KAC3043 WEEK 5 Malaysian ECCE Curriculum GROUP 8
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION CURRICULUM IN MALAYSIA Based on the Programme for International Student Assessment 2018 Malaysia ranked as number 58 over 78 countries. Phases of Malaysia Education : LOWER SECONDARY 3 YEARS ( 12+-14+ YEARS OLD) PRESCHOOL 1 YEAR (5 YEARS OLD + PRIMARY 6 YEARS (6+-11+ YEARS OLD) UPPER SECONDARY 2 YEARS ( 15+-16+ YEARS OLD) POST-SECONDARY & TERTIARY 1-6 YEARS (17+ YEARS OLD) WORK
ECCE INSTITUATION IN MALAYSIA : CHILDCARE CENTRE/NURSERY (TASKA) PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN (TADIKA) ➢ CHILDCARE AND NURSERY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN ➢ PROVIDE LEARNING ACTIVITIES
WHAT IS THE MAIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM IN MALAYSIA ??? PERMATA NEGARA CURRICULUM NATIONAL PRESCHOOL STANDARDBASED CURRICULUM
NATIONAL GEM CURRICULUM NATIONAL GEM CURRICULUM
STIMULATIO N OF THE MIND FUN LEARNING ENVIRONTMENT 3E’s (HAND’S ON AND ACTIVE LEARNING) EXPERIMENTATION EXPLORATION EXPERRIENCE THE PHILOSOPHY
LEARNING AREAS 1. PERSONALITY, SOCIOEMOTIONAL, SPIRITUALITY 2. EARLY MATHEMATICS AND LOGICAL THINKING 3. CREATIVITY AND AESTHETICS 4. LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION, EARLY LITERACY 5. SENSES AND UNDERSTANDING THE ENVIRONMENT 6. PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOMOTOR
FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPT 1. Holistic / whole brain learning 2.Empowerment of child 3.Fun learning 4.Active involvement of parents and community 5.Quality care for well-being of child 6.Quality education to go together with care 7.Assessment and evaluation of children done based on
1 LEARNING THROUGH PLAY • Sensorial Play • Creative Play 2 3E’s • Nature Walks • Science Experiments 3 OTHER TECHNIQUES • Stories • Music PEDADOGY
MONTESSORI REGGIO EMILIA HIGHSCOPE (US) EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE (UK) TE WHARIKI (NEW ZEALAND) CURRICULUM DESIGN
OBJECTIVES 1) Build the emotions, morals and spirituality of children to produce individuals who are noble, calm, cheerful, polite, loving, empathetic and fair 2) Build interpersonal and social skills, which are good for enabling children to socialize in a multicultural society 3) Guide children to master early language skills, communication and literacy in Malay, and English 4) Educate children to practice healthy eating, hygiene and personal safety and a healthy lifestyle 5) Train children to take care of themselves until they are confident, able to be independent and can make decisions based on self –efficacy 6) Helps children develop gross motor and fine motor skills as well as sustainable physical development 7) Build children's early math and logical thinking skills as well their ability to concentrate 8) Guide children to understand the world around them through play activities, explore, try new ideas, experiment and create, whether inside or outside the classroom, using a variety of materials available in the environment them 9) Build positive relationships with parents, the community and relevant parties which can contribute to the education and well-being of children
QUALITY INDICATORS ❑ Children are active and involved in learning activities ❑ The goals to be achieved are clear and understood by all parties ❑ The curriculum is research –based ❑ Using the pedagogy of learning through play, exploring, experimenting, experiencing, reading, telling stories, singing etc., independently or organized ❑ Comprehensive and developmentally appropriate curriculum children ❑ There are standard deviations (SOP PERMATA) to regulate the curriculum ❑ Assessment of child development is made through a variety of techniques describes the actual performance of the child ❑ There is a clear support system that allows parents, agencies in the community, local communities and the government to get involved in CHILD CARE CENTER ❑ Build a healthy, safe and prosperous life for children
Belief in God Self confidence Kind hearted Be brave Hardworking Love Respect Gracious Honest Self – resilience Responsible MORAL VALUES
