Effects of experiential learning using google classroom on year 2 students’ academic performance in Malay language

Abstract

The main objectives of this study are to investigate the effects of experiential learning using Google Classroom on Year 2 students’ academic performance in Malay language. The study was carried out to examine level of students’ academic performance and level of students’ motivation in Malay language after carry out experiential learning using Google Classroom. Elements in experiential learning using Google Classroom that motivate students in achieving good academic performance were also highlighted in the research. The respondents were 32 Year 2 students from a Chinese primary school in Johor Bahru. The instruments used to collect the data were online Malay language pre-test, posttest and also a 25 items five points Likert Scale online questionnaire for students. Almost all students’ Malay language post-test scores improved after treatment based on experiential learning using Google Classroom. Descriptive statistics analysis showed the level of students’ motivation were high. There are greatly motivated by the treatment based on experiential learning using Google Classroom, while the most useful element that preferred by students in experiential learning using Google Classroom that motivate them in achieving good academic is the materials provided by the teacher. Research findings showed that experiential learning using Google Classroom has a significant impact on level of students’ academic performance in Malay language subject. Implications had been made for teachers, schools and community to review on the learning method and platform that currently used and strive to utilise experiential learning using Google Classroom to improve on the students’ academic performance in Malay language. In addition, recommendations had been included for future studies in order to obtain more reliable data and to enhance the research data in Malaysia, especially towards Chinese primary schools.