Current Trends in Malaysian Higher Education and the Effect on Education Policy and Practice: An Overview
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| Title: | Current Trends in Malaysian Higher Education and the Effect on Education Policy and Practice: An Overview |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Grapragasem, Selvaraj, Krishnan, Anbalagan, Mansor, Azlin Norhaini |
| Source: | International Journal of Higher Education. 2014 3(1):85-93. |
| Availability: | Sciedu Press. 1120 Finch Avenue West Suite 701-309, Toronto Ontario, Canada M3J 3H7. Tel: 416-479-0028; Fax: 416-642-8548; e-mail: ijhe@scieduca; Web site: http://www.sciedupress.com/ijhe |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2014 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Educational Trends, Higher Education, Educational Policy, Educational Practices, Knowledge Economy, Global Approach, Developing Nations, Educational Improvement, Governance, Employment Potential, Quality Assurance, English (Second Language), Language Proficiency, Educational Change |
| Geographic Terms: | Malaysia |
| ISSN: | 1927-6044 |
| Abstract: | Malaysia has evolved from a production-based to knowledge-based economy in order to stay relevant and compete in the global marketplace. Thus, the purpose of this article is to discuss current trends in Malaysian higher education and how these affect education policies and practices. Four main trends are discussed in this study: Globalization, Teaching and Learning, Governance, and the Knowledge-Based Society. These are followed by four elements that affect education policy and practices: Employability, Quality Assurance, Academia, and English Language Competency. The transformation that has taken place will surely contribute to the success of Malaysia's Vision 2020 policy of becoming a fully developed nation in the near future. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 29 |
| Entry Date: | 2015 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1067468 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Malaysia has evolved from a production-based to knowledge-based economy in order to stay relevant and compete in the global marketplace. Thus, the purpose of this article is to discuss current trends in Malaysian higher education and how these affect education policies and practices. Four main trends are discussed in this study: Globalization, Teaching and Learning, Governance, and the Knowledge-Based Society. These are followed by four elements that affect education policy and practices: Employability, Quality Assurance, Academia, and English Language Competency. The transformation that has taken place will surely contribute to the success of Malaysia's Vision 2020 policy of becoming a fully developed nation in the near future. |
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| ISSN: | 1927-6044 |
