DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KBSR AND

KSSRby Fatin,Syaza, Jai

ELEMENTSAIMS

OBJECTIVESFRAMEWORK

CURICULUM ORGANIZATIONROLE OE TEACHERSKILLS INVOLVED

ASSESSMENTWORD LIST

EDUCATIONAL EMPHASES

AIMS

KBSR KSSRThe English Language

Curriculum for Primary Schools aims to equip pupils with basic language skills to enable them to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts that’s appropriate to the pupils’ level of development.

The English language syllabus for primary school aims to equip pupils with skills and provide a basic understanding of the English language so that they are able to communicate, both orally and in writing, in and out of school.

OBJECTIVESKBSR KSSR

i) listen to and understand simple spoken English to be able to function in common everyday situations;

ii) speak and respond clearly and appropriately in common everyday situations using simple language;

iii) to read and understand different kinds of texts (from print and electronic sources) for enjoyment and information;

iv) write (including e-mail) for different purposes using simple language; and

v) show an awareness and appreciation of moral values and love towards the nation.

i. communicate with peers and adults confidently and appropriately in formal and informal situations;

ii. read and comprehend a range of English texts for information and enjoyment;

iii. write a range of texts using appropriate language, style and form through a variety of media;

iv. appreciate and demonstrate understanding of English language literary or creative works for enjoyment; and

v. use correct and appropriate rules of grammar in speech and writing.

SHAPEKBSR KSSR

• Communication• Human and environment• Self development

• Communication• Spiritual, attitude and values• Humanity• Physical aesthetical development• Science and technology

ORGANIZATIONKBSR KSSR

• According to each subjects (syllabus / text books)

The language contents are the sound system, grammar and vocabulary.

Several teaching contexts have been suggested through which the language skills and language content are to be taught.

Primary education is divided into two stages:

Stage One Years 1, 2 and 3

Stage Two, Years 4, 5 and 6.

In Years 1, 2 and 3 in national schools, the English language curriculum emphasises the development of basiclanguage skills so that pupils will have a strong foundation to build their proficiency in the language.

MATERIALSKBSR KSSR

• Using syllabus containing: content learning outcome suggested activities in teaching and learning process• Textbook

• Using curriculum documents standard content standard learning

In years 1 and 2,there will only be four modules; namely:Module One : Listening and SpeakingModule Two : ReadingModule Three : WritingModule Four : Language ArtsIn Years 3 - 6, grammar is added to the above four modules

• Textbook

SKILL

KBSR KSSR It comprises the four

language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing as well as the language contents

emphasises the development of basic language skills so that pupils will have a strong foundation to build their proficiency in the language.

Listening and Speaking Reading Writing Language Arts

TIME ALLOCATIONKBSR KSSR

• 1500 minutes of class time

• 1380 minutes of class time• Periods of Bahasa Malaysia subject in Chinese schools increase to ten• Number of English periods had increased

WORD LIST

KBSR KSSR

a sample of the more common words a

high frequency words and can be used and recycled in different contexts and topics.

based on common words

high frequency words that can be used repetitively in different contexts.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

KBSR KSSR• Clear emphasis on summative assessment

•Multiple sources of evidence •Teachers will build a profile of pupils’ language development and assess them individually. •A combination of formative and summative assessment methods.

EDUCATIONAL EMPHASES

KBSR KSSRThinking skillLearning how to learn

skillICTMultiple IntelligenceValues and citizenshipKnowledge

AcquisitionPreparation for the

real world

Thinking skillMastery learning ICTMultiple IntelligenceConstructivismContextual learningLearning how to learn skillValues and citizenshipKnowledge AcquisitionCreative and innovationEntrepreneurship

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