The document discusses a proposal for an upskilling program for English teachers in Malaysia to address students' poor performance in English. It outlines initiatives to improve teachers' English proficiency through testing and an intensive training program. The proposed program would provide 480 hours of blended training over one year to 5,000 teachers in 5 states. The training would be delivered through a combination of face-to-face and online sessions to develop teachers' language skills and teaching methodology. It aims to improve students' English learning outcomes and prepare them for employment.

1. Up-skilling For English Teachers

2. THE CASE FOR
IMPROVEMENT

3. 1 UP-SKILLING FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS | CASE FOR IMPROVEMENT
Students in Malaysia face tremendous challenges in attaining English
proficiency
English is students’
weakest core subject
▪ 25% fail at UPSR
in national ▪ 23% fail at PMR
assessments ▪ 22% fail at SPM
Malaysian students
perform poorly in
international English
▪ 50% fail 1119
exams
Ministerial KPI (2015)
Students do not have ▪ 52% in MUET bands
the requisite 1&2
proficiency for ▪ 48% of employers
employment rejected students due
to poor English
SOURCE: Team analysis
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4. 1 UP-SKILLING FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS | CASE FOR CHANGE IMPROVEMENT
During the GTP 2.0 Lab, The English Lab has identified 7 priority initiatives
to improve English Language in schools. The top priority high impact
initiatives will be on teachers
In-school Lab initiatives Rationale
1 English teacher
proficiency testing
▪ Quality of teachers is the single most
important determinant of student
Teachers outcomes
2 Intensive upskilling ▪ English proficiency is a prerequisite to
programme (for good teaching of the language
teachers)
Other areas identified are:
Curriculum ICT and Infra
Structure and Parents
policies community
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5. PROGRAM PENINGKATAN PROFESIONALISME GURU BAHASA INGGERIS – TUJUAN UNTUK PENAMBAHBAIKAN
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Based on the results of the training needs analysis the sub-NKRA Lab under
the GTP 2.0 has suggested a Professional Development Programme for
English Language teachers.
For a start, 5,000 English Language option teachers in 5 states will
participate in this programme.
12 – 13 September
States involved in this programme
19 – 20 September
Kedah 18 September Roadshow dates
Terengganu
Kelantan
Sabah
Pahang 4 – 5 September
24 – 27 September
Melaka
25 September
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6. PROGRAM PENINGKATAN PROFESIONALISME GURU BAHASA INGGERIS – TUJUAN UNTUK PENAMBAHBAIKAN
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The sub-NKRA under GTP 2.0 has also suggested various other courses offered
by ELTC to English Language teachers who are not involved in this programme.
Optionist Non-optionist
Professional Development Programme Intensive Course for English
Language Teaching
Specialist Certificate in the following areas: Reinforcing ELT for Non-Option
Teachers (RELTNote)
- ELT methodology for primary teachers
- ELT methodology for secondary teachers
- Teaching of oracy (secondary teachers) Short courses
- Early literacy development (primary teachers)
- Reinforcing ELT and Maximizing Resources
for English Panel Heads (RELTMax)
Research methodology
Short courses
Please contact 03-22822888 or your English Language officer at the State
Education department for courses offered at ELTC.
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7. THE UP-SKILLING
PROJECT

8. 2 UP-SKILLING FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS | THE PROJECT
DURATION OF PROJECT
•The training will be spread over a year beginning in October 2012. 2,500 teachers will begin their training
between October 2012 and December (should be Sept) 2013. The remaining 2,500 will begin in
January 2013.
2500 teachers begin training Remaining 2400
2500 teachers
•There will be 480 hours of blended training in total.
This means 12
240 hours 240 hours hours of English
face-to-face online language
learning a week
for 40 weeks.
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9. 2 UP-SKILLING FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS | THE PROJECT
TRAINERS AND METHODOLOGY
The British Council has a tried and tested portfolio of English
language materials that have been used successfully both in Malaysia
and around the world. The materials will be tailored for the Malaysian
context.
Trainers with experience and knowledge of language learning will be
recruited by British Council.
E-moderators on location to guide and support teachers with the
online learning.

