PPSMI

policy
Wan Muhammad Zaki Bin Wan Mat
2015593575

Muhammad Amirul Afiq Bin Abdul Moin

2015512795
 Content
Introduction
Definition/Background
Rationale
Objectives
Implementation
Instructional leader perspective
Barrier/Problems
Abolishment
 BACKGROUND
Malaysia is a multicultural and
multilingual country with Malay as the
official national language.
In 2003, the Malaysian government
implemented a new policy in the
national education system; English is
made the language of instruction in
schools for the teaching of Mathematics,
Science and technology subjects.
 The policy is popularly known by its
Malay acronym, PPSMI (Pengajaran
dan Pembelajaran Sains dan
Matematik dalam Bahasa Inggeris
[English as the language of
instruction for Mathematics and
Science]).
 RATIOANALE
English is seen as a universal language, which
is must be acquired to be able to gain
knowledge and compete effectively widely
used in educational institutions an most of the
reference materials for science-based courses
in the universities are published in English.
The used of English was based on the
rationale that mastery English is regarded as
an important mechanism for direct acquisition
of knowledge in the field of science and
technology.
 Mastering English is of paramount
importance in helping a nation to
progress to its greatest heights and
thus, firmly retaining its world-class
competitiveness and productivity in
the global arena.
Mastery of this language by the
upcoming generation of youths is
seen as vital if the move to develop a
knowledge-based economy is to
succeed.
 OBJECTIVES
This policy was aimed at expediting
students mastery in Science and
Mathematics as well as empowering
students command of the English
language.
Providing skilled and learned human
resources that can compete and
contribute to the international area.
 IMPLEMENTATION
Teachers Perspective of the
implementation of PPSMI
Problem/Barriers in implementing
PPSMI effectively
 Teachers Perspective of the
implementation of PPSMI
Majority of the teacher were not supportive
and agree to change back the teaching
medium to Malay language.
It is troublesome as they need to have extra
planning and preparation for students that
were not good in English.
Most of them do not belief that the
implementation can significantly improve
the students command of English.
Lack of infrastructure and facilities in
properly implement PPSMI
 Not enough time allocation and
effective method of teaching
High percentage of students who are
weak in Math and Science due to
poor command of English
Basic understanding of knowledge is
more effective when using Malay or
students mother tongue
PPSMI will cause larger achievement
gap among student.
 However, most of the teacher
welcomed PPSMI in order to engage
the student to prepare themselves
better
But, the implementation should be
reviewed and practice gradually with
ample sources of good teachers and
facilities
The teachers believe that PPSMI is a
good policy, but only with better
implementation, PPSMI can be
success.
 Problem/Barriers in implementing
PPSMI effectively
The policy took place without proper
consultation with Ministry of Education and
the teachers
Teachers prefer to teach in Malay language
that ease students understanding
Most of the student at that time was not
good in English, thus make it hard to
interpret and learn Math and Science
content in English
Lack of well-prepared teachers.
 Decreasing in quality of teaching and
learning of Math as science as both teacher
and students facing difficulties in English
Not being implement thoroughly in both
rural and urban
Troubles dealt by teachers in adapting
changes.
The effect of national language mastery on
students.
Lack of understanding on the urge for
graduates to speak in English in order to
compete worldwide.
 Revocation/Abolishment
Teachers who involved in teaching
said that the usage of English could
not stimulate the students interest.
The majority of parents disagreed
with the notion that the PPSMI could
uplift the achievement of the Malay
students in science and mathematic.
 On 8 July 2009 the government had
announced that policy is abolished.
Minister of Education, Tan Sri Dato
Haji Muhyiddin Mohd. Yassin said in
national school, the Malay language
will replace English to teach the two
subjects, while school types Chinese
and Tamil national will use their
native language.
 The recently introduced Dual
Language Program (DLP) which uses
English as the medium of instruction
in teaching Mathematics and Science
is alleged to be a reflection of the
less successful English for teaching
Mathematics and Science policy
(hereafter PPSMI).
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