اكتشاف استعداد الطلبة لتعلم اللغة العربية عبر الإنترنيت‬

‫عبد الهادي عبد الرحيم‪ ، 1‬محمد أمنان بن أواغ علي‪ ، 2‬محمد حفيظ الدين بن حسين ‪3‬‬

‫‪ 1,2,3‬قسم لغات القرآن‬

‫‪[email protected] 1, [email protected], [email protected] 3‬‬

‫الملخص‬
‫هدفت هذه الدراسة الحالية إلى اكتشاف استعداد الطلبة في تعلم اللغة العربية لدى الطلبة الذين يدرسون اللغة‬
‫العربية‪ .‬تكونت عينة الدراسة من ستين )‪ (60‬طالبًا مسجلين في مادة اللغة العربية للمستوى الثاني للفترة الثانية لعام‬
‫‪2021/2020‬م‪ .‬يتبع الباحثون منهجْين أي المنهج الوصفي والتحليلي‪ ،‬حيث يتصف المنهج الوصفي وصًفاكامًل ودقيًقا‬
‫عن التعلم عبر الإنترنيت نظرًي من المصادر المتعددة‪ .‬وبالتالي قام الباحثون بتحليل الاستبانة بناء على نتائجها المحصلة باستخدام‬

‫البرنامج ‪ .SPSS‬وتوصلت إليها الدراسة مدى استعداد الطلبة لتعلم اللغة العربية عبر الإنترنيت‪.‬‬
‫الكلمة المفتاحية‪ :‬اكتشاف استعداد الطلبة‪ ،‬المركز الأساسي‪ ،‬اللغة العربية‬

Prospective Shariah Students in CFS: Issues & Solutions

*1Muhammad Ridhwan Saleh, 2Siti Humaiyah Bakri, 3Badariah Sadin,
4Nina Syazmeen Mohd Din

1,2,3,4 Department of Legal Studies, Centre for Foundation Studies,
IIUM, Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang

*E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The Bachelor of Laws (Shariah) (LLB_S) (Hons) programme was introduced in Ahmad Ibrahim
Kuliyyah of Laws (AIKOL), International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM) in 1989. This
double degree programme aims to produce graduates who possess sufficient command of
knowledge, skills and aptitude in both Law and Shariah to serve the profession, society, nation,
ummah and humanity. At the same time, the programme aims to produce graduates who possess
skills for lifelong learning and a sense of awareness to uphold rule of law as well as Shariah and
social justice. Since its establishment, Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS) is the main feeder for
the students to pursue Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Hons) and Bachelor of Laws (Shariah) (LLB_S)
(Hons) in AIKOL, IIUM. In line with the aspiration of AIKOL, the Department of Legal Studies
committed to produce as many as possible number of prospective students to pursue this special
double degree programme. The Shariah courses in AIKOL are taught in Arabic language medium
which require the students to complete a certain level of Quranic language requirements. However,
in recent years, there are several administrative and non-administrative issues faced by the
prospective Shariah students in CFS. This study aims to identify these issues and propose viable
solutions to ensure the sustainability of prospective Shariah students from CFS to enrol into the
double degree programme in AIKOL. Data for this study will be procured from a simple survey
that will be conducted among the current law students in CFS IIUM (Academic session 2020/2021)
and official record from the relevant offices of the university. Upon identifying and analysing the
relevant issues, this study will propose several viable administrative and non-administrative
approaches in an attempt to resolve the issues in the future. This is to ensure CFS IIUM plays its
vital role effectively in materialising the mission and vision of the university while leading the
way in providing the best platform to prepare future Shariah law students for their undergraduate
studies in IIUM.

Keywords: Shariah, prospective Shariah students, Quranic Language requirement, issues, solution

BUSTAN AL-BIRUNI: A CASE STUDY ON THE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION
TOWARDS GARDENING ACTIVITIES IN CAMPUS

Wan Ahmad Khairi bin Wan Ahmad

Human Sciences Department, Centre for Foundation Studies,
IIUM, Gambang, Kuantan Pahang

[email protected]

