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Article
New Links with Malaysia for MSN Courses
Publication: Montessori International, vol. 9, no. 3
Date: 1999
Pages: 5
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Language: English
ISSN: 1470-8647
Article
Factors That Influence Parents' Choice of Pre-Schools Education in Malaysia: An Exploratory Study
Available from: International Journal of Business and Social Science
Publication: International Journal of Business and Social Science, vol. 2, no. 15
Date: 2011
Pages: 115-128
Asia, Australasia, Malaysia, Parent attitudes, Parent attitudes, Parents - Perceptions, School choice, Southeast Asia
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Abstract/Notes: The objective of this study is to identify the important factors contribute most to parents' choice of pre-school for their children. Parents' choice of pre-school is influenced by various factors that are mostly associated with the pre-school institution itself. Parent have different educational believes and preferences which puts them in a dilemma when making decision for their children pre-school education. it is important for pre-school businesses to meet the needs of both parents and children in order to attract and retain their customer. Data was collected using a survey questionnaire. The sample consisted of 162 parents who have pre-school children. Multiple regression analysis was used to identify the predictor variables that contributed to the choice of pre-schools. The main factors that influence parents' choice of pre-schools are branding, private-run institutions, safety and security, quality of teaching and hygiene. English medium and religion-based pre-schools are the preferred pre-schools chosen by these parents.
Language: English
ISSN: 2219-1933, 2219-6021
Article
A Renaissance for Islamic Education: Al-Hidayah Islamic Pre-school Centre in Malaysia
Available from: JSTOR
Publication: Islamic Studies, vol. 33, no. 1
Date: 1994
Pages: 83-95
Asia, Australasia, Malaysia, Religious education, Religious education, Southeast Asia
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Abstract/Notes: Malaysia is a country with approximately 53% Muslims. The rest of the population belong to different religions like Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism and Taoism. Due to religious and ethnic pluralism and a cultural antagonism inside the society, the Muslims have been virtually forced to adopt alternative thinking and to make new experiments in order to keep in line with the Chinese. Malaysia is, in an Islamic context, an interesting country. In the rural areas where the Malay population is in majority, syncre tic religious practices such as Muslim Shamanism, magic and healing are still common.1 Urban areas, on the other hand, are marked by a more intellectual approach towards Islam, due partially to the great number of Muslim students who pursue their post-graduate studies overseas. The Chinese form the economically strongest group in Malaysia, and have thus tended to be in control of the private schools with the highest intellectual levels. The establishment of private schools is growing and competition is strong to get students. Many Malays from the upper strata of society have therefore sent their children to schools run by Chinese...
Language: English
ISSN: 0578-8072
Article
Happy Events in Malaysia [Kuala Lumpur]
Publication: Montessori Courier, vol. 3, no. 2
Date: Jun 1991
Pages: 20
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Language: English
ISSN: 0959-4108
Article
Incorporating Nature in Outdoor Physical Environment of Kindergartens for Learning with Nature in Malaysia
Available from: Silverchair
Publication: AIP Conference Proceedings, vol. 2881, no. 1
Date: Oct 5, 2023
Pages: Article 040005
Asia, Australasia, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Southeast Asia
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Abstract/Notes: Learning with nature is increasingly popular in Malaysia. However, there are challenges when designing kindergarten outdoor physical environments to assist learning with nature in Malaysia. Previous studies have looked into the types of necessary nature interaction and spaces needed for learning with nature. However, there is a gap in understanding the factors influencing the methods to include nature in the kindergarten outdoor areas. This research aims to investigate the methods of incorporating nature in the outdoor physical environment of kindergartens to facilitate learning with nature. This research is a multiple case study using maximum variation sampling. The main findings suggest that each school’s design is unique as their curriculums and philosophy are different, and the way children interact with nature depends on it. Gibson’s Theory of Affordances, which is when the environment and surroundings allow for the interaction we intended, can help design kindergarten outdoor areas to cater to the curriculum. Integrating nature and man-made materials in the design can create a conducive environment for learning with nature. External factors namely the size of available outdoor areas, terrain conditions, and others will influence how nature is incorporated in the design.
Language: English
DOI: 10.1063/5.0167640
ISSN: 0094-243X
Article
Learning with Nature in Malaysia: Methods of Incorporating Nature in Kindergarten Outdoor Physical Environments
Available from: Penerbit UTHM
Publication: Online Journal for TVET Practitioners, vol. 8, no. 3
Date: 2023
Pages: 1-13
Asia, Australasia, Early childhood care and education, Montessori schools, Malaysia, Montessori method of education, Montessori schools, Nature education, Southeast Asia
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Abstract/Notes: Learning with nature is increasingly popular in Malaysia. However, there are challenges when designing kindergarten outdoor physical environments to assist learning with nature in Malaysia. Previous studies have looked into the types of necessary nature interaction and spaces needed for learning with nature. However, there is a gap in understanding the factors influencing the methods to include nature in the kindergarten outdoor areas. This research aims to investigate the methods of incorporating nature in the outdoor physical environment of kindergartens to facilitate learning with nature. This research is a multiple case study using maximum variation sampling. The main findings suggest that each school’s design is unique as their curriculums and philosophy are different, and the way children interact with nature depends on it. Gibson’s Theory of Affordances, which is when the environment and surroundings allow for the interaction we intended, can help design kindergarten outdoor areas to cater to the curriculum. Integrating nature and man-made materials in the design can create a conducive environment for learning with nature. External factors namely the size of available outdoor areas, terrain conditions, and others will influence how nature is incorporated in the design.
Language: English
ISSN: 2289-7410