10. 2 UP-SKILLING FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS | THE PROJECT
TESTING
Teachers will be tested at the beginning as well as at the end so
that improvement can be identified and measured.
 APTIS results will be used a second filter to ensure the right
teachers are identified for the programme
On-going assessment in the form of a developmental journal so
teachers’ progress can be monitored and they can be supported
every step of the way.

11. 2 UP-SKILLING FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS | THE PROJECT
SUSTAINABILITY
A cadre of MoE Trainers and Master Trainers will be developed.
External International Consultants will be recruited by British Council to
develop a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework to ensure that the project
meets its objectives and maintains high standards throughout.
MoE will also maintain an evaluation commitee to ensure the success of
the programme.

12. MODE OF DELIVERY

13. 3 UP-SKILLING FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS | MODE OF DELIVERY
The Professional Development Programme is implemented via 2 modes:
1
i) Cluster Mode
ii)
2 Centralised Mode
CLUSTER MODE
1) CLUSTER MODE
Training Center:
MOE Training centres
(such as district Pusat Kegiatan Guru (PKGs), training centres under Bahagian Teknologi Pendidikan Negeri
(BTPN) , and selected schools).
Who should attend:
Teachers from urban, suburban and some rural schools. located at 25 km and less from the Training Centre.
Delivery Type:
• Instructor-led training in face-to-face sessions
• e-Moderator-led training in online sessions
Course Duration:
Duration : 44 weeks
Delivery : 4-hour face-to-face sessions per week (after or before-school session)
6-hour online interaction per week
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14. 3 UP-SKILLING FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS | MODE OF DELIVERY
Cluster Types:
Cluster Type : Point-to-point
25km
TRAINING
CENTRE
20
TEACHERS
25km 25km
TRAINING TRAINING
CENTRE CENTRE
20 20
TEACHERS TEACHERS
25km
TRAINING
CENTRE
20
TEACHERS
A cluster consists of:
• 2 or more training venues
• Minimum of one 20-teacher
group per venue
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face to face time table on
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component is on-going.
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SESSION FREQUENCY
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1 4-hour session per week 3-4 times a month
2 sessions with a 4-hour
April 2013 Mei 2013 Jun 2013 session per week Once a month
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week. Once during the holidays
2 sessions with 8 hours per Once during the semester
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week. break
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NUMBER OF SESSION (FACE TO
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School holidays
Julai 2013 Ogos 2013 September 2013 Week end
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4-hour session per day x 43 sessons 172 jam
4-hour session per day (Ramadhan)
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x 4 sessioni 12 jam
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 8 4-hour session per day x 7 session 56 jam
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TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS 240 JAM
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* ONLINE SESSIONS– 240 hours throughout the
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programme

16. 3 UP-SKILLING FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS | MODE OF DELIVERY
CLUSTER MODE
2) CENTRALISED MODE
Location of Training Centre:
MOE Training centres
(such as district Pusat Kegiatan Guru (PKGs), training centres under Bahagian Teknologi Pendidikan Negeri
(BTPN) , and selected schools)
Who should attend:
Teachers from rural and remote schools.located at more than 25 km from the Training Centre.
Delivery Type:
• Instructor-led training in face-to-face sessions at the Training Centre
• e-Moderator-led training in online sessions
Course Duration:
Duration : 16 weeks
Delivery : Phase 1 – 4-week face-to-face sessions + online
Phase 2 – 4-week online interaction (15-hour online per week)
Phase 3 – 4-week face-to-face sessions + online
Phase 4 – 4-week online interaction (15-hour online per week)
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17. Oktober 2012 November 2012 Disember 2012
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Januari 2013 Februari 2013 Mac 2013 centralised mode
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WARNA BILANGAN SESI BIL JAM
Cuti sekolah
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Hujung minggu
Sesi 6 jam sehari bersemuka x 40 240 jam
Julai 2013 Ogos 2013 September 2013 sesi + 15 jam atas talian x 8 minggu 120 jam
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 Sesi 15 jam atas talian x 8 minggu 120 jam
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JUMLAH JAM KREDIT 480 JAM
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18. RELIEF from DUTIES