In support of the university’s effort to promote Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
initiatives, Mahallah Al-Biruni, Centre for Foundation Studies, International Islamic
University Malaysia (CFS IIUM) has introduced a project namely Bustan Al-Biruni (Al-
Biruni’s Garden). This project was aimed to establish an in-campus community garden that is
located in Mahallah Al-Biruni’s green compound. Among the objectives of this project is to
introduce and promote the gardening activities to the CFS IIUM community members. At the
moment, Bustan Al-Biruni has produced various types of vegetables and herbs which fully
handled by 28 volunteers among students with the support from other CFS IIUM community
members. This study seeks to identify the volunteers’ perception towards gardening activities
and identify its benefits towards them. A simple survey will be distributed to the volunteers
and information from this survey will be used to improve this project in the future. The finding
of this study is hoped to assist Mahallah Al-Biruni to expand this project in the future and
cultivate a new trend of green culture among CFS IIUM community members. This is to enable
Bustan Al-Biruni to become the leader in green campus initiatives and consequently
materialize the university’s effort in promoting SDG.

Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals, Gardening activities, Benefits of gardening,
Volunteers’ perception.

Implementation of Remote Teaching and Learning (RTL) at CFS IIUM
during semester 2, 2020/2021

Izdihar Ishak

Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM, Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang

E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Covit-19 Pandemic had rendered all academic institution with new challenges. All students cannot
return on campus and all teaching had to be done online. There are many underlying issues and
problems that students face in attending online classes. A survey was conducted at the beginning
of Semester 2, 2021/201 to identify those issues. Most of the problem mention issues regarding
the quality of internet reception at their house. They also mention about the difficulties that they
encounter during online classes. From the survey, it also indicates that the student prefers to be on
campus for face-to-face teaching. More studies need to be done to ensure the best method to do
Remote Teaching and Learning so that our student will benefit most from it.

Keywords: Remote teaching and learning; online; face to face;

WUDHUCATION: CADANGAN MODUL USRAH DI CFS

* 1 Nurliyana Binti Abu Hasan, 2Ahmad Rauyani Ab Hamid
1 2Department of Languages and Management, Centre for Foundation Studies, International

Islamic University Malaysia, Gambang Kuantan, Malaysia

*[email protected]

ABSTRAK

Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. pernah bersabda “Apabila engkau hendak bersolat, berwuduklah
dengan sempurna” (al-Bukhari, 5897; Muslim, 397). Wuduk merupakan rutin harian penting
bagi kaum Muslimin yang dilakukan sekurang-kurangnya lima kali sehari. Berdasarkan kajian
lepas (rujuk Rozaiza, 2002; Al-Mughalles et al, 2012; Johari, 2013), Muslim hari ini
memerlukan 2 hingga 10 liter air untuk menyempurnakan wuduk sedangkan baginda hanya
memerlukan satu madd atau kurang satu liter air bagi tujuan yang sama. Bahkan, baginda
pernah berpesan supaya tidak membazir air walaupun mengambil wuduk di sungai yang
mengalir (Ibn Majah, 425). Dengan bilangan pelajar lebih kurang 3500 orang, Pusat Asasi
Gambang (CFS), membelanjakan hampir RM 2,021.25 setiap bulan bagi tujuan berwuduk
sahaja. Sekiranya para pelajar mengikut tatacara wuduk yang dilakukan oleh baginda, CFS
boleh menjimatkan sehingga RM 1,617 sebulan. Berpaksikan tema ‘Humanising Education
through Maqasid Shari’ah and SDG’, Wudhucation merupakan satu modul yang terhasil
berpandukan teori Pengekodan Dedua Paivio (Dual-coding theory) dan kebolehbacaan
(readability). Ia diulas menggunakan bahasa yang mudah untuk difahami dan disokong oleh
visual bagi memantapkan lagi pemahaman para pelajar. Mudah-mudahan modul ini disambut
baik oleh pihak autoriti terutamanya pihak Masjid CFS untuk mempertimbangkannya bagi
tujuan subjek Usrah di CFS.

Kata kunci: Wudhucation, SDG, Pengurusan air, Modul Usrah

CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT PRACTICES OF CFS ACADEMIC STAFF:
PRELIMINARY FINDINGS

Ahmad Rauyani Ab Hamid

Department of Languages and Management, Centre for Foundation Studies, International
Islamic University Malaysia

[email protected]

ABSTRACT

Classroom assessment practices (CAPs) can significantly impact students’ academic success.
This study was aimed at exploring CAPs performed by an academic staff at the Centre for
Foundation Studies, International Islamic University Malaysia. This grounded-theory study
deployed a face-to-face interview in order to gain insights into the informant’s CAPs. A
possible theory emerged from this study is that academics constantly refer to internal and
external sources when they are uncertain about their CAPs. Since this is a pilot study, a
document analysis on relevant documents should be carried out as a means of triangulation in
order to increase the credibility of the study. As required by grounded-theory theorists, more
participants should be included for theme comparison.

