Indonesian Journal of Educational Research and Technology (IJERT)
Vol 1, No 1 (2021): IJERT: March 2021

Lecturer Perspective on Informal Learning Activities

Nor Atikah Md. Jizat (Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia)
Muhammad Suhaimi Sulong (Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Mar 2021

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to understand the influence of formal and informal learning in class. This study also intends to find an informal learning method that applied to a higher education institute. The method that applied in this study is to obtain insight into various learning processes through semi-structured interviews with several practitioners such as lecturer. After the interview is over, these interviews are transcribed and analysed with the theory-based template which has been drafted before but with an open mind emerging theme. Results show that the frequency of informal learning activities mentioned the most is searching through electronic media and the internet followed by sharing material and resources and collaborating in such discussion. This suggests that lecturers observe students formal and informal activities that students performed consciously and unconsciously. This study gives impacts and is aware of the importance to support and evoke informal learning activities within and after formal learning. The application of Informal Learning can enhance positive work ethics, communication skills, teamwork, and decision making. In addition, the informal learning model contribution is that it could establish mentorship and social events and also improve workplace relationship.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJERT

Publisher

Subject

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Education Engineering Materials Science & Nanotechnology Other

Description

Indonesian Journal of Educational Research and Technology (IJERT) promotes research in the broad field of Education Research and Technology (including such disciplines as Agriculture Education, Environmental Science Education, etc.) with particular respect to Indonesia, but not limited to authorship ...