KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry’s commitment to implementing national education transformation is demonstrated by its efforts to develop a new school curriculum. This includes re-evaluating challenging subtopics in the syllabus that do not align with students’ needs. National Parent-Teacher Association Consultative Council (PIBGN) president, Associate Professor Datuk Dr Mohamad Ali Hasan, praised the curriculum development and highlighted the involvement of experts, stakeholders, and the general public in the process. He emphasized the importance of creating a curriculum that meets the country’s needs and does not burden students with irrelevant learning content or heavy theory in subjects like mathematics and science. Instead, he suggested emphasizing a practical approach that helps students understand and appreciate the principles being taught.
Mohamad Ali further recommended revamping the religious subject to focus on character and human development. He believed that this subject could play a role in shaping students’ identity and moral values. The Education Ministry previously announced immediate actions to ensure an effective teaching and learning process (PdP) and assessment by re-evaluating challenging subtopics in the syllabus that do not align with students’ needs.
A total of 1,600 participants, including teachers, lecturers, parents, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and industry representatives, have been involved in 21 sessions and the Curriculum Convention to develop the new school curriculum. In addition, the Education Ministry has launched an online review of the 2027 School Curriculum from August 25 to September 15, giving everyone the opportunity to express their views via the link https://bit.ly/KurikulumKita2027.
Fouzi Singon, the secretary-general of the National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP), welcomed the effort to reassess subtopics in the school curriculum. He considered the current syllabus to be quite high and unsuitable for students’ level. Singon specifically mentioned the challenges posed by the introduction of Higher Order Thinking Skills (KBAT), which has been intended to develop high intellectual skills among students.
NUTP commends the Education Ministry for reviewing the implementation of the school curriculum and providing an opportunity for those dissatisfied with the syllabus to contribute their ideas. Singon, however, emphasized the importance of involving expert and excellent teachers in the syllabus evaluation committee, rather than relying solely on university lecturers who lack experience in teaching at schools. – Bernama
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