44 research outputs found

    When You Have to Retire at 55: Prospect and Learning Agenda

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    Forty to fifty four years old Malaysian public employee view mandatory retirement at 55 as challenging. They expect to be financially and social psychologically affected. Pre-retirement learning program is wanting. Their learning interest reflects their biopsychosocial situation, value and needs. Learning for these middle age adults can be framed to life-stage issue and context

    Trends and challenges in adult and continuing education

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    The multiple roles of traditional healers in cancer treatment in Malaysia

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    For a number of reasons ranging from cultural compatibility, to accessibility, to cost, traditional healers are a major source of health care in developing countries. Partially as a result of the widespread practice of visiting traditional healers, cancer diagnosis and treatment in Malaysia is often delayed or interrupted resulting in late presentation, advanced stage diagnosis, and a higher mortality rate than in Western countries. However, there is very little research on the role of traditional healers in cancer treatment in Malaysia. This qualitative study was designed to identify the roles traditional healers play in cancer diagnosis and treatment. To that end, in-depth interviews were conducted with 14 Malay traditional healers, 13 cancer patients who had seen both traditional healers and Western doctors, and 12 cancer medical specialists. Analysis of the data from these 39 participants revealed four roles traditional healers play in cancer treatment—medicinal healer, emotional comforter, spiritual guide, and palliative caregiver. Recognition of these roles by the Western medical system is proposed as a starting point for alleviating the cancer burden in Malaysia

    Local organization for sustainable rural development in a Malaysian village

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    This case study of local organization established to organize development activities in a Malaysian village demonstrates the ability of local groups to sustain development. A mixed quantitative-qualitative methodology was used. Local organization was an important means of continuous economic and social development. Factors contributing to the perpetuation of local groups included acceptance by the community, institutionalization of the groups, able leadership, member gratification with group goals and functioning, ability of the groups to adapt to changing situations, democratic and self-management practices, and support from external agencies. It was concluded that local organization, with appropriate guidance from development agencies, can organize development efforts that are internally sustained by a community

    Factors Associated with Non-adoption of Technology by Rubber Small holders

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    This study argues that information holds the key to decision-making and change processes, and hence technology adoption among smallholders. To determine the levels of technology adoption among smallholders and factors associated with it, a total of 787 smallholders, key informant smallholders and field officers from selected areas in Peninsular Malaysia were interviewed in groups using the focus group discussion technique. Generally, technology adoption level among rubber smallholders was relatively low. Several factors accounted for this finding, among them were: smallholders attitudes towards new technology, financial constraints, physical limitations (uneconomic holding size and accessibility of holdings), labour shortage, inappropriate technology, land ownership and weakness in extension service and communication support system. These factors were found not to act singly but in various combinations which compounded the problem of information flow decision making and change among smallholders in technology adoption. The constraints faced by the smallholders form negative forces that act against the adoption of recommended practices. Some of these barriers can be overcome or minimized with ule provision and implementation of a systematic flow of information from research to extension and from extension LO smallholders. Information from research to extension should cover 'principle', 'how-to' information, besides relevant circumferential and human resource development information. Information from extension to smallholders should focus mainly on 'how-to' and benefits to be accrued from adopting a technology

    Latihan sebagai strategi pembangunan mampan: satu kajian kes

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    Appropriate attitude, knowledge and skills are required by an individual to develop a community and sustain its development. At Perlok, a village under the Pahang Barat Integrated Agriculture Development Project such needs was effected by the government agency through various agricultural and non-agricultural related training. The local villagers welcomed such endeavor and they have participated and put what they learned into practice. They want to continue learning on matters relating to self and community development as well as farming techniques and management

    How Modern-Day Traditional Healers Diagnose and Treat Cancer: The Case of Malaysia1

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    Traditional healers are so embedded in the Malay culture that they are often the first and sometimes only source of healthcare even for chronic diseases such as cancer. Our qualitative study was designed to uncover how Malay traditional healers diagnose and treat cancer. Further, we wanted to ascertain their willingness to work with the allopathic system in relieving the cancer burden in Malaysia. Interviews with 14 Malay traditional healers revealed a wide variety of diagnostic and treatment practices, and there is a range of receptiveness for working with the Western medical system with Islamic healers being the most receptive

    Rising Political Consciousness: Transformational Learning in Malaysia

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    The qualitative study on ten educated Malays with regard to the rising political consciousness indicated their transformation is influenced by their culture. Political event can trigger a perspective transformation if it was perceived as threatening to ones communal cultural identity. The findings suggest that cultural values and religious beliefs facilitate the perspective transformation

    Motif utama guru melanjutkan pelajaran dan tahap motivasi terhadap program pengajian

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    The study sought to identify teachers' primary motives for pursuing education through a distance learning programme at the Institute for Distance Education and Learning (IDEAL) Universiti Putra Malaysia, and to determine their motivation level towards that programme. A sample of 360 teachers from four IDEAL learning centers was randomly selected for the purpose. Data was collected by using a survey instrument specifically developed for the study by drawing upon Boshier's (1973) Educational Participation Scale. A total of 272 completed questionnaires was analyzed by using the SPSS programme. The study identified seven primary motives for teachers pursuing higher education namely (i) professional advancement; (ii) cognitive interest; (iii) social welfare; (iv) personal goal; (v) learning activities; (vi) external expectation, and (vii) social relationship. The teachers reported high motivation level towards the learning programme. There is significant difference in motivation level among teachers of different race, semester, programme of study and school location

    Aging and Learning in a Non-Western Culture: The Case of Malaysia

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    A case study on older Malaysian men and women revealed that from their perspective, aging is seamless and a period of contentment. They are concerned about their health, spiritual, and community. They learn informally to meet the changing demands of their life. The learning is shaped by their cultural value
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