scholarly journals Needs of lifelong learning for professionalisation of industrial workers: Opportunities and challenges

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-73
Author(s):  
Zarina Kassim ◽  
Nor Aishah Buang ◽  
Lilia Halim
Keyword(s):  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Personal Satisfaction ◽  
Industrial Workers ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Perceived Needs ◽  
Human Resource Department ◽  
The Government ◽  
Learning Institutions

Only 23% of Malaysian workforce has tertiary education compared to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries such as Singapore and Finland that have tertiary education with an average of 28% and around 35%, respectively. This study investigates perceived needs lifelong learning programmes for professionalisation among the workers. A survey was conducted on workers from the industries. Most of the workers felt that lifelong learning programmes provide personal satisfaction. In terms of perceived needs, workers from higher positions in industries need lifelong learning programmes to get better positions and better salaries as compared to those with lower positions in industries to get better job and education. Both groups have different preferences for means of learning whether face-to-face or online learning. The implications are that the government has to change their policy in terms of requirement for these companies to register with the Human Resource Department Fund so that their workers be subsidised for attending lifelong learning programmes and to encourage the participation of public higher learning institutions for providing online and weekend lifelong learning programmes to the workers.

scholarly journals Life Roles and College Life: Exploring Experiences of International Female Students in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Beatrice Asante Somuah
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
College Life ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Women's Participation ◽  
Analyse Data ◽  
Learning Institutions ◽  
Life Roles

Studies have identified that women enter higher learning institutions for personal enrichment and lifelong education. In spite of these benefits, societal perception and traditional roles affect women’s participation in formal education. This qualitative study sought to explore the experiences of female students on how they deal with their lifecycle roles as they access higher education outside their home countries. The study was conducted in a Kenyan university using seven graduate international female students. These participants were purposively selected for face-to-face interviews. Content analysis was used to analyse data based on similarities and differences. It was revealed that the female faced challenges such as psychological stress, financial problems and time constraints. They managed these roles through support from family and friends as well as the use of self-motivation strategies. It was therefore recommended that interventions geared towards the needs of these female students are developed by institutions who admit international students.

scholarly journals Pemantapan Pelajar Aliran Syariah di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Melalui Pengajian Kitab Turath Jawi: Tinjauan Terhadap Pelaksanaan Pengajian Talaqqi di Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia

Sains Insani ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-37
Author(s):  
Syed Salim Syed Shamsuddin
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Primary Teaching ◽  
Islamic Jurisprudence ◽  
Muslim Communities ◽  
Learning Institutions

This article investigates the role of learning Jawi classical book as one of the important teaching and learning methods in Islamic sciences especially in the study of Islamic Jurisprudence in Malaysia. The method of using the classical Jawi texts has been in place in the Malay Archipelago since a long period of time. However, it is no longer becoming the primary teaching and learning methods nowadays. Thus, this study will look into the effects and significance of learning the classical Jawi texts in understanding the Islamic sciences, particularly the Islamic Jurisprudence. The analysis will also focus on the implementation of learning classical Jawi texts through the talaqqi (face to face) method in several academic faculties at the Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia. For this purpose, descriptive qualitative method is utilized as well as questionnaires and coupled with semi-structured interviews. The study concludes that the learning of classical Jawi texts through talaqqi method is extremely essential in Malaysia specifically to Shariah students. These texts are considered the main sources in the study of Islamic sciences in this region. The understanding of such primary sources in Islamic studies empowers students with well-grounded knowledge before they embark into the study of other modern discipline of knowledge. With such well-grounded knowledge students are able to withstand themselves from other influences which may affect their understanding of their religion. The tradition of studying of classical Jawi texts should be reintroduced to the Malay Muslim communities in Malaysia especially to the students at higher learning institutions in the country.Keywords: Islamic Turath; Islamic Education; Malay Civilizaton; Pondok System; Jawi Classical Book. ARTIKEL: Artikel ini meninjau peranan pengajian kitab turath Jawi sebagai satu bentuk kaedah pengajaran dan pembelajaran ilmu-ilmu Islam yang penting terutama kepada pengajian ilmu fiqah di Malaysia. Tradisi pengajian yang menggunakan teks turath Jawi telah lama dipraktikkan di Alam Melayu. Namun begitu, sistem pengajian moden tempatan dilihat kurang memberi penekanan kepada pengambilan teks turath Jawi sebagai teks utama dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran. Oleh itu, artikel ini cuba melihat kesan dan kepentingan pengajian teks turath Jawi untuk memahami ilmu-ilmu Islam, khususnya ilmu fiqah. Di samping itu, perbincangan artikel ini turut melihat perlaksanaan pengajian talaqqi kitab turath Jawi di beberapa buah fakulti di Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia. Untuk tujuan ini, kaedah kualitatif deskriptif digunapakai di samping soal selidik dan temu bual berstruktur separa. Hasil kajian ini mendapati bahawa pengajian talaqqi kitab turath Jawi merupakan satu kaedah yang sangat penting dalam dunia pendidikan di Malaysia terutama kepada pelajar aliran syariah. Kitab turath Jawi dianggap sebagai sumber utama dalam pengajian ilmu-ilmu Islam di rantau ini. Kefahaman terhadap teks turath Jawi ini dapat memantapkan para pelajar dengan ilmu-ilmu asas Islam yang kukuh sebelum mula mempelajari ilmu-ilmu moden. Dengan itu, mereka dapat mempertahankan diri daripada pelbagai pengaruh luar yang boleh menjejaskan kefahaman mereka terhadap Islam. Tuntasnya, tradisi pengajian kitab-kitab turath Jawi perlu diketengahkan semula dalam masyarakat Melayu di Malaysia khususnya masyarakat kampus di institusi-institusi pengajian tinggi tempatan.Kata Kunci: Turath Islami; Pendidikan Islam; Tamadun Melayu; Sistem Pondok; Kitab Jawi.

