FACULTY OF SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS

SULTAN IDRIS EDUCATION UNIVERSITY

Information And Communication Technology In Science

(SSI 3013)

TITLE

: SMART SCHOOL SYSTEM IN MALAYSIA

PREPARED FOR:
EN. AZMI BIN IBRAHIM

PREPARED BY:
1. UMMI BATRISYIA BINTI ABDUL MANAF
2. SITI AZWA NURFATIHA BINTI MOHD FAIZANI

D20161073942
D20161073937

SEMESTER 1 SESSION 2016/2017

GROUP B

LIST OF CONTENTS

Cover
List of Content
Abstract
1.0 Introduction
2.0 The Malaysian Smart School Conceptual Model
3.0 Malaysian Smart School Progress
4.0 Objectives of the Establishment of Smart School
5.0 Challenges Faced in the Progress of Smart School
6.0 Conclusion
7.0 References

ABSTRACT
This assignment was written about the Smart School Program that has been launched by our
government to prepare the future generation to become the competitive workforce and allround development individuals. Malaysia intends to transform its educational system, in line
with and in support of the nations drive to fulfil Vision 2020. This Vision calls for sustained,
productivity-driven growth, which will be achievable only with a technologically literate,
critically thinking work force prepared to participate fully in the global economy of the 21st
century.
At the same time, Malaysias National Philosophy of Education calls for developing
the potential of individuals in a holistic and integrated manner, so as to produce individuals
who are intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and physically balanced and harmonious. The
catalyst for this massive transformation will be technology supported Smart Schools, which
will improve how the educational system achieves the National Philosophy of Education,
while fostering the development of a work force prepared to meet the challenges of the next
century. Transforming the educational system will entail changing the culture and practices of
Malaysias primary and secondary schools, moving away from memory-based learning
designed for the average student to an education that stimulates thinking, creativity, and
caring in all students, caters to individual abilities and learning styles, and is based on more
equitable access. It will require students to exercise greater responsibility for their own
education, while seeking more active participation by parents and the wider community.

1.0INTRODUCTION
Since independence, the country has undergone rapid changes in the educational system.
To improve the quality of education, the education policies are constantly reviewed and
improved to ensure the effectiveness of the curriculum implementation. The changing of
education system requires a change in practice and culture in primary and secondary schools.
The education system has to be changed to the thinking and creativity learning, taking into
account the range of abilities and learning styles of students and to ensure that all students
have the opportunity to build self-concept.
The world we live in today is currently undergoing a massive transformation as a result of
the digital revolution. The transformation also has been greatly affecting the world of
education. Education is a very important part of the country as it has the duty to educate
young people who are responsible for the countrys future development and progress.
Therefore, in our country, with the presence of information technologies today, our Malaysian
government is also putting huge efforts into education sector to obtain the good advantages
from it. Considering the importance of the ICT industry, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, the
former Malaysian Prime Minister, delivered an impactful and significant documented speech
entitled Malaysian The Way Forward at the inaugural meeting of the Malaysian Business
Council in 1991. This has led to the widely known Vision 2020, Malaysia would have
achieved the status of a fully developed country.
Considering the importance of the ICT industry, early in 1996, the Ministry of Education
was involved in intense discussion about Smart Schools, the concept and its implications

on the Malaysian education system. By late 1996, the Smart School had become one of the
seven flagship application of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) would facilitate the
adoption of ICT sector among the masses as well as provide a growth platform for the
industry as a whole. The Ministry of Education (MOE Flagship) Malaysia is the lead agency
of the Smart School Flagship, one of the original seven Applications of the Multimedia Super
Corridor Malaysia launched in 1997. The Malaysian Smart School Flagship was premised on
the strong belief that information and communication technology is a key enabler to
imparting the learning desire to all. The impact of technology on education and future
generations is undoubtedly enormous.
Smart schools were introduced, students were encouraged to use information and
communication technology (ICT), and almost all schools are equipped with computers and
internet access even in the rural area. The integration of ICT in smart school does not just
only give the benefit of ICT during teaching and learning process. This new technologies
have created learning opportunities that challenges traditional schools and colleges.
Furthermore, they enable people of all ages to pursue learning on their own terms. Smart
schools in Malaysia have shown a good progress since its establishment. Although there are
several challenges and issues faced, the smart schools in Malaysia were constantly being
monitored and upgraded to match the current conditions and the education needs.

