Discussion on Policy
A.Policy making as a diffuse activity- The National Development Policy
i)Eradication of poverty
ii)Restructuring society
eg.loans for small medium enterprises
tax policies,etc
textbook loan scheme
computerization of schools,etc
pre school in the rural areas(tabika kemas)
cottage industries,eg.kain songket,keropok making,etc
rural infrastructure,eg.roads,water,electricity,etc
Question:Explain the importance of the textbook loan scheme in the context of policy making as a diffuse activity.
B.Policy Typology-categorization of policies or classification of policies according to the function.
Eg.Health,Education,Finance,etc
C.Regulatory Policies-policies to govern the conduct of business or policies that will monitor/keep an eye on types of businesses.
This is divided into:
i)Competitive Regulatory Policies-eg.Business registration,programme approvals by MQA,etc.
ii)Protective Regulatory Policies- eg.halal certification,minimum standards and accreditation by MQA,etc
iii)Distributive policies-distribution of benefits to schools,hospitals,etc.This is usually from the state budget.
iv)Redistributive policies-policies ‘intended to manipulate the allocation of wealth,property,etc….among social classes or racial groups.eg.Dasar Ekonomi Baru,Malay Special Rights,etc.
D.Concentrated and Diffuse Costs and Benefits-these policies are categorized according to who pays for the goods and services and who receives them.
E.Classifies policies based on the purpose of issuing them.
F.Material and Symbolic Policies-
i)Material Policy-policies that is of benefit to the public.eg.money given to housing areas to build facilities that will benefit the community.
ii)Symbolic Policy-policies that will appeal to the values of the public eg.’tak nak’ campaign,TV show ratings to minimize social ills,etc.

G.i) Goal Conflict?
ii)Causal Theory: A good causal theory is needed if a policy design is to succeed.eg.If speed limits are reduced accidents will be reduced.
Ambiguous Causal Theories- a policy design that does not have a good causal theory may not produce the desired results.eg.If prices of books are reduced,people will start buying and reading more books.

next week-18 march

Next Wk.
1.Discuss the current education system.How many levels are there and describe the subjects taught as well as the teaching philosophy used.
2.Tertiary education available in Malaysia.Discuss the different types.
3.Types of schools-eg.cluster schools,etc.Explain how different they are from the other schools.4.Chinese and Tamil education in Malaysia

Discussion/Forum 1

Discussion/Forum 1

What is the relationship between philosophy and education?
What period in the history of the malaysian education system would you like to be in?
Before or after independence? Explain and give reasons.

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Week 8: [11.3.2010]

Week 8: [11.3.2010]

Research on this topics by next week - 8.3.2010

1. Major shifts in the functions & reforms of education in Malaysia due to?
2. Name the different Education Reports and describe the features of each report.
3. What is a 'vernacular school'? Discuss the types of vernacular schools in the country during the colonial period.

Today’s Discussion.

1.As usual write your name on the research done by you.

2.Get into groups of 4/5,not more and discuss the following:

a)History of Education in Malaysia.

i)What is History?Is it important to know the history of education in Malaysia?Yes/No.Explain with examples.

ii)What are the different stages/times/chapters/eras in the history of education in Malaysia?Explain each stage.Provide examples where you can.

iii)Compare education in Malaysia before Independence and after Independence.Discuss the different reports and the changes made so far.Provide examples where necessary.

iv)Explain the different stages/levels in the National Education System.

v)Malaysia has identified its own vision and challenges for the future in Vision 2020.List the 9 challenges.Explain each one.

vi)What are the aims as listed in the Malaysian Education Master Plan,2006-2011?How do you think educators can help fulfill these aims?

Here is the questions of the quiz/pair work .

1. What is policy?
2. Give examples (at least 5) of government policies. Explain the reasons for each of the policies.
3. There have been many changes in education in Malaysia in the last 4 decades. These changes are as a result of 5 policy instruments in Education. What are they?
4. How are policies classified?
5. What are policy typologies? Lowi (1964) divides policies into 3 category: What are they? What is the regulatory policy divided into? Explain.
6. Explain the following policies:
a. Concentrated & Diffuse Costs & Benefits
b. Purpose based
c. Material & Symbolic
d. Causal Theory
e. Name the 3 arms of the government. Explain the function of each

Miss Sarada's Notes

We have covered Philosophy and Policy and now we will look into the History of Education in Malaysia.
Read the following and if there are any questions,please ask me.
1. Any problems with Assignments?Let me know how many of you are doing Assignment 1(policy) and how many of you are doing the one on NPE/NBE.
2. The assignment on ‘Policy’,please refer to the uploaded notes in the Blog under ‘Policy Design’.
3. The one on NPE/NBE…also in the Blog.
4. Redo quiz—those who have not handed in pls hand in.
5. Blog—I am still not able to use my pc. Please take part in the Blog.Marks will be given to all those who can pose a question/start a discussion/ask questions/share research,etc.I have also opened the Blog to all the regional centres.Hopefully,everyone participates and uses the Blog as a ‘sharing place for ideas’