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0 Introduction
An uneducated community forms a society that is not able to think on rational lines. In the
ancient time, education was not greatly emphasized hence most people who lived during the
medieval period were illiterate and often partook in mindless wars that eventually led to
bloodshed. As centuries passed, education became a system of support for the human race.
It acted as a basis for people to moralize their conduct and behavior, which ultimately directed
them towards their civilized role in a community. According to Bala (2005), Mahatma Gandhi
views education as an elevation for society. It does not only promote individual development
but also abolish the segregation between people of different social classes. With this in mind,
the education system all around the world has been undergoing a series of transformation to
provide a greater access to knowledge for all. Many significant changes were made when
education began to revolutionize over the years. From teaching aids to curriculum
development, every single aspect of education has been comprehensively re-evaluated for a
conformed to the chalk and board method. The history of blackboard classroom dates
back to the time when students in ancient Babylonia used clay tablets and styluses to
take down information during lessons. Many centuries later, people across Europe
and America started using individual slates (painted and framed pieces of wood)
because ink and paper were costly. Unfortunately, this method was deemed
ineffective as teachers found it hard to teach a class as a whole. Instead, they had to
individually write down tutorials and questions pertaining to the lesson on each
student’s slate. It was until 1801 when the first blackboard invented by James Pillans
(Buzbee, 2014) became the most common instrument that teachers used until the
twentieth century. Today, in this day and age, technology is gradually sweeping
nowadays are fully equipped with computers and a local area network (LAN) facility
for internet access. In Malaysia, an allocation for establishing and maintaining ICT
facilities in all schools has been set aside by the Ministry of Education to create an
students to learn at their own pace (Fullan, 2001) as they can conduct research and
access the most up-to-date information at just a touch of a button. Furthermore, the
their own gadgets or borrowing the school's devices help students improve their
learn to safeguard their tablets and mobile phones because they know that it is not
From the 15th to the 17th century, the sole purpose of education in Malaysia was to
produce religious leaders. Hence, during that period of time, the Malays would often
to go the mosques, madrasah and pondok schools for their Quranic studies. When
British took over the government, they established four types of vernacular school
(Malay, Chinese, Tamil and English) in the hope that this effort would prevent unity
among the different ethnic groups in the country. Under the divide and rule policy, the
Malays were given six years of basic training in ways to handle a business as well as
promoting awareness on hygiene and moral values. The Indians, however, undergone
basic education and was employed as laborers in estates and railways. Autonomy was
given to the Chinese community in setting up their own schools. As a result, teachers
and books from China were integrated into the curriculum. After independence, the
Parliament passed the bill of The Education Act 1961 based on the Razak Report
(1956) and Rahman Talib Report (1960). Due to this, children are now studying in
schools where the curriculum have been standardized. All of them learn a common
syllabus and are subjected to sit for public examinations regardless of race, gender
and social status. In addition to that, the New (Integrated) Primary School Curriculum
(KBSR) and Integrated Secondary School Curriculum (KBSM) that was fully
education. Certain language subjects, moral and Islamic studies as well as Physical
Education were revised to emphasize certain key elements such as patriotism, critical
thinking and lifelong education. Students these days are no longer separated by race
and religion instead they are united by education under the current system.
In the past, poverty became the primary factor that restricted many from getting a
quality education. Coming from a family with low income, children living in poverty had
to drop out of school so that they can work to help their parents make ends meet. This
has however changed as financial assistance has now made it possible for everyone
to get themselves educated. In Malaysia, students who further their studies in public
universities would only need to pay a certain amount of the course fees as the rest is
paid off by the government. Most colleges also give bursaries to students who are not
well-to-do. Apart from that, we have the National Higher Education Fund or commonly
known as PTPTN for those who are interested in pursuing their tertiary education. By
acquiring this education loan, their tuition fees are partially waivered. In addition to
that, PTPTN borrowers who graduated with first-class honors are exempted from
repaying the loan. In other words, this loan is can be turned into a scholarship only if
In the halcyon days of the 1970’s, corporal punishment in schools was an effective
way to discipline students. During that time, a student punished by the teacher would
receive even worse punishment from their parents when they are back at home.
However, times have changed. If the same modes of punishment were to carried out
in schools today, teachers would be charged with assault and have lawsuits filed
against them. Worse still, they might even get harmed. For instance, in the case of
L.Vanitha, a teacher who was slapped by one of her student’s mother. It was reported
that the mother, Tan Seow Yen acted in such a way because Vanitha had pinched her
son (Chok, 2017). It is indeed saddening that teachers these days have to take extra
3.0 Conclusion
All in all, education is a fundamental human right that aims to reduce disparities. Every
produce tangible results for all learners. Revolutionizing education is indeed a complex
process that can only be manifested into a reality through collaborative partnerships between
the government and other important parties such as parents, non-governmental organizations
and society as a whole. If we want our children to have a constant hunger for knowledge, a
healthy body and a sound mind, it is our responsibility to bring them closer towards that goal.
At the same time, these bold approaches and initiatives should indeed have their best
interests at heart. A learning environment that is suited to the current generation makes
children feel more involved and responsible for their own growth and learning.