Education in Malaysia:

Integration of 21st Century Skills

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National Education Philosophy (NEP):

“Education in Malaysia is an ongoing effort towards further developing the potential of individuals in a holistic and integrated manner, in order to produce individuals who are intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and physically balanced and harmonious…”

 

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q The Ministry of Education Malaysia (MoE) places emphasis on the development of both cognitive and non-cognitive skills

q Globalisation – need to further develop non-

cognitive skills by including new sets of skills & competencies geared towards the 21st century and beyond in the national curriculum

q These 21st century skills will give Malaysian

students an internationally competitive edge

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21st century skills as defined by the MoE:

q Skills that will help to create Malaysian students who are balanced, resilient, inquisitive, principled, informed, caring, patriotic, as well as effective thinkers, communicators, and team players

q Reflected in the new Integrated Curriculum for

Primary Schools & forthcoming Integrated Curriculum for Secondary Schools

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These outcomes are synthesised in the following six student aspirations stated in the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013 – 2025:

q Knowledge q Thinking skills q Leadership skills q Bilingual proficiency q Ethics and spirituality q National identity

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Knowledge q Fully literate & numerate q Equipped with basic life knowledge q Master core subjects – Malay Language, English

Language, Mathematics, Science & History

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Thinking skills

q Spirit of inquiry q Lifelong learning skills q Mastery of important skills i.e.:

q Creative thinking & innovation q Problem solving & reasoning q Learning capacity

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Leadership Skills Within the Context of Education:

q Entrepreneurship q Resilience q Emotional intelligence q Strong communication skills

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Bilingual Proficiency

q Proficient in national language & English as a second language

q Over time encouraged to learn at least three

languages given Malaysia’s unique diversity & multicultural heritage

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Ethics and Spirituality Prepare students to rise to challenges in adult life & resolve conflicts peacefully based on the following shared values:

q Spirituality

q Integrity

q Civic responsibility

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National Identity q Unshakeable sense of national identity q Understand history q Develop shared experiences q Build aspirations for Malaysia’s future

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Thank you

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