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History of KBSM KBSM was introduced in 1980 by the government to build a well-established curriculum for all secondary school

chool It was introduced for language subject in 1988 Later on, it was introduced for all subjects in 1989 KBSM is the continuation of KBSR that is based on 3M (reading, writing and calculating) The aim of KBSM is similar to KBSR that is to expand the individual potential as a whole, balance and integrated and it covers the expect of intellectual , spiritual, emotion and physical to produce a well balance, harmonious and a good moral values individual It is also designed to achieve the aims of the national education philosophy

Objective of KBSM To achieve a life-long education To enable students to master interaction skills in every life situation, to expand the way of thinking It stresses on problem solving skills in every expect of life This program is in the line with government policies and needs to inculcate solidarity among the Malaysian citizen To cater students needs in order to face life challenges and able to surpass other individuals To expand ICT skills, creative thinking and also knowledge on time management

Characteristivs of KBSM Focus on life-long education and elements of JERI To instill positive moral values Stress on the importance of mastering Bahasa Malaysia

Structure of KBSM Focus is given to the integration of curriculum, co-curriculum and school culture KBSM includes :a) Communications fields that covers language subject and mathematics b) Human development and nature consists of religion, moral and social sciences c) Self developments that covers art subject, physics education and curriculum activities Modification Of KBSM Syllabus KBSM was recheck in 1990 to fulfill Vision 2020 , globalization, ICT and communication The concept of smart schools was introduced in mid of 1990, where 90 schools were given the chance to undergo the processes Malaysian government had prolog the compulsory education system from 9 years to 11 years Secondary public examination was also recheck After PMR, students will continue their study whether in science stream or art stream in daily school, boarding/Islamic schools based on their interest Starting from January 2003, Mathematics and Science in Standard 1, Form 1 and lower 6 were taught in English language The current trend in KBSM is the introduction of science subject to Standard 1 and the curriculum was modified again stage by stage from 2003

The focus is more towards the usage of science and technology as well as innovative methods in teaching and learning

Teachers role in implementing KBSM Curriculum interpreter a) Analyzing philosophy, rationality, objectives and contents b) As an effective curriculum organizer, teacher should appreciate and promote Bahasa Malaysia as national language Curriculum planner a) Teachers should have responsibility to provide annual work plan, term work plan, weekly work plan and daily work plan b) Teachers should implement every aspects of components in preparing teaching lesson, delivering, ending lesson and planning follow-up activities c) Teachers should consider following aspects in preparing teaching lesson: i. ii. iii. iv. Students background knowledge Students current skills Learning objectives Combination of different subject skills v. Teaching and learning sources

d) Teachers should consider following aspects in delivering curriculum : i. ii. Lesson content-steps, time allocation Skills and strategy in learningsuitable sources

e) To end lesson, teachers should have proper plan: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. Ways to end lesson - wrap-up Follow-up activities Rating of learning objectives Conclusion Modification Planning, evaluation of curriculum implementation

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