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.

OBJECTIVES
Main 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
LEVEL1: National schools National-type schools

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

LEVEL 2: National schools National-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
Level 1: National schools National-type schools Level 2: National schools National-type school

ADDITIONAL TIME
300 minutes (210 minutes + additional 90 minutes) 150 minutes (60 minutes + additional 90 minutes) 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.