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Educational development and reformation in Malaysia: past, present and future

Rahimah Haji Ahmad (Professor and Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Malaya, Malaysia)

Journal of Educational Administration

ISSN: 0957-8234

Article publication date: 1 December 1998

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Abstract

Discusses educational development, focussing on curriculum changes and issues affecting the change in Malaysia and perspectives for the future. Begins with an introduction that describes the school system in general, followed by a description of educational and curriculum development from independence to the present, highlighting the most current trends and changes Malaysia is undertaking. Concludes with discussions on the issue of values education which is being taught in schools and the efforts of the government to mould a united Malaysian nation with Malaysian values, as well as an overview of the current incentives and future perspectives for greater use of technology in the classroom.

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Haji Ahmad, R. (1998), "Educational development and reformation in Malaysia: past, present and future", Journal of Educational Administration, Vol. 36 No. 5, pp. 462-475. https://doi.org/10.1108/09578239810238456

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MCB UP Ltd

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