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DEVELOPMENT OF THE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN MALAYSIA

1. Pre-Independence 2. Post Independence3. Current EducationPRE-INDEPENDENCEThe British Colonial Government had introduce a vernacular schooling system

Tamil School Malay SchoolChinese SchoolReligious School (Madrasah)

After The Second World WarMalaysian people begin to take this problem seriously

EDUCATION POLICY

CHEESEMAN PLAN1946Free Basic EducationA Variety Of Language As The Medium Of Instruction In Secondary SchoolsEnglish Language Is A Compulsory SubjectBARNES REPORT1951Establishment Of BILINGUAL SchoolsConversion Of Vernacular School To NATIONAL Type Schools

FENN-WU REPORT1952Malay, Mandarin & English Language became the medium of instruction in vernacular schoolsEDUCATION ORDINANCE1952Based On Barnes & Fenn-Wu ReportEnglish SchoolsMalay SchoolsChinese SchoolsTamil SchoolsReligious SchoolsCurriculum According To Individual School SystemsRAZAK REPORT1956Only One School System For AllMalay Language As The Medium Of Instruction For All Stages Of SchoolingCentralized Curriculum And School ExaminationPOST INDEPENDENCEEducation System After IndependenceRAHMAN TALIB REPORT1960Malay Language As The MAIN Medium Of InstructionFree Secondary School EducationAutomatic Promotion Until Form 3Establishment Of Technical And Vocational SchoolsEDUCATION ACT1961Rahman Talib Report Gazzetted As Education Act 1961NATIONAL LANGUAGE ACT1963Recognition given to Bahasa Malaysia as the official language and medium of instruction for all levels of schoolingRUKUNEGARA AND NEW ECONOMIC POLICY1963-1974Both urban and rural areas have equal educational opportunitiesEDUCATION ACT1961Enforcement Of Act In Sabah And SarawakCABINET COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE REVIEW OF EDUCATION POLICIES IMPLEMENTATION1979Emphasis On National UnityDemocratization Of EducationEstablishment Of A Moral And Disciplined Malaysian SocietyCURRENT EDUCATIONNABIL FIKRI BIN CHUMICabinet Committee Reportto review the goals and effectiveness of the present education system for the purpose of meeting the manpower needs of the country, both for the short and long terms. Besides this, to also ensure that the education system meets the countrys goals of producing a united, disciplined and skilled society.(Mahathir Report, 1976)RecommendationsFocus three basic skillsTESLSecondary education divided into two:AcademicVocationalEmphasis on national unityDevelopment of Education System in Malaysia: Current EducationEducation Act 1996Legislative ProvisionsTeacher TrainingTwinning programme for teacher education programshttp://education.bernama.com/index.php?sid=news_content&id=389662

National Education PolicyImplementations StrategyPre-schoolInstitutionalized and reinforced through continuous monitoring65% involvement of children (4-6)Various types of educationQuality teaching and learning aproachesPre-school Curriculum GuidelinesPrimary Children 6 years with education of 6 yearsNational curriculum Strong foundations for Math, Science, English language

Improve educational facilities (quantity & quality)Vision schools and model schoolEquip resource centresSecondaryAppropriate secondary educationIntegrated curriculum + infusion of JERIProvide post-secondary education/ matriculation programImprove quality of teaching and learningfully-equipped computer and science labSpecial educationDemocratisation of education policyInvolvement in nation buildingSuitable curriculumTrained teachersSpecial schoolsTechnical & vocationalConsolidate technical & vocational educationCountrys needs for a skilled work forceCo-ordinate various elementsConsolidate career guidanceSmart partnership with industriesPolytechnics Increase the number of middle level workers (engineering & professional management)New polytechnicsCollaborations of local universities and of polytechnicsBranch campusesTertiary Increase the quantityCentre of excellence for educationImprove physical facilitiesStudent intakeDistance educationAdequate manpowerTwinning programs

Teaching of mathematics and science in englishWould not be left outMath and science teacher have to master englishAdequate supply of book

Compulsory Education6 years toddlers for schoolingFailure on the part violation of the law fine not more than RM5000 (guilty)Rights are uphold

Rationale Achieve vision of 2020Development of science and technologyDevelopment of work force ConceptMemory and examination-orientation Creative thinking & problem-solvingPhysically, emotionally, spiritually and intelectually balancedGoalsKnowledge-based work forceLead to highly technology based local industryImplementationComputer-savvy work forceDemocratisation of educationIncrement of stakeholders involvementHolistic developmentSmart schools initiativeLevel ALevel B+Level BVision SchoolsConsist of three schoolPositive ethnic identityEthnic and cultural diversityIssues Inadequate practice of collaborative teachingInadequate specialised training Balance between teachers and pupils background

Basic reading and writing classroom intervention program To assist year 1 pupil in Malay languageProvide opportunities for pupils learn acoording individual abilitiesNurture interest in learningCompulsoryStrategies Teacher-centeredPupil-centeredResource-centeredEducation development master plan (2006-2010)Consolidate education sectorGuidelinesCaters for all types of schoolDeveloping infrastructure, input and manpower

Ways of aproach 1st (ensure equity & equality)Fair and just educational opportunitiesOpportunity master the 3 RImprovement on ict access2nd (develop potential of schools)Identify cluster schoolPrograms to enhance strength and competitiveness of schoolMalaysia Education Development Plan (PPPM)Understanding the performance and challengesclear vision and aspirationsOutlines a comprehensive transformation program for the education system, including major changes in KPM

MALAYSIA EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PPPM)