2009 ASEAN-KOREA EDUCATION LEADERS’ FORUM Seoul November 2009

Country Report – Malaysia Presented By Malaysian Association for Education (MAE)

MAE: BRIEF INTRODUCTION 1. NGO established under provisions of Societies Act 1966 (Laws of Malaysia, Act 335) 2. Non-sectoral, open forum for education practitioners & non-practitioners, experts & laymen, professionals & advocates. Education is close to everyone’s heart

MAE: BRIEF INTRODUCTION (Contd.) 3.Two categories of membership: individual and institutional 4. Individuals: teachers, students, education administrators and leaders, university professors, retirees, people interested in the cause of education

MAE: BRIEF INTRODUCTION (Contd.) 5. Mission: to be a leading think-tank organization in the field of education, giving professional and intellectual inputs in formulating policies, improvement of educational practices and services, setting professional standards and future direction for education

MAE: BRIEF INTRODUCTION (Contd.) 6.Professional activities: research, book & journal publication, consultancy at national & international levels, seminars & conferences 7.Among landmark contributions by experts from MAE: New Standards, New Results (2002); The Higher Education Report (2005) to transform higher education

MALAYSIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM  Education is a Federal responsibility  Two Federal Ministries are in charge: 1. The Ministry of Education 2. The Ministry of Higher Education  Characterized by strong tendencies toward centralization. However, a certain degree of decentralization is pursued

MALAYSIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM (Contd.) Universities / Higher Education Institutions  University  Institute of Teacher Education  University College Upper Secondary School (Forms 4 & 5)  Academic (*SPM – Malaysian Certificate of Education)  Technical (*SPM – Malaysian Certificate of Education)  Vocational (*SPM – Malaysian Certificate of Education)  Skills (*SKM – Malaysian Skills Certificate) Lower Secondary School (Forms 1, 2, & 3) *PMR – Lower Secondary Assessment Pre-University / Post-Secondary  Sixth Form: Lower & Upper (Malaysia Higher School Cert.)  Matriculation (University Entrance Qualification)  Polytechnic / Community College (Certificate & Diploma)  Skills Training Institution (Vocational Qualification) K-6 (Kindergarten to Year 6 Primary School) National School National Type (Chinese) School National Type (Tamil) School *UPSR – Primary School Assessment Test

MALAYSIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM (Contd.) Current Focus: Master Plan For Education Development FOUNDATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT National Mission** National Development Policies National Education Policies Islam Hadhari National Integrity Plan THE APPROACH Equality of Educational Opportunities Excellence of Educational Institution STRATEGIC THRUSTS OF EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN To Build a Malaysian Nation To Develop Human Capital To National Schools Attractive To Narrow the Educational divides To Raise the Prestige and Status of the Teaching Profession To Enhance the Excellence of Educational Institutions CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS Cooperation and commitment of educators Cooperation and commitment of stakeholders Education delivery System Monitoring and evaluation system THE GOAL Quality Education For All FUNDAMENTAL THRUSTS OF EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT Access Equity Quality Competency and effectiveness of Education Management

STRATEGIC THRUSTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION: (Laying The Foundations Beyond 2020)  Access & Equity  Quality of Teaching & Learning  Research & Innovation  Strengthening Higher Education Institutions  Promote Internationalization  Lifelong Learning  Delivery System of Ministry of Higher Education

PHASES OF TRANSFORMATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION Phase 1: 2007 – 2010 Laying the Foundations Phase 2: Improving and Strengthening Phase 3: 2016 – 2020 Excellence in Higher Education Phase 4: Beyond 2020 Distinction and Sustainability

THRUSTS OF NATIONAL MISSION 1. To drive the Malaysian economy up the value chain 2. To raise national knowledge and innovation capacity and to foster the development of first-class mentality 3. To address the recurring socio-economic gaps and imbalances in constructive and productive ways 4. To raise the level and sustainability of the quality of life 5. To strengthen institutional capacity building and implementation capacity

MALAYSIAN INITIATIVES VIS-À-VIS UN MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS UN MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS 1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger 2. Achieve universal primary education 3. Promote gender equality and empower women 4. Reduce child mortality 5. Improve mental health 6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases 7.Ensure environmental sustainability 8.Develop a global partnership for development MALAYSIAN DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES 1.Addressed – further enhancement 2.Addressed – further enhancement 3.Addressed – further enhancement 4.Addressed – further enhancement 5.Addressed – further enhancement 6.Increasing seriousness & concern 7.National & global problem, needing more serious attention 8.Being pursued vigorously, Malaysia Plays leadership role

TEACHER EDUCATION SYSTEM 1. Pre-Service Teacher Education 2. Professional Induction Program 3. Career-long In-Service Education & Professional Development 4. Professional Upgrading Education Program (Diploma Holders Encouraged to obtain University Degrees) 4. Structured Professional Competency Assessment (PTK) 5. Advanced Professional Specialization (Master’s & Doctoral Programs)

PRE-SERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION CURRICULUM (TYPICAL 4-YEAR PROGRAM)  General Education Requirements – 16%  Content Knowledge – 32%  Electives – 10%  Education Foundations – 21%  Content Pedagogy – 8%  Information & Communication Technology – 3%  Teaching Practicum - 5%  Academic Writing – 5%

MAE’S CONTRIBUTIONS MAE plays an active role at every phase of policy formulation and program implementation for education in Malaysia – as has been mentioned at the outset. This is very much in line with MAE’s organizational mission.

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