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CHALLENGES IN SHAPING STUDENT CHARACTER IN THE FUTURE: IMPLICATIONS FOR CURRICULUM PLANNING IN MALAYSIA Som, Habib Mat
International Journal of Education Vol 5, No 2 (2011): May 2011
Publisher : UPI Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/ije.v5i2.5280

Abstract

Mankind is facing a crisis and needs to find a way to overcome several moral, political andeconomic challenges. This article discusses the challenges faced in building the characterof students to enable them to withstand the challenges of moral degradation, globalizationand rapid change. This article also considers the reasons for developing moral characterin students, the present challenges they face and the preparations curriculum plannersneed to give added value to the present curriculum. An alternative curriculum designed toshape students’ moral character is suggested to enable them to face future challenges.Key words: challenges, curriculum planning, political and economic challenges