The Needs, Issues and Challenges in Implementing Instructional Design and Strategies in Higher Education Institutions

Yusoff N. M.*, Raja Hussain R. M., Abdul Karim A. M., Shaari A. J., Wan Ismail W. F.*, Umar I. N., Ghazali O. and Abu Bakar A.
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Yusoff N. M.*: School of Education and Modern Languages, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia
Raja Hussain R. M.: School of Education and Modern Languages, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia
Abdul Karim A. M.: School of Education and Modern Languages, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia
Shaari A. J.: School of Education and Modern Languages, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia
Wan Ismail W. F.*: School of Education and Modern Languages, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia
Umar I. N.: School of Education and Modern Languages, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia
Ghazali O.: School of Education and Modern Languages, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia
Abu Bakar A.: School of Education and Modern Languages, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia

The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 2018, 508-514 Special Issue: 6

Abstract: Instructional strategies refer to the approach an instructor may take to achieve objectives and learning outcomes. The aim of this study is to identify the current training needs for Instructional Design and Strategies (IDS) in the context of the Malaysian Higher Education institutions. The objectives of the study are to identify: the lecturers’ needs in respect of knowledge and skills to support their involvement in IDS; and the issues and challenges related to the implementation of IDS in higher education. This study employs a descriptive approach involving the use of a survey questionnaire to collect data. A total of 135 respondents participated in the study. They are university lecturers in institutions of higher learning in Malaysia, both public and private, from various disciplines and with varied experiences. A majority of the respondents perceived high level of awareness of the basic principles of course/lesson design. However, the level of involvement with IDS is limited by a lack of knowledge and practice. Hence, formal training of IDS is necessary for lecturers. Four main issues and challenges pertaining to the implementation of IDS in higher education were identified in this study. Recommendations were given in light of the problems emerged from the study.

Keywords: Instructional design and strategies; knowledge; Skills; Practice; Level of involvement. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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