2.0 THE MALAYSIAN SMART SCHOOL CONCEPTUAL MODEL

In 1996, the Ministry of Education started to conceptualise the Malaysian Smart School,
under the leadership of the then Director-General of Education, Tan Sri Dato Dr. Wan Zahid
Wan Mohamed. The conceptualised document entitled The Malaysian Smart School: A
Conceptual Blueprint (SSPT,1997a) explains that the Malaysian Smart School concept is
derived from best practices from around the world, as well as from the best home-grown
practices of teachers and educators in Malaysia.
In essence, the Malaysian Smart School is defined as learning institutions that are
reconstructed to fit the globally evolving world of information and technology. These
learning institutions are designed in terms of teaching and learning practice and school
management in order to prepare children for the life in this Information Age. In this age, the
development of ICT witnessed to be occurring fast. Therefore, to adapt with this ever
changing condition, smart school will evolve over time, continuously developing and
advancing its professional staffs, its educational resources and its administrative.
Based on the purpose of smart school is to prepare children for the Information Age,
smart school is provided with all the technology needed extending from the school level up to
national level. Smart school is equipped with technology that can facilitate teaching and
learning process such as multimedia and assist the school management; database for instance.
These are among the technology that provided in smart school:

i) Classroom which is equipped with multimedia courseware and presentation

facilities, and e-mail or groupware for collaboration work.
ii) Library/Media Centre with database centre for multimedia courseware, and
network resources like access to internet.
iii) Computer laboratory is for teaching, such as Computer Studies as a subject, and
readily accessible multimedia and audiovisual equipment
iv) Administration Offices are capable of managing databases of student and
facilities, tracking student and teacher performance or resources, and distributing
notices and other information electronically.
v) Server Room is equipped to handle applications, management databases, web
servers, provide security and telecommunications interface and access to network
resources.
Smart school is not about the technology around the school only. It is also about the
technology that interconnecting the smart schools and educational technology in district and
national level. The network is maintained secured for the communication between schools
and the national authorities. Districts will also need to maintain extensive databases for
information like assessment records of student and teacher performance: human resource
records, matter of governance, financing and security: and educational resources.

3.0 MALAYSIAN SMART SCHOOL PROGRESS

3.1Wave 1 - The Pilot ( 1999-2002)

The Pilot Project tested the Smart School Integrated Solution (SSIS) through various
components. At this stage, measures such as teachers and principals trained in use of Smart
School application, ICT infrastructure and systems as an enabler for quality teaching and
learning. The implementation phase from year 1999 to 2002was closely monitored bythe
three parties. Issues that occurred at this phase were resolved at the meetings that attended by
the three parties.
3.2Wave 2 The Post-Pilot (2002-2005)
At Post Pilot phase, massive computerization phase is launched to all 10,000 schools.
Infrastructure and measures such as computer lab, SchoolNet, courseware, e-material and the
Teaching-Learning Science and Mathematics In English (PPSMI), an education policy as
conducted to the whole Malaysias schools.
3.3Wave 3 Making All Schools Smart, Mass (2005-2010)
Making All Schools Smart is a continuous process to acculturate the use of technology is
education to ensure quality teaching and learning, effectiveness of school administration and

management and teachers ICT competency. At this wave, the steps of leveraging all ICT
initiatives are taken. About 88.9% of schools have achieved smart school status at the end of
this wave.
3.4Wave 4 Consolidate and Stabilise (2011-2020)
At this wave, continuous effort is continued. Meticulous planning and monitoring, rigorous
training and upgrading of teachers and school administrators, enhancement of information
literary among school leavers and formulation of smart partnership are taken to consolidate
and sustain the Smart Schools progress.All the 10,000 schools should achieve the smart
schools standards in this wave.

4.0 OBJECTIVES OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SMART SCHOOL

5.0 CHALLENGES FACED IN THE PROGRESS OF SMART SCHOOL

6.0 CONCLUSION
The Smart School policy cycle has been planned and managed to prepare Malaysian students
to become knowledgeable and skilled workers for the Information Age. This is in line with
the countrys key goal of Vision 2020. Correspondingly, the main aim of the government in
establishing the Smart School policy was to democratize education by providing efficient and
sufficient facilities in order to enhance individual strengths and abilities. The implementing
the Smart School policy needs continues monitoring and evaluation in terms of technology
performance. This is because the Smart School system as a whole comprises two aspects
which are the factors related to ICT and those related to technology use by humans. The
opportunities given to students will help them to enhance and promote creative and critical
thinking, self-managed learning. Although a lot has been done to achieve the goals,
objectives, and values of the Smart School project since its establishment, there are still
opportunities to do more improvement in the implementation of the Smart School in
Malaysia.
In conclusion, the inception of Smart School in Malaysia is a big leap in our local
education to achieve our nation Vision 2020. The continuous effort towards making it is a big
success requires fully involvement of all stakeholders. There still have challenges and
obstacles need to face and overcome by all stakeholders. However, cooperation and
ownership of Smart School from the stakeholder can overcome the challenges effectively.

7.0 REFERENCES