Kalaimagal Kss Nathan (2009) The use of metacognitive strategies for learning the pearl in graphics among low english proficiency vocational students. Masters thesis, Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
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Abstract
This study examines the use of graphics in helping Low English Proficiency (LEP) students to learn the novel 'The Pearl'. Students learned the novel with the aid of graphics which essentially illustrated the story they were reading. In addition, this study also investigated if the LEP students used any form of metacognitive strategy in monitoring their learning process. The study adopted a mixed-method design using a QUAN-QUAL approach, whereby the findings of both the quantitative and qualitative data were triangulated to verify the accuracy of both set of data. The quantitative approach involved conducting a pre test and post test to determine the effectiveness of graphics in learning the novel, whilst the qualitative approach involved investigating the metacognitive strategies used by these students in their learning process. This was done by using a questionnaire and reflective journal. Findings from the questionnaire and journal entries were able to validate this study. Findings based on quantitative data showed that LEP students performed better in learning the novel when aided with graphics. Qualitative data derived from questionnaire and reflective journal showed that LEP students were more interested to read and learn in English when graphics was used. Analysis on retrospective accounts based on reflective journals revealed that LEP learners also used metacognitive strategies. such as planning, monitoring, evaluating and quizzing oneself when reading the novel with graphics.It was suggested that further research need to look at how LEP students use of metacognitive skills could be exploited to help them to better understand literature in English.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Keyword: | Lep Students, Graphics, Metacognitive Strategies, Mixed-method, Literature Learning |
| Subjects: | L Education > LB1028 Education research > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education > LB1555-1602 Elementary or public school education P Language and Literature > PE English language > PE1-3729 English > PE1001-1693 Modern English |
| Department: | SCHOOL > School of Education and Social Development |
| Depositing User: | RAZALINAH BINTI DARAIM - |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Jan 2026 12:38 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Jan 2026 12:38 |
| URI: | https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/45794 |
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