Abstract
This study aims to identify the most important key features of pre-primary education in South Korea and Malaysia and the possibility of benefiting from their experiences in the development of this phase of education in Saudi Arabia, given certain circumstances and possibilities. This study identifies the similarities and differences through a review of the experiences of South Korea and Malaysia with respect to pre-primary education. The study subsequently analyzes and compares the results with the status of pre-primary education in Saudi Arabia to conceive a proposal for the development of a pre-primary education program in Saudi Arabia. The results of this study indicate that many factors have delayed the progress of pre-primary education in Saudi Arabia, including cultural factors and the unexpected and unplanned economic boom. The study suggests increasing the complementary relationship with the private sector through the granting of facilities to invest in the creation of excellent programs and pilot projects in kindergarten. In addition, the study suggests maintaining the quality of programs offered by enriching the integration of technology into the curriculum and directing pre-primary education curricula to focus on children’s self-respect and on teaching through play, cooperative learning, and role-playing. The study further suggests that Saudi Arabia can benefit from the creative approach incorporated in Malaysia and South Korea based on the educational philosophy to meet the needs of children. The outcome of this study is a proposal for the development of a pre-primary stage education program.
Highlights
The acceleration in scientific developments, the explosion of knowledge and the progress in technology are considered major characteristics of our time
The present study aims to clarify the pre-primary education offered in Malaysia and South Korea, to identify certain rules and principles that can guide the evaluation of this stage in Saudi Arabia and to facilitate in the development of a proposal regarding the establishment of pre-primary education in Saudi Arabia
The problem statement of this study is defined through the following questions: How can Saudi Arabia develop a pre-primary education program based on an examination of the experiences of Malaysia and South Korea? This overarching question gives rise to the following sub-questions: -What are the attributes and features of pre-primary education in South Korea? -What are the attributes and features of pre-primary education in Malaysia? -What are the similarities and differences between the pre-primary education programs in South Korea and Malaysia? -What factors from the South Korean and Malaysian programs should be incorporated in the proposal for the development of pre-primary education in Saudi Arabia? This comparative study analyzes and interprets the various aspects and formulas for pre-primary education in both South Korea and Malaysia
Summary
The acceleration in scientific developments, the explosion of knowledge and the progress in technology are considered major characteristics of our time. Based on a deep belief that the education component is the most efficient in the promotion of communities and in keeping pace with advancements and developments, education is the key factor in meeting the needs of this era, and the demands of this component must be fulfilled. These changes and advancements in technology have influenced many countries around the world to review their educational systems and to take the necessary steps to reform, develop, and enhance them. By treating educational systems as social systems that are scalable for growth and development, the educational systems will be better able to meet the challenges and adapt to rapid changes
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