EVALUATION CURRICULUM ISSUES AND TRENDS

Twelve things I will remember about what I have learnt. It is topic Curriculum Issues and Trends.

Academic area initiatives

1. Strengthening the academic programs
2. Diversification of programs
3. Personalising of the curriculum

Eg:

1. KBSR/KBSM  KSSR/KSSM
2. Delivery language BM  English  BM
3. Programs like iThink & HOM

Alternative schooling arrangements

1. Parental choice
2. School fees
3. Charter school/ Cluster schools
4. Home schooling/ Unschooling

Bilingual/ bicultural education

• Second language instruction

 
Censorship

• Books
• Websites – blogs, videos, social medias

 
Gender

• Sports - PE
• Attitudes
• Segregating

 
Health education

• Drugs, alcohol and tobacco
• Teenage pregnancy and abortion
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Sexuality education and school clinics

Multiculturalism/diversity

• Racial/ ethnic integration
• Cultural diversity

Privatisation

• Government responsibilities

Provision for exceptionalities

• Inclusive classrooms
• Special school

Religion in public education

• Conflicts

Scheduling arrangements

• School hours, day, and week
• School year
• Class and school size

Standards/assessment

• High stake assessment