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SOCIAL STUDIES III
REVISIONREVISION
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Question :Question :
In developing the Malaysian education
system, the Ministry ofE
ducation proposedthe setting up ofVision Schools and
Cluster Schools. Discuss at least four
impacts each of these concepts may have on
education in Malaysia.(30 marks)
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CLUSTER SCHOOL
- Aims to develop the full potential of schools
within the cluster of excellence.
To develop model schools that can bebenchmarked against by other schools
within the same cluster as well as others
outside its cluster
Clusters are done on the basis of locality or
excellence
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IMPACTS
Enhance quality of education
Accelerates excellent educationalinstitutions in the Malaysian educationsystem
De-centralises the process that promotesschools capabilities
Provides standard models for local schools Provides solid foundation in producing
leaders for agent of change
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VISION SCHOOL
Is the concept of placing a national school
and 1-2 other vernacular schools together at
the same site
Vision schools share facilities with one ormore national schools
Aims to integrate pupils from different
medium schools through the concept ofsharing common facilities
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IMPACTS
Creation of a Malaysian race
Promotes integration of pupils from SekolahKebangsaan, Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina
and Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil schools
Foster national unity
Encourage greater interaction between pupils of
different races Creates future generation who are tolerant andunderstanding of each other
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QuestionQuestion ::According to the Malaysian Institute ofIntegrity, the number of divorce cases hasrisen to an alarming level. Discuss the
possible causes of divorce and suggest atleast five ways how couples can managethem.
(TheS
tar,25
May2
008)(30 marks)
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Causes of divorce
Lack of commitment from one or both parties
Poor communication skills
Different intellectual interests, hobbies, status,beliefs and values, education background
Different views in bringing up children/ lack ofparenting skills
Financial difficulties Extra marital affairs
Abuse
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Practical Solutions
Communication Open-heart talk to undo anymisunderstanding, both parties must discussand iron out their differences. Be a good
listener. Negotiation Negotiate and compromise.
Accept each others strength and weaknesses.Be submissive to the agreed solutions
Mediation- Seek advice from mediators- acommon friend, religious leader or marriagecounselor
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Practical Solutions
Litigate-Seek legal advice
Arbitrate seek legal resolution outside the
courts. The couple refers to one or morepersons for decision that they will agree to.
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QuestionQuestion ::
Question 2 : Stimulus
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5 possible factors
The public lack civic mindedness picnickersthrow or leave behind rubbish or trash on the
beach Irresponsible people who throw rubbish intothe sea
Inadequate rubbish bins in public places
Poor management system Lack of public awareness to take care of the
environment
Poor law enforcement
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3 consequences
Destroys the ecosystem
Causes water pollutionCauses water pollution
Litter becomes breeding ground for
mosquitoes and other insects that may
spread diseases
Incurs high cost to clean upIncurs high cost to clean up
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4 practical ways
Individuals to practise 4R(reuse/reduce/recycle/repair)
Provide adequate and proper rubbish bins Local council and NGOs to carry out awarenessprogrammes to educate the public on caring forthe environment
Provide efficient rubbish collection service Streamline law enforcement impose heavypenalties
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QuestionQuestion ::
Question 2: Question on the CEOs
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Gender stratification
CEOs are all men. Unequal distribution ofwealth, power and privilege between men andwomen
CEOs are involved in mostly science andtechnology related business. Working womengenerally holds two types of jobs administrative support work and service work
CEOs work beyond the age of50. Workingwomen generally do not stay long enough in theworkforce
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Reasons
Glass ceiling- the invisible barriers that limitadvancement opportunities for women who arealready in the managerial elite
Mommy track female representation in publiclife is still limited by employers failure toaccommodate family needs
High speed escalator- preference for hiring menin women-dominated professions such asnursing, librarianship and social work. Men areoften promoted into higher positions such aspolicy making, supervision.
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4 ways to minimize
Flexibility to working mothers theopportunities to focus on both work and family
Flexible working hours to allow womenemployees to choose their own working hours
Fair distribution of high-speed escalators-should be shared by all
Equal opportunity to access education toallow women equal opportunity to higher and
tertiary education Government intervention to help women
overcome career barriers and shatter glassceiling
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Question :Question :
Sustainable development appears to be the
way forward in preserving the environment.
How far do you agree with this statement ?Support your argument with relevant
examples.
(30 marks)
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Sustainable Development(Agree)(Agree)
Definition : controlled development withminimal effects to the environment
Exercise control over illegal logging
Reduce indiscriminate destruction of theenvironment through selective logging
Practise reforestation
Protect the environment from furtherdestruction through relocation of squatterareas
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Sustainable Development
(Disagree)(Disagree)
Destruction to the environment is still
evident
Replacement of old trees is minimal
Disruption to the ecosystem is evident
S
ustainable development is still profit driven
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Question :Question :By the middle of the nineteenth century, so
many people from so many lands had cometo the United States that novelist HermanMelville exclaimed, You cannot spill a drop ofAmerican blood without spilling the blood ofthe whole world We are not a nation, so
much as a world. Herman MelvilleHerman Melville
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The quote above describes the cultural
diversity in the United States. To what extend
is it similar to the Malaysian context?Support your answer with relevant examples.
(30 marks)
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The Cultural Diversity in
Malaysia
Similarities
- There is a variety of food
- Social class is dependent on the economicstanding
- There is cultural differences due to
relocation- There is a variety in cultures and lifestyle
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The Cultural Diversity in
MalaysiaDifferencesDifferences- Diversity in the languages spoken in
Malaysia- Cultural diversity through differences of
language, race, gender, religion
-Diversity in the application of values
- Ethnic diversity in urban and rural areas
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Question :Question :
The changes in the Malaysian education
system indicate that it is responding to the
demands of globalization. In your opinion,how far has Malaysia succeeded in meeting
these demands?
(30 marks)
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Globalization
The positive aspects :
- Outsourcing of the workforce for the benefits
of the country
- Increased competition between companies
- Increased media coverage
- Speedy dissemination of information and
assistance
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Globalization
The negative aspects :
- Brain drain effect
- Exploitation of labour- Job insecurity due to increased job
competition
- Creation of a borderless world- exposes a country to certain threats
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Globalization
DefinitionDefinition ::
- A process by which people of the world are
unified into a single society that functions together
- The extend to which Malaysia has succeeded in
meeting the demands of globalization.
- Education Policy National Education Philosophy,
Education Development Master Plan (PIPP)
- Facility - better equipped school learning facilities,laboratories, sports and recreation facilities, ICT
equipments, video conferencing, libraries
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Globalization
- Curriculum - prepare for globalization, instilllearning and thinking skills, more subjectoptions, format of examination, virtual anddistance learning, link programmes with foreignpartners
- Human resource up-grading and higherqualified teachers, research and development
- Other education projects Vision School, SmartSchool, Cluster School, localized internationalcampus, international students
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Question :Question :
Advertising is the art of convincing people tospend money they dont have for somethingthey dont need.
Roger, W. 1997
To what extend do you agree with the statementabove?
Justify your answer with reference to the differenttypes of propaganda techniques.
(30 marks)
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Different types of propaganda techniques
Bandwagon : persuading people to be
consistent with others
Testimonial : using words of an expert or a
famous person to promote an idea
Transfer : associating the products with a well
known person to promote or demote
a product
Repetition : repeating the name of the product
during an advertisement
Emotional words : using words to generate positive
feelings