Full Description
This book examines Malaysia's educational landscape, providing a contemporary study of key themes that have emerged in this multicultural, multi-ethnic society, as it attempts to shift from a middle-income to a high-income nation. Combining contributions by scholars from various fields—such as economics, history, sociology, political science and, of course, education—the book provides richer insights into Malaysia. Offering a unique resource, it will be of particular interest to educators, researchers, students, policymakers and members of the public who want to be updated on the latest trends and challenges in Malaysian education.
Contents
1 The educational landscape of Malaysia.- 2 Race-based policies and practices in Malaysia's education system.- 3 Education and politics in Malaysia.- 4 Development of higher education in Malaysia: Issues and challenges.- 5 Educational policies and practices in Malaysia.- 6 Teachers and teaching in Malaysia.- 7 Changes in the Malaysian school curriculum from the pre-independence years until the new millennium.- 8 The role of indigenous languages in schools: The case of Sarawak.- 9 Skills training and vocational education in Malaysia.- 10 Reflections on the state and future of Malaysia's education.
