National Philosophy of Education

As we know, Malaysia is a developing nation. Therefore, it is imperative for us to have our own philosophy of education. With this realization, in 1988, the National Philosophy of Education (FPK) was formulated based on some of our policy documents and ideologies. I am sure you have heard of the FPK. In your own words, write out what you know about FPK (Falsafah Pendidikan Kebangsaan). 

Briefly, the FPK outlines all the terms, ideas and principles related to education in this country. In other words, it combines the goals, policies and educational practices to form a consistent, clear and logical entity. 

Based on what you have just read about the FPK, can you state its aims? In general, FPK aims to rationally clarify the current educational practices as well as facilitate the actions and trends of education in the future (Ministry of Education, 1982).

Would you like to test your memory and write down the FPK as contained in our national education policy? The essence of the FPK is as follows:

"Education in Malaysia is a an on-going effort toward futher developing the potential of 

         individuals in a holistic and integrated manner, so as to produce individuals who are 

         intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and physically balanced and harmonic, based on a firm

         belief in and devotion to God. Such an effort is designed to produce Malaysian citizens who are 

         knowledgeable and competent, who possess high moral standards and who are responsible and 

         capable of achieving a high level of personal well-being as well as being able to contribute to 

         the harmony and betterment of the family, the society and the nation at large." 

With reference to the Falsafah Pendidikan Kebangsaan (FPK) above, we know the Government aspires for holistic human development encompassing the spiritual, emotionally, intellectual and physical domains. After we know this National Philosophy of Education (Malaysia), we can recognized and plan how to get the aims of education at school. As a teacher i must be refer this philosophy everyday before go to school. Because when i want start teaching i must be plan what i want to do first. Example i want make a lesson plan, so i must put something element from FPK and link to my objective teaching and learning at class. The subject i teach also must be to produce individuals who are intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and physically balanced and harmonic. 

As we know through education can make people change mind and attitude. So each person are encouraged to seek knowledge as much as possible. Education very important for all students who want change her/him  life from poor to good and honorable. So for each teacher you should teach your students using multiple skills and look back what aims the Philosophy of Education and Philosophy of Teacher Education, this can help we be a good teacher in the world.