Name of Philosophy and Education in Malaysia

Course
(Falsafah dan Pendidikan Di Malaysia)
Course Code EDU 3101
Credit 3(3+0)
Contact Hours 45 hours
Medium of Bahasa Melayu/English Language
Instruction
Prerequisite Nil
Semester First/Second

Learning
1. Explain the historical development of the educational system in
Outcomes
Malaysia
2. Evaluate the development of Islamic, Western and Eastern
philosophy and implications towards the development of the
National Philosophy of Education
3. Explain curriculum development and the implementation of the
Integrated Primary School Curriculum (KBSR)
4. Practise and internalize the principles and needs of National
Philosophy of Education (FPK)) and Philosophy of Teacher
Education (FPG) in the teaching service
5. Appreciate teacher’s struggles and noble efforts as well as
accepting the work culture of a teacher as part of service to
God

Synopsis This course consists of the development of Islamic, Western and

Eastern philosophy of education; historical development of the
Malaysian education system, the National Philosophy of
Education, the Integrated Primary School Curriculum (KBSR) and
contributions of teacher patrons in Malaysia.

Kursus ini merangkumi perkembangan falsafah pendidikan Islam,

Barat dan Timur serta sejarah perkembangan pendidikan di
Malaysia; Falsafah Pendidikan Kebangsaan, Kurikulum Bersepadu
Sekolah Rendah (KBSR) dan sumbangan tokoh-tokoh pendidik di
Malaysia.
Topic Content Hours

1. Development of the Education System in 4

Malaysia:
• Pre-Independence
• Post Independence
• Current Education

2. Basic concepts of philosophy and philosophy of 2

education
• Philosophy
• Philosophy of Education
3. Islamic and Eastern Philosophy of Education 5
• Islamic Philosophy of Education
• Eastern Philosophy of Education
• Implications towards educational development
in Malaysia
4. Development of Western Philosophy of 5
Education:
• Traditional ( Perennialism and Essentialism)
• Modern/Progressive ( Progressivism,
Reconstructivism and Existentialism)
• Implications towards educational development
in Malaysia

5. National Philosophy of Education(FPK) 5

Philosophy of Teacher Education (FPG)

6. Concept of Human Capital 4

Teacher’s career as religious obligation:
• Religious perspective
• Perspectives of Philosophers

7. Struggles and Noble Efforts of Teacher Patrons 4

 • Western and Eastern renowned educators
• National Teacher Patrons
- Background of teacher
patrons
- Contributions
8. Teacher in developing human character 6
• Roles of teachers in the realization of the
National Philosophy of Education and
Philosophy of Teacher Education
9. Development and Implementation of Integrated 10
Primary School Curriculum (KBSR)
• Curriculum Development
- Theories and Models
of curriculum construction ( Objective and
Process Models)
- Development of
Integrated Primary School Curriculum
(KBSR)
• Implementation of the Integrated Primary
School Curriculum (KBSR)

Total 45
Assessment Course Work (50%)

Examination (50%)
Main Abdul Rahman Arof & Zakaria Kasa.(1995).Falsafah dan
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Dewey,J.(2005).Democracy and education:An introduction to

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Pusat Perkembangan Kurikulum.(2001).Falsafah pendidikan

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