Training programmes for teachers should include a comparative education element which allows for an understanding of geographical differences and variances between urban and rural populations, among others.
Calls for improvements to the national education system have never been louder than in the wake of the change of government last May.
We need to reimagine our national education system instead of merely seeing it as a system that socialises students into the reproduction of normative behaviour, values and beliefs. Adding to the mix is the inherent geographical diversity in Malaysia. The east coast is largely homogenous while the west coast is relatively heterogeneous. The multiple colourful layers that make up Borneo further add to the diversity. On a superficial level we claim we are a united nation, but ever since independence, we have been growing further apart, never truly capitalising on our inherent diversity.
To tackle this, we simply need to understand the complexities of Malaysia, and the answer lies in our teachers. Our teacher training programmes should have a comparative education element which allows an understanding of geographical differences, urban versus rural population, and the variety of ideologies in the world.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
MMC may be affected by change in Pan Borneo business model, says research houseRHB Research says if MMC is excluded from any role in the new model, the earnings risk is RM19 million or 9% of its financial year 2019 net profit.
Read more »
Further delay expected for Sabah Pan Borneo, says Kenanga ResearchThe research house says the takeover of the Pan Borneo Highway project from the existing project delivery partner won't affect the Sarawak portion that much.
Read more »
Research firms optimistic over Sapura Energy shares | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — Most research firms are optimistic over Sapura Energy Bhd's shares as the company unveiled its turnaround prospects. Maybank IB Research said financial results for the company's fourth quarter 2019 core profit came in below expectations, despite huge positive one-offs at...
Read more »
Health Ministry open to clinical research on medical marijuanaPARLIAMENT | Dzulkefly says his ministry may test if the plant can be used to treat certain illnesses.
Read more »
Decent results for Astro this year, says research houseAstro's core net profit stands at RM563 million for financial year 2019.
Read more »
It's complicated, research outfit says on Muslims' relationship with IslamKajidata Research cautions against oversimplifying the issue, and suggests that Malaysian Muslims might feel less attracted to an Islamic state if the country's development is seen as more equitably shared.
Read more »
Tamil students to benefit from free education portalTHE Sri Murugan Centre (SMC) has launched the free Brahmastra education portal which will help more than 30,000 Tamil school students preparing for UPSR, Makkal Osai reported.
Read more »
Education ministry mulls blacklisting contractors who mistreat workersMinister Maszlee Malik says his ministry will review policies and procedures to penalise the guilty parties.
Read more »
Education Ministry to blacklist contractors who mistreat workers, says Maszlee | Malay MailPUTRAJAYA, March 27 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) is considering black-listing contractors, who are unfair and mistreat workers, from getting the related contracts under the ministry, said its Minister Maszlee Malik. He said MOE would review policies and contract procedures to ensure such...
Read more »
Contractors who mistreat workers to go on Education Ministry blacklistMaszlee says the ministry will review its policies to ensure such contractors are penalised.
Read more »