19. 4 PROGRAM PENINGKATAN PROFESIONALISME GURU BAHASA INGGERIS – KRITERIA PELEPASAN GURU
English language teachers who are on this programme
are RELIEVED from the following duties:
• Co-curriculum activity on the day of programme
• Other courses (either at school level, state or ministry level )
except for KSSR or KSSM courses conducted by Curriculum
Development Division (BPK) and School-based Assessment by
Examination Board
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20. 5 PROGRAM PENINGKATAN PROFESIONALISME GURU BAHASA INGGERIS – KRITERIA PENGECUALIAN GURU
The following English Language teachers are exempted
from the programme:
English Language option Principal
/Headmaster
English Language option Senior
Assistant
English Language option teachers with
4 years of service before retirement
English language teachers on the
Penutur Jati Programme
English Language option teachers who
have chronic medical problems
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21. The roles of State
Education Department,
District Education
Officer/ Principal/
Headmaster dan english
Language teacher

22. PROGRAM PENINGKATAN PROFESIONALISME GURU BAHASA INGGERIS – PERANAN JPN/PPD, PENGETUA/GURU
6 BESAR DAN GURU BAHASA INGGERIS
Key Performance Indicator – KPI of the Education Minister– 5,000 English
Language teachers are trained in 2012 – 2013
The roles of State Education Department (JPN), District Education Officer (PPD)/ Principal/
Headmaster and English Language teacher are as follows:
Roles Roles
Roles
Principal/ English Language
JPN/PPD
Headmaster teachers
To ensure at least 95% attendance of English language teachers on the
programme
E NGL
I SH
A circular on the implementational guidelines will be distributed by
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23. PROGRAM PENINGKATAN PROFESIONALISME GURU BAHASA INGGERIS – PERANAN JPN/PPD, PENGETUA/GURU
6 BESAR DAN GURU BAHASA INGGERIS
JPN/PPD are responsible in the following:
i) Report on the attendance status every month. Ensure that attendance of
teachers attending the programme exceeds 95%.
ii) Ensure the time table drawn up is adhered to. Refer to ELTC if changes are
made to the time table.
iii) Ensure that teachers on the programme are not selected for other
programmes except for induction courses such as Kurikulum Standard
Sekolah Rendah (KSSR) or Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah (KSSM)
by Curriculum Development Division (BPK) and School-based Assessment by
Examination Board.
iv) Ensure availability of venues and facilities for programme
v) Manage and report on teachers’ travel claims every month
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24. PROGRAM PENINGKATAN PROFESIONALISME GURU BAHASA INGGERIS – PERANAN JPN/PPD, PENGETUA/GURU
6 BESAR DAN GURU BAHASA INGGERIS
The roles of Principals/Headmasters:
i) Ensure attendance of teachers on the programme exceeds 95%
ii) Ensure teachers on the programme are relieved of the following duties:
- co-curriculum activity on the day of programme
- other programmes except for induction courses such as Kurikulum Standard
Sekolah Rendah (KSSR) or Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah (KSSM) by
Curriculum Development Division (BPK) and School-based Assessment by
Examination Board
iii) Process teachers’ travel claims every month
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25. PROGRAM PENINGKATAN PROFESIONALISME GURU BAHASA INGGERIS – PERANAN JPN/PPD, PENGETUA/GURU
6 BESAR DAN GURU BAHASA INGGERIS
Responsibilities and roles of teachers:
i) Participate in the programme with at least 95%
attendance (face to face interaction of 240
hours). A joint programme certificate from
British Council and Ministry of Education will be
issued to teachers who have fulfilled at least
95% attendance
ii) Participate in 240 hours of digital /online
component
iii) Take part in all formative assessments
iv) Complete all tasks given
v) Submit travel claims by the end of each month
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