Managing teacher education and matriculation colleges

BELOW are more questions and answers relating to the Education Ministry under the movement control order period.

Management and operations of Institutes of Teacher Education (IPG) and Matriculation colleges Q Are students allowed to return to IPG during the MCO?

A No. Q How will the PdP (Implementation of Teaching and Learning) and assessment for IPG be implemented?

A PdP for learning programmes will be done virtually starting from Jan 17 for states under Group A and Jan 18 for states under Group B. Q How will internships be conducted for IPG students during the MCO period?

A Students will be relocated to schools under the conditional MCO or recovery MCO. Q Are lecturers required to return to their IPG during the MCO period?

A The head of department can order lecturers to return to their IPG if they are required to do so. Q Are lecturers staying outside of the MCO areas allowed to return to IPGs that are placed under MCO and vice versa?

A Yes. Lecturers are required to show the special authorisation letter to return to work from the head of department. Q Are matriculation college students required to remain put at their respective colleges?

A Yes. Q How will the PdP be implemented during the MCO period?

A The PdP will be conducted via a hybrid mode at college matriculations. Q Are students required to sit for the First Matriculation Programme Examination (PSPM)?

A Yes. Q Are matriculation college students required to sit for the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) 2020 which was earlier postponed?

A Students can refer to the schedule at the Malaysian Examinations Council (MPM) website at www.mpm.edu.my Q Are matriculation college students allowed to go for outings and overnight events?

A No. Q Are parents/guardians of matriculation college students allowed to visit those who are currently staying at boarding schools placed under the MCO?

A No. Q Are matriculation college lecturers required to be present during the MCO period?

A The head of department can order lecturers to return to the matriculation colleges based on need. Q Can lecturers staying outside the MCO area return to a matriculation college placed under MCO and vice versa?

A Yes. Lecturers must show the special authorisation letter to return to work from the head of department.