More Chinese primary schools opt for digital learning

SITIAWAN: A fifth of the 1,298 Chinese vernacular primary schools in the country have remodeled themselves as digital schools to attract enrolment, says Deputy Education Minister Datuk Chong Sin Woon (pix).

He said the growing trend of modernising Chinese school education was due to stiff competition faced by the schools.

"Starting from 2013 onward, this trend is especially prevalent among schools in the rural areas because they strive to rise to the same performance level as schools in the city.

"Many parents too feel more confident in enrolling their children into a school equipped with contemporary teaching and learning equipment," Chong told a press conference on Monday.

Chong said the new teaching methods employed in these 21st century classrooms have made the learning process more interactive for pupils.

"Learning is no longer a one-way process because teachers and pupils are free to express their ideas with one another, transforming the classroom into a more friendly environment.

"This also lessens the burden on teachers when it comes to preparing materials, as all the information can be found in the 'interactive board' available in digital schools," he said.

Chong earlier officiated SJKC Uk Dih's new school building and its launching ceremony as a digital school here.

He later launched SJKC Eng Ling as a digital school in Lumut.