The Education Ministry will introduce a new ‘co-teaching’ approach in the 2027 school curriculum, a move aimed at making classrooms more interactive, inclusive, and effective in addressing learning gaps among students. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the approach will involve two teachers conducting lessons together in one classrooms, working as equals rather than as teacher and aide.
“This will not be a case of teachers being assisted by teaching aides, but rather collaboration between