National Education Policy Committee (JKKDPN)
KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry has set up a 13-member Committee comprising experts to study the nation’s education policies. Set up as an independent body, members of the National Education Policy Committee received their letters of appointment from Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik at the Parliament building today. The appointments are for a period of …. Read More
Industry and Business in Criticising Education
An education system and its transformation do not rely solely on individuals, not even who is appointed as the minister. He or she can be an accelerator, but change requires intelligent accountabilities. Believing that a minister in his or her capacity as an individual can change the education system, might be the fallacy which leads …. Read More
The Value of Caring in Changing the System
In 2015, I was approached by the Board of Directors to do something with our newly established secondary school. The BOD didn’t want the school to be just another school. Not only designing the school to accommodate the Khalifah Method that our late Prof Muhammad Al’Mahdi Jenkins left as his legacy but also to make …. Read More
My 4th Erasmus in Schools
Erasmus in Schools is a nationwide programme aimed at all Erasmus students, international exchange and degree students and Erasmus+ volunteers interested in visiting local schools during their stay in Finland. It is a great way to add meaning to one’s Finnish experience by getting to know Finnish culture and schools. International students will present their …. Read More
Quality Instruction: My Kid’s Experience
“Thank you for coming. After one month schooling, I want to share with you some feedback regarding your kid,” Sam said. “Thank you for arranging the session and having me today,” I replied. “I found your kid struggle in Mathematics but at the same time, very strong in Arts, ” Sam showed me some notes …. Read More
Visiting ‘Future Schools’ Around Oulu, Finland
Learning in the 21st century is no longer compounded of what happened within the classroom’s wall. The traditional idea of education and schooling served well the needs of the industrial society, but current and future life demands learning to concentrate on the holistic wellbeing of learners, reducing the separation between life in schools and home. …. Read More
