Cultivating Self-Directed Learning in Malaysian Higher Education: A Qualitative Inquiry

Ahmad Azmi Abdel Hamid Esmaeil and Peter Voo Su Kiong and Ismail Maakip and Balan Rathakrishnan and Murnizam Halik and Sanen Marshall and Dg Norizah Ag Kiflee @ Dzulkifli and Norzihan Ayub and Bavani Arumugam (2024) Cultivating Self-Directed Learning in Malaysian Higher Education: A Qualitative Inquiry. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 13 (1). pp. 574-592.

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Abstract

Higher education institutions are increasingly moving away from traditional, lecture-centric teaching methods towards more student-driven approaches. This study delves into the promotion and application of self-directed learning in the Malaysian context. Through a qualitative research approach, we interviewed four lecturers and thirteen students from a specific Malaysian public university. The grounded theory was employed to analyze the data. Our findings indicate that fostering self-directed learning necessitates cultivating specific attitudes and behaviours in both students and the broader higher-education establishment. Students should be encouraged to find purpose in their lives, transition from a fear-based mindset to a critically assertive one, and embrace a sense of academic freedom. Conversely, lecturers need to refine their teaching methods by offering clearer explanations, adjusting their attitudes, and enhancing assessment techniques. Additionally, the system should grant lecturers greater flexibility in syllabus design and additional time for pedagogical development. A collaborative effort among lecturers, students, and policymakers is essential to embed self-directed learning in Malaysian universities

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Self Directed Learning, Educational, Student Centered, Qualitative
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education > LB2300-2430 Higher education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education > LB2801-3095 School administration and organization
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Psychology and Education
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	21 Jun 2024 15:03
Last Modified:	21 Jun 2024 15:03
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38889

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