Introduction to Introduction to Technical and Technical and Vocational Education Vocational Education in Malaysiain Malaysia(Secondary Technical Schools)(Secondary Technical Schools)

Technical Education DepartmentTechnical Education Department

Ministry of Education MalaysiaMinistry of Education Malaysia

TECHNICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 2004-presentTECHNICAL EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT 2004-present

ORGANISATION CHART

DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL OF EDUCATION (Technical)

Technical & VocationalEducation Management

Division

Technical & Vocational Planning and Research

Division

Staff Training and DevelopmentDivision

Technical & VocationalCurriculum

Division

OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES ofof SECONDARY TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL SCHOOLSSECONDARY TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS

To provide general education.To provide general education. To provide a good foundation in technical To provide a good foundation in technical

and vocational education to enable and vocational education to enable students to further their studies.students to further their studies.

To provide the industrial and commercial To provide the industrial and commercial sectors with manpower equipped with basic sectors with manpower equipped with basic skills and knowledge.skills and knowledge.

To provide a flexible and broad based To provide a flexible and broad based curriculum to meet the immediate and curriculum to meet the immediate and future needs and changes in technology.future needs and changes in technology.

Technical and Vocational Training providers Technical and Vocational Training providers beside Ministry of Education (for school beside Ministry of Education (for school leavers)leavers)

Industrial Training InstitutesIndustrial Training Institutes Agricultural InstitutesAgricultural Institutes National Youth Training InstitutesNational Youth Training Institutes MARA Skill Training InstitutesMARA Skill Training Institutes Private training institutesPrivate training institutes Etc.Etc.

Maintaining Curriculum Maintaining Curriculum Standard and QualityStandard and Quality

Curriculum Development by Curriculum Committee

Advisory

Committee

Approval from Curriculum Central Committee

Implementation

Input &Feedback

Draft

Input

Final Draft

• Standards• Industry, Business• Academics• Visits• Studies

• Policy Decision• Consultancy Recommendations• Proposal from Institutions

Education Planning Committee

TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PATHWAYS

Age

Lower Secondary

Primary

World of Work Years of Schooling

10

11

16

17

Post Graduate

Degree

Diploma

Certificate

Form 6 Matriculation Colleges

Secondary Academic SchoolTECHNICAL SCHOOL

Technical Vocational

Polytechnics & Community Colleges

Malaysian Cert. of Education (MCE)

MHSC

University & Institution of Higher Learning

Skills

MSC

Skills Training Institutes

Vocational Qualification

Age 7 - 12

Age 13 - 15

University College

12

13

18

19

20

2122

23

24

14151617

18

19

20

21

24

25

26

VS

Technical Stream (current curriculum structure)Technical Stream (current curriculum structure)Core Subject

Periods1. Malay Language

6 2. English Language

53. English for Science & Technology

34. Mathematics

55. Islamic Education/Moral

4/36. History

3 7. Physical and Health Education

2

Electives Subject

8. Eng Drawing / P Accounting / Biology 4 *9. Additional Mathematics

410. Physics 411. Chemistry

412. Electives Selection

4

Electives Selection

1. Mechanical Eng Studies 2. Civil Eng Studies3. Electrical & Electronics Eng

Studies4. Agrotechnology Studies5. Agricultural Science6. Entrepreneur Studies7. Apparel Studies8. Food Management

Student have to choose one

EteMS ETTecS 2006

English for the teaching of Mathematics, Science

and Technical Subjects

Vocational Stream (current curriculum structure)Vocational Stream (current curriculum structure)Building ConstructionConstruction TechnologyWoodworks and BrickworkGeometrical & Construction DrawingElectricalElectrical TechnologyElectrical Installation and ControlGeometrical & Electrical DrawingElectronicsElectronics TechnologyRadio & Television ServicingGeometrical & Electronics DrawingMachine Shop PracticeMachine Shop TechnologyMachining & Filing PracticeGeometrical & Machine Drawing Welding & Metal FabricationMetal Fabrication & Welding TechnologyWeldingGeometrical & Metal Fabrication DrawingAutomotiveAutomotive TechnologyVehicle Services and RepairsGeometrical & Automotive DrawingRefrigeration & Air ConditioningRefrigeration & Air Conditioning TechnologyRefrigeration & Air Conditioning PracticeGeometrical & Air Conditioning Drawing Business ManagementBusiness ComputingPrinciple of AccountCommerce

ContentContentSubjects PeriodsCore Academics1. Malay Language 6 2. English Language 53. Mathematics 54. Islamic/Moral Edu 4/35. History 3 6. Science 57. PHE 2Vocational Electives8. Technology 49. Workshop 1310. Drawings 4

CateringCatering TechnologyFood Preparation & ServicesCommerceFashion Design & DressmakingFashion Design & Dressmaking TechnologyFashion Designing & DressmakingCommerceBeauty CultureBeauty TechnologyCosmetology & HairdressingCommerceChild CareChild Care StudiesChild Care & Guidance CommerceBakery & ConfectioneryBakery & ConfectioneryBread & PattisserieCommerceOrnamental Horticulture & LandscapeCrop ProductionDairy ProductionOrnamental Horticulture & LandscapeFarm MachineryCrop ProductionDairy ProductionFarm MachineryFarm ManagementCrop ProductionDairy ProductionFarm Management

Academic 55% CoreVocational 45% Technology & Skill

StructureStructure

Making technical and vocational Making technical and vocational education ‘works’education ‘works’

Career FocusBased on StandardsModularization/Competency Based EducationArticulation

