TSL591

1. Reading Syllabus in Malaysian Secondary Schools

2. Kurikulum Bersepadu Sekolah Menengah (KBSM) – implemented in 1988 in accordance with the NEP Aims: The syllabus aims to extend learners’ English language proficiency in order to meet their needs to use English in certain situations in everyday life, for knowledge acquisition, and for future workplace needs. Reading Syllabus in Malaysian Secondary Schools

6. CURRICULUM Reading Syllabus in Malaysian Secondary Schools

7. THEMES Based on the themes, topics are drawn for meaningful tasks & activities– incorporating all language skills, moral values & socio-cultural elements. Reading Syllabus in Malaysian Secondary Schools

8. THEMES & TOPICS People F1: Self, family & friends (personal details, interests, recounting personal experiences) F2: People & who they are F3: Well-known personalities & their achievements F4: Intercultural understanding at national & international levels Relationship with parents & friends F5: Planning for a career Reading Syllabus in Malaysian Secondary Schools

9. THEMES & TOPICS Environment F1: Care of open/common grounds in the community F2: Developments in one’s community F3: Natural phenomena F4: Conservation Pollution F5: Protecting our rivers, lakes & oceans in order that they continue to play a useful role in the lives of people living near them Reading Syllabus in Malaysian Secondary Schools

10. Reading Syllabus in Malaysian Secondary Schools THEMES & TOPICS Social Issues F1: Road safety Personal discipline at home & in school F2: Using time wisely Choosing friends wisely F3: Problems facing young people today & how to overcome these problems F4: Care for the old folk & disabled children Consumerism Drug abuse F5: Social freedom & responsibility

11. THEMES & TOPICS Values F1: Patriotism & citizenship Compassion, responsibility, physical & mental cleanliness F4: Patriotism & citizenship (understanding debatable national issues) Love for world peace & harmony, cooperation & respect Reading Syllabus in Malaysian Secondary Schools

12. THEMES & TOPICS Health F1: Healthy lifestyle F2: Knowing oneself, one’s behavior towards others Liking oneself (self-image & self-esteem) F3: Problems of growing up among young people F4: Diseases & illnesses Impact on society, preventive measures F5: Dangers of getting into bad habits Reading Syllabus in Malaysian Secondary Schools

13. THEMES & TOPICS Science & Technology F1: Discoveries – inventions that have changed the lifestyle of people F2: Plants F3: What we know of the seas & oceans of the world F4: Malaysian industries F5: Responsible waste management Reading Syllabus in Malaysian Secondary Schools

15. Reading Syllabus in Malaysian Secondary Schools Native Americans, unlike most other cultures, revere the wolf, imbuing the animal with almost mystical and spiritual qualities – both good and evil. One evening, an old Cherokee told his grandson about the eternal battle that goes on inside people. He said, “My boy, the battle is between two wolves inside us all.” “ One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego.” “ The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, tolerance, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.” The boy thought about it for a minute and then asked the grandfather, “Which wolf wins?” The old Cherokee replied, “The one you feed.” Source: Kallimullah, H. (2008, 7 March). Dancing with wolves, The New Straits Times . (p.1).