What educationists say

RURAL and urban schools can adopt the Kalsom Movement’s approach towards improving English proficiency among students, say educationists.

In 2017, the proficiency of English among the student-beneficiaries rose from 45% to 92% from days one to five of the camp.

Datuk N. Siva Subramaniam says the practical method is successful because it studied the students’ background and why they struggle to speak English.

“Kalsom is progressing towards the right direction and there is nothing wrong if schools wish to adopt their method.

“In the past, various steps were taken to improve students’ proficiency in English without understanding the root of the problem.

“National policy is one thing, market needs are another. Education today must (evolve) according to the needs of the market,” he adds.

By adopting Kalsom’s English modules, Siva Subramaniam says the nation will be able to produce graduates who suits market demands.

“This is necessary not just for graduates seeking employment overseas, but those who work in multinational companies within the country,” he says.

Similarly, Prof Tan Sri Dr T Marimuthu says such initiatives help boost the achievement of poor students.

“Once you boost their self-confidence and respect, they will be able to achieve many things.

“Teachers must be creative in adopting various strategies of teaching.

“Kalsom’s efforts are excellent, their methods of improving English proficiency have produced positive results; teachers can consider adopting it,” he adds.