PRESCHOOL

PRESCHOOL ( PRASEKOLAH )

Pre-school education is for children before entering school. Preschool is part of the Malaysian education system . The Ministry of Education provide pre-school education to enable children aged four to six years of entering school early , especially children from low-income groups .

BACKGROUND

December 18, 1991 the Cabinet instructed the Ministry of Education to implement a preschool program .

 January 27, 1992 - Meeting between the Ministry . Preschool MOE Pilot Project ( 1,131 classrooms ) .

EDUCATION ACT 1996

Preschool education in the National Education System . Cabinet Meeting on 6 June 2001 to direct the expansion of pre-school program implemented by the Ministry of Education.

PRESCHOOL EDUCATIONAL GOALS

Aims to foster the potential of preschool education of children in all aspects of development , master basic skills and develop a positive attitude in preparation for entry into primary school .

CONCEPT

The preschool is a program that provides learning experiences of children aged 4-6 years within a year or so before going into Year One in formal school . The concept used is " Learning While Playing " with emphasis on " learning Theme " . The learning is included classroom activities , group activities and individual activities . 

The uniqueness preschool organized by the Ministry of Education is working to improve the activities of the group which controls emotional and intellectual qualities . Disclosure of this activity is to provide a solid foundation for learning the smart school concept .

OBJECTIVE

 Provide learning experiences to pupils, aged between 4 to 6 years to develop their potential in all aspects of development, master basic skills and develop a positive attitude in preparation for entry to primary school

 CITIES

 Preschool Building, organized by the Ministry of Education is in the elementary school. 

MANAGEMENT

 Each school classes managed by a teacher and an assistant appointed by the Ministry of Education. Grade office for preschool teachers is DG41 and DG29 or grade of assistant preschool is N17, which is equivalent to the position of Administrative Assistant. 

PUPILS

 Each class must not exceed 25 children aged 5 and / or 6 years. Eligibility for admission to preschool calculated based on family income is below RM500. However, that limit may be increased if there are still vacancies. 

CURRICULUM

 The preschool curriculum is carefully designed to meet the needs and the child's ability level by the National Education Philosophy. Starting in 2002, all children's learning center either managed by the Ministry of Education or managed by the private sector should follow the syllabus that has been established and provided by the Ministry of Education. School Selection 

CRITERIA

 The location is remote / rural / suburban / city. Year One pupils are not high preschool. The Ministry of Education will receive a report that shows that there are many students from Year One in the area do not enter any preschool. No other kindergarten operator. The ministry found in an area that has little or no kindergarten / preschool either by the private sector or other statutory body. Year One pupils taking registration for the following year (> 15 people). Ease modify / build classrooms. If the school has extra space to house the preschool room or building. Demand for local communities. Usually the local community through the PTA made a motion to apply for preschool available in their area.

STUDENT SELECTION CRITERIA 

 Malaysian. Ages 5 and 5+ years. Each class of 25 students. Priority selection based on income and dependents of their parents / guardians. It relies on an area. There preschools accept children from the wealthiest to the public after the deal closed, and there is a vacancy again for that class. The school will try to fulfill the provisions of 25 children per class. When a vacancy occurs, the school will select children 5 years old and among low-income first. If there are still vacancies then received another child without the parents' ability to put conditions.

 GRANT PER CAPITA (PCG)

 RM100 per pupil per year RM100 X 25 X 1 grade students Total: RM2500 per class per year Food Aid RM1.80 per pupil per day RM1.80 X 1 X 200 day students Total: RM360 per pupil per year Programs Preschool Ministry of Education (MOE) Starting in 2002 ICT Preschool Program is a priority and be part of the important elements. For that every school classes supplied Computers / Printers / Desk / Chair / Software (Allocation of 2 sets of computers and one printer per classroom) In addition, ICT Kidsmart Early Learning Program (IBM) started in 2001. A set of computer, printer, complete with tables, chairs, and software distribution to selected pre-school classes. As of February 2004, the MOE received 59 sets of IBM (M) Sdn Bhd 

 Through Pre-School Pilot Program for Special Education, from 2003, a total of 3 classes were opened; (20 points & 5 Students Students with Learning Disabilities) SK Section 20, Shah Alam, Selangor. SK Tanah Putih Baru, Kuantan, Pahang. SK Khir Johari, Sungai Petani, Kedah. Next Special Education Preschool Program starts in 2004. A total of 28 classrooms have been opened include: Preschool Learning Disabilities Preschool Visually Impaired Preschool Hearing Starting 2004, the Graduate Placement Programme Preschool Teacher began for ensuring the quality of preschool education in Malaysia on par with preschool worldwide.

CONCLUSION

The conclusion is that the establishment of preschool meant to benefit children, especially those coming from low-income families . This is because they can receive a proper education just like other children . There can develop cognitive thinking them through activities and preschool curriculum conducted .