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Week 5: Edu555 Curriculum and Instruction

The document discusses Malaysia's national philosophy of education and curriculum structure. It aims to develop students holistically and produce knowledgeable and responsible citizens. The education system comprises preschool, primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary levels. The curriculum emphasizes mastery of core subjects, moral values, and life-long learning. It also integrates intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical development. Subject offerings include Bahasa Melayu, English, mathematics, science, as well as moral education and electives tailored to different education streams.

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Week 5: Edu555 Curriculum and Instruction

The document discusses Malaysia's national philosophy of education and curriculum structure. It aims to develop students holistically and produce knowledgeable and responsible citizens. The education system comprises preschool, primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary levels. The curriculum emphasizes mastery of core subjects, moral values, and life-long learning. It also integrates intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical development. Subject offerings include Bahasa Melayu, English, mathematics, science, as well as moral education and electives tailored to different education streams.

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EDU555 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

WEEK 5

NATIONAL PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION


Education in Malaysia is an ongoing effort towards further developing
the potential of individuals in a holistic and integrated manner so as to
produce individuals who are intellectually, spiritually, emotionally,
physically balanced and harmonious, based on a firm belief in and
devotion to God. Such an effort is design to produce Malaysian

citizens who are knowledgeable and competent, who possess high


moral standards, and who are responsible and capable of achieving a
high level of personal well-being as well as being able to contribute to

the betterment of the family, the society and the nation at large.

GOALS OF EDUCATION
To Achieve National Unity.
To Produce Quality Manpower for National
Development.

To Achieve Democratization of Education.


To Inculcate Positive Values.

SCHOOL SYSTEM
AND CURRICULAR
EMPHASIS

UPPER SECONDARY
(FORM 4 - 5)
development of aptitude & interests, development of
personality, attitude & values, specialization,
career & higher education

LOWER SECONDARY
(FORM 1 - 3)
general education, consolidation of skills acquired at
primary & pre-vocational level, development of aptitude
& values
PRIMARY LEVEL II
TRANSITION CLASS
(YEAR 4 - 6)
(13 year olds)
reinforcement & application of 3Rs,
reinforcement
& enhancement
complex skills, acquisition of knowledge,
of National Language
pre-vocational education, development of
personality, attitude & values.
PRIMARY LEVEL I
(YEAR 1 3)
mastery of 3Rs, development of personality,
attitude & values.
PRESCHOOL
socialization process, personality
development, preparation for primary schooling.

PRINCIPLES OF THE INTEGRATED CURRICULUM


FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL
Equal Education
for All

Integration of
Intellectual, Spiritual,
Emotional &
Physical Aspects

Enhancing the Use of


Bahasa Melayu
and Other Languages
(English, Chinese, Tamil)

The Use of Existing


Knowledge & Skills

Principles of ICPS

Emphasis on
Noble Values

Life-Long Education

THE GENERAL STRUCTURE OF ICPS


AREAS

COMPONENTS

PHASE I

PHASE II

COMMUNICATION

Basic Skills

Bahasa Melayu,
English Language,
Chinese Language,
Tamil Language,
Mathematics

Bahasa Melayu,
English Language,
Chinese Language,
Tamil Language,
Mathematics

MAN AND HIS


ENVIRONMENT

Spirituality, Values and


Attitudes, Humanities
and Environment

Islamic Education,
Moral Education,
Science

Islamic Education,
Moral Education,
Science
Local Studies

SELF
DEVELOPMENT

Living Skills, Art and


Recreation, CoCurriculum

Music Education,
Visual Art
Education,
Physical
Education, Health
Education

Living Skills,
Music Education,
Visual Art
Education,
Physical
Education, Health
Education

PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRATED CURRICULUM FOR


SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Continuity Between Primary
& Secondary Education
Integration of Intellectual,
Spiritual, Emotional &
Physical Aspects

General Education
for All Students

The Use of Existing


Knowledge
Areas/Disciplines

Emphasis on
Noble Values

Principles of ICSS

Enhancing the Use of


Bahasa Melayu

Life-Long Education

LIST OF SUBJECTS FOR REMOVE


CLASS

BAHASA MELAYU
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
CHINESE LANGUAGE
TAMIL LANGUAGE
PRACTICAL USE OF BAHASA MELAYU
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HEALTH EDUCATION
VISUAL ART EDUCATION

LIST OF SUBJECTS FOR LOWER


SECONDARY
Core

BAHASA MELAYU
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ISLAMIC EDUCATION
MORAL EDUCATION
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
GEOGRAPHY
HISTORY
LIVING SKILLS
VISUAL ART EDUCATION
MUSIC EDUCATION
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HEALTH EDUCATION

Additional
CHINESE LANGUAGE
TAMIL LANGUAGE
ARABIC LANGUAGE
(COMMUNICATION)

LIST OF SUBJECTS FOR UPPER SECONDARY


Core
BAHASA MELAYU
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ISLAMIC EDUCATION
MORAL EDUCATION
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
HISTORY
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HEALTH EDUCATION

Additional
CHINESE LANGUAGE
TAMIL LANGUAGE
ARABIC LANGUAGE
(COMMUNICATION)

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR MCE OPEN CERTIFICATION


(UPPER SECONDARY LEVEL)
PURE SCIENCE
BIOLOGY
PHYSICS
CHEMISTRY

ADDITIONAL SCIENCE
ADDITIONAL SCIENCE
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

