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TSL 3110Compare & Contrast the ThematicApproach in KBSR and the ModularFramework in KSSR Syllabus

prepared by: Myra, Adnin, Farah, Fuzah

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INTRODUCTION

The word modularis an adjective. Comes from the noun module.AccordCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary (2003), module is defined as:

1. one of a set of separate parts which, when combined, form a complete whol

2. one of the units which together make a complete course taught especially a

university;

Therefore, we could roughly interpret 'modular approach' in education as an ap

where different units (or skills) taught separatelyor individually make up one w

complete curriculumwhenthey are combined together.

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WHAT IS THEMATIC APPR

Thematic approach is a way of teaching and learning in such a wmany areas of the curriculum are integrated and connected wittheme. It allows learning to be less fragmented and more natura

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BENEFITS OF THEAPPR

It allows learning to be more natural and less fragmented than thwhere a school day is time divided into different subject areas anchildren practice exercises frequently related to nothing other thteacher thinks up, as he or she writes them on the chalk board.

It allows literacy to grow progressively, with vocabulary linked andspelling and sentence writing being frequently, yet smoothly, rein

It guides connected ideas to follow on easily.

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CURRICULUM ORGANISAT

The KBSR is divided into 2 Phases;a) Phase I comprises Standards 1 to 3,b) Phase II, Standards 4 to 6.

The former emphasizes the basic communication skills, that is, reawriting and arithmetic.

Children are taught to listen, say aloud, recognize and form symb(lambang), numbers and the alphabet, and to use all these in wr

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CONCLUSION TO THEAPPROACH

The KBSR is rooted in sound educational theories, but it depends success to a very large extent, on a trained, dedicated and hardteaching-force which needs massive support from the administrabureaucratic machinery that surrounds it.

Teachers should be trained to create materials and activities thaKBSR methodology.

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Modular?

The word modular is an adjective that comes from the noun m

According to Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary (2003), defined as:

1. one of a set of separate parts which, when combined, form a whole;

2. one of the units which together make a complete course taug

especially at a college or university;

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'Module' is the noun, and 'modular' is the adjective.

Describing something as 'modular' means referring to it as hseparate units that when combined together make a compwhole.

Therefore, we could roughly interpret 'modular approach' ineducation as an approach where different units (or skills) taseparately or individually make up one whole complete cuwhen they are combined together.

Furthermore, using the spaceship analogy, learners subscribcurriculum are also expected to be able to use (or 'operateindividual skills ('parts') independently of the other skills, evenespecially) when separate from them.

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CURRICULUM ORGANISATION IN

Primary education is divided into two stages:

Stage One = Year 1, 2 and 3

4 modules in Year 1 & 2 :

Module 1: Listening and Speaking

Module 2: Reading

Module 3: Writing

Module 4: Language Arts (additional from kbsr)

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* Stage Two = Year 4, 5 and 6.

5 modules in Year 3,4,5 & 6: (Grammar is added)

Module 1: Listening & Speaking

Module 2: Reading

Module 3: Writing

Module 4: Language Arts (additional)

Module 5: Grammar (additional)

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KSSR STANDARD DOCUMEN

According to the KSSR Standard Document, through the modula"pupils will be able to focus on the development of salient languasub-skills under each module through purposeful activities in meacontexts" (KSSR Standard Document, page 7).

How? :

- Skill integration is exploited strategically ( to enhance pupils devespecific language skills)

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COMPARE AND CONTRAST

KSSR ASPECTS KBSR

2011 Introduce On 19932010 (subreviewed in 200

1 and 2 Year 1-6 (currently 3-

Curriculum written based on

content and learningstandards

Curriculum Written Curriculum writt

learning outcom

National examination (UPSR) +school based assessment

Examination / Assessment National examinonly

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KBSR ASPECTS KSSR

Based on 6 areas :CommunicationSpiritual, Attitude and Values

HumanitarianPhysical and AestheticalDevelopmentScience and Technology

Curriculum Design Based on 3 areCoomunicatioMan and his e

Self-developmindividual

Curriculum Standarddocuments

Curriculum Materials Study syllabus

Modular Design of the Curriculum Linear

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KBSR ASPECTS KSSR

The elements of creativity andinnovation, entrepreneurial,information technology and

communication

Elements ( added value) Elements of anacreative thinkin

Level I ( Year 1, 2 and 3)Basic Core Modules andElective Modules

Level II (Year 4, 5 and 6)Core and elective subjects

Organisation of the Curriculum Level I (Year 1, Core, compuladditional subje

Level II (Year 4, Core, compuadditional subje