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Holistic education in Malaysia.


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Ismail, Habsah and Hassan, Aminuddin (2009) Holistic education in Malaysia. European Journal of Social Sciences, 9 (2). pp. 231-236. ISSN 1450-2267

Abstract

This article discusses the concept of holistic education in Malaysia in the light of the principles adhered by the National Philosophy of Education (NPE) in the country with its focus on the development of well-balanced and integrated individuals who hold a firm belief in and devotion to God. In addressing the importance of the holistic notion of education, the Western concept of holism and integrated education as seen from the aspects of aim, philosophical principles underpinning the practices, curriculum and the teaching and learning process are also discussed. In highlighting the meaning of holistic education in Malaysia, similarities and differences in the meaning and principles of holistic education in the country and her western counterpart had been explained and the rational for the implementation of the holistic concept was provided.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Educational Studies
Publisher: EuroJournals
Keywords: Core values; Holistic education; Integrated curriculum; Philosophy.
Depositing User: Emelda Mohd Hamid
Date Deposited: 07 Feb 2014 07:54
Last Modified: 29 Sep 2015 03:03
URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15024
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