INSTITUT PENDIDIKAN GURU

KAMPUS GAYA, KOTA

KINABALU.

PROGRAM IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA PERGURUAN

DENGAN KEPUJIAN (PISMP)

PENGAJIAN MELAYU PENDIDIKAN RENDAH

(AMBILAN JUN 2020)
(Kemasukan Ogos 2020)

STUDENTS COURSEWORK

SEMESTER 1 YEAR 1
SESI: OGOS – DIS 2020
STUDENT’S NAME NURRAHMAH HANUM BINTI ROSLI

INDEX/ MATRIC NUMBER 2020072340116

IC NUMBER 990731125102

CLASS/ GROUP PISMP, BM SJKC1 - SEM 1 YEAR 1

( JUN 2020 INTAKE)

CODE AND NAME OF COURSE MPU3022 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

LECTURER’S NAME DR. NGUI GEOK KIM

TASK
TASK 4 : ESSAY 30 %

SUBMISSION DATE 09 NOV 2020

STUDENT’S
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
RECEIVED FEEDBACKS FROM
LECTURER
Student’s Acknowledgement:

I hereby acknowledge that I have received feedback from the lecturer and I have also referred it and understood
it. Notes (If available) :

1.0 INTRODUCTION

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Mobile phones and smartphones are both used with the primary function of being
able to make and receive phone calls and send and receive text messages, but the
smartphone has certain qualities that distinguish it from any usual mobile phones.
Smartphones have additional features such as online gaming, online video watching,
route tracking, GPS system and several other added features, which differentiate it
from other usual mobile phones and, are more preferred than mobile phones.

There are different kinds of smartphones in the market, which are produced
by different mobile manufacturers such as the Android which is produced and sold by
Google and the iPhone, which is produced and sold by Apple Inc. A very huge
percentage of the population has shifted towards smartphones from their usual
mobile phones. The PEW research center has reported that in the US alone over
35% of the adult population is currently using smartphones (Smith 1). The research
center further figured out that there are various benefits that can be obtained through
smartphones, and these benefits are the primary reason for the high demand of
smartphones in the US. Smartphones are not limited to the access of adults, they are
even owned and used by several teenagers and the younger generation.

Today, smartphones are considered a lifestyle trend of teenagers, regardless

of whether they are from the upper class or the middle class. There is no denying
that these gadgets or smartphones have influenced the way society handles their
daily affairs. There are many benefits of a smartphone to me.

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2.0 BENEFITS OF MOBILE PHONE

2.1 AS A COMMUNICATION TOOLS

Among the benefits of smartphones is that this gadget can be used as a

communication tool. For example, smartphones allow me to communicate
with others to say hello to news and indirectly the relationship between family
members can be further strengthened.

Furthermore, I can also use this smartphone to ask questions related

to lessons. For example, close friends can be contacted immediately even if
we cannot be in the classroom. Indirectly, all the important things conveyed
by teachers and lecturers can be known quickly and easily and the
relationship with friends will also be closer and more friendly.

2.2 AS A TOOL TO SURF THE INTERNET

In addition, smartphones can also be used as a tool to surf the internet.

Nowadays, the use of the internet is very important for students like me to do
research or complete assignments given by their respective lecturers or
teachers.

Therefore, with the advancement and sophistication of these

smartphones, I can surf the internet using smartphone anywhere and
anytime, even the necessary information can be accessed quickly and easily.

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2.3 SMARTPHONE CAN BE THE E-LIBRARY

The time is gone when you had to carry really hefty books with you in order to
read them. You needed to get them issued from the library or purchase it from
a bookstore. Then you required a proper place to keep them and you had to
take a good care of them so they do not get torn off.

But now, with smartphone, I can download any number of books on

my phone. They are in the form of e-books or more precisely m-books. There
are many free books and some are paid. They also come with a free sample.
If you are satisfied with the sample then you can purchase the whole book.
We do not need to worry about taking care of the books or think about where
to keep them. You can delete them when you have read it.

2.4 SMARTPHONE ARE GOOD HELP FOR VOCABULARY BUILDING AND

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Smartphones can be loaded with many apps which are beneficial for
language skills and vocabulary. I can load my phone with a dictionary and a
thesaurus. Wherever I go, I will have a dictionary in my pocket.

New words can hit me anywhere I go. I may come across hoardings,
signboards, advertisements, notices which fill your mind with many new
words. I can always look for them in my dictionary. If we do not want to install
a dictionary we can always Google the new words. We also can download a
vocabulary app which will give us new words and phrases to learn.

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2.5 SHARING INFORMATION ABOUT LESSONS

Sharing information about lessons or homework can also be done more easily
with the availability of mobile phones. Through mobile phones, we can
socialize with anyone, regardless of place, time and age. With information
channeled for free via ‘whatsapp’, it is good to use this channel for more
beneficial things.

As a student, completing assignments given by a teacher is an

important obligation for a student who wants to succeed. At the same time,
there are students who need to be outside the school by participating in
various competitions organized by the Department or the Ministry of
Education. For example, my friend cannot enter the classroom. This causes
her to be unable to participate in teaching and learning activities in school.
Therefore, she will contact me via mobile phone to ask for assignments that
need to be completed even if she is not at school. Indirectly, all the important
things delivered by the teacher when students cannot attend school can be
known immediately through the use of mobile phones.

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3.0 NEGATIVE IMPACT

Unfortunately, despite the benefits of that, mobile phones also can have a negative
impact on its users.

3.1 SMARTPHONE CAN LEAD TO WASTE

Uncontrolled use of smartphone can lead to waste. This is said so because

teenagers like me also want to have the latest mobile phone model when they
see other friends also have it.

Not only that, there are also students who have to bear expensive
phone bills because they often call and chat with friends despite knowing the
payment rate. In fact, they should measure the clothes on their own bodies
and not be knocked down later. Malay saying goes, remember before
touched, save before running out. Therefore, students should reduce the use
of mobile phones in order to avoid wastage.

3.2 SMARTPHONE CAN AFFECT THE HEALTH OF STUDENTS

Following the above description, the use of mobile phones can also affect the
health of students. In an article published in the Metro Daily published on April
29, 2015 stated that among the adverse effects of diseases that can affect the
health of students if the habit of obsession with this technology is continued
without limits is Insomnia where the use of smartphones such as video
games, surfing the Internet and so on can indirectly affect sleep quality.
Addiction to social media for example will lead to nightmares and eventually
cause sleep deprivation and fatigue. Too much reliance on technology will
cause short-term memory to be less effective and can cause students to lose
their memory.

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 3.3 LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT THINGS

Students use smartphones to search for places and events and learn about
different things. The problem associated with informal learning is that these
students and especially the youth end up browsing for information that is not
good for their age. They end up surfing the web through their smartphones to
learn about sex and pornography, and they even stalk other individuals, which
leads to violation of the right of privacy of others

4.0 CONCLUSION

Smartphones are highly popular among individuals of different ages such as adults
as well as teenagers. These devices are so popular due to the various advantages
offered by these devices to the younger and the adult generation. On the other hand,
there are disadvantages associated with smartphones that come along with these
advantages. This does not mean that smartphone use should be stopped as this
would lead to giving up the benefits offered by smartphones.

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