Arab Educational Information Network

The study aimed at analyzing the Malaysian educational system adopted by schools and colleges as well as identifying the courses offered at primary and secondary levels. Further, the researchers explored the Malaysian history in connection with the educational reform, the educational reform plan for 2020, and the Malaysian organizational policies and regulations. The researchers took the Malaysian experience into consideration in terms of putting the experience in question before conferences, workshops, and symposia for the purpose of promoting and upgrading the educational sector. The researchers also analyzed the factors that assisted the development of public education, including the cultural, social, political, environmental, and geographical factors. The researchers showed that the government had a great role in financing and supporting the education, in addition to reviewing and discussing the educational philosophy in Malaysia. Furthermore, the researchers explained the educational contents including the teacher, student, and curriculum. The researchers concluded with this analytical study to the fact that the reasons for progress and success of the Malaysian educational system were attributable to the strategic planning and the development of comprehensive plans that aimed at advancing education, paying attention to scientific research, taking care of talented students, using best educational techniques, keeping pace with educational technology, in addition to sufficient financial support that was commensurate with the plans established. Accordingly, the researchers presented a combination of recommendations, the most important of which was the necessity of applying the Malaysian experience to the Jordanian educational system in a manner running compatible with the capabilities of the Jordanian government. (Published abstract)