topic 12

The Malaysian National Primary

Syllabus

~KBSR~ 

INTRODUCTION

• KBSR was introduced on 1982.

• Weaknesses on KLSR, led to KBSR.

• KBSR is balance and aligned with Falsafah Pendidikan Negara.

• KLSR was implemented during late 1980s. • However there are many comments on

this Curiculum whereby it doesnt fit the student’s needs. The content of the KLSR was not dependent among other subjects at makes it hard to be implemented well.

• The content was bored to students. • Weakness of KLSR :

• Not balanced. • Stressed only on the surface.

1982- Trial period of KBSR

1983- Implementation of KBSR

1984- Amalan Perdagangan : Living Skill

(Kemahiran Hidup)

1993- Kurikulum Baru Sekolah Rendah

Kurikulum Bersepadu Sekolah Rendah

1994- Alam dan Manusia (Science and Local

Studies)

HISTORY

Aims

equip learners with basic skills and knowledge of the subjects

Balance – physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual.

Characteristics

6 -year programme

Bahasa Malaysia- medium of instruction

Subjects – Bahasa Malaysia, Mathematics,

Science, Moral Education, Art, Living skills, Music,

PE, Local Studies and extra curricular activities.

Co-curricular activities- compulsory

Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR)- Year 6

Phase 1 – Year 1 to Year 3

- basic skill (3M)- Reading, writing, arithmetic

- basic numerical skill ( add, subtract, multiply, divide)

Phase 2 -year 4 to year 6

- strengthen the basic skills

- extra curricular activities

-inculcate moral value

- thinking skill

-current issue

• Structure -3 areas

Communication (Bahasa Malaysia,

mathematics )

Human and nature (science, moral education,

local studies)

Individual development (art, music, PE, Living

skill)

Objectives• To acquire new knowledge • To inculcate moral value • To develop positive attitude, creativity and hidden talent • To instill patriotism and nationalism • To love and appreciate nature • To realize the importance of Health, Science and Technology

Objectives• To master BM - satisfactory level • Target: 3M • To establish strong foundation of mathematical skills • Acquire new knowledge and expand prior knowledge • Having high leadership skills and self- confidence • To master for Muslims - certain Quranic verses • To master basic, thinking and social skills

• Principles of KBSR• Language across the curriculum • On-going assessment

• Main focus : • 3M (Reading, Writing, Counting) • Skills : speak, listen, read, write & basic numerical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) • Values = Islamic Studies & Moral Education

The Issues The ratio of 1:40 (teacher:students)

Keeping up with stress of making the right report for ‘ P&P’

Not enough programs done to get the teachers prepared.

The Strategies

Varying teaching techniques and styles

Integrated activities inside and outside classroom

Expanding the usage of Media (electronic, etc)

Reflection of daily teaching

Teacher’s roleAdapt the P&P with student’s abilities

Vary the effective teaching techniques

Vary method that in line with student’s interests, needs and abilities

Use correct & cohesive language

Give enough attention to the students as individuals and groups

Give equal opportunities to every student