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LIFELONG LEARNING AS THE THIRD PILLARLIFELONG LEARNING AS THE THIRD PILLAROF HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENTOF HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
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KEY INITIATIVES
LIFELONG LEARNING
K-SOCIETY
GUIDING PRINCIPLES IN DEVELOPING KEY INITIATIVES
• Enculturation of lifelong learning as a national agenda•Maximum impact and complementarity•Accountability•Creativity & innovation•Leveraging on ICT•Benchmarking with international best practices
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STRATEGY 1:
UPGRADING MECHANISMS &
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LLL
TOTAL BUDGET
RM496.5 mil
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STRATEGY 2:
ENHANCING PUBLIC
AWARENESS & INVOLVEMENT IN
LIFELONG LEARNING
TOTAL BUDGET
RM89.3 mil
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TOTAL BUDGET
RM117.9 mil
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STRATEGY 4:
PROVIDING FINANCIAL
SUPPORT FOR LLL
TOTAL BUDGET
RM8,507.1 mil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARYEXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Lifelong learning (LLL) initiatives still newstill new
LLL important for improving professional &improving professional &personal livespersonal lives
Government focus on LLL began with 8MP8MP(2001-2005)
e-Learning in LLL:Segregated efforts & still in infancyin infancy
CHAPTER 1:CHAPTER 1:THE MALAYSIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM THE MALAYSIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM (1/2)(1/2)
Compulsory & freeStandardised system
Not compulsoryIncluded in concept ofLLL in Malaysia
CHAPTER 1:CHAPTER 1:THE MALAYSIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM THE MALAYSIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM (2/2)(2/2)
– Additional schoolingschooling (GCE ‘A’ Level)– MatriculationMatriculation certificate– Pre-universityPre-university programmes (private colleges)– Certificate & diplomaCertificate & diploma programmes
– PublicPublic institutions:• Universities, polytechnics, community colleges
– PrivatePrivate institutions:• Universities, colleges, branch campuses
Post-Secondary Education:
Tertiary Education:
CHAPTER 2:CHAPTER 2:CONCEPTS OF LLL & e-LEARNING CONCEPTS OF LLL & e-LEARNING (1/2)(1/2)
• LLL:
1.1. Formal LLLFormal LLL::• Certificates, diplomas & degreesCertificates, diplomas & degrees at formal institutions• Importance of RPL & APELRPL & APEL
2.2. Non-formal LLLNon-formal LLL::• E.g. training & apprenticeshiptraining & apprenticeship schemes
3.3. Informal LLLInformal LLL::• Not well-documented• Geared towards community or self-development & community or self-development &
personal interestpersonal interest
“A process for the democratisation of education through theacquisition of knowledge, skills & competencies
via formal, informal or non-formal meansbased on workplace experiences or training.”
CHAPTER 2:CHAPTER 2:CONCEPTS OF LLL & e-LEARNING CONCEPTS OF LLL & e-LEARNING (2/2)(2/2)
• e-Learning:
– e-Learning in Schools:e-Learning in Schools:• MySchoolNet, Smart Schools, Computing Tabling Project,
Computerisation Programme, EduWebTV– e-Learning in Universities:e-Learning in Universities:
• ODL institutions:
UNITAR, OUM, WOU, AeU, MEDIU & INCEIFUNITAR, OUM, WOU, AeU, MEDIU & INCEIF
“e-Learning is the first step towards capitalising on knowledge.(It) envisions the creation of formal & informal network,
providing the opportunity & cultivating an ethos of lifelong learningfor individual, organisational, institutional & societal advancement.”
CHAPTER 3:CHAPTER 3:POLICIES, FUNDING & REGULATION POLICIES, FUNDING & REGULATION (1/2)(1/2)
– 8MP, OPP3, KEMP, 9MP, NHEAP, NHESP8MP, OPP3, KEMP, 9MP, NHEAP, NHESP– Spanning period between 2001 to 20102001 to 2010– Various strategies & action plans
– Budget: MYR 45.1 billion* or € 10.9 billion€ 10.9 billion *For education & training (2006-2010)
– Sources for public institutions: HRDF, SDF, NHEF, PSDHRDF, SDF, NHEF, PSD– Sources for private institutions: also includes NHEFNHEF
LLL & e-Learning in Government Policies:
Funding for LLL:
CHAPTER 3:CHAPTER 3:POLICIES, FUNDING & REGULATION POLICIES, FUNDING & REGULATION (2/2)(2/2)
– Education Act 1996– PHEI Act 1996– NCHE Act 1996– LAN Act 1996 (MQA Act 2007)– Universities & University Colleges (Amendment) Act 1996– NHEF Corporation Act 1997
– None None specificspecific to LLL or e-learning– Responsible agencies →→
Legislative Acts:
Quality Assurance:
CHAPTER 4:CHAPTER 4:STATUS & CHARACTERISTICS STATUS & CHARACTERISTICS (1/2)(1/2)
– DiverseDiverse LLL programmes throughout Malaysia– Lack of co-ordinationLack of co-ordination– Needs resoluteresolute effort– Use of e-learning in LLLe-learning in LLL:
• Limited to formal educationformal education at tertiary level• In schools: focused on provision & use of ICTsprovision & use of ICTs• Informal level: bridging digital dividebridging digital divide; creating
awareness, etc
Status:
CHAPTER 4:CHAPTER 4:STATUS & CHARACTERISTICS STATUS & CHARACTERISTICS (2/2)(2/2)
– ODL institutions: Key proponentsKey proponents of LLL & e-learning– 6 ODL institutions with own LMS, virtual libraries & LMS, virtual libraries &
learning materialslearning materials, etc– Adopt hybrid/blended pedagogies & open entryhybrid/blended pedagogies & open entry
system– Generally target working adultsworking adults
– NewNew phenomenon in Malaysia– Complements traditional training programmestraining programmes
Characteristics:
Corporate e-Learning:
CHAPTER 5:CHAPTER 5:EXAMPLES OF e-LEARNING & LLLEXAMPLES OF e-LEARNING & LLL
– Public universities, e.g. USM, UKM, UPM, UMUSM, UKM, UPM, UM– .– Community colleges– e-Learning for the Public Sector: INTANINTAN
– MyGfL, Rural Internet Programme, e-Community Centres
– eBarioeBario Project (UNIMASUNIMAS)– Others: MCAMCA, IAB, MKMIAB, MKM
Formal & Non-Formal Examples:
Informal Examples:
Malaysia’s 1st ODL institution
CHAPTER 6:CHAPTER 6:RECOMMENDATIONS & PROSPECTSRECOMMENDATIONS & PROSPECTS
– Establish National e-Learning for LLL CouncilCouncil– Establish a proper definitionproper definition of LLL for Malaysia
– Still a long way to go for Malaysia– Community colleges as LLL hubsLLL hubs of the country– Higher education institutionsHigher education institutions to spearhead e-learning– ICTsICTs as a tool, enabler for LLL & driver for creativity– Need for benchmarkingbenchmarking system
RECOMMENDATIONS:
PROSPECTS: