Shaping Teaching Practice in Malaysia: A System's View

This book provides insights into the black box of the classroom by comparing classroom practices in Malaysia's national public school system and a unique subsystem. It identifies and discusses the forces that shape teachers' classroom practices, illustrated in multiple case studies. It also uncovers micro disruptions to the system that could change teachers' thinking.

Format: Hardback
Length: 158 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The role of teachers in the classroom is a crucial factor in shaping student learning, yet it remains largely a mystery due to limited knowledge about what transpires within these spaces. This book aims to shed light on the black box by examining classroom practices in Malaysia's national public school system and a unique subsystem within it. Through extensive analysis of hundreds of hours of classroom video data and interviews, the book identifies and discusses the forces that shape teachers' classroom practices across the ecological system.

What emerges from this analysis are nuanced insights into how tightly and loosely coupled forces within the centralized Malaysian national system influence these teachers' practices. These forces are showcased through multiple case studies, providing a vivid portrayal of the complex interplay between system-level factors and individual teachers' decisions and actions.

Furthermore, this volume uncovers micro disruptions to some of the tightly coupled forces within the system, offering potential avenues for change in teachers' thinking about their classroom practice. These insights hold significance for international and comparative education researchers, education policymakers, education professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the factors that drive teachers' practices in different contexts.

By exploring the complexities of the classroom ecosystem, this book provides valuable insights into the factors that shape teachers' decisions and actions, ultimately contributing to improved student learning outcomes.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032122946