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Effect of Integrating WhatsApp into Open, Distance, and E-Learning: A Survey Approach
*Qaribu Yahaya Nasidi, Adama Adamu, Bishir Bala, Ummukulthum Ismail

Abstract: This study investigates the effect of integrating WhatsApp into open, distance, and e-learning (ODeL) at Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria, during the 2023/2024 academic session. The research adopted a survey design involving 240 distance learning students and e-tutors. The study examined...

https://doi.org/10.58946/apjfes-4.2.P1
Impact of Incentives on Promoting Primary School Students’ Reading Motivation in the NILAM Programme
*Wong Wen Jing, Lee Yee Ling

Abstract: The Nadi Ilmu Amalan Membaca (NILAM) programme has been implemented by the Malaysian Ministry of Education since 1999 with the objective of fostering a lifelong reading habit among students. However, the programme has been widely criticised for ...

https://doi.org/10.58946/apjfes-4.2.P2
From Fatigue to Friction: A Case Study Exploring the Negative Impact of Morning Meetings in a Third-Tier Institutional Culture
*Muhammad Haseeb Shakil, Jaffar Mahmood Butt, Rana Nadir Idrees

Abstract: Organizational teams are set for the day during morning meetings, which are conducted universally across institutions for their claimed benefits. Despite their growing popularity, the efficacy of these meetings is continually being challenged, especially in bureaucratic institutional settings where there is employee burnout, disinterest, and reduced productivity. This case study illustrates the challenges associated with...

https://doi.org/10.58946/apjfes-4.2.P3
National Primary School Assessment Policies and Implementation in Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia and Maldives: Recent Reforms
*Lee Yee Ling, Aishath Wadheefa, Tay Kok Jun, Vinothini Vasodavan, Moses Samuel

Abstract: In the dynamic landscape of primary education, assessment plays a pivotal role in shaping the learning journey of young students. The evolving educational paradigms and the diverse needs of students necessitates a nuanced understanding of assessment practices employed across different educational systems. In this comparative study which involves three British colonial countries, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia and Maldives, we seek to unravel...

https://doi.org/10.58946/apjfes-4.2.P4