Learning concept must be relevant at any time - PM

 

The concept of learning should not be confined within the four walls of a room, and instead it must be relevant at any time and place in line with the new normal, said Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

In this regard, he said the Education Ministry (MOE) must continue to listen to suggestions and input from educators, parents and pupils in order to improve teaching and learning (PdP) platforms to ensure that no students are left behind in the learning process.

The prime minister said since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country a year ago, the PdP process had relied heavily on online learning and prompted teachers to begin mastering various digital educational applications that enable students to follow the new normal of learning.

“The changes that have taken place clearly prove that the concept of learning should not be confined within the four walls of a room… in the new norm, virtual service delivery has begun to expand.

“Although teachers were facing challenges in implementing PdP via online, especially when PdPR (home-based teaching and learning) was introduced, I can see that many teachers have successfully produced various forms of PdP materials to ensure students are not left behind in the learning process. I congratulate you for your efforts and innovation,” he said.

Muhyiddin said this in a message in conjunction with the 50th Teachers’ Day celebration themed “Berguru Demi Ilmu, Bina Generasi Baharu” which was aired live on the Education Ministry Facebook page, RTM TV1, DidikTV KPM and other broadcasting stations today.

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- Bernama