Cultivating care in the classroom: bridging cultural approaches in Malaysian and UK higher education

Shakiratul Hanany Abd Rahman (2024) Cultivating care in the classroom: bridging cultural approaches in Malaysian and UK higher education. Journal of PGR pedagogic practice. pp. 1-25.

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Abstract

This paper investigates the role of care in the classroom by examining the impact of a care-infused virtual drama approach on English as a Second Language (ESL) learners at two Malaysian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), incorporating teacher reflections and insights from student interviews. Due to the prevalence of power imbalances (Nawi, 2014) and authoritarian practices (Tee et al., 2018) in Malaysia, this paper further explores the perspectives of three Malaysian Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) at the University of Warwick to understand their experiences and understanding of the notion of care within the context of a UK higher education institution. Through one-on-one semi-structured and pair interviews conducted online via Microsoft Teams, these GTAs shared how they manifest care and provide support for their learners at the University of Warwick. The insights from Malaysia and the UK accentuate the significance of fostering care in diverse educational environments, revealing its potential to enhance students’ engagement and wellbeing across cultural and institutional settings.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Drama, Virtual drama, Ethics of care, ESL learners, GTA
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > PE English language > PE1-3729 English P Language and Literature > PE English language > PE1-3729 English > PE1001-1693 Modern English
Department:	CENTRE > Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning
Depositing User:	ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited:	12 Mar 2025 14:41
Last Modified:	12 Mar 2025 14:41
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/43134

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