The Ministry of Education (KPM) will implement a new co-teaching approach in the 2027 School Curriculum, where two teachers collaborate in a single classroom. The initiative aims to balance academic achievement with character development, nurturing students who are not only knowledgeable but also disciplined, moral, and well-mannered.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek explained that co-teaching allows teachers to be more creative and interactive, making lessons more engaging and effective. The method involves two equal teachers working together, rather than a single teacher assisted by a helper, providing students with better attention and support, particularly in crowded classrooms.
The curriculum will also feature integrated learning, where multiple subjects—such as English, Science, and Music—are taught in a single session. Teachers are trained in suitable techniques and have responded positively to the reforms, which aim to instill values across all subjects, not just Moral or Islamic Education.
In addition, KPM will allocate 60 minutes per week for a Character-Building Program for both primary and secondary students, integrating moral lessons, positive behavior, and good conduct into the school timetable. The program encourages parental and community involvement, especially for preschool children, fostering values from an early age.
Fadhlina emphasized that the 2027 curriculum maintains the core of national education but updates teaching approaches to suit modern times. Co-teaching can be conducted either in a single class or by combining two classes for shared lessons. With prior teacher training sessions starting in 2025/2026, educators are prepared for these changes.
The minister added that early character-building initiatives will begin with preschoolers next year and gradually expand to Year One and Form One students in 2027. “By nurturing core values and character early, we ensure children grow with strong moral foundations, supported by both teachers and parents,” she said.
