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Since last January, 300 primary and secondary schools have been selected for the Dual Language Programme (DLP).
Its main purpose is to give students the opportunity to use either English or Malay in Science, Mathematics, Information Technology and Communication, and Design and Technology. The DLP is also expected to boost English proficiency in government schools, not to mention enhance students’ future employability.Although the programme is optional, according to the Education Act 1996, apart from other conditions that must be met - i.e. proper infrastructure and reference materials as well as the agreement of school principals and teachers - the pilot project has received a few objections among various parties.“Since the programme was implemented, the response I received from the teachers was to get continuous support from us on how they can get the desired pedagogy, especially in English Language as the programme is conducted in that language. As such we have set up the English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC) online to help teachers.“We will continue this programme with the second wave next year. However, it will not be mandatory, but subject to the application from schools,” said Education Director-General Datuk Seri Dr Khair Mohamad Yusof.
The Dual Language Programme (DLP) To Bolster English Proficiency
Published by SchoolAdvisor | Oct 20, 2016
Its main purpose is to give students the opportunity to use either English or Malay in Science, Mathematics, Information Technology and Communication, and Design and Technology. The DLP is also expected to boost English proficiency in government schools, not to mention enhance students’ future employability.Although the programme is optional, according to the Education Act 1996, apart from other conditions that must be met - i.e. proper infrastructure and reference materials as well as the agreement of school principals and teachers - the pilot project has received a few objections among various parties.“Since the programme was implemented, the response I received from the teachers was to get continuous support from us on how they can get the desired pedagogy, especially in English Language as the programme is conducted in that language. As such we have set up the English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC) online to help teachers.“We will continue this programme with the second wave next year. However, it will not be mandatory, but subject to the application from schools,” said Education Director-General Datuk Seri Dr Khair Mohamad Yusof.
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