Malaysian Defence & e-Learning

Jowati binti Juhary

(presented at 4th International Conference in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, July 2005;

also published in China-USA Education Review, Vol. 2, No. 9, Serial No. 10 ISSN 1548-6613 USA)

Abstract

Military institutions are considered to be the oldest organisation in the world. Since Plato, military organisations have often been called the ‘guardians’ and the public respects them as this (Stiehm 2002: 1). Given their special role and prestige, most governments need to ensure that their military institutions are ready to defend the country. Such readiness depends critically on comprehensive education and training. In the modern era, the capacity to meet these educational challenges has been improved by new technologies that were not available before the ICT (Information Communication Technology) revolution of the last two decades.  In particular, the international debate about the role and nature of e-learning in the civilian sector has relevance for military training too. This paper addresses the current state of and future prospects for e-learning in the Military Academy of Malaysia (MAM).