GLOBALISATION IN EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA

By: Chew Sook Rui

The system of interaction among the countries of the world in order to develop the global economy.

-Delivery of knowledge -Delivery of skills -Delivery of information from teachers to students

-Challenge for higher education -To reform, create and develop systems that prepare an individual to work in a borderless economy and live in a global society. -The increasingly free flow of knowledge

 Understanding the interaction between human society and environment. Shaping preferred futures. Developing cooperation, shared responsibility, critical thinking and communication skills. Positive and responsible values, attitudes and orientation to active participation.

History of Education in Malaysia

Before British rule

Liberalisation & Globalisation

4 Stages

During British Colonial government

Era before Independence

Educational Acts
The Education Act 1961 - Parliament passed this act based on the Razak Report and the Rahman Talib Report. - Implementation of National Education System. The Education Act 1996 - To incorporate preschool education within the national education system.

The Private Higher Educational Institution Act (PHEI) - To increase private sector participation in tertiary education. - Allows the private sector to establish degree awarding institutions. - Allow the set up of foreign universities

Preschool Education

Primary School Education Levels of Education

Tertiary Education

Secondary School Education

PERMATA Pintar Negara Program

Conducted by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Main aim is to develop a suitable system of learning for bright and potential students. Began in January 2011 with 116 students aged 16 being chosen from all over the country. A 2 year full time study program

Cluster School
Centers of excellence Focuses on niche areas like music, sports, ICT, sciences, languages and special education

Postgraduate Programmes
Offered by both public and private universities. Master of Science is offered through coursework or research Doctor of Philosophy is offered through research Example:
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Vocational Programmes & Polytechnic Schools Students can choose to enrol in the ICSA (Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators) programme. In polytechnic:
Diploma = 3 years Certificate = 2 years

Other Types of School

Islamic Religious School

Chinese Independent High Schools

International Schools