Minister of Education Fahdrina Sidek announced: Classes on artificial intelligence (AI) will be included in our country's school curriculum starting in 2027.
Specifically, Fahadrina, who is also Member of Parliament (MP) for Nibong Tebar, argued that the basics of AI will be taught in primary schools and extended to secondary schools.
Fundamentals of AI will be taught in schools from 2027
Minister of Education, Fadrina Saidok
The Minister of Education on March 21 responded to a written question from Lavis MP Pan Hock Leung who wanted to know whether the Ministry had any plans to introduce AI-related subjects in primary schools to develop future skilled workers. This matter was made clear in a written response to Congress. .
As shared by Harapan Daily, Fadlina said the ministry is committed to creating a skilled workforce with AI knowledge and skills.
This will enable Malaysia to remain competitive in this digital era, she added.
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Therefore, from 2027 the school curriculum will include: The new “Fasih Digital” or digitally savvy competency as part of the seven competencies It must be mastered by the student.
Fadrina argued that digitally literate students are not only able to apply their knowledge and skills to problem solving, but also use concepts of computational thinking to create new things.
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She further elaborated,
“Among the digital knowledge and skills introduced in the new curriculum will also be AI-related lessons. New technology and digital subjects will introduce the fundamentals of AI at primary school level.
“Further exploration and application of AI will continue in the same subjects in secondary education, such as computer science information and communication technology and design and technology subjects.”
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It's quite exciting! So what do you think about the basics of AI being taught in schools starting at elementary school level? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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