Traditional Curriculum

NEW VOCATIONAL CURRICULUM NEW VOCATIONAL CURRICULUM CONCEPTCONCEPT

• School Based Assessment

• Competency Assessment

• Modular Certification

ContentContent• Integration of technology, practical and drawing (75% skill)

• Accommodate Polytechnics & Community Colleges subjects/modules• Articulation to Polytechnics & Community Colleges • Entrepreneurship modules (across curriculum)

• Introduction of Applied Science

Approach (Approach (Pedagogy)Pedagogy)

AssessmentAssessment

• Modular

• Competency Based Learning

Vocational Curriculum Content Vocational Curriculum Content (new vocational)(new vocational)

Accommodate and Articulate

Community College Modules

PolytechnicModules

GeometricalDrawing

Vocational Subjects

A B

Entrepreneur

Vocational Curriculum Structure 2006/7Vocational Curriculum Structure 2006/7

Core Subjects Periods1. Malay Language 6 2. English Language 53. Mathematics 54. Islamic / Moral Education 4/35. History 3 6. Science/Applied Science 57. PHE 2

Vocational Elective Subjects8. Vocational A 10 9. Vocational B 10

Modular

Competency AssessmentModular Certification

Articulation

WorldOf Work

MCE

Academics 55%Vocational 45%

• Polytechnics (20)

• Community Colleges (34)

Vocational StreamVocational Stream Courses/ Courses/ Subjects 2006/7Subjects 2006/7

MACHINE SHOP PRACTICEA. Computer MachiningB. Engineeringl Workshop Practice

WELDINGA. Arc WeldingB. Gas Welding

AUTOMOTIVEA. Vehicle AutomotiveB. Electrical & Diesel Automotive

REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONINGA. RefrigerationB. Air Conditioning

CATERINGA. Western & Eastern Food PreparationB. Food and Beverages Preparation

FASIONA. Dress MakingB. Dress Pola

BEAUTIFICATIONA. Make upB. Hair Dressing

CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICESA. Child Development StudiesB. Child Services

BAKERIA. Yeast and BreadB. Patisserie

TOURISMA. Recreational & TourismB. Basic Tourism Skill

OFFICE TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENTA. Computer Application in BusinessB. Business Office Technology

BUSINESS MANAGEMENTA. Computer Application in BusinessB. Business Accounting

ORNAMENTAL HORT & LANDSCAPE

A. Agricultural MachineryB. Ornamental Hort &

Landscape

CROP TECHNOLOGYA. Agricultural MachineryB. Crop Production

CROP AGROINDUSTRYA. Agric. Product ProcessingB. Crop Production

LIVESTOCK AGROINDUSTRY

A. Agric. Product ProcessingB. Livestock Production

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICSA. Principle of E & EB. Application of E & E

COMPUTER PROGRAMMINGA. Fundamentals of ProgrammingB. Programming and Development

Tools

CREATIVE MULTIMEDIAA. Animation and Editorial DesignB. Creative Multimedia Editorial

COMPUTER SUPPORT & NETWORKING

A. Computer Support SystemB. Networking Support System

BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONA. Building MaterialsB. Construction Technology

Building Construction Workshop

Woodworking Workshop

Plumbing Workshop

Machining Workshop

Science Laboratory

Computer Laboratory

Education System Reforms

• Reducing the number of subjects in public examinations and increasing SBA

• From Term System to Semester System

• Reducing content-based and increasing skill-based

• Innovating T & L approach by fully utilising project management approach

EVALUATION STUDY

TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT

Relationship and output benefit between Stage 1 (TSSs learners) and Stage 2 (TSSs learners in

Sem. 1 at polytechnics

source: Further study by TVCD October/November 2004

Curriculum

TSS Input Process OutputFurther Devt.

COMPARISON OF CGPA (Polytechnic)

3.10

3.15

3.20

3.25

3.30

3.35

K1 K2 K3

COHORT

CG

PA

TSS OTHERS POPULATION

COMPARISON OF MCE GRADE AVERAGE

5.00

5.10

5.20

5.30

5.40

5.50

5.60

K1 K2 K3

COHORT

MC

E S

CO

RE

TSS OTHERS POPULATION

Research Findings

• The product of technical secondary schools (TSSs) perform much better in Semester 1 at polytechnics, compared to the product of secondary schools even though the take-off values (TOV) of TSSs is marginally lower

• From studies conducted by employers, there exists an expectation gap among employers toward the performance of TSSs product at the workplacea) the product of TSSs are competent and skillful,

technically and academicallyb) However, employers evaluate highly personal

attributes and soft / employability skills

• Implementation of competency-based education• Integration of hands-on and heads-on• Articulation to institution of higher learning• Entrepreneurial element across VSSs courses

Vocational Stream REFORMS

• Reviewing the technical subject curriculum– School-based Assessment (SBA)– Employability skills

Technical stream REFORMS

Technical Curriculum Toward SBA & Employability Skills

FUTURE CURRICULUM

TOPICS

1.

2.

3.

contextualized

Centralised Assessment

60-70%

WORKSHOP PRACTICE

PROJECTS

PRESENTATION

OTHERS

School-based Assessment

30-40%

Key Competencies1. Collecting, analysing &

organising information

2. Communicating ideas and information

3. Planning and organising activities

4.Working with others and in teams

5. Using mathematical ideas and techniques

6. Solving problems

7. Using technology

* Other competencies

i.e SCANS

Terima kasihTerima kasihThank youThank you

Technical and Vocational Curriculum DivisionTechnical Education DepartmentMinistry of Education MalaysiaLevel 5, Block E-14, Parcel E,Federal Government Administration Centre 62604 Putrajaya, Malaysia