scholarly journals Impeding Factors Towards the Effectiveness of Online Learning During Covid-19 Pandemic among Social Sciences Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Mohamad Faizal Ramli ◽  
Muhammad Majid ◽  
Basri Badyalina
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Learning Institutions

During the COVID-19 pandemic, higher learning institutions switched from the traditional face-to-face teaching method to online based teaching. Even though the country is facing crisis due to the pandemic, teaching can still be conducted through online platform. It offers flexibility to both students and academicians. However, online learning is believed to reduce the students’ motivation, performance and lead to mental health problems. To reduce these issues, this study was conducted to determine the impeding factors towards the effectiveness of online learning. The respondents consists of 267 social sciences students. Three impeding factors were discussed which are accessibility, social and academician capability factor. The descriptive findings determined that accessibility factor was the main impeding factor towards the effectiveness of online learning. Thus, the roles of government, university and telecommunication firm are important to reduce the issues of internet access, internet data cost and lack of technology devices. Consequently, the students’ motivation and performance during online learning can be enhanced.

Supporting the Welsh Lifelong Learning System

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Pember ◽  
Helen Tilley ◽  
Jack Price ◽  
Larissa Peixoto Gomes
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Governance Structures ◽  
Barriers To Learning ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Evidence Review ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Learning Institutions

To assist the Welsh Government in balancing the productivity-related objectives with the societal objectives of lifelong learning, the Wales Centre for Public Policy was asked to conduct an evidence review into lifelong learning. This review aims to inform policy discussions and support the implementation of the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Bill published on 1st November 2021 which renews the emphasis on lifelong learning in Wales through the establishment of the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research (CTER). The report is structured around key areas of lifelong learning: the context in which it takes place; lifelong learning in visions and strategies; rights and entitlements to lifelong learning; the need to strike the balance between targeting and universal provision; barriers to learning; balancing the economic and social objectives; the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders and lifelong learning governance structures; effective forms of support for learning institutions; and comparing lifelong learning in Wales with other parts of the UK. The report concludes with a set of consolidated recommendations to the Welsh Government.

scholarly journals Innovative Ecosphere in Higher Education Institutions: An Exploratory Study

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Faiz Hilmi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
Innovative Environment ◽  
Being There ◽  
Learning Institutions ◽  
Creativity And Innovation

Innovative higher learning institutions are the main factors in determining the nations success and well-being. However, fostering innovative human capital at higher education level is very challenging. In order to encourage the creation and development of a society that embraces a culture of creativity and innovation for the nations success and well being, there should be a coordinated innovation ecosystem capable of moving the nation towards an innovative society. Innovation ecosphere in Malaysian higher education institutions can be developed based on several parameters that act as enablers to its formation. Therefore, this study explores the identifies seven enablers of an innovative environment in Malaysian tertiary education institutions

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Intention towards Technopreneurship among University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 162
Author(s):  
Wei-Loon Koe ◽  
Mohd Halim Mahphoth ◽  
Nurul Ezaili Alias ◽  
Ramesh Krishnan ◽  
Ahmad Fadhly Arham
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Technological Infrastructure ◽  
Individual Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Learning Institutions

The number of youths embarking on entrepreneurship in Malaysia is still low despite various efforts have been exerted by the government. Specifically, technopreneurship which is an important new breed of entrepreneurship in the post COVID-19 era is facing various challenges, especially in the development of competitive technopreneurs. To date, there is a lack in the literature pertaining to intentional-based studies, specifically on technopreneurship. As such, this study was motivated to identify the individual factors that influence university students’ intention towards technopreneurship. It developed a research model based on the concepts of self-efficacy and individual entrepreneurial orientation. A total of 196 university students from a public university were surveyed through self-administered questionnaires. The results indicated that self-efficacy, namely computer capability and Internet ability, as well as individual entrepreneurial orientation positively and significantly affected intention towards technopreneurship. Several suggestions were given to strategize technopreneurship development in the country. For instance, higher learning institutions should offer non-traditional technopreneurship curriculum and upgrade technological infrastructure. In the meantime, government was also urged to provide conducive business environment and technopreneurship funding.   Received: 29 October 2020 / Accepted: 9 December 2020 / Published: 17 January 2021

