The document outlines Malaysia's national philosophy of education, goals of education, and structure of the education system from preschool through upper secondary levels. The main goals are to achieve national unity, produce quality manpower, democratize education, and inculcate positive values. The education system emphasizes general education, skills development, and the integration of intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical aspects. Subjects include the national language of Bahasa Melayu as well as English, mathematics, science, and moral education.

1. EDU555 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
WEEK 5

2. NATIONAL PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
Education in Malaysia is an ongoing effort towards further developing
the potential of individuals in a holistic and integrated manner so as to
produce individuals who are intellectually, spiritually, emotionally,
physically balanced and harmonious, based on a firm belief in and
devotion to God. Such an effort is design to produce Malaysian
citizens who are knowledgeable and competent, who possess high
moral standards, and who are responsible and capable of achieving a
high level of personal well-being as well as being able to contribute to
the betterment of the family, the society and the nation at large.

3. GOALS OF EDUCATION
• To Achieve National Unity.
• To Produce Quality Manpower for National
Development.
• To Achieve Democratization of Education.
• To Inculcate Positive Values.

4. SCHOOL SYSTEM
AND CURRICULAR
EMPHASIS
UPPER SECONDARY
(FORM 4 - 5)
development of aptitude & interests, development of
personality, attitude & values, specialization,
career & higher education
TRANSITION CLASS
(13 year olds)
reinforcement & enhancement
of National Language
LOWER SECONDARY
(FORM 1 - 3)
general education, consolidation of skills acquired at
primary & pre-vocational level, development of aptitude
& values
PRIMARY LEVEL II
(YEAR 4 - 6)
reinforcement & application of 3Rs,
complex skills, acquisition of knowledge,
pre-vocational education, development of
personality, attitude & values.
PRIMARY LEVEL I
(YEAR 1 – 3)
mastery of 3Rs, development of personality,
attitude & values.
PRESCHOOL
socialization process, personality
development, preparation for primary schooling.

5. PRINCIPLES OF THE INTEGRATED CURRICULUM
FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL
Equal Education
for All
Emphasis on
Noble Values
The Use of Existing
Knowledge & Skills
Integration of
Intellectual, Spiritual,
Emotional &
Physical Aspects
Principles of ICPS
Enhancing the Use of
Bahasa Melayu
and Other Languages
(English, Chinese, Tamil)
Life-Long Education

6. THE GENERAL STRUCTURE OF ICPS
AREAS COMPONENTS PHASE I PHASE II
COMMUNICATION Basic Skills Bahasa Melayu,
English Language,
Chinese Language,
Tamil Language,
Mathematics
Bahasa Melayu,
English Language,
Chinese Language,
Tamil Language,
Mathematics
MAN AND HIS
ENVIRONMENT
Spirituality, Values and
Attitudes, Humanities
and Environment
Islamic Education,
Moral Education,
Science
Islamic Education,
Moral Education,
Science
Local Studies
SELF
DEVELOPMENT
Living Skills, Art and
Recreation, Co-
Curriculum
Music Education,
Visual Art
Education,
Physical
Education, Health
Education
Living Skills,
Music Education,
Visual Art
Education,
Physical
Education, Health
Education

7. PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRATED CURRICULUM FOR
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
General Education
for All Students
Integration of Intellectual,
Spiritual, Emotional &
Physical Aspects
Enhancing the Use of
Bahasa Melayu
Principles of ICSSThe Use of Existing
Knowledge
Areas/Disciplines
Emphasis on
Noble Values
Life-Long Education
Continuity Between Primary
& Secondary Education

8. LIST OF SUBJECTS FOR REMOVE
CLASS
• BAHASA MELAYU
• ENGLISH LANGUAGE
• CHINESE LANGUAGE
• TAMIL LANGUAGE
• PRACTICAL USE OF BAHASA MELAYU
• PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• HEALTH EDUCATION
• VISUAL ART EDUCATION

9. LIST OF SUBJECTS FOR LOWER
SECONDARY
Core
 BAHASA MELAYU
 ENGLISH LANGUAGE
 ISLAMIC EDUCATION
 MORAL EDUCATION
 MATHEMATICS
 SCIENCE
 GEOGRAPHY
 HISTORY
 LIVING SKILLS
 VISUAL ART EDUCATION
 MUSIC EDUCATION
 PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 HEALTH EDUCATION
Additional
• CHINESE LANGUAGE
• TAMIL LANGUAGE
• ARABIC LANGUAGE
(COMMUNICATION)

10. LIST OF SUBJECTS FOR UPPER SECONDARY
Core
• BAHASA MELAYU
• ENGLISH LANGUAGE
• ISLAMIC EDUCATION
• MORAL EDUCATION
• MATHEMATICS
• SCIENCE
• HISTORY
• PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• HEALTH EDUCATION
Additional
• CHINESE LANGUAGE
• TAMIL LANGUAGE
• ARABIC LANGUAGE
(COMMUNICATION)

11. ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR MCE OPEN CERTIFICATION
(UPPER SECONDARY LEVEL)
PURE SCIENCE
•BIOLOGY
•PHYSICS
•CHEMISTRY
•AL-QURAN &
AS-SUNNAH STUDIES
•SYAR’IAH ISLAMIAH
STUDIES
•ADDITIONAL SCIENCE
ISLAMIC STUDIES
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
•INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
ADDITIONAL SCIENCE
APPLIED ARTS
•BASIC ECONOMICS
•PRINCIPLES OF
ACCOUNT
•COMMERCE
•HOME SCIENCE
•ARABIC LANGUAGE
(COMMUNICATION)
•HIGHER ARABIC
LANGUAGE
•CHINESE LANGUAGE
•TAMIL LANGUAGE
•ENGLISH FOR SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY
LANGUAGES

12. ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR MCE OPEN CERTIFICATION
(UPPER SECONDARY LEVEL)
HUMANITIES
SUBJECTS OUTSIDE
I.C.S.C
TECHNOLOGY
•ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS
•AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
•ENGINEERING DRAWING
•MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
STUDIES
•CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDIES
•ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING STUDIES
•INVENTION
•ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
•MALAY LITERATURE
•LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
•GEOGRAPHY
•ART EDUCATION
•MUSIC
•TASAWWUR ISLAM
•CHINESE LITERATURE
•TAMIL LITERATURE
•BIBLE KNOWLEDGE
•FRENCH
•PUNJABI LANGUAGE

13. ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR MCE OPEN CERTIFICATION
(UPPER SECONDARY LEVEL) – VOCATIONAL
 MACHINERY WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY
 WELDING WORKS & MACHINERY
 GEOMETRY DRAWING & MACHINERY
 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
 WOODWORK &BRICK-LAYING
 GEOMETRY DRAWING & BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
 ASSEMBLING & ELECTRIC CONTROL
 GEOMETRY DRAWING & ELECTRICAL
 ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY
 RADIO & TV SERVICING
 GEOMETRY DRAWING & ELECTRONIC
 WELDING TECHNOLOGY & METAL FABRICATION
 WELDING WORKS
 GEOMETRY DRAWING & METAL FABRICATION
 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
 HOLTICULTURE & LANDSCAPING
 FARMING MACHINERY

14. ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR MCE OPEN CERTIFICATION
(UPPER SECONDARY LEVEL) – VOCATIONAL
 MOTOR SERVICING & REPAIRS
 GEOMETRY DRAWING & AUTOMOTIVE
 COOLING TECHNOLOGY & AIR CONDITIONING
 COOLING WORKS & AIR-CONDITIONING
 GEOMETRY DRAWING & AIR-CONDITIONING
 CATERING TECHNOLOGY
 BASIC INFORMATION PROCESSING
 PREPARATION & FOOD SERVICING
 FASHION DESIGN & DRESS-MAKING
 BEAUTY CARE TECHNOLOGY
 MAKE-UP & HAIR-STYLING
 BAKERY TECHNOLOGY & CONFECTIONERY
 BREAD MAKING & PATISSERIE
 AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION
 FARMING PRODUCTION
 FARMING MANAGEMENT

15. VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS FOR ACADEMIC
SCHOOLS 2002-2005
• DOMESTIC CONSTRUCTION
• FURNITURE MAKING
• SIGNAGE
• DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES SERVICING
• DESIGN & TAILORING
• CATERING SERVICE
• LANDSCAPE & NURSERY
• FOOD CROP CULTIVATION
• FOOD PROCESSING
• AQUACULTURE & PETS
• MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION
• COMPUTER GRAPHICS
• DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL WIRING
• AUTOMOBILE SERVICING
• AIR CONDITIONING SERVICING
• FACIAL & HAIR CARE
• BASIC INTERIOR DECORATION
• INFANT & EARLY EDUCATION
• DOMESTIC PLUMBING
• ARC & GAS WELDING
• CAR FABRICATION & SPRAYING
• GERIATRICS SERVICE

16. ASPECTS TAUGHT ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
 DRUGS PREVENTION EDUCATION
 FAMILY HEALTH EDUCATION
 BAHASA MELAYU
 MORAL VALUES EDUCATION
 INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE ELEMENTS
 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
 CRITICAL & CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS
 PARENTAL EDUCATION
 ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION
 FUTURE STUDIES
 CONSUMERISM EDUCATION
 STUDY SKILLS
 IT

17. MORAL VALUES
KINDNESS
SELF-
RELIANCE
INTEGRITY RESPECT LOVE
JUSTICE FREEDOM COURAGE
MENTAL &
PHYSICAL
CLEANLINESS
HONESTY
DILIGENCE COOPERATION MODERATION GRATITUDE RATIONALITY
PUBLIC
SPIRITEDNESS
PATRIOTISM

18. LANGUAGES TAUGHT AT THE PRIMARY
SCHOOL
Bahasa Melayu – Medium of Instruction in National Schools
 Aims of the language
 Develop the child fully (intellectual, spiritual, emotional &
physical)
 Inculcate and develop desirable moral values
 Transmit knowledge
 Create a united Malaysian race
 Numbers of hours taught in primary schools
National Schools
 Year 1, 2 and 3 360 minutes a week
 Year 4, 5 and 6 300 minutes a week
Vernacular Schools
 Year 1, 2 and 3 270 minutes a week
 Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 180 minutes a week
(Taught as a second language)

19. ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Primary)
Numbers of hours taught in schools
 National Schools
 Year 1, 2 and 3 240 minutes a week
 Year 4, 5 and 6 210 minutes a week
 Vernacular Schools (Chinese and Tamil)
 Year 1, 2 and 3 90 minutes a week
 Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 120 minutes a week
 Other languages taught in National Schools
 Tamil and Chinese 60 minutes a week
 Semai Language (Perak) Year 3, 4, 5, 6 120 minutes a week
 Kadazan/Dusun (Sabah) Year 4, 5, 6 120 minutes a week
 Iban Language (Sarawak) Year 3, 4, 5, 6 120 minutes a week