Smart schools aim to transform Malaysian education to fulfill Vision 2020 goals by using technology to promote critical thinking, different learning styles, and equitable access. The key components of a smart school include teaching-learning processes using technology as the main platform for distance learning and making expertise available remotely. Smart schools emphasize intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical growth through a broad, multidisciplinary curriculum to produce well-rounded, technology-literate graduates.

1. WHAT IS SMART SCHOOL?SMART SCHOOLS

2. GROUP MEMBERS:NATASHA KAUR A/P MINDAR SINGH D20091034839AMARPREET KAUR A/P GURNAM SINGH D20091034873KRISNAVIMALA A/P KRISHUAN D20091034821YAASHINI A/P SELVARAJAH D20091034837

3. INTRODUCTIONIn 1996: the Ministry of Education planned the Smart School conceptbased on critical and creative teaching and learning processes Smart school as 1 of the 7 flagship application of MSC

4. Transform Malaysian education to fulfill vision 2020

5. role of teachers, administrators parents community enhanced in the education.a conducive learning environment.

6. various curricula on-going evaluation, handled by professional administrators and teachers.Uses ICT in education –tools-SMART SCHOOL?Uses a technology platform Medium for distance learning specific teaching expertise are made available remote locations including the home

7. Malaysian Smart SchoolMain components : according to the Smart School Conceptual Blueprint are as follows:Teaching-learning processes :“heart”Management and Administration: “brain”Human Resources, Skills and ResponsibilitiesProcesses = systemTechnologyPolicies : Implementation

8. 1. Sustained, productivity-driven growthApply technology in educationCritical thinkingFull participation in global economy Produce :IntellectualSpirituallyEmotionally, andPhysically - balanced and harmonious individuals2. Technology in educationTransformation of memory-based learningSmart schools:Creative thinkingDifferent learning style- uses technologyMore equitable accessExercises great responsibilityWHY??

9. Prepare children for the Information Age: promote goals of National Philosophy of Education EmphasizesIntellectual, Emotional, Spiritual, and Physical growthProvide all-round development Broad curriculum – electives n vertically integratedMultidisciplinary and interdisciplinarySMART SCHOOL CONCEPT:

10. Provide opportunities to enhance individual strengths and abilitiesCreative thinkingValues applicationLanguageProduce a thinking and technology-literate work forceCritical thinkingCreativity in curriculumApply technology effectively in teaching and learning

11. Democratized educationEqual opportunities and accommodating learning AbilitiesStylesProcesses Increase the participation of stakeholdersAwareness of roles and responsibilities Skills development

12. Teaching And Learning EnvironmentComprises four areas:Curriculumto help students achieve overall and balanced development Pedagogy appropriate mix of learning strategies ensure mastery of basic competencies promotion of holistic development

13. 3. AssessmentIntegration of technologyFacilitate assessment –Classroom assessmentSchool-based assessmentCentralized assessment4. Teaching and learning materialschallenging and motivating combining the best ofNetwork-based, Teacher-basedCourseware materials

14. Teaching-Learning materialsCurricular and instructional needsCosmetic adequacyGraphic, video, animation etc.Instruction adequacyTechnicalCurriculumCost effectiveness

15. 2. Conventional mediaPrinted (paper based)Books, encyclopedia, maps, magazine, etc.3D objectsModels, globes, etc.Audio/ visualMicrofilms, slides, radio, audio tapes, etc.