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International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development

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ISSN: 2226-6348

Teachers' Knowledge and Perceptions Regarding The Use of I-Think Maps in Teaching Essay Writing Skills

Prema Ramakirisnan, Saemah Binti Rahman Binti Rahman, Shahlan Surat

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARPED/v13-i2/21084

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This study was conducted to identify the level of knowledge and perception of teachers towards the use of i-Think maps in Malay essay writing skills. The research design employed was quantitative, using a survey research method with a questionnaire. The study sample consisted of 165 Malay language teachers in Tamil and Chinese National Type Schools in the Segamat district of Johor state. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics, involving minimum score analysis and standard deviation. The findings indicated that the level of knowledge and perception of teachers towards the use of i-Think maps in Malay essay writing skills was high (minimum score of 4.13). The results suggest that this study had a positive impact on teachers' mastery of Malay essay writing skills using i-Think maps. Additionally, the study found a significant relationship between teachers' knowledge and perception of using i-Think maps in teaching essay writing.

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(Ramakirisnan et al., 2024)
Ramakirisnan, P., Rahman, S. B., & Surat, S. (2024). Teachers’ Knowledge and Perceptions Regarding The Use of I-Think Maps in Teaching Essay Writing Skills. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 13(2), 361–367.