The Implementation of Humorous Practices in the Teaching and Learning of Malay Language Literature Component

Abstract

This study is carried out to identify the level of the implementation stage of teachers teaching Malay language Literature Component in applying humorous practices in Malay language teaching and learning.  This study also aims to identify teachers' ability to practice humor in teaching and learning Malay language Literature Component based on gender.  This study is a quantitative type of survey.  The sample selection was carried out by a random sampling method.  This study was conducted on 92 Malay language teachers in six secondary schools in the district of Bintulu, Sarawak.  Study results were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inference statistics.  Descriptive analysis includes mean and standard deviation, while the inference analysis involves t-test.  The findings show that the implementation of humorous practices in the teachinig anf learning of Malay language Literature Component  is moderate.  Furthermore, the findings show that significant gender differences were found in teaching and learning Malay language Literature Component as male teachers are more humorous than female teachers.  This study hoped to serve as a guideline for the implementation of the application humor element in teaching and learning of the Malay language Literature Component and professional development of teachers in schools.