KBSR Syllabus 2002

Philosophy of KBSR
To provide basic education for pupils to achieve a harmonious and balanced development in their intellectual, emotional, social and physical aspects.

Implementation for success: Learning activities meaningful related to daily life experiences & development stage Conducive learning environment Organised classroom, active pupil participation , Flexibility of lesson activities and classroom management Evaluation and feedback remedial / enrichment

Objectives of KBSR
1. To master Malay language in a satisfactory manner so as to conform with the official status of the National Language 2. To master basic language skills, i.e. to speak, read and write according to the medium of instruction in respective primary schools 3. To acquire basic skills in counting 4. To master other learning skills based on basic skills 5. To enable pupils to understand, read, write and speak English Language

6. To enable pupils to develop their intelligence, leadership quality and self confidence, and to acquire sufficient knowledge as well as to upgrade their capability level through the application of the basic skills which they have mastered earlier; and 7. To provide opportunity for pupils to participate actively in activities related to art and recreation within the aspects of national cultures.

8. To be friendly and respect the rights of others, possess the spirit of working together 9. To enable pupils to develop their intelligence, leadership quality and self confidence, and to acquire sufficient knowledge as well as to upgrade their capability level through the application of the basic skills which they have mastered earlier; and 10.To provide opportunity for pupils to participate actively in activities related to art and recreation within the aspects of national cultures.

Why KBSR?
1. Repeated contents of certain subjects for 6-yr primary school, content not systematic and connected 2. Too many learning materials in the syllabus, over-burdened the pupils, boring and uninteresting 3. Teachers and pupils under pressure to rush & finish the syllabus within a short period of time 4. Teaching & learning activities too rigid, based on text-books only

Pedagogical Approaches in KBSR

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Kinesthetic, Musical, Interpersonal Thinking skills Contextualism Constructivism Mastery learning

Pedagogical Approaches
1. Multiple Intelligences ( Gardner 1993) 7 types of intelligences-* linguistic, *logical/mathematical, spatial, musical, kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal -- various teaching strategies / learning stations / alternative assessments 2. Thinking skills Critical , creative, problem-solving -- knowledge -- skills -- attitudes and values

3. Mastery learning (all learners master learning outcomes before proceeding)

Strategies /Approaches:

-- Inquiry
---------Constructivism Contextual Learning Interactive Learning Co-operative Learning Experiments Discussions Simulations Projects Field Studies

4. Constructivism -- new kg is built on existing schema -- learner-centred collaborative approach

5. Contextualism -- using familiar situations as context to teach to make learning more meaningful -- draws from learners experience, environment and community -- World of self, knowledge and stories

10 characteristics of KBSR
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Basic skills Thinking skills Values across the curriculum Languages across the curriculum Patriotism across the curriculum

6. Science and technology across the curriculum 7. Pupil-centred teaching and learning strategies 8. Integrated approach 9. Remediation & enrichment 10. flexibility

Modification of KBSR (Baru) to KSBR ( Bersepadu)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Noble values Emphasis on mastering basic skills Learning skills rearranged, problem solving incorporated Commercial practice incorporated replaced by Living Skills in 1984 Syllabus redesigned ( implemented Dec 1994) Man and Environment split into Science & Local Studies 1995 Changes to Islamic Education( incorporate moral values & Jawi), Physical Education ( included Health & Fitness ) Sempoa introduced Teaching of Maths & Science in English Jan 2003 Civics introduced in Tahap 2 2005.

8. 9. 10.

Dokumen Standard Kurikulum Sekolah Rendah

Standard-based English Curriculum Content standards Learning Standards

Dokumen Standard KSSR

5 Modules: Listening and Speaking Reading Writing Language Arts Grammar

Changes: More holistic individuals based on 6 key areas: -- communication -- spiritual attitude and values -- humanitarianism -- science and technology literacy -- physical and aesthetics -- personal development Less exam-oriented

Standard-based English Language Curriculum

 Teachers trained to be more multi-specialised Emphasis Yr 1 & 2 = mastery of Reading, Writing, Arithmetic & reasoning skills, scientific & ICT knowledge, & nurturing creativity Yr 4, 5 &6 = acquiring more complex skills & knowledge Move from centralised to school-based assessment Reducing number of exam papers & subjects Semester-based assessment

Main Change
Main transformation is to make learning fun and to move away from an exam-oriented environment