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THE government has been working diligently to improve our education system, as evident in the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025.
While we look to be on the right track, there is one crucial aspect of the Finnish education system that Malaysia needs to pay attention to if we are to attract professionals to join the noble profession and to implement these forward-thinking measures – teachers who possess a master’s or higher qualification, like in Finland, are well-compensated and recognised for their expertise.
The sector also has a low percentage of graduates – a mere 14.08% – earning more than RM3,000 in 2021, although this is an increase from some 4% in 2010. This, she said, can lead to a less competitive teaching workforce, where many graduates may be overqualified for their initial jobs, accepting low-paying or semi-skilled positions to avoid unemployment.
These factors, she added, would prove helpful in addressing the “low pay – low commitment – low satisfaction” cycle our education system is facing. The well-established private schools, however, do pay more than national schools, Prof Rafik-Galea said. The criteria should be fixed, clear and fair, he said, adding that different tracks could be created so that equal opportunity could be given to all.
“It would be unwise to make very general conclusions as the drop was seen in a year ravaged by the full force of the pandemic,” he said.
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