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Educational development and reformation in Malaysia: past, present and future
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The authors discusses educational development, focussing on curriculum changes and issues affecting the change in Malaysia and perspectives for the future, and discusses 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 current incentives and future perspectives for greater use of technology in the classroom.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.read more
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Work-Life Balance and Intention to Leave among Academics in Malaysian Public Higher Education Institutions
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School Leadership Development
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The Return of Character Education.
TL;DR: Character education is making a comeback in American schools as mentioned in this paper as the feeling grows that schools cannot be ethical bystanders, and as a result, character education has made a resurgence in American public schools.