Keywords: Classroom assessment practices, qualitative research, grounded theory, pilot
study

AR TASRIF – TEACHING AND LEARNING ARABIC VERB PATTERNS VIA
AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) AT THE CENTRE FOR FOUNDATION STUDIES,

IIUM

*1Mohamad Lukman Al Hakim Bin Md. Noor

1 Department of Languages and Management, Centre for Foundation Studies, International
Islamic University Malaysia, Gambang, Kuantan, Malaysia

*E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

This study deals with the issue of learning Arabic Verb Patterns by using Augmented Reality as it
seeks to help students to learn through the design of an instructional module of learning. Among
the reasons related to this study are to know difficulties faced by many non-native Arabic language
learners in learning Arabic Verb Patterns, and to know learners’ perception on learning Arabic
Verb Patterns by using Augmented Reality. This study adopted descriptive, analytical, design and
development methodologies. The researcher collected information about the difficulties in learning
Arabic Verb Patterns, perception of using Augmented Reality and its element. Augmented Reality
(AR) can help students interact with the real world and enhance their learning experiences. The
survey shows that Arabic Passive Verb Patterns scored the highest difficulties in learning Arabic
Verb Patterns and 61 sample students in the CFS IIUM show their interest to use augmented reality
application to help students mastering Arabic Morphology. Then, the researcher designed an
instructional module of learning Arabic Verb Patterns via Augmented Reality. It was developed
in light of instructional design model of ADDIE based on the respondents’ views, suggestions and
needs. In addition, based on their needs and preferences, a mobile application, AR Tasrif, was
designed.

Keywords: Arabic Verb Patterns, Augmented Reality, Educational Technology, Mobile
Application.

Study on the Effectiveness of Conventional Teaching Method to E-Learning for Physics
Subject in Center for Foundation Studies, IIUM, Gambang Campus.

*Dr Nor Liza binti Mohd Zawi, 2Nur Farihah binti Azlan,3Mimi Syahida binti Abdul Wahid,4 Siti
Munirah binti Ali

Department of Physics Center for Foundation Studies, IIUM, Gambang Campus

*E-mail:[email protected]

ABSTRACT

The education system for all level, from elementary to tertiary, is changing due to Pandemic crisis
of CoVid-19. This paradigm shift occurs globally, including in our country, Malaysia. There are
lots of challenges faced by not only the educators but the students themselves. This paper is a
portrayal of the Centre for Foundation Study, IIUM sciences student’s performance for three
selected Physics topics via different method of learning; conventional and online. The intended
purpose of this paper is to seek the continuing enhancement for the existing online teaching
methods in adopting with this shifting educational landscape. This paper utilize data from Physics
lecturer’s personal file and IIUM Moodle’s, I ta’leem for Semester 1 2019/2020, Semester 1
2020/2021 and Semester 2 2020/2021.The outcome from this paper disclose significant
effectiveness of learning physics in uncertain end of this pandemic.
Keyword: Conventional learning to Online Learning, CoVid-19, I ta’leem, physics.

Impact of COVID-19 outbreak on IIUM Nursing and Allied Health
Sciences Students

*Suhaili Husain, Noor Saadiah Mohd Ali, Rosmaya Jamauddin

Chemistry Department, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM, Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang

*E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The present study is to understand the impact of pandemic situation, which involved Nursing
(NUS) and Allied Health Sciences (ALLHS) student of International Islamic University Malaysia
(IIUM) who are experiencing blended learning due to COVID-19. A survey was conducted to
evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning among NUS and ALLHS students for Semester
1, 2020/2021, which was conducted on January 2021. In total 174 responses were collected and
analyzed via descriptive and frequency analysis. The questionnaires were developed based on four
variables: 1) Learning, 2) Instructor, 3) Online session and 4) Overall rating. The outcomes of this
study show that the three variables have important contributions in the effectiveness of the blended
learning towards students who experienced the face-to-face and online sessions throughout
Semester 1, 2020/2021. Furthermore, this study revealed that students appreciated online learning
because the session was engaging and effective as face-to-face session, which is in line with SDG-
4 in ensuring the education quality during the pandemic situation.

