INFORMAL LEARNING PATTERNS AMONG KUMPULAN PENDIDIKAN YAYASAN PELAJARAN JOHOR, JOHOR (KPYPJ)

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify the informal learning pattern at the workplace among Kumpulan Pendidikan Yayasan Pelajaran Johor (KPYPJ) staff in Johor Bahru. Specifically, the purpose of this study is to identify the participation level, content, methods, and learning problem. From the total population of 253 employees, 155 employees were randomly selected as a sample for the study. The Data were collected using a set of questionnaires specifically designed for the study. From this sample, a total of 116 questionnaires were returned and used for analysis in the study. The data were analysed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) for descriptive statistics. The study indicated that the levels of participation in informal learning amongst KPYPJ staff are high. The main learning content for informal learning at the workplace is related to expertise, religion, etiquette, and norm. The study also revealed that the internet, interactive media, cd rom, journals, reports, television, and radio were the major learning method for informal learning in the workplace. Meanwhile, the learning problems reported by the KPYPJ staff are related to the institution.