About the book
Since independence in 1957, Malaysia has become a globally-recognised industrial trading partner. With a 60% Muslim population, it also enjoys the reputation of being a moderate and peaceful nation. However, with just a short time left to realising its Vision 2020 of developed nationhood, the pathway of nation building still seems ambiguous. There is a brewing tension in its race and ethnic relations which has permeated the various fronts, namely politics, society, economics and education. This book analyses the education policies that have been formulated and implemented in Malaysia since independence. It demonstrates how these policy enactments have influenced the nation’s growth and transformation, and the challenges faced in creating a model of equity and multicultural co-existence among its racially and ethnically diversified people. Shedding light on these issues, it points towards the major mending that is needed for Malaysia to become a truly developed nation.
Chapters include:
- Education of ethnic minorities in Malaysia: Contesting issues in a multiethnic society
- Access and equity issues in Malaysian higher education
- Graduate employability in government discourse: A critical perspective
This comprehensive book is a case study on Malaysia that will supplement researchers and advance students in their understanding of a multi-racial society’s perspective and attitude towards education.
Editions of Policy Discourses in Malaysian Education
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317283805
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317283812
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Since independence in 1957, Malaysia has become a globally-recognised industrial trading partner. With a 60% Muslim population, it also enjoys the reputation of being a moderate and peaceful nation. However, with just a short time left to realising its Vision 2020 of developed nationhood, the pathway of nation building still seems ambiguous. There is a brewing tension in its race and ethnic relations which has permeated the various fronts, namely politics, society, economics and education. This book analyses the education policies that have been formulated and implemented in Malaysia since independence. It demonstrates how these policy enactments have influenced the nation’s growth and transformation, and the challenges faced in creating a model of equity and multicultural co-existence among its racially and ethnically diversified people. Shedding light on these issues, it points towards the major mending that is needed for Malaysia to become a truly developed nation.
Chapters include:
- Education of ethnic minorities in Malaysia: Contesting issues in a multiethnic society
- Access and equity issues in Malaysian higher education
- Graduate employability in government discourse: A critical perspective
This comprehensive book is a case study on Malaysia that will supplement researchers and advance students in their understanding of a multi-racial society’s perspective and attitude towards education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Policy Discourses in Malaysian Education about?
Since independence in 1957, Malaysia has become a globally-recognised industrial trading partner. With a 60% Muslim population, it also enjoys the reputation of being a moderate and peaceful nation. However, with just a short time left to realising its Vision 2020 of developed nationhood, the pathway of nation building still seems ambiguous. There is a brewing tension in its race and ethnic relations which has permeated the various fronts, namely politics, society, economics and education. This book analyses the education policies that have been formulated and implemented in Malaysia since independence. It demonstrates how these policy enactments have influenced the nation’s growth and transformation, and the challenges faced in creating a model of equity and multicultural co-existence among its racially and ethnically diversified people. Shedding light on these issues, it points towards the major mending that is needed for Malaysia to become a truly developed nation.
Chapters include:
- Education of ethnic minorities in Malaysia: Contesting issues in a multiethnic society
- Access and equity issues in Malaysian higher education
- Graduate employability in government discourse: A critical perspective
This comprehensive book is a case study on Malaysia that will supplement researchers and advance students in their understanding of a multi-racial society’s perspective and attitude towards education.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Policy Discourses in Malaysian Education?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Educational strategies and policy
Where can I read a sample of Policy Discourses in Malaysian Education?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317283805
Is Policy Discourses in Malaysian Education part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Critical Studies in Asian Education
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Policy Discourses in Malaysian Education?
Nagappan C. Rengasamy, Suseela Malakolunthu
Who is the Publisher of the book Policy Discourses in Malaysian Education?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Policy Discourses in Malaysian Education is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317283805) and pdf(ISBN 9781317283812)