Keywords: Blended learning; Higher education; IIUM; Expectations; Survey

Statistical item analysis of the Physics examination in CFS students

*1Hafiz Husin, 1Nazir Nawi, 1Mazni Mohd Noor
1, Physics Department, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM, Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang

*E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In order to evaluate the quantity and quality of an items and the test as a whole, item analysis use
in which simultaneously students' answers and test questions are studied. The subject of physics is
important and it is the requirement for most of CFS Sciences and Engineering students. This paper
present the statistical item analysis of the Physics examination in CFS students. 12 items were
tested to 1310 CFS students in the PHY 0215 PHYSICS 1 SEM 1 2019/2020 exam. The Rash
model was used as item analysis tool for the examination items. The test reliability was assessed
with reliability indices after removing any misfit and outlier items appears in the data. Item
difficulties and examinee ability was measured and has been calculated by Rash analysis at that
point expressed into common logit model and correct probability responses for the examination
items. The estimated test reliability was 100% and person reliability was 83%. The separation for
test item was estimated at 18.18 meanwhile for person was estimated at 2.12. The performance
that directly related to the students’ weaknesses is obtained from the continuous assessments of
the course, end of semester report analysis based on course outcomes and item analysis. The results
will be used as the basis for improving the teaching and learning process for this course.

Keywords: Item analysis; Rash model; Physics

Arabic Placement Test (APT) and Achievement Test: A Comparison Study
on Teachers’ and Students’ Perspectives

Mastura Arshad, Nur Arifah Samat, Najmiah Hashim, Ilyani Syiham Muhammad,
Mohd Zulhisyam Mustapai, Muhammad Bahari Ab Jabbar

Quranic Language Department, Centre for Languages and Pre-University Academic
Development, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM, Gambang, Pahang, Malaysia

E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT
This study is an attempt at changing End of Semester Examination from Arabic Placement Test (APT) to an
achievement test. It only involves Arabic language courses for elementary levels (LQM0106 & LQM0206). The APT
has been used for 9 years since 2012. Based on APT results analysis for 3 consecutive years, we found that there
are a lot of weaknesses of APT which affects courses, teachers and students’ performance. The questions
designed for elementary level are too limited especially for students with no Arabic background. For students
with Arabic background, they manage to get high marks in APT and it leads to the increasing numbers of
exempted students. Due to large numbers of exempted students, the staff teaching workload were also affected.
This study aims to provide a continuous assessment which suits the students’ language proficiency level and to
achieve course learning outcomes which emphasizes on language skills. A pilot study has been done on Semester
2 2018/2019 and questionnaire has been distributed to all QLD teachers and 62 students to know their
perspectives on using achievement test as End of Semester Examination. Based on the quantitative data collected,
100% teachers and 74.2% students prefer the achievement test rather than the APT. On this basis, it is expected
that this study will contribute for the betterment of the assessment that suits the students’ language proficiency
level in the Quranic Language Department.
Keywords: Assessment, Arabic Placement Test, Achievement Test, Elementary Level, Students’ Perspectives.

Review on The Dimensions of Financial Preparedness for Retirement

*Mohd Nur Fadzly Basar

Department of Economics and Management Sciences, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM,
Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang

*E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The aging population is becoming a global trend that challenges social welfare and is likely to
result in structural and economic problems. With the development of medical care services and the
simultaneous decline of health threats, the world population is expected to live longer and thus
experiencing longer retirement days more than ever. As such, sustainable social protection and
financial resources are required to ensure the quality of life in retirement. Therefore, interest in
better understanding the dimensions of financial wellness among retirees has steadily risen among
researchers. But, the scope of these published studies is both broad and fragmented. There is a
lack of research that systematically examines and presents a comprehensive review of the different
dimensions of financial wellness among senior workers in Malaysia. This paper systematically
reviews the main constructs of financial preparedness for retirement among senior workers in
Malaysia found in past literature. The finding of this review will be used for developing the
Retirement Financial Wellness Index for elderly residents in Malaysia.

Keywords: Financial literacy; retirement; aging population; financial wellness