From Traditional to Self-Regulated Learners: UKM Journey Towards Education 3.0

Curriculum development at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia witnessing the outcomes based approach as the main theoretical background underpinned curriculum design and implementation since 2008. Two years later, the Student Total Learning Experience Policy was introduced whereby the campus and its surrounding compounds are regarded as learning space for the students. In 2011, the Student Centred Learning Policy was endorsed which unequivocally stipulates amongst all, the navigation of learning on part of the student themselves. As learning ownership is shifted from lecturers to the learners, many student- centred approaches were emphasised such as Learning Contracts, Problem Based Learning, and Community Service. Cognizance of the impact of e-Learning on students’ learning and retention, coupled with the characteristics of learners in this 21st century as well as current learning trends at higher institution, the e-Learning Policy was introduced to coordinate the effort. As learning horizon becomes borderless, interdisciplinary and cross-institutional learning approach become significant in producing learners equipped with skills and knowledge they’ll need in the modern world such as problem solving and inventive thinking skills. Considering all these challenges, the Student Centred Learning Policy embraces that by the year 2015, learning approach at UKM is gradually shifted from Education 1.0 to Education 3.0. This paper will highlight the journey towards Education 3.0 vis a vis teaching and learning road map which strategically planned at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in producing learners as envisaged in the university's vision and mission statement.