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PROF DR MANSOR FADZIL Senior Vice President Open University Malaysia

MALAYSIA:. e-ASEM Whitepaper on e-Learning for Lifelong Learning. PROF DR MANSOR FADZIL Senior Vice President Open University Malaysia. e-ASEM Research Network Meeting & Seminar 30-31 August 2010 - Phuket, Thailand. LIFELONG LEARNING AS THE THIRD PILLAR OF HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT.

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PROF DR MANSOR FADZIL Senior Vice President Open University Malaysia

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  1. MALAYSIA: e-ASEM Whitepaper on e-Learning for Lifelong Learning PROF DR MANSOR FADZIL Senior Vice President Open University Malaysia e-ASEM Research Network Meeting & Seminar 30-31 August 2010 - Phuket, Thailand

  2. LIFELONG LEARNING AS THE THIRD PILLAROF HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT Human Capital Development School System Tertiary Education Lifelong Learning

  3. GUIDING PRINCIPLES IN DEVELOPING KEY INITIATIVES K-SOCIETY • Enculturation of lifelong learning as a national agenda • Maximum impact and complementarity • Accountability • Creativity & innovation • Leveraging on ICT • Benchmarking with international best practices Guiding Principles LIFELONG LEARNING KEY INITIATIVES

  4. National Committee for LLL Flexi LLL for All STRATEGY 1: UPGRADING MECHANISMS & INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LLL Institutional Transformation Programme Research & Development for Innovation (ReaDI) in LLL LLL-on-Track TOTAL BUDGET RM496.5 mil Productivity Gain Programme (PGP)

  5. “LLL FOR EVERYONE” Branding STRATEGY 2: ENHANCING PUBLIC AWARENESS & INVOLVEMENT IN LIFELONG LEARNING “LLL IS EVERYWHERE” campaign MyLLL TOTAL BUDGET RM89.3 mil “Hop-on-the-LLL-Train” Campaign

  6. LLL QA and Recognition Centre (L-QARC) National Centre for APEL (NCAPEL) STRATEGY 3: ENSURING CONTINUITY & APPRECIATION OF LLL Credit Bank System (CBS) TOTAL BUDGET RM117.9 mil Malaysian Online LLL Framework (MOLF) 6

  7. National LLL Fund LLL Savings Fund LLL Award of Excellence STRATEGY 4: PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LLL Additional LLL Tax Incentives LLL Loan Scheme TOTAL BUDGET RM8,507.1 mil NonGovernmental LLL Fund (MyLLL Grant)

  8. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Lifelong learning (LLL) initiatives still new LLL important for improving professional & personal lives Government focus on LLL began with 8MP (2001-2005) e-Learning in LLL: Segregated efforts & still in infancy

  9. CHAPTER 1:THE MALAYSIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM (1/2) Not compulsory Included in concept of LLL in Malaysia Compulsory & free Standardised system

  10. CHAPTER 1:THE MALAYSIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM (2/2) Post-Secondary Education: Tertiary Education: • Additional schooling (GCE ‘A’ Level) • Matriculation certificate • Pre-university programmes (private colleges) • Certificate & diploma programmes • Public institutions: • Universities, polytechnics, community colleges • Private institutions: • Universities, colleges, branch campuses

  11. CHAPTER 2:CONCEPTS OF LLL & e-LEARNING (1/2) • LLL: • Formal LLL: • Certificates, diplomas & degrees at formal institutions • Importance of RPL & APEL • Non-formal LLL: • E.g. training & apprenticeship schemes • Informal LLL: • Not well-documented • Geared towards community or self-development & personal interest “A process for the democratisation of education through the acquisition of knowledge, skills & competencies via formal, informal or non-formal means based on workplace experiences or training.”

  12. CHAPTER 2:CONCEPTS OF LLL & e-LEARNING (2/2) “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 learning for individual, organisational, institutional & societal advancement.” • e-Learning: • e-Learning in Schools: • MySchoolNet, Smart Schools, Computing Tabling Project, Computerisation Programme, EduWebTV • e-Learning in Universities: • ODL institutions: UNITAR, OUM, WOU, AeU, MEDIU & INCEIF

  13. CHAPTER 3:POLICIES, FUNDING & REGULATION (1/2) LLL & e-Learning in Government Policies: Funding for LLL: • 8MP, OPP3, KEMP, 9MP, NHEAP, NHESP • Spanning period between 2001 to 2010 • Various strategies & action plans • Budget: MYR 45.1 billion* or € 10.9 billion *For education & training (2006-2010) • Sources for public institutions: HRDF, SDF, NHEF, PSD • Sources for private institutions: also includes NHEF

  14. CHAPTER 3:POLICIES, FUNDING & REGULATION (2/2) Legislative Acts: Quality Assurance: • 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 specific to LLL or e-learning • Responsible agencies →

  15. CHAPTER 4:STATUS & CHARACTERISTICS (1/2) • Diverse LLL programmes throughout Malaysia • Lack of co-ordination • Needs resolute effort • Use of e-learning in LLL: • Limited to formal education at tertiary level • In schools: focused on provision & use of ICTs • Informal level: bridging digital divide; creating awareness, etc Status:

  16. CHAPTER 4:STATUS & CHARACTERISTICS (2/2) Characteristics: Corporate e-Learning: • ODL institutions: Key proponents of LLL & e-learning • 6 ODL institutions with own LMS, virtual libraries & learning materials, etc • Adopt hybrid/blended pedagogies & open entry system • Generally target working adults • New phenomenon in Malaysia • Complements traditional training programmes

  17. CHAPTER 5:EXAMPLES OF e-LEARNING & LLL Formal & Non-Formal Examples: Informal Examples: Malaysia’s 1st ODL institution • Public universities, e.g. USM, UKM, UPM, UM • . • Community colleges • e-Learning for the Public Sector: INTAN • MyGfL, Rural Internet Programme, e-Community Centres • eBario Project (UNIMAS) • Others: MCA, IAB, MKM

  18. CHAPTER 6:RECOMMENDATIONS & PROSPECTS RECOMMENDATIONS: PROSPECTS: • Establish National e-Learning for LLL Council • Establish a proper definition of LLL for Malaysia • Still a long way to go for Malaysia • Community colleges as LLL hubs of the country • Higher education institutions to spearhead e-learning • ICTs as a tool, enabler for LLL & driver for creativity • Need for benchmarking system

  19. THANK YOU Prof Dr Mansor Fadzil: mansor@oum.edu.my Prof Dr Latifah Abdol Latif: latifah@oum.edu.my

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