Agent-based self study centre management system
Abstract
The education sector is faced with many challenges such as meeting the human resource
requirements for a rapidly changing and more diverse economy and ensuring quality
education that meets the needs of the economy. Formal education is also faced with
learning disparities and disruptions like learners’ strikes and industrial unrests. Self
Directed Learning (SDL) or self study which empowers learners to take responsibility for
their learning can be adopted to enhance learning as well as provides learners with
flexibility and independence. In previous studies we note an agent based English learning
system which can be used without restriction by using popularized cellular phones. Grockit
educational software that enables learners master skills and exercise what they learn
through individual study, small group study and instructor-led classes is also highlighted.
Agent systems emerge to be a promising approach to deal with the challenges of the
educational system because they have the potential to enhance learning by enabling
scenarios which are not feasible with other technologies. And this answers why the study
adopts an agent based self study management system to address the shortage of human
resources requirement and produce a pool of qualified graduates matched with skills
demand of the industry to ensure effective synergy