ISLAMIC STUDIES

INFORMATION

AL-QURAN &
AS-SUNNAH STUDIES
SYARIAH ISLAMIAH
STUDIES

TECHNOLOGY

APPLIED ARTS
BASIC ECONOMICS
PRINCIPLES OF
ACCOUNT
COMMERCE
HOME SCIENCE

LANGUAGES
ARABIC LANGUAGE
(COMMUNICATION)
HIGHER ARABIC
LANGUAGE
CHINESE LANGUAGE
TAMIL LANGUAGE
ENGLISH FOR SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR MCE OPEN CERTIFICATION


(UPPER SECONDARY LEVEL)

TECHNOLOGY

HUMANITIES

ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
ENGINEERING DRAWING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
STUDIES
CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDIES
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING STUDIES
INVENTION
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

MALAY LITERATURE
LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
GEOGRAPHY
ART EDUCATION
MUSIC
TASAWWUR ISLAM
SUBJECTS OUTSIDE
I.C.S.C
CHINESE LITERATURE
TAMIL LITERATURE
BIBLE KNOWLEDGE
FRENCH
PUNJABI LANGUAGE

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR MCE OPEN CERTIFICATION


(UPPER SECONDARY LEVEL) VOCATIONAL

MACHINERY WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY


WELDING WORKS & MACHINERY
GEOMETRY DRAWING & MACHINERY
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
WOODWORK &BRICK-LAYING
GEOMETRY DRAWING & BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
ASSEMBLING & ELECTRIC CONTROL
GEOMETRY DRAWING & ELECTRICAL
ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY
RADIO & TV SERVICING
GEOMETRY DRAWING & ELECTRONIC
WELDING TECHNOLOGY & METAL FABRICATION
WELDING WORKS
GEOMETRY DRAWING & METAL FABRICATION
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
HOLTICULTURE & LANDSCAPING
FARMING MACHINERY

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR MCE OPEN CERTIFICATION


(UPPER SECONDARY LEVEL) VOCATIONAL

MOTOR SERVICING & REPAIRS


GEOMETRY DRAWING & AUTOMOTIVE
COOLING TECHNOLOGY & AIR CONDITIONING
COOLING WORKS & AIR-CONDITIONING
GEOMETRY DRAWING & AIR-CONDITIONING
CATERING TECHNOLOGY
BASIC INFORMATION PROCESSING
PREPARATION & FOOD SERVICING
FASHION DESIGN & DRESS-MAKING
BEAUTY CARE TECHNOLOGY
MAKE-UP & HAIR-STYLING
BAKERY TECHNOLOGY & CONFECTIONERY
BREAD MAKING & PATISSERIE
AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION
FARMING PRODUCTION
FARMING MANAGEMENT

VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS FOR ACADEMIC


SCHOOLS 2002-2005

DOMESTIC CONSTRUCTION
FURNITURE MAKING
SIGNAGE
DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES SERVICING
DESIGN & TAILORING
CATERING SERVICE
LANDSCAPE & NURSERY
FOOD CROP CULTIVATION
FOOD PROCESSING
AQUACULTURE & PETS
MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION
COMPUTER GRAPHICS

DOMESTIC PLUMBING
ARC & GAS WELDING
CAR FABRICATION & SPRAYING
GERIATRICS SERVICE

DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL WIRING


AUTOMOBILE SERVICING
AIR CONDITIONING SERVICING
FACIAL & HAIR CARE
BASIC INTERIOR DECORATION
INFANT & EARLY EDUCATION

ASPECTS TAUGHT ACROSS THE CURRICULUM

DRUGS PREVENTION EDUCATION


FAMILY HEALTH EDUCATION
BAHASA MELAYU
MORAL VALUES EDUCATION
INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE ELEMENTS
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
CRITICAL & CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS
PARENTAL EDUCATION
ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION
FUTURE STUDIES
CONSUMERISM EDUCATION
STUDY SKILLS
IT

MORAL VALUES
KINDNESS

SELFRELIANCE

INTEGRITY

RESPECT

LOVE

HONESTY

RATIONALITY

JUSTICE

FREEDOM

COURAGE

MENTAL &
PHYSICAL
CLEANLINESS

DILIGENCE

COOPERATION

MODERATION

GRATITUDE

PUBLIC
SPIRITEDNESS

PATRIOTISM

LANGUAGES TAUGHT AT THE PRIMARY


SCHOOL
Bahasa Melayu Medium of Instruction in National Schools
Aims of the language
Develop the child fully (intellectual, spiritual, emotional &
physical)
Inculcate and develop desirable moral values
Transmit knowledge
Create a united Malaysian race

Numbers of hours taught in primary schools

National Schools
Year 1, 2 and 3
360 minutes a week
Year 4, 5 and 6
300 minutes a week
Vernacular Schools
Year 1, 2 and 3
270 minutes a week
Year 3, 4, 5 and 6
180 minutes a week
(Taught as a second language)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Primary)


Numbers of hours taught in schools
National Schools
Year 1, 2 and 3
Year 4, 5 and 6

240 minutes a week


210 minutes a week

Vernacular Schools (Chinese and Tamil)


Year 1, 2 and 3
90 minutes a week
Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 120 minutes a week

Other languages taught in National Schools

Tamil and Chinese


Semai Language (Perak) Year 3, 4, 5, 6
Kadazan/Dusun (Sabah) Year 4, 5, 6
Iban Language (Sarawak) Year 3, 4, 5, 6

60 minutes a week
120 minutes a week
120 minutes a week
120 minutes a week

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