Factors contributing to Gen Z's deep learning: investigating undergraduates' course experience in Malaysian private higher education institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Mee Thien ◽  
Mi-Chelle Leong ◽  
Fei Ping Por
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Deep Learning ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Generic Skills ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Course Experience ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions

PurposeThis study aims to examine the relationship between undergraduates' course experience and their deep learning approach and to identify areas of improvement to facilitate students' deep learning in the private higher education context.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 844 Malaysian undergraduate students who studied in six private higher education institutions (HEIs) in Penang and Selangor. This study used partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) for data analysis.FindingsThe findings revealed that good teaching and appropriate assessment have no significant relationship with deep learning. Generic skills, clear goals and standards, appropriate workload and emphasis on independence are positively related to deep learning. Generic skills and emphasis on independence are two domains that deserve attention to enhance deep learning among undergraduates.Practical implicationsLecturers need to focus on to the cultivation of generic skills to facilitate students' deep learning. Student autonomy and student-centred teaching approaches should be empowered and prioritised in teaching and learning.Originality/valueThe current study has its originality in providing empirical findings to inform the significant relationship between dimensions of course experience and deep learning in Malaysian private HEIs. Besides, it also identifies the areas of improvement concerning teaching and learning at the private HEIs using importance-performance matrix analysis (IPMA) in a non-Western context.

Perceived Human Resource Management Practices and Demographic Profile of Staff at Private Higher Education Institutions in Oman

2021 ◽  
pp. 2319510X2110473
Author(s):  
Jerome Reyes Vicencio
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Demographic Profile ◽  
Hrm Practices ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions

This study described the perceived implementation of human resource management (HRM) practices and staff’s demographic profile at private higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Sultanate of Oman. It further explored the relationship of staff profile and HRM dimensions. Purposive sampling was used with a 50 per cent response rate. The instrument is composed of two parts; the first part includes staff profile while second part consists of 10 HRM dimensions clustered in 36 HRM practices. The findings revealed that all HRM dimensions were often applied and more than half of the respondents were academic staff, expatriates, male, and from affiliated, and college HEI. As to relationship, it was found that staff’s designation and residential status had high significant relationship in most of the HRM dimensions while staff’s HEI affiliation, classification and gender had high significant relationship with two HRM dimensions.

The effectiveness of accounting information systems in Jordanian private higher education institutions

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thaer Ahmad Abu Taber ◽  
Laith Abdullah Alaryan ◽  
Ayman Ahmad Abu Haija
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Data Bases ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions

This study aimed to explore the factors that affecting the accounting information systems in Jordanian private higher education institutions.  In doing so, this study distributed 94 questionnaires, only 54 questionnaires were returned. The results showed that the human resources, hardware, software, and data bases have a positive significant relationship with efficiency of AIS. More studies are needed to explore other factors that affecting accounting information systems efficiency since the R2 of current study is 63.8% which means there are 36.2% of factors did not explored yet

Increase in the demand for private higher education: unmasking the “paradox”

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 232-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evelyn Chiyevo Garwe
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Private Institutions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions

Purpose – It is considered a mystery by many people that, despite charging significantly higher fees when compared to public institutions, research has shown an increase in the demand and enrolments at private higher education institutions. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the critical factors considered by students when deciding to make private higher education institutions their institution of choice. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses a case study approach and draws data from all the six private higher education institutions in Zimbabwe. Self-administered questionnaires were given to students representing at least 5 per cent of the student enrolment and representing all gender, study disciplines and levels of study from each university. Findings – Irrespective of gender, six main factors influencing student choice were identified to be, in order of priority: access and opportunity; promotional information and marketing; reference or influence by others; quality of teaching and learning; fees and cost structure, and finally academic reputation and recognition. Research limitations/implications – The research was focused on a case study of Zimbabwe. Practical implications – The study has implications on the way private higher education institutions market, manage and sustain the quality of educational provision. The study therefore provides private institutions with useful and practical insights on what students want in their institution of choice. This will assist these institutions in strategising in order to sustain or gain competitive advantage and to maximise on the increasing demand for private education. Implications to government and public institutions are also given. Social implications – The study recognises the critical role played by private universities in improving access and recommends African Governments who face financial and resource constraints to fund and expand public universities to encourage private higher education as a meaningful and viable way to improve access and provide higher education opportunities to potential students. Originality/value – The study contributes to the current dearth of literature on factors influencing student choice to study with private institutions.

