1) CURRICULUM CHANGE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE CURRICULUM

ADVOCATES HIGHER ORDER THINKING

SKILLS AND STANDARDS-BASED ASSESSMENTS IN MALAYSIAN

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

2) MALAYSIAN EDUCATION BLUEPRINT 2013-2025

FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE CHANGE IN CURRICULUM

1) Economy

Shift to K-economy: takes into account global challenges of 21st century to produce intellectual capital

Four pillars of UNESCO: learning to know, learning to do, learning to live together, learning to be

New Economy Model:

2) Quality education

Proficiency in English language

Cater for growth of nation in international trade

HOW FACTORS AFFECT THE CHANGE IN NATURE OF CURRICULUM?

1) Curriculum Document

Standard Document for Primary School Curriculum: Basic Core Module of English Language for Primary National Schools

2) Curriculum Organization

Modular structure

Development of specific skills through each module: Listening & speaking, reading, writing

Introduction of reading literacy through phonics; Language Arts; penmanship

Emphasize on critical and creative thinking skills as well as reasoning skills that are incorporated in the learning standards to ensure pupils can solve simple problems, make decisions