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
UPPER SECONDARY
AND CURRICULAR (FORM 4 - 5)
development of aptitude & interests, development of
EMPHASIS 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
(YEAR 4 - 6) TRANSITION CLASS
reinforcement & application of 3Rs, (13 year olds)
complex skills, acquisition of knowledge, reinforcement & enhancement
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 The Use of Existing

for All Knowledge & Skills

Integration of
Intellectual, Spiritual, Principles of ICPS Emphasis on
Emotional & Noble Values
Physical Aspects

Enhancing the Use of

Bahasa Melayu Life-Long Education
and Other Languages
(English, Chinese, Tamil)
 THE GENERAL STRUCTURE OF ICPS

AREAS COMPONENTS PHASE I PHASE II

COMMUNICATION Basic Skills Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Melayu,

English Language, English Language,
Chinese Language, Chinese Language,
Tamil Language, Tamil Language,
Mathematics Mathematics

MAN AND HIS Spirituality, Values and Islamic Education, Islamic Education,
ENVIRONMENT Attitudes, Humanities Moral Education, Moral Education,
and Environment Science Science
Local Studies

SELF Living Skills, Art and Music Education, Living Skills,

DEVELOPMENT Recreation, Co- Visual Art Music Education,
Curriculum Education, Visual Art
Physical Education,
Education, Health Physical
Education Education, Health
Education
 PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRATED CURRICULUM FOR
SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Continuity Between Primary

& Secondary Education

Integration of Intellectual,
General Education
Spiritual, Emotional &
for All Students
Physical Aspects

The Use of Existing Principles of ICSS Enhancing the Use of

Knowledge Bahasa Melayu
Areas/Disciplines

Emphasis on
Life-Long Education
Noble Values
 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 Additional
BAHASA MELAYU CHINESE LANGUAGE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ISLAMIC EDUCATION TAMIL LANGUAGE
MORAL EDUCATION ARABIC LANGUAGE
MATHEMATICS
(COMMUNICATION)
SCIENCE
GEOGRAPHY
HISTORY
LIVING SKILLS
VISUAL ART EDUCATION
MUSIC EDUCATION
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HEALTH EDUCATION
 LIST OF SUBJECTS FOR UPPER SECONDARY

Core Additional
BAHASA MELAYU CHINESE LANGUAGE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TAMIL LANGUAGE
ISLAMIC EDUCATION ARABIC LANGUAGE
MORAL EDUCATION (COMMUNICATION)
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
HISTORY
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HEALTH EDUCATION
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR MCE OPEN CERTIFICATION
(UPPER SECONDARY LEVEL)

PURE SCIENCE ADDITIONAL SCIENCE

BIOLOGY ADDITIONAL SCIENCE
PHYSICS
CHEMISTRY INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
ISLAMIC STUDIES INFORMATION
AL-QURAN & TECHNOLOGY
AS-SUNNAH STUDIES
SYARIAH ISLAMIAH LANGUAGES
STUDIES
ARABIC LANGUAGE
APPLIED ARTS (COMMUNICATION)
HIGHER ARABIC
BASIC ECONOMICS LANGUAGE
PRINCIPLES OF CHINESE LANGUAGE
ACCOUNT TAMIL LANGUAGE
COMMERCE ENGLISH FOR SCIENCE &
HOME SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR MCE OPEN CERTIFICATION
(UPPER SECONDARY LEVEL)

TECHNOLOGY HUMANITIES

ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS MALAY LITERATURE

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
ENGINEERING DRAWING GEOGRAPHY
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ART EDUCATION
STUDIES MUSIC
CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDIES TASAWWUR ISLAM
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING STUDIES SUBJECTS OUTSIDE
INVENTION I.C.S.C
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
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 DOMESTIC PLUMBING

FURNITURE MAKING ARC & GAS WELDING
SIGNAGE CAR FABRICATION & SPRAYING
DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL GERIATRICS SERVICE
APPLIANCES SERVICING
DESIGN & TAILORING DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL WIRING
CATERING SERVICE AUTOMOBILE SERVICING
LANDSCAPE & NURSERY AIR CONDITIONING SERVICING
FOOD CROP CULTIVATION FACIAL & HAIR CARE
BASIC INTERIOR DECORATION
FOOD PROCESSING INFANT & EARLY EDUCATION
AQUACULTURE & PETS
MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION
COMPUTER GRAPHICS
 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

SELF-
KINDNESS INTEGRITY RESPECT LOVE
RELIANCE

MENTAL &
JUSTICE FREEDOM COURAGE PHYSICAL HONESTY
CLEANLINESS

DILIGENCE COOPERATION MODERATION GRATITUDE RATIONALITY

PUBLIC
PATRIOTISM
SPIRITEDNESS
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 3 240 minutes a week
Year 4, 5 and 6 210 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 60 minutes a week
Semai Language (Perak) Year 3, 4, 5, 6 120 minutes a week
Kadazan/Dusun (Sabah) Year 4, 5, 6 120 minutes a week
Iban Language (Sarawak) Year 3, 4, 5, 6 120 minutes a week