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0 INTRODUCTION
Throughout the practicum program, trainee teachers are expected to get themselves
familiarized with the respective schools that they are assigned to. Therefore, this
giving readers an insight into ways schools in Malaysia are managed and maintained.
This report will look into three key areas of a particular school, which are namely;
International Airport and approximately 10 minutes from the Malacca City. The
school presently consists of around 5000 students and 400 teachers. The school’s
Munshi Abdullah.
SMK Munshi Abdullah is a daily school with the options of students living in
the dormitories. The school has a unique curriculum syllabus because of its
religious schools. The school’s hours are also slightly different than ordinary
schools since the school has two sessions and the afternoon session starts at 11.30
For Form 4 and 5, there is the availability of the science and arts streams. For
other Forms; Form 1 until Form 3, the classes are divided into three categories,
the various skills classes (PK), the religious classes, (PKA) and the technical
SMK Munshi Abdullah was established in the year 1958 responding to the
Gajah Berang. Its original name was Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Laki-
Laki Bandar Melaka (SMKL). The first batch of students was 80 Form 1
students.
Menengah Tun Tijah, at Jalan Durian Daun. Later on, it was transferred and
In December 1966, SMKL has its own building at Batu Berendam, which
were placed about 5 km from Malacca town. The school name was then
In 16 June 1968 when SMKLBB was officially launched by Tan Sri Mohd.
Khir Johari, Ministry of Education at that time, the school name was changed
boys 15 girls. In the year 1970, three classes of Form 4 science stream started
the intake of female students because previously, the Form 1 up to the Form 5
students were all male students. In relevant to the situation, one Form 6
received at least 3 A’s in their Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) but
not able to enter boarding school ‘Sekolah Berasrama Penuh (SBP)’ for 2
classes with the number of students 65-75 male and female students. They
In the year 1991, ‘Rancangan Khas (RK)’ was abolished and replaced with
‘Kelas Aliran Agama (KAA)’. On the surface, KAA is the same with RK but
the students were unable to proceed their study in SMK(A), which is the
Bandar Melaka and also the Sekolah Menengah Laki-laki Batu Berendam
The school’s logo changed to this design when the school was renamed
Abdullah.
From the map provided below, we can see where the school is located and
also the landmarks surrounding the school such as the Malacca International
2.2.1 Principal
is the one who has to ensure that the school performs well in
rapport with teachers, staff and also stake holders; a role which is
2.2.2.1 GPK 1
school. She is also the one who takes over the role and
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in the school.
the Principal, the GPK 1 and the GPK HEM are all
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washrooms.
afternoon session.
Ali Saed.
Hock Ming
Rohana Ibrahim
Jalil
in the school. Finally, the Heads of Sectors are also responsible for
Section)
examination section.
Miss Goh Geok Keow and assisted by Mr. Wee Seng Tee
ii) Coordinator for the SPM Examination – currently held by
Nordin
Geok Pey
(For a full list of the Examination and Evaluation Unit, refer to the
Appendices Section)
The main role of the Sports Secretary is to ensure that the safety of
observed and to ensure that all the students at least play one sport
This post is currently held by Puan Siti Salwa bte Mohd Khalid.
teachers
teachers are:-
ii) Make sure that the academic class schedule, duty roster, chair,
Teachers)
2.2.8 Teachers
2.3.1 Principal
parents can establish a good rapport among them so that they can
teachers.
future.
2.4 Parents-Teachers Association
Normally, the PTA helps the school to run the school activities and
activities. The PTA might be the real help if the school faces
2.4.3 Activities
not.
year, middle of the year; right after the mid-year examination and
Other than that, the PTA usually sponsor the school activities that
3.0 INFRASTRUCTURE
3.1.1 Library
The school library is situated in the Form 6 building. It is open
The school library has two different sections. One section is for the
Form 1 until form 5 section and another section is strictly for form
6 students only.
borrow the book, they need to have a library card. The library card
Teachers can also borrow resource books from the library if they
The school library also provided reading materials that are aiming
out of the library. Students can only enjoy reading these materials
stores many reference materials that can be used for teaching. The
teachers, especially those who are teaching the Form Six students
There are several science labs provided in the school. The labs that
Block
iii) The Physics Labs – located in the A and B Block
3.1.4 Workshops
Block
Block
E Block
There are three different halls in SMK Munshi Abdullah. The halls
3.1.5.3 Canteen
The school canteen is available in front of the F Block
3.1.5.4 Surau
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classrooms.
Mutahir.
divided by a fence.
as the school’s record room and had been used since the
4.0 Curriculum
4.1.1 Timetable
The timetable of the school varies for each teacher. This is because
timetables.
The first type of teachers is the morning session teachers. Their
they are aptly named “double lives teachers” (cikgu dua alam).
Since there are clashes on the teaching timetable for the morning
4.1.2 Syllabus
and they can also add other information that can be used on their
These activities are part of their marks for the involvement in Co-
Curricular activities in the school. They can join clubs such as the
and the Computer and ICT Club. As for the uniform bodies, they
can join units such as the Police Cadets, the St. John Ambulance
The same rule applies for sports and games, in which all students
activities.
Each and every student is also required to represent their respected
Miss S. Valli Subramaniam’s classes. It was a one period class (30 minutes)
from 10.45 am until 11.20 am. The class observed was Form 5 AK 1.
5.0 CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the SOP report is very beneficial for all trainee teachers. It helps the
trainee teachers to get to know the administration, the teachers and how the school is
administered.
For the administration and teachers, they have the opportunity to meet new people
who just started in the education field and help the trainee teachers to immerse
themselves with the culture of the school and life as a teacher. They can also be a
source of motivation for aspiring teachers as they display good personalities and lead
by examples.
The students, on the other hand, can give a preview of how the teenagers act these
days. Obviously, the trainee teachers cannot have a class where the students are well-
disciplined at all times but they can offer challenges for the trainee teachers to be
Nonetheless, the author’s brief stint in the school will truly be a rewarding
experience should the author decided to make teaching his career. It is hoped that
excellent students not only in academic but also in life. The successes that the school
has achieved shall be continued for generations to come and be awe of the successes