Work Motivation and Organizational Commitment of the Faculty of the Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) in Region I, Philippines

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roel Palo Anicas
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Academic Rank ◽  
Region I ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions

The study determines the levels of work motivation and organizational commitment of the faculty of the Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) in Region I, Philippines as basis for formulating the ROEL PALO ANICAS [RPA] Integrative Formula. The study uses the descriptive-correlational survey method. It utilized a three-part questionnaire and seven (7) PHEIs offering non-allied medical courses in Region I, Philippines served as respondents. A result reveals that the faculty is qualified in their respective positions because they possess the minimum requirements for their appointments. The work motivation of the faculty is more or less uniform; but the level of organizational commitment differed significantly, which implies that some have a lower level of organizational commitment. Age, highest educational attainment, and position were not significantly influenced by their levels of work motivation and organizational commitment due to individual differences on their perceptions. Faculty who are rewarded for their exemplary performance are stronger in their commitment while age and academic rank appear to have no significant relationship to work motivation as well as academic rank, which has no significant relationship to organizational commitment. Therefore, the administrations of each PHEIs in Region I, Philippines are encouraged to adopt the ROEL PALO ANICAS [RPA] Integrative Formula.   Keywords - Education, work motivation; Organizational Commitment; Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs); Hygiene Factors/Extrinsic Motivation; Motivational Factors/Intrinsic Motivation and RPA Integrative Formula

Performance management systems in Lebanese private higher education institutions: design and implementation challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hussein Al Jardali ◽  
Nada Khaddage-Soboh ◽  
Mohammad Abbas ◽  
Nour Al Mawed
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions

PurposeThe purpose of this study is at creating a performance management system template based on the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) framework, which could lead the scorecard to function properly at Arts, Sciences and Technology University in Lebanon (AUL) and, as assumed, in other Lebanese private higher educational institutions.Design/methodology/approachThis study compares existing theoretical models applied in private higher education institutions (HEIs) in Lebanon. It adopts inductive approach with semi-structured interviews that helped the authors understand the way BSC is implemented in the private Lebanese institutions.FindingsThis study suggested a customizable BSC to be used at AUL and other Lebanese private HEIs to enhance and calibrate their organizational performance.Originality/valueMany researchers have investigated the use of Robert Kaplan and David Norton's BSC in various types of organizations, but there was no specific study describing the Lebanese higher education system. This study investigates the use of the BSC framework in Lebanese private HEIs taking Arts, Science and Technology University in Lebanon (AUL) as a sample. Moreover, this study also adapted a BSC model to the case of a private HEI, which extends the current body of literature related to the use, implementation and adaptation of the BSC.

Growth and conflict: the views of Chinese private higher education managers

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoying Ma ◽  
Malcom Abbott
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Education Managers

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report the findings of a series of interviews conducted with a number of managers of Chinese private higher education institutions on the growth of the private higher education sector in China and the relationship it has with the government. Private higher education managers in China do seem concerned with the regulatory impediments to their institutions’ development and the difficulties involved in competing with state-funded institutions. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses a series of interviews conducted with a number of managers of Chinese private higher education institutions on the growth of the private higher education sector in China and the relationship it has with the government. Findings The research found that private higher education managers in China do seem concerned with the regulatory impediments to their institutions’ development and the difficulties involved in competing with state-funded institutions. Originality/value This work is the only one of its kind in the academic literature.

Measuring the performance of private higher education institutions in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 425-443
Author(s):  
Muhammad Hafiz Yaakub ◽  
Zainal Abidin Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ranking System ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose a comprehensive model using balanced scorecard (BSC) approach instead of the current ranking system to measure the performance of private higher education institutions (PHEIs) in Malaysia as the ranking system is deemed inaccurate and certain items in the system are redundant. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional survey was conducted involving 105 academicians from seven PHEIs in Malaysia. The data were analyzed for factor analysis using Principal Axis method with Promax rotation in IBM SPSS Statistics Version 20. Findings The result demonstrates that 22 items were successfully extracted into four dimensions that suited the BSC approach with acceptable range of composite reliability and factor loading values. Research limitations/implications The paper reveals the issues of ranking system of the current method in measuring performance of PHEIs. The proposed BSC model should be tested on more PHEIs to increase its validity and reliability. Practical implications This research analyzes the performance of PHEIs from academicians’ perspectives based on the four BSC perspectives. It can be considered as an alternative model for PHEIs’ managers to measure performance of PHEIs in Malaysia rather than the current ranking system. Social implications In the midst of intense competition in private higher education industry in Malaysia, it is crucial to understand that a high performance PHEI is expected to deliver quality tertiary education. This research assists the society to evaluate the strength of a particular PHEI in Malaysia, and further enable them to make a deliberate choice on which PHEI to enter. Originality/value A growing concern for sustainability of PHEIs requires a method to be undertaken by the authority to measure PHEIs’ performance. This paper addresses this concern by offering 22 items to measure PHEIs’ performance and dictating the need to manage PHEIs in a strategic manner, not by ranking system per se.

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