A GROWING number of Asian parents are pursuing international education for their children. Despite economic obstacles like inflation and unfavourable exchange rates, parents are still keen on securing a world-class education for their children.
INTERACTIVE hands-on activities and regular exposure to successful scientists are key if Malaysia is to increase uptake of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in schools.
The scientists chosen for STI 100³ must be willing to commit both their time and resources, she said. The idea for STI 100³ was mooted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in July when he suggested that young scientists be invited to hold talks in schools. The current rote learning system is not helping the STEM cause, said Prof Datuk Dr Ahmad Ibrahim from the UCSI University Tan Sri Omar Centre for STI Policy.
“Students fail to read, and conduct research, and are discouraged from using their imagination to learn,” she said, adding that the problem is prevalent across all subjects, not just those which are STEM-related. Noor Azimah also suggested supplementing classroom teaching with watching real life documentaries on specific subjects.
It is only at a later stage, he said, that students are required go the labs to test the science theories learnt, he said.
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