MBMMBI

MBMMBI

TO UPHOLD BAHASA MALAYSIA AND TO STRENGTHEN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

INTRODUCTION

The implement of MBMMBI to replace PPSMI.- result of UPSR, PMR, SPM and STPM showed that the achievement in BM higher than in English.- the result showed that students would do better if Science and Math were taught in BM.- the gap in achievement between schools in the urban and rural areas in Science and Math during implementation of PPSMI.

DEFINITION

To uphold Bahasa Malaysia• As the national language.• Main medium of instruction based on

Education Act of 1996.

To strengthen English language• To enhance the command of compulsory

language to be learned.• Language of communication and of

knowledge at the national and international levels.

OBJECTIVESMain language for communication,

language for knowledge and for

achieving the objectives of 1Malaysia.

Enables the exploration of

knowledge which is vital for one to

compete nationally and globally

STRATEGIES

To uphold Bahasa Malaysia

The teaching and learning approach of Bahasa Malaysia.

TYPE OF SCHOOL ADDITIONAL TIME

LEVEL1:National schoolsNational-type schools

360 minutes(unchanged)300 minutes( 210 minutes + additional 90 minutes)

LEVEL 2:National schoolsNational-type schools

300 minutes (unchanged)240 minutes (150 minutes + additional 90 minutes)

Back to basics strengthening the basics( listening, reading

and writing) for language learning is done in a structured and systematic.

the teaching and learning of the language are based on the correct usage of the language .

Fun in teaching more enjoyable and attractive through

various method.

The use of standard BM across curriculum The correct use of the language in other

subjects will use BM as medium of instruction.

The use of dialect must be monitored.

ICT in teaching & learning A portal will be created to gather all

written materials and serve as forum.

Reading programme KOMSAS, NILAM and primary school literature

book will be continued.

Quality BM teachers teachers who teach this subject must be BM

optioned to ensure quality from the pedagogical aspects.

Teachers attend courses to enhance their professionalism and learn about the latest development in the areas of language and pedagogy from local and foreign experts.

Conducive learning environment. BM as the language of knowledge and

communication. Entry qualifications to institutions of

higher learning.

To strength English

Additional time

TYPE OF SCHOOL

ADDITIONAL TIME

Level 1:National schools

National-type schools

300 minutes (210 minutes + additional 90 minutes)150 minutes (60 minutes + additional 90 minutes)

Level 2:National schools

National-type school

300 minutes (210 minutes + additional 90 minutes)150 minutes (60 minutes+ additional 90 minutes)

Quality English language teachers teachers must be English-optional to

ensure quality from the pedagogical aspects.

attend courses. 376 native English speaking teachers will be

recruited to train our local teachers. MOE recruit 600 retired English teachers to

teach in school. Increase the intake of English language

teachers.

Primary school English curriculum transformation emphasizes on mastering basic literacy.

Back to basics focusing on phonic and grammar.

Entertainment in learning attractive and effective language teaching

and learning.

Science and Mathematics elements in English English curriculum will integrate the Mathematics

and Science elements through related themes.

Determining the English model the standard British English model used as a guide.

Sources of teaching and learning information technology will be used for the

teaching & learning of English via the use of related software.

Sharing and teacher networking. School leadership.

BENEFITS

Produce Malaysian proficient in BM and English in all aspects.

Create model citizens who are able to access various fields of knowledge via the multimedia.

Create citizens possess strong personal and are progressive, dynamic and competitive.