The Cultural Gap
After two years living in Finland and studying education, it is obvious to me that nothing from what I learned academically is alien to educationists and educators back home in Malaysia. We are referring to the same studies and literature. It’s very easy for anyone to react saying “well, we already know that, it’s already …. Read More
My Conversation with Our Young Khalifah
Muiz: Abi, I have a question. What was it the forbidden fruit in the heaven? I remember something from my preschool about it but not very clear. Me: Oh ok… Adam and Hawa (Eve) were meant to live here on Earth. But Allah set the incident to happen in the heaven so that we can …. Read More
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
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