Access to and Usage of E-Resources in Selected Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania

2013 ◽  
pp. 131-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wulystan Pius Mtega ◽  
Philbert Nyinondi ◽  
Andrew Msungu
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Online Surveys ◽  
Internet Connectivity ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Learning Institutions ◽  
Searching Skills

This chapter assesses the usage of e-resources in higher learning institutions in Tanzania. It identifies how electronic resources are acquired, determines the factors influencing the usage of e-resources, and assesses how e-resources are managed and disseminated. The chapter also investigates the efficiency of the Consortium of Tanzania University and Research Libraries in enhancing accessibility and usage of e-resources. The study employed a survey in data collection where face-to-face interviews and online surveys were used. Collected data was analysed through content analysis. The study found that all higher learning institutions in Tanzania had Internet connectivity, thus providing an opportunity for usage of online and offline resources. It was found that the usage of e-resources was influenced by users’ attitudes, preference and searching skills, funds for e-resources subscription, Internet connectivity, and electric power. It is recommended for higher learning institutions to invest in ICTs infrastructure and support the current trends of subscription and usage of e-resources.

Corporate Waqf University: A Sustainability Model

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Ridzwan Bakar ◽  
Wardah Sakinah ◽  
Rapiah Zaini ◽  
Farzana Sarmin
Keyword(s):  
Public University ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Research Interview ◽  
Practical Model ◽  
The Government ◽  
Learning Institutions ◽  
Desk Research ◽  
Sustainability Model

Globalization and economic pressure faced by governments including Malaysia, have led universities to be independent and source out their own fund for development, operation and research activity. In Malaysian case, the government has launched National Higher Education Strategic Plan Beyond 2020 to prepare for new challenges. As a result, the plan offers new autonomy for public universities. While government gives special attention to  public university, literature provides limited discussion on the funding and sustainability of private universities. As such, this paper aims at exploring waqf as one of the financing instruments for private university’s sustainability. The paper proposes conceptual model to transform conventional method of financing university into corporate waqf university (CoWU), based on Yayasan Universiti Multimedia (YUM) experience. The study expands previous research and highlights the potential of transforming existing conventional endowment to Islamic endowment (waqf). The study adopts qualititative approach where desk research, interview, discussion,  benchmarking  as well as primary data collection were employed. It opens up possibilities and proposes practical model where corporate sector and university can work together to establish and fund corporate waqf university. The study also examines issues in implementing corporate waqf university, discusses opportunities and challenges in managing waqf for higher learning institutions. Finally, the paper suggests some pertinent points for policy maker and practitioner consideration.

scholarly journals PILOT STUDY: INDICATOR IN EQUIVALENCE CHECKING FOR APEL

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-16
Author(s):  
NOOR FARHAH MUZAIMAH MOHD AMIN
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Equivalence Checking ◽  
Academic Field ◽  
Content Learning ◽  
Learning Content ◽  
Learning Institutions

This pilot study is to get feedback / input on items for nine (9) domain indicators that will be used for the determination of learning content in the equivalence checking between the skills and the academic for the APEL process. APEL helps in opening opportunities for individuals with the experience of gaining access to higher learning institutions as well as obtaining credit in learning through equivalence checking. The findings show that all the items in the Content Learning Indicator in equivalence checking between skills and academic for the APEL process are very appropriate. The study is aimed to fulfill the development and implementation of the APEL system in Malaysia with the construction of a structured assessment tool that can determine the learning content of a module for equality research between the areas of expertise to the academic field. The objective of this study is to determine the items for each indicator used in learning content in equivalence checking between the skills into the academic. The importance of this study is to facilitate a person with the skills and experience to continue learning to a higher level and to cultivate lifelong learning.  At this pilot level, researchers have developed items for indicators that can determine the learning content of a module for the equivalence checking between the areas of expertise to the academic and the improvement studies should be carried out to carry out a real study.

scholarly journals Flipped Classroom at the Defence University

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jowati Juhary ◽  
Ahmad Fahimi Amir
Keyword(s):  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Technology In Teaching ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Institutions ◽  
Ministry Of Higher Education

Flipped classroom is not a new concept in education. Students are expected to be well-prepared before coming to face-to-face sessions since they have to read/watch/listen to the lectures through the learning management system (LMS) or an e-learning portal before coming to the classes. What traditionally was practised is that students were given lectures during face-to-face sessions. Now, the lectures are online, and only activities to enhance students’ understanding will take place during face-to-face sessions. The concept is now being implemented successfully in some higher learning institutions in Malaysia, including Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang; Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah; and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selangor. In fact, the emphasis is given by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia for all higher learning institutions to incorporate the use of technology in teaching and learning. Given this, the National Defence University of Malaysia (NDUM) must also be prepared to rise to this challenge. This research becomes the main study on the use of flipped classroom at the NDUM

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