National Preschool Standards-Based Curriculum Provides teachers with guidance for fulfilling the needs of the nation in preparing a preschool education of international standard for the present and future generations. Include 6 learning strands which are Communication, Spirituality, Attitudes and Values, Humanity, Physical Development and Aesthetics, Science and Technology and Personal Competence. Emphasis Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTs)
FOCUS ▪ 21st Century Skills ▪ Resilient, communicators, thinkers, team spirit, inquisitive, virtuous, informative, considerate, patriotic . ▪ Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) Critical thinking, creative thinking, reasoning skills, thinking strategies
OBJECTIVES Use language to communicate effectively. Practise Islamic values in daily life for Muslims pupils. 3. Practise moral values of the Malaysian society. 4. Appreciate and show sensitivity towards the various cultures of the Malaysian society. 5. Love and appreciate the environment. 6. Develop positive selfconcept and selfconfidence. 7. Practise a healthy lifestyle, develop physical fitness and ensure personal safety. 8. Develop creativity and aesthetics. 9. Apply critical, creative and innovative thinking and problemsolving skills in learning as well as in daily life.
TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES Child-Centred Learning Learning Through Play Inquiry Based Learning Integrated Approach Thematic Approach Project-Based Learning Mastery Learning Contextual Learning Multiple Intelligences
ELEMENT ACROSS THE CURRICULUM Medium of Instruction Environmental Sustainability Values Science and Technology Patriotism Creativity and Innovation Entrepreneurship Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Global Sustainability Financial Literacy
PRESCHOOL ASSESMENT IMPLEMENTATION PRINCIPLES 1. Assessment encompasses cognitive, affective and psychomotor aspects in tandem with the National Preschool Standards-Based Curriculum. 2. Assessment is conducted in line with the stipulated aim. 3. Assessment is carried out continuously. 4. Assessment methods should be valid and reliable; in accordance to pupils’ development and based on scientific methods. 5. Assessment has to be carried out ethically and children’s rights taken into consideration.
6 LEARNING STRANDS 1) COMMUNICATION ֎ Exposure to language skills using verbal and non verbal strategies for interaction. ֎ For example Bahasa Melayu, Chinese and English. ֎ Education Standard: 1. Listening and speaking skills 2. Reading skills 3. Writing skills
2) SPIRITUALITY, ATTITUDES AND VALUES ➢ Appreciation of religious practices, beliefs, attitudes and values. ➢ For example : 1. Islamic Studies : Al-Quran, Akidah, Ibadah, Sirah, Akhlak and Jawi. 2. Morals Studies : Believe in god, Kind, Responsible, Be thankful, Strong humility, Respect, Affection, Justice, Brave, Honesty, Diligent, Cooperation, Modesty and Tolerate .
3) PERSONAL COMPETENCE ❖ Fostering leadership and personality through curricular and extracurricular activities. ❖ For example : Identifying and manage your own emotions, identify other emotions, build self-concept, build self-control and build social skills.
4) PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT AND AESTHATIC ✓ Physical development and health for personal well-being. ✓ Fostering imagination, creativity, talent and appreaciation. ✓ For example : Fined Motor skills development, gross Motor skills development, ryhthmic movements, Pendidikan Kesihatan Reproduktif Dan Sosial (PEERS), nutrition, music, drama and arts.
5) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ❑ Scientific knowledge, skills and attitudes ❑ Mathematics knowledge skills ❑ For example : 1. Science : Scientific attitudes, Science process skills, Exploration (Investigating the living nature), Explore nature’s materials and Explore physical nature. 2. Mathematics :Pre number, number concept, number operation, Value of money, The concept of times and Shapes and spaces.
6) HUMANITIES o Exposure to knowledge and practices of the local, national and global community as well as the environment. o For example : Me and my family, Me and community, My country Malaysia, Me and the cultural heritage, Me and the nature, Me and the world