| Autor: |
Suraya, Aida, Tarmizi, Rohani Ahmad, Nor, Sharifah Md, Abu, Rosini, Ismail, Habsah, Wan Zah Wan Ali, Abu Bakar, Kamariah, Hamzah, Ramlah |
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International Journal of Learning; 2007, Vol. 13 Issue 10, p41-55, 15p, 19 Charts |
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Malaysia has relied solely on secondary school academic qualification in the selection of students for entrance to universities. There has not been many efforts to develop indicators to be used as complement to the present entrance requirement. Although selection of students is based on academic performance, dropouts or poor performance in the universities especially in areas such as engineering, computer science, and science has caused concern among all level of educators and the public. The nationwide study involving 3025 students was conducted to identify whether other factors, apart from academic qualification, are needed to ensure success in higher learning. The instrument used for this study was developed based on six constructs identified as skills needed for higher learning. The contructs were identified through interviews with deputy deans and professors. The instrument comprised of a test on critical thinking and questionnaires on personality, emotional intelligence, problem solving skills, time management skills, and study skills. It was found that there is a significant correlation between cumulative grade point average with critical thinking, personality, study skills and time management. There is significant and stronger positive correlation between personality and study skills, and time management and study skills. Significant differences in skills were established between students in different year of study and fields of study. Five predictors of success in higher learning have been identified; SPM (high school) grade, critical thinking, time management, study skills, and Malaysian University English Test (MUET) grade, of which the effect of SPM grade was the highest. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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