Fadhlina courted a fair amount of debate over the last year of administration but the slide in the Pisa rankings is not her fault, says the writer. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star
RARELY do I start an article with a disclaimer, but this one probably warrants it.
I have always acknowledged that education is an issue that is easier to criticise than provide solutions for.
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Changing era
In the Finnish education system, teachers dictate the coursework, so if a student is interested in maths, for example, coursework will be tailored to hone the student’s skill in the subject. Malaysian teachers might have to be trained for such a system. — Filepic
Are we ready to abolish exams and move towards a Nordic education system? — LIM BENG TATT/The Star
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