The Challenges of a Lecturer in a Higher Learning Institution (HLI) in Malaysia

Abstract

This study explores the complex environment of higher education in Malaysia, paying particular attention to the difficulties faced by instructors as they strive for scholarly achievement. The study takes a qualitative approach, collecting thoughts from instructors across a range of subjects and institutions through questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Mokhtar et al. (2015) examined the challenges faced by university lecturers in balancing their teaching and research duties within Malaysian higher education. They highlight institutional pressures and resource limitations as significant factors affecting lecturers' performance. Their qualitative study used interviews and questionnaires to gather data, echoing the methodological approach you describe. The results draw attention to the wide range of difficulties lecturers have, from institutional demands to uphold rigorous standards of instruction and research to negotiating the intricacies of a quickly changing educational environment. We look closely at how professors in Malaysian higher education manage their teaching duties, research obligations, and administrative tasks. The impact of resource limitations, changing student demographics, and bureaucratic obstacles on the lecturer's experience are important themes. Lee et al. (2017) explored the impact of administrative and bureaucratic demands on Malaysian university lecturers, focusing on how these external pressures impact both their teaching and research responsibilities. This study highlights the complex relationship between academic expectations and cultural factors influencing pedagogical methods in Malaysia. The study also looks at how cultural and societal expectations affect pedagogical approaches, which helps to clarify the fine line that must be drawn between upholding traditional values and embracing cutting-edge teaching strategies. In summary, this study provides insightful information about the challenges and struggles faced by lecturers in Malaysia's higher education institutions on a daily basis. Policy makers, academic administrators, and faculty development efforts can benefit from the findings, which establish the groundwork for creating an environment that supports educators' growth and well-being in the context of Malaysian higher education.