Education in Malaysia: Developments, Reforms and Prospects (Routledge Critical Studies in Asian Education)

"This book examines Malaysia's ambitious reform agenda and educational landscape, drawing upon the eleven key shifts in the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025. It provides a comprehensive plan for a rapid and sustainable transformation of the Malaysian education system, and what is needed in shaping the educational reforms in Malaysia, especially post-COVID, through to 2025. The contributors to this volume - scholars, researchers and practitioners who possess a deep and embedded understanding of Malaysian education - focus on the interplay of prevailing and persistent problems, and what is needed in shaping the educational reforms in Malaysia. As a critical assessment of the Malaysian Education Blueprint reform efforts and policies, this edited book will be of particular interest to educators, scholars, and policymakers on the latest trends and challenges in Malaysian education policy"-- Provided by publisher This book examines Malaysia’s ambitious reform agenda and educational landscape, drawing upon the 11 key shifts in the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013–2025. It provides a comprehensive plan for a rapid and sustainable transformation of the Malaysian Education System, and what is needed in shaping the educational reforms in Malaysia, especially post-COVID, through to 2025. The contributors to this volume – scholars, researchers, and practitioners who possess a deep and embedded understanding of Malaysian education – focus on the interplay of prevailing and persistent problems, and what is needed in shaping the educational reforms in Malaysia. As a critical assessment of the Malaysian Education Blueprint reform efforts and policies, this edited book will be of particular interest to educators, scholars, and policymakers on the latest trends and challenges in Malaysian education policy. Cover 1 Half Title 2 Series 3 Title 4 Copyright 5 Contents 6 Preface 9 List of illustrations 13 About the editor 15 List of contributors 16 1 Malaysian Education System: Progress, standards and aspirations 22 2 Gender equity and the “Lost Boys” in Malaysian education 40 3 Education transformation of Orang Asli students in Malaysia 55 4 The gifted and talented education programme in Malaysia: Development, reform, and way forward 70 5 Minding the gap between theory and practice to reinforce the delivery of STEM education 83 6 Notable new navigations of Malaysian English language education 99 7 Quality preschool education for human capital development 122 8 Transformation of Islamic Education for values-driven Malaysians 140 9 Fostering national unity in Malaysia: The roles of family and education 156 10 Moral Education and Islamic Education: The way forward towards a value-laden society 172 11 ICT in Malaysian education: Preparations and milestones 186 12 Technical and vocational education and training in Malaysia: Reflections, recognition, and renaissance 204 13 Empowering educators to transform learning and teaching 216 14 Leadership practices of high-performing school principals in Malaysia 228 15 Vernacular schools and national unity in a multicultural society 240 16 Education transformation in Malaysia: Equity, funding, and strategic partnership 255 Index 269 educational,equity;,education,transformation;,school,leadership;,Malaysian,high-performing,schools;,teachers,and,teachng;,career,management,skills;,TVET,colleges;,student,employability;,lifelong,learning;,ICT,for,education;,moral,education;,Islamic,studies;,value-laden;,STEM,education;,preschool;,gifted,and,talented;,indigenous;,National,Education,Philosophy educational equity,education transformation,school leadership,Malaysian high-performing schools,teachers and teachng,career management skills,TVET colleges,student employability,lifelong learning,ICT for education,moral education,Islamic studies,value-laden,STEM education,preschool,gifted and talented,indigenous,National Education Philosophy Independent voters—the 40–50 percent of Americans who reject identification with either of the two major parties or with any party—are increasing in number and impact. 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