Let's focus on knowledge, not exams


Abstract

THE Education Minister's speech (delivered by the Director-General of Education) at a summit last month, outlined a commitment to change the exam-oriented focus of Malaysian education to a holistic and diversified one. It is a step in the right direction for the future of education in Malaysia. Academic and the public alike have all criticised the focus on examinations. Yet, dismayed as we were year by year, we continue to acknowledge public exams’ super-achievers and we want our children and students to emulate their success. At the end of the day. It is really about how many As one can score above all else.

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Item Type: Newspaper
Subjects: 300 Social sciences
300 Social sciences > 370 Education
Campuses: Shah Alam
Divisions: Faculties > Academy of Language Studies
Newspaper: The Star
Date: 24 April 2005
Depositing User: Normah Sadaiee (Mukah)
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