TSL 3143

WAN AMIR ISKANDAR ISMADI

SYAHIR SHARIFF
MOHAMMAD HAZWAN ASYRAF

Question
Study the KSSR English language curriculum.
Decide which curriculum model the KSSR is

based on.
If this model were to be used to develop the
curriculum, explain in detail what possibly
happened at each step resulting in the end
product being the curriculum.

Background of KSSR
KSSR or Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Rendah,

has one new word in it Standard.

In this new curriculum, there are set standards of
learning that our children have to achieve at the
different levels of their schooling.
It is designed to enhance and embrace the use of
science and technology, develop values,
understand humanitarian issues and also focus on
the childs physical and aesthetical development.
The KSSR curriculum uses what is known as a
modular-based system(ENGLISH subject).

Q1: KSSR English language curriculum

In KSSR, for the primary school, the English Language syllabus is

divided into two separate levels.
For Level 1 the modules taught are:

Module 1 (Listening and Speaking)

Module 2 (Reading)
Module 3 (Speaking)
Module 4 (Language Arts)

At Level 2, grammar will be added to the four modules taught in

Level 1.
Learning is now more accessible with students playing a more
important role in their learning.
Rote learning is no longer encouraged and with the introduction of
Language Arts component in the curriculum (drama, role-play,
debates, language games and songs)
Lessons are more fun and there is also more movement and
activities in the process of learning. This element of fun learning
removes the element of stress and pressure and makes lessons fun
while ensuring that language acquisition takes place.

Q2: Decide which curriculum model the

KSSR is based on.

WHEELER CURRICULUM
MODEL

Continuing activity.
Incorporates new information into the
curriculum.
Views curriculum elements as interrelated and
interdependent.
Has feedback mechanism.
Emphasize on the situational analysis.

This model is a cyclic model

English curriculum is a continuous cycle responding

to the changes within education where any new

information or practice will bring changes
It undertakes situational analysis whereby the context
or situation in which curriculum decisions are to be
taken is thoroughly studied.

Steps

Stating
general
aims and
objectives

Evaluation

Organisatio
n and
matching
learning
experience

Selectio
n of
learning
experie
nce

Selection of
content

Goals and Objective

Covers all the experiences provided in the English

curriculum.
Goals are tied to specific subjects or group of content
within the curriculum
Objectives describe more specific outcomes as a
result of lessons or instructions delivered at a
classroom.

Learning Experience

Learning experiences is an activity which the learners

engages in which the results in his behavior.

Content

What we teach.

Organisation and matching learning

experience

Deals with instructions. (How content should

be delivered?)
What activities should be conducted to make
learning more effective.

Evaluation

The former have clear objectives and aligned

assessment strategies designed to test how well

students have achieved the learning outcomes.
Wheeler model sets the school objectives as final
steps in as well as the first.

Steps In Wheeler

KSSR ENGLISH
CURRICULUM

Stating General Aims, Goals

and Objectives

-Equip students with basic

language skill

Selection of Learning
Experiences

Learners-centred,
contextual, social

Selection of content

-Modular approach.
-Themes and topics
-Word list

Organisation and matching of

learning experiences with
context

Module 1 (Listening and

Speaking)
Module 2 (Reading)
Module 3 (Speaking)
Module 4 (Language Arts)
At Level 2, grammar will
be added to the four
modules taught in Level 1.

Evaluation

School-Based Assessment

Conclusion
This model are flexible. When there is new

information which needs to be incorporated,

this models readily incorporate it.

This model presents the curriculum process as

continuous process which constantly changes
when new information is available.