Our
presentation is based on Political Influence on English Language in Malaysia.
Education system in Malaysia most influenced by the politic itself. Different
individual who lead the ministry, he will change and come out with the new
changes. It doesn’t mean the changes are not good, but it must be practical
with the situation and capability that can runs it at that time. If all the
changes just wanted to showing off the power, at last the students will become
the victims.
In
my personal opinion, the implementation of PPSMI should be carrying on. Our
batch was the first batch undergoes this implementation. Based on my
experience, the benefits that I get are; I can enhance my vocabulary, training
myself to speak confidently in English, also to read books written in English.
But it was different nowadays. To be frank, I rarely speak in English except
during the English’s presentation class. As a result, this affects my fluency
to speak in English. I’m quite jealous when my lecturer praises some of my
friends during the presentation. I realized it was my own fault too. Taking for
granted this aspect. But for sure, I need the booster too. I must take the
first step to improve myself because I will undergo the practicum to teach
English for the next year. I must show the best and the right concept to my
students later.
My hope is for the Ministry
of Education, for any changes and new implementation in the future, a proper
research and survey should be conducted for every range of community including
the parents, teachers, retired teacher and education expertise, also non
government organization (NGO) so that we can view the opinion and response from
all range of community regarding the issue. We should practice the democratic
way and find the best solution that can satisfy everybody, to get the win-win
situation. At the same time, the solution will not become “one size fits all”.
