Malaysia: 35% of teachers lack good command of English

[Francis Hult]

Malaysia Star Online

 

35% of teachers lack good command of English

 

The Education Ministry revealed that about 35% of teachers teaching Science and Mathematics in schools nationwide have been found to lack a good command of the English language.

 

Deputy Education Minister Datuk Razali Ismail said such a setback in the teaching profession was discovered during surveys conducted in schools that were selected randomly, to gauge the standard of teachers who are tasked to teach both the subjects in English.

 

Full story:

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/9/4/nation/20080904181703&sec=nation

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