Developing a Conceptual Framework of Lifelong Learning for Microentrepreneurs through Ethnographic Research

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10.2991/978-2-38476-196-8_27How to use a DOI?

Keywords

lifelong learning; microentrepreneurs; ethnography; informal learning; experiential learning theory; adult learning theory; four level training evaluation

Abstract

This research article proposes a project that will help to develop a framework of Lifelong learning that aims to upskill Food and Beverage (F&B) microentrepreneurs in Malaysia. The developed framework will help to create a module of life- long learning that stems from the learning experience of the microentrepreneurs that will be discovered through a semi-structured interview and observation process, a learning module development and dissemination, as well as feedback collection from the microentrepreneurs. The steps mentioned will be conducted based on several learning theories included but not limited to Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory, Adult Learning Theory (Andragogy) as well as Kirkpatrick Four Level Training Evaluation. The intended research outcome of this article is to provide a headway into understanding the microentrepreneur learning process as well as developing an initial upskilling program for the microentrepreneur to study its impact on their learning development as well as their business process. The developments of this research will have implications that range from future research to policy making process regarding microentrepreneur development.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Ilham Akbar Alfatihah
AU  - Tong Xue Fa
AU  - Neo Han Foon
AU  - David Tong Yoon Kin
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/01/25
TI  - Developing a Conceptual Framework of Lifelong Learning for Microentrepreneurs through Ethnographic Research
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Communication, Language, Education and Social Sciences (CLESS 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 294
EP  - 304
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-196-8_27
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-196-8_27
ID  - Alfatihah2024
ER  -