Malaysian education system was very unique because of various ethnic and races.

Based on statement that being state by Jabatan Penerangan Malaysia (BANCI), in 2010 there were 28.3 million people in Malaysia. 91.8% of those numbers were Malaysian citizen while other 8.2% were not citizen. In this numbers, 67.4% were Bumiputra, 24.6% Chinese, 7.3% Indian and 0.7% others. Malay is the main ethnics in Malaysia consists 63.1% in peninsular Malaysia. While in Sarawak, Iban were the highest 30.3% and for Sabah, Kadazan were majority that was 24.5%. From religion aspect, Islam has the majority of 61.3% followed by Buddha 19.8%, Christians 9.2% and 6.3% Hindus. With this mix race and ethnics, yet Malaysia still live in harmony and peacefully.

Culture (Latin: cultura, lit. "cultivation") is a modern concept based on a term first used in classical antiquity by the Roman orator, Cicero: "cultura animi". The term "culture" appeared first in its current sense in Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries, to connote a process of cultivation or improvement, as in agriculture or horticulture. In the 19th century, the term developed to refer first to the betterment or refinement of the individual, especially through education, and then to the fulfillment of national aspirations or ideals. In the mid-19th century, some scientists used the term "culture" to refer to a universal human capacity. For the German nonpositivist sociologist Georg Simmel, culture referred to "the cultivation of individuals through the agency of external forms which have been objectified in the course of history

The knowledge of different culture is crucial for teacher because it is a need especially in the country that has various ethnics and races. Teacher has really big role in today society especially in this country. School is one of the best places for young students to forms unity, tolerance and understanding of others religion and cultures. School was second home for students after their house, this is why it is important to create this cooperation of the students between others religion and culture.

The teacher should understand the community especially in the school area that they teach. For example, if the teacher teaches at the school where the majorities of the students is Ibanese, the teacher need to understand truly about their culture so there is no awkwardness feeling between teacher and students. Thus, will motivate the teacher to teach even though the culture is quite different from his. Other reason why teacher need to truly understand culture around him, this because the teacher need to understand all of their students. Sometimes our culture is opposite with other culture. This is where tolerance is the main key to keep the positive and good relationship.

Besides that, the school also should plan and create more activity that can increase students awareness regarding the unity and tolerance. With this activity and program, students can have a chance to knowing other culture. Besides that, school also can organize competition regarding culture such as cultural dance, creating traditional craft, and etc. the school also must not treating the students according to their society class. All the students should be treating fair and square.

As for the belief, during the Gawai Dayak, the purpose of this festival was to thank their God for a good harvest for the year. A teacher must well understand of this situation and able to apply it in classroom. Teacher can't simply went and asked the student not to celebrate the festival which they had inherit many years ago from their ancestor. Teacher can open a discussion on the topic festival, Gawai Day and asked student to tell their experiences and their knowledge about the festival. It will make the student felt that their festival are more respected and well-known. If the teacher had a vast knowledge of cultural diversity in society in this country, it will be more easier for them to understand the meaning of the culture. These knowledge will help to avoid any misunderstanding between the teachers and the students. When the teacher apply these knowledge in the classroom, it will help to increase the understanding between the teacher and the students.

Even when the teacher was not from the local, these knowledge in cultural diversity in society in this country will help them to cope with the environment; for example if they were being sent to Sabah where the main festival was the Kaamatan. This festival was mostly celebrated by the Dusun which was the majority population of Sabah. The knowledge in this festival will help the teacher to be more alert on the festival and the students that celebrated the festival.

As in the language, teacher will learn the meaning of the words or language uses by the different culture. Teacher will be able to apply the knowledge of language in the classroom as it will help the in the communication. Communication will be more easier and there will be less misunderstanding between the students and the teachers. The ability to communicate with the different language of different culture will help the teacher to understand and felt for themselves the different culture in the society. This knowledge on language will help the teacher to focus on the culture of the diversity. The different cultures such as the Iban and Dusun has a lot of differences in their languages. In addition to being knowledgeable about the subjects they teach, teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students, as well as understand the students' educational and emotional needs. Teachers must be able to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences in students and employ different teaching methods that will result in higher student achievement. They should be organized, dependable, patient, and creative. Teachers also must be able to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teachers, support staff, parents, and members of the community. As conclusion, all teachers should be prepared to teach any special needs child in the special needs inclusive classroom. They should also be able to integrate students and to create a positive atmosphere among all students where all students also understand cultural diversity and learn to work and communicate well with each other.

Reflection Gerald Linggie ak Kassi Based on this assignment, I had learnt on the different cultures in our country. I managed to get the information on the culture that were inherit by different races in our country. I was able to know the purpose and the tradition contrast and the similarities of the cultures. As a teacher, we must well understand of this situation and able to apply it in classroom. Teacher can't simply went and asked the student not to celebrate the festival which they had inherit many years ago from their ancestor. Teacher can open a discussion on the topic festival, Gawai Day and asked student to tell their experiences and their knowledge about the festival. It will make the student felt that their festival are more respected and well-known. If we as a teacher had a vast knowledge of cultural diversity in society in this country, it will be more easier for them to understand the meaning of the culture. These knowledge will help to avoid any misunderstanding between the us and the students. When we apply these knowledge in the classroom, it will help to increase the understanding between us and the students. Even when we was not from the local, these knowledge in cultural diversity in society in this country will help them to cope with the environment; for example if they were being sent to Sabah where the main festival was the Kaamatan. This festival was mostly celebrated by the Dusun which was the majority population of Sabah. The knowledge in this festival will help us to be more alert on the festival and the students that celebrated the festival. These was why I was very grateful that I was given chances to do this assignment. I was able to learn the different and the similarities of the cultures. The teacher must be prepared to understand these varying cultures. Besides the special needs cultures there are the other cultural differences such as poverty vs. wealth or socio-economic status, racial differences, language differences, and country of origin differences.

Reflection (MOHD ARIF BIN AHAMADY)

Based on EDU 3106 Culture and Learning project, there are three project tasks that need to be done. First task is finding the short video regarding the culture in Malaysia and provide observations and comparisons based on the video. In task 2, essay writing to justify why the teacher has a vast knowledge of cultural diversity in society in this country and the last task, require us to write reflective essay.

In completing task1, I faced some problem where I need to find short clip at least two different culture whether it their celebration, birth, marriage or death. I choose short video regarding celebration of Gawai Dayak and Kaamatan Festivals. From this video, I learn a lot especially about Kaamatan festival. This festival was considered new in my life because I never experience this festival before. Thanks to the video I learnt about this festival in detail. In task 2, I have note that the important if teacher knowing the culture around him. This is very important because teacher is the main role in school to be idolized by the students.

As a future teacher, it is crucial for us to know at least a small knowledge regarding the culture around us. We must well understand of this situation and able to apply it in classroom. Teacher can't simply go and asked the student not to celebrate the festival which they had inherited many years ago from their ancestor.