Challenges of new normal learning

The concept of learning should not be confined within the four walls of a room. Instead, it must be relevant at any time and place, in line with the new normal, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

He said the Education Ministry must continue to listen to suggestions and input from educators, parents and pupils in order to improve teaching and learning (PdP) platforms to ensure that no students are left behind in the learning process.

Muhyiddin added that said since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country a year ago, the PdP process had relied heavily on online learning and prompted teachers to begin mastering various digital educational applications that enable students to follow the new normal of learning.

“The changes that have taken place clearly prove that the concept of learning should not be confined within the four walls of a room. In the new normal, virtual service delivery has begun to expand.

“Although teachers are facing challenges in implementing PdP online, especially when PdPR (home-based teaching and learning) was introduced, I can see that many teachers have successfully produced various forms of PdP material to ensure students are not left behind in the learning process. I congratulate you for your efforts and innovation.“

Muhyiddin said this in a message in conjunction with the 50th Teachers’ Day celebrations themed “Berguru Demi Ilmu, Bina Generasi Baharu” which was aired live on the Education Ministry Facebook page, RTM TV1, DidikTV KPM and other broadcasting stations yesterday.

He said the globalisation wave has formed a new direction in education and educators have an important role in adapting the content of technology-based pedagogy in PdP.