SMART SCHOOLS

WHAT IS SMART SCHOOL?

GROUP MEMBERS:
NATASHA KAUR A/P MINDAR SINGH
D20091034839
AMARPREET KAUR A/P GURNAM SINGH
D20091034873
KRISNAVIMALA A/P KRISHUAN
D20091034821
YAASHINI A/P SELVARAJAH
D20091034837
 INTRODUCTION
In 1996: the Ministry of Education planned the Smart School concept
• based on critical and creative teaching and learning processes

• Smart school as 1 of the 7 flagship application of MSC

• Transform Malaysian education to fulfill vision 2020
• role of
• teachers,
• administrators
• parents
• community enhanced in the education.

• a conducive learning environment.

• various curricula
• on-going evaluation,
• handled by professional administrators and teachers.

• Uses ICT in education –tools-

 SMART SCHOOL?

Uses a technology platform

• Medium for distance learning
• specific teaching expertise are made available
• remote locations including the home
 Malaysian Smart School
Main components :
• according to the Smart School Conceptual Blueprint are as follows:

1. Teaching-learning processes :“heart”

2. Management and Administration: “brain”
3. Human Resources, Skills and Responsibilities
4. Processes = system
5. Technology
6. Policies : Implementation
1. Sustained, productivity-driven growth
• Apply technology in education
• Critical thinking
• Full participation in global economy

WHY??
Produce :
• Intellectual
• Spiritually
• Emotionally, and
• Physically - balanced and harmonious individuals

2. Technology in education
• Transformation of memory-based learning

Smart schools:
• Creative thinking
• Different learning style- uses technology
• More equitable access
• Exercises great responsibility
 SMART SCHOOL CONCEPT:
1. Prepare children for the Information Age: promote
goals of National Philosophy of Education
• Emphasizes
• Intellectual,
• Emotional,
• Spiritual, and
• Physical growth
• Provide all-round development
• Broad curriculum – electives n vertically
integrated
• Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary
2. Provide opportunities to enhance individual
strengths and abilities
• Creative thinking
• Values application
• Language

3. Produce a thinking and technology-literate work

force
• Critical thinking
• Creativity in curriculum
• Apply technology effectively in teaching and learning
4. Democratized education
• Equal opportunities and accommodating learning
• Abilities
• Styles
• Processes

5. Increase the participation of stakeholders

• Awareness of roles and responsibilities
• Skills development
 Teaching And Learning
Environment
Comprises four areas:

1. Curriculum
• to help students achieve overall and balanced
development
2. Pedagogy
• appropriate mix of learning strategies
• ensure mastery of basic competencies
• promotion of holistic development
3. Assessment
• Integration of technology
• Facilitate assessment –
• Classroom assessment
• School-based assessment
• Centralized assessment

4. Teaching and learning materials

• challenging and motivating
• combining the best of
• Network-based,
• Teacher-based
• Courseware materials
Teaching-Learning materials

1. Curricular and instructional needs

• Cosmetic adequacy
• Graphic, video, animation etc.
• Instruction adequacy
• Technical
• Curriculum
• Cost effectiveness
2. Conventional media
• Printed (paper based)
• Books, encyclopedia, maps, magazine, etc.
• 3D objects
• Models, globes, etc.
• Audio/ visual
• Microfilms, slides, radio, audio tapes, etc.