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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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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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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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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

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