Consider This: Refugee Children - Early Education in Exile
The majority of refugee children in Malaysia struggle to access the early learning so crucial for their development. With the absence of a systematic approach, many refugee families and teachers are left navigating an under-resourced Early Childhood Education landscape—leaving refugee children behind their peers, threatening their developmental potential and future opportunities. To mark #WorldRefugeeDay2024 this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kimberley Kong, Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Education and Child Development at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
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Malaysia not appointing English teachers from Singapore, they are volunteers - PM
Malaysia and Singapore discuss the possibility of establishing a program involving an assistance scheme for volunteers to teach English.
Fri Jun 14 2024
AWANI Tonight: Supporting educators’ growth in the age of AI
On Teachers’ Day, Assoc Prof Dr Adelina Asmawi from Universiti Malaya shares the main challenges lecturers face in the higher education sector, and where improvements can be made for better support.
Thu May 16 2024
Consider This: Teachers’ Day (Part 2) - Celebrating Malaysia’s Outstanding Educators
To commemorate National Teachers’ Day on May 16th, #ConsiderThis aims to shine a light on the very heartbeat of the education system — teachers — honouring and celebrating those who go above and beyond for the students under their care. In this episode, Melisa Idris speaks to Muhammad Nazmi Rosli, Senior Assistant of Student Affairs at Sekolah Kebangsaan Long Sebangan in Lawas, Sarawak. He is the Winner of the Malaysia Teacher Prize 2023.
Thu May 16 2024
Consider This: Teachers’ Day (Part 1) - The Impact of the Malaysia Teacher Prize
To commemorate National Teachers’ Day on May 16th, #ConsiderThis aims to shine a light on the very heartbeat of the education system — teachers — honouring and celebrating those who go above and beyond for the students under their care. In this episode, Melisa Idris speaks to Constance Yuen, CEO of Pemimpin GSL, an organisation focused on strengthening leadership in schools, and the organiser of the Malaysia Teacher Prize.
Thu May 16 2024
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MOE announces initiatives to enhance teacher capacity in digital technology
MOE will collaborate with Apple Professional Learning Specialist Malaysia to train 100,000 teachers to be recognised as 'Apple Teachers'.
Thu May 16 2024
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King, Queen wish Happy Teachers' Day
The King and Queen of Malaysia today wished Happy Teachers' Day to all teachers and educators in the country.
Thu May 16 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Primary school education: Teach them how to walk before running [COLUMNIST] Primary school education: Teach them how to walk before running](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71688830455_genericmengajarc.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Primary school education: Teach them how to walk before running
Quality teachers and quality teaching should be the cornerstone of education reform, says EMIR Research.
Tue May 07 2024
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6,034 new contract teachers assigned in schools nationwide: MoE
Move is a significant step towards addressing staffing gaps, enhancing teaching workforce, raising educational standards across the country
Wed Apr 17 2024
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Educational institutions urged to allow students, teachers to don sportswear due to hot weather
The ministry announced the move in a statement today, and advised them to follow the set guidelines on national weather phenomena.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![Over 18,700 new teachers appointed nationwide last year Over 18,700 new teachers appointed nationwide last year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41663988981_TBGURUAJARjpg.jpg)
Over 18,700 new teachers appointed nationwide last year
A total of 18,792 new teachers were appointed last year, according to the Ministry of Education (MOE).
Wed Feb 14 2024
![At least 12 children, two teachers drown in Indian lake after pleasure boat capsizes At least 12 children, two teachers drown in Indian lake after pleasure boat capsizes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705639936_TBcranejpg.jpg)
At least 12 children, two teachers drown in Indian lake after pleasure boat capsizes
Rescuers pulled 20 children to safety from Harni lake in Vadodara city and are searching for two more who are missing.
Fri Jan 19 2024
![MOE to increase number of counselling teachers if school bullying cases persist MOE to increase number of counselling teachers if school bullying cases persist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61680843902_TBTIMHUIYING.jpg)
MOE to increase number of counselling teachers if school bullying cases persist
Lim Hui Ying said that guidance and counselling are among the immediate measures that can be taken to address this social issue in schools.
Wed Nov 01 2023
![Teachers tell of life on ADHD frontline Teachers tell of life on ADHD frontline](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-07/51562171857_handwriting.jpg)
Teachers tell of life on ADHD frontline
The critical message is they need to know more about the condition.
Sat Oct 21 2023
![South Korean teachers to rally after colleague's death South Korean teachers to rally after colleague's death](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61693809202_apparentsuicide.jpg)
South Korean teachers to rally after colleague's death
Widespread harassment by overbearing parents has led South Korean teachers to take their own lives.
Mon Sep 04 2023