My Philosophy of Education
Based on what I learnt in school and university, I prefer to
use group discussion as my philosophy of education. I will sure that my
teaching method will increase the knowledge of students. Group Discussion is a
process where exchange of ideas and opinions are debated upon. Nowadays Group
Discussion is being extensively used along with personal interviews for the
final selection of candidates. It plays a main role in selecting the best among
the best. It becomes necessary to conduct further screening for choosing a few
among many.
It is here, the Group Discussion plays an important part. It helps
in choosing the socially suitable candidate among the academically superior
achievers. It is one of the best tools to study the behavioral and attitudinal
responses of the participants.
Therefore, students will survive and get competition among
themselves. By discussion, students will share the information and try to
manipulate the information to the new ideas.
National Philosophy of Education (FPK)
National Philosophy of Education (FPK) combines the goals,
policies and educational practices to form a consistent, clear and logical
entity. FPK aims to rationally clarify the current educational practices as
well as facilitate the actions and trends of education in the future. FPK
consists of several elements to produce individuals who are intellectually,
spiritually, emotionally, and physically balanced and harmonic.
The first element of FPK is education as an on-going effort.
Education is a process of acquiring and transferring of knowledge, skills and
noble values. The acquisition and transfer processes are on-going starting from
an early age till death. Early education is important to shape the personality
of young children from the age of 1 to 6 years. The personality thus formed
will go on developing throughout the schooling years. Upon completion of
schooling, the individual continues to enhance his knowledge, skills and
character. For instance, after SPM examination, while waiting for the result,
the candidates can seek knowledge by attend photography classes or computer
classes based on their interests. Continuous education will assist the
individual to adapt to various types of changes.
The second element of FPK is development of individual
potentials. Every individual has been blessed by God with hidden talents,
potentials and abilities. Therefore, talents, potentials and abilities should
be tapped, nurtured, developed and enhanced through social interaction with
others and the environment. For example, a student who does not like to study
sat for an exam. The result went out and to her surprise, she is among the
highest. She did not realize her intelligence before thus, education offers her
opportunities to develop her talents, potential and abilities.
The third element of FPK is belief in and obedience to God.
One must admit the existence of God and accept Him as the Creator of mankind
and the universe. He must be aware that God determines nature’s laws and
phenomena. He should also be aware that every individual is fully responsible
for his deeds and actions. For instance, Muslims people believe the existence
of ‘syurga’ and ‘neraka’. In order to get good reward in life hereafter, one
must practice all the teachings of the faith professed.
The fourth element of FPK is knowledgeable Malaysian
citizens. It means that all Malaysian citizens must have love for knowledge. In
order to achieve it, they must strive to foster knowledge and reading culture.
They can go to Borders, MPH or POPULAR bookstore to read any reading materials
regardless of its contents as long as they are reading. Ultimately, they will
become a broad and open-minded person.
All in all, it is crystal clear that if each and everyone in
the education fraternity uphold the FPK in carrying out their tasks and
responsibilities, inevitably, our educational goal will become reality and not
only just a dream.
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