The significant of history curriculum in the development of active citizen: a critical analysis of the ICSS history, Malaysia

Salleh, Mohamad Johdi and Mohamad, Baharom and Ambotang, Abdul Said (2013) The significant of history curriculum in the development of active citizen: a critical analysis of the ICSS history, Malaysia. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 3 (9). pp. 1-8. ISSN 2250-3153

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Abstract

This study discusses the aim and objectives of teaching and learning of history, Integrated Curriculum for Secondary School (ICSS), Malaysia. The introduction of this subject should help to develop skills in pupils in communication, understanding concepts, to extend vocabulary and use of language in different contexts, to encourage discussion, and, problem-solving. The important thing is that the pupil’s acquisition of historical skills and to the development of personality and self-confident should each be systematically assessed in order to identify both progress and any need for further remedial or enrichment work. This is important in the production of motivated and active citizen who can learn effectively and be competent in their future jobs career. Consequently, the pupils are expected to appreciate and practise in daily life Malaysian multi-culture, appreciate the efforts and contributions of the national figures who had liberated and developed the nation, and, have historical and consciousness with regard to the existing community in the country. It is clear that history curriculum is the only subject at school to directly foster and develop active citizen towards the realisation of the Vision 2020 and 1-Malaysia.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	777/32342
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Integrated Curriculum for Secondary School (ICSS), Malaysia.
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General)
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:	21 Oct 2013 09:32
Last Modified:	24 Jul 2014 08:38
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/32342

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