Malaysian secondary school history curriculum and its contribution towards racial integration

Ahmad, Abdul Razaq and Rahim, Ahamad and Seman, Ahmad Ali and Salleh, Mohamad Johdi (2010) Malaysian secondary school history curriculum and its contribution towards racial integration. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 7 (C). pp. 488-493. ISSN 1877-0428

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Abstract

This paper attempts to review the historical aspects of the problems arises in history education and provides suggestions for someappropriate measures that will enable students to instil values associated with racial relationship. Next, this paper highlightssteps needed to be carried out in schools and the Ministry of Education (MOE) which is hoped to strengthen the teaching andlearning methods in the subject of History. We argue that History education can help to shape the attitudes of tolerances,patriotism, citizenship and values in order to create a united nation through the One Malaysian concept.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	777/11621
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Curriculum; History education; Racial integration; Multiracial; Citizenship
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education
Depositing User:	AP Dr Mohamad Johdi Salleh
Date Deposited:	11 Jan 2012 10:42
Last Modified:	11 Jan 2012 10:42
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/11621

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