National Philosophy of Education and Philosophy of Teacher Education

National philosophy of education(FPK)

• Outline all the terms , ideas and principles related to education.

• Combines the goals , policies and educational practice .

• Aim: To rationally clarify the current education and trend of education in future(Ministry of Education,1982)

Formulation of National Philosophy of Education

• FPK sparked off after Cabinet Committee report.

• “The manpower that we need…also from the discipline aspect..important to be honest and dedicated in their work….can think and act wisely..guided by a respectful character..need to be aligned to the aim of human development” by Cabinet Report,1979:227)

Rukun Negara(National Principles)

• To promote racial unity , balance and stability.• Reaction to serious racial riot known as May

13 in 1969.

The content of Rukun Negara

• Our Nation, Malaysia, being dedicated:• To achieving a greater unity of all her peoples;• To maintaining a democratic way of life;• To creating a just society in which the wealth of

the nation shall be equitably shared;• To ensuring a liberal approach to her rich and

diverse cultural traditions;• To building a progressive society which shall be

oriented to modern science and technology.

Principle of Rukun Negara

• Belief in god• Loyalty to king and country• Upholding the constitution• Rule of law• Good behavior and morality

New Economic Policy

• To eradicate poverty by creating more employment opportunities for all , irrespective of ethnicity.

• To restructure the country’s economy thus eliminating the identification of ethnicity with economic function.

Implementation of DEB

• Improve of productivity and quality of life• Increase Malaysian investment• Move the ration of economic ownership• Creates incentives for the expansion of large-

scale manufacturing industries.

National Philosophy of education : Branches of philosophy

Branch of philosophy Characteristics of FPK ImplicationsMetaphysics Holistic and integrated Important that individual

potential and abilities

epistemology On going effort •Adapt to the changing times•Encourages knowledge and personal skill•Life long learning

Axiology 1. Firm belief and devotion to god

2. High moral standards and responsibility

•Role of vertical relationship•Role of horizontal relationship•Acceptance of God•Religious and moral teaching•personality

logic competent •Good and systematic work•Fostering self-competence

Element of FPKElement of FPK Implication

On going effort •Acquiring and transferring knowledge•Early age till death•From 1 to 6 years old

Individual potential Talents, potential and abilities

Holistic and integrated development of individual

•Talents , potential and abilities that are inter-related and coordinated.•4 aspect :intellectual , spiritual,emotional and physical.

Balanced and harmonic being intellectual , spiritual,emotional and physical.

Intellectual element 3R: Reading,writing and arithemic

National Philosophy Of Education

Philosophy of Teacher Education

Formulation of FPG

• For the realization of the FPK• Outlines the type of teachers aspired by the

nation.

Analysis of FPG according to elementElements of FPG Analysis

Personal well being Good personality-well mannered, disciplined, morally good and so on.

Progressive and scientifically-oriented

-develop according to the present times with due emphasis on science and technology-strive hard in order not to be left behind professionally

Ready to uphold the nation’s aspirations

-comprehends fully the nation’s aspirations-endeavours to maximize contributions in order to achieve nation’s aspirations

Sustain nation’s cultural heritage

-appreciate our nation’s unique culture-foster a sense of pride with respect to our diversified culture-nurture patriotism and love for the country

Promise individual development

-teacher’s role in self development and pupils’ holistic development (physically, emotionally, spiritually, and intellectually.)

Maintain a united, democratic, progressive and disciplined society

-teacher’s responsibility as a member of the society to contribute towards nation-building-endeavour so that society can fulfill the nation’s aspirations.