Abstract
Problem Statement: Previous study showed that most of the adults especially from rural area they are not expert and do not have any knowledge in using computer. Besides that, they cannot afford to buy a computer at home. Due to this problem, Ministry if Rural Development organized the Computer Literacy Program to increase adult’s knowledge and skills in using computer. Therefore, the purpose of this article was to study the achievement of adult learners towards Computer Literacy Program which organized by Ministry of Rural Development in Malaysia to increase quality of life among adults in rural communities. Approach: A survey was carried out in Selangor state of Malaysia. A total number of 120 adults from the program were involved; 42 male adults and 78 female adults. Results: The survey showed that the participants have higher achievement in computer usage in the Computer Literacy Programme. Conclusion: It is suggested that a comprehensive assessment should be conducted by Ministry of Rural Development in order to increase quality of life among adults in rural area. The implications of these findings showed that participants have higher achievement in the aspect of knowledge, skills and motivation in computer usage.
Highlights
In Malaysia, adult education refers to learning opportunities that are undertaken by adults who seek education outside the formal schooling system[11]
Formal schooling is from year 1 to year 11
This study focuses on computer literacy program which provided by Ministry of Rural Development
Summary
In Malaysia, adult education refers to learning opportunities that are undertaken by adults who seek education outside the formal schooling system[11]. Formal schooling is from year 1 (standard 1) to year 11 (when students sit for their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination, which is equivalent to GCE, O level). In the Malaysian context, adult education encompasses both formal education beyond year 11 and the non-formal system. The formal system refers to educational activity at an institution of higher learning that leads to a recognized certificate, diploma or degree. Non-formal education is defined as any organized educational activity outside the established formal education system that is intended to serve identifiable clienteles and specific learning objectives. Adult education in Malaysia focuses more on the non-formal system which includes community education programmes, pre-service vocational skilled training and training at the workplace
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