Malaysian Education System

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the Malaysian Education System as discussed in the lecture notes.

Holistic Education

An educational approach that integrates intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical development to cultivate globally competitive individuals.

Razak Report (1956)

Established the blueprint for Malaysia's unified national education system, mandating Malay as the primary medium of instruction to foster national unity.

Dual Education System

Introduced by the British, this system created English-medium schools for the elite and vernacular schools for others, leading to social and linguistic divisions.

Education Act 1961

Provided the legal framework to implement the Rahman Talib Report's recommendations, standardizing educational practices in Malaysia.

Malaysia Education Blueprint (2013–2025)

Outlines five key aspirations for Malaysia's education system: ensuring quality, achieving equity, expanding access, promoting unity, and enhancing efficiency.

STEM Education

Focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to foster innovation and critical thinking in Malaysian education.

Special Education Schools (SES)

Institutions designed to cater to students with learning disabilities or physical challenges, offering specialized support and curricula.

National-Type Schools (SJKC and SJKT)

Schools that use Mandarin and Tamil as the mediums of instruction, reflecting Malaysia's commitment to maintaining linguistic diversity.

Inclusive Education Programs (IEP)

Programs that integrate students with special needs into mainstream schools, promoting social integration and access to a broader curriculum.

21st-Century Skills

Skills emphasized in education such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication essential for workforce readiness.

Ethical Identity

Promoting strong ethics and a sense of national identity among graduates to ensure integrity and commitment to societal progress.