National Philosophy of Education and

Philosophy of Teacher Education

 National philosophy of education(FPK)

• Outline all the terms , ideas and principles

related to education.
• Combines the goals , policies and educational
practice .
• Aim: To rationally clarify the current education
and trend of education in future(Ministry of
Education,1982)
 Formulation of National Philosophy of
Education
• FPK sparked off after Cabinet Committee
report.
• “The manpower that we need…also from the
discipline aspect..important to be honest and
dedicated in their work….can think and act
wisely..guided by a respectful character..need
to be aligned to the aim of human
development” by Cabinet Report,1979:227)
Rukun Negara(National Principles)
• To promote racial unity , balance and stability.
• Reaction to serious racial riot known as May
13 in 1969.
 The content of Rukun Negara
• Our Nation, Malaysia, being dedicated:
• To achieving a greater unity of all her peoples;
• To maintaining a democratic way of life;
• To creating a just society in which the wealth of the
nation shall be equitably shared;
• To ensuring a liberal approach to her rich and
diverse cultural traditions;
• To building a progressive society which shall be
oriented to modern science and technology.
 Principle of Rukun Negara
• Belief in god
• Loyalty to king and country
• Upholding the constitution
• Rule of law
• Good behavior and morality
 New Economic Policy
• To eradicate poverty by creating more
employment opportunities for all , irrespective
of ethnicity.
• To restructure the country’s economy thus
eliminating the identification of ethnicity with
economic function.
 Implementation of DEB
• Improve of productivity and quality of life
• Increase Malaysian investment
• Move the ration of economic ownership
• Creates incentives for the expansion of large-
scale manufacturing industries.
 National Philosophy of education : Branches of philosophy
Branch of philosophy Characteristics of FPK
Metaphysics Holistic and integrated
epistemology On going effort
Axiology 1. Firm belief and devotion
to god
2. High moral standards
and responsibility
logic competent
Implications
Important that individual
potential and abilities
•Adapt to the changing
times
•Encourages knowledge and
personal skill
•Life long learning
•Role of vertical relationship
•Role of horizontal
relationship
•Acceptance of God
•Religious and moral
teaching
•personality
•Good and systematic work
•Fostering self-competence
 Element of FPK
Element of FPK Implication
On going effort •Acquiring and transferring knowledge
•Early age till death
•From 1 to 6 years old
Individual potential Talents, potential and abilities
Holistic and integrated development of •Talents , potential and abilities that are
individual inter-related and coordinated.
•4 aspect :intellectual , spiritual,emotional
and physical.

Balanced and harmonic being intellectual , spiritual,emotional and

physical.
Intellectual element 3R: Reading,writing and arithemic
National Philosophy Of Education
Philosophy of Teacher Education
 Formulation of FPG
• For the realization of the FPK
• Outlines the type of teachers aspired by the
nation.
 Analysis of FPG according to element
Elements of FPG Analysis

Personal well being Good personality-well mannered, disciplined, morally good and
so on.

Progressive and scientifically- -develop according to the present times with due emphasis on
oriented science and technology
-strive hard in order not to be left behind professionally

Ready to uphold the nation’s -comprehends fully the nation’s aspirations

aspirations -endeavours to maximize contributions in order to achieve
nation’s aspirations

Sustain nation’s cultural -appreciate our nation’s unique culture

heritage -foster a sense of pride with respect to our diversified culture
-nurture patriotism and love for the country

Promise individual -teacher’s role in self development and pupils’ holistic

development development (physically, emotionally, spiritually, and
intellectually.)
Maintain a united, democratic, -teacher’s responsibility as a member of the society to
progressive and disciplined contribute towards nation-building
society -endeavour so that society can fulfill the nation’s aspirations.