KUCHING, Dec 7: Education Ninister Fadhlina Sidek reportedly stated yesterday that her ministry will add seven domains to the 2027 School Curriculum.
The domains, which are personal development, communication, responsibility, digital fluency, diverse literacy, thinking skills, and lifelong learning, are expected to produce people with balanced lives, the New Straits Times (NST) reported today.
“The focus of learning and character formation in various disciplines will also be adapted to each level starting from preschool level up until the upper secondary education level, involving Form Four and Five students,” the news outlet quoted her as saying at the School Curriculum Professional Discussion 2027 programme held in Kuala Lumpur.
Fadhlina mentioned that the domains are based on the school curriculum elements and six framework pillars of the Standard Secondary School Curriculum (KSSM) and Standard Primary School Curriculum (KSSR).
According to NST, the Education Minister mentioned that primary school education will be divided into three levels and that students will be provided with entertaining learning experiences to ensure that they are interested in formal learning as a motivation to attend school.
Fadhlina also highlighted that from Form 1 to Form 3 students will explore various fields of knowledge to realise their interests and potential in a way that develops character and talent.
“Upper Secondary Education, involving Form 4 and 5 pupils, will create a path in the field they want to pursue at the higher education level.
“The focus of learning and character building in various disciplines will also be deeper and broader. Pupils are also introduced to work experience through apprenticeships,” she was quoted as saying.
She noted that the 2027 School Curriculum will also enhance classroom-based assessments.
“This assessment aims to identify student strengths and weaknesses and how teaching and learning can be modified to improve student mastery.
“The teacher will evaluate the learning process that the students go through holistically to help them improve their ability and potential in the given task. The focus is no longer on task results alone.
“This way, the teaching and learning process will be more flexible, fun and meaningful for teachers and students,” she said.
As reported by NST, the Education minister announced that the 2027 School Curriculum will be implemented in stages, beginning with Year 1 and Form 1 students in 2027 and preschool students in 2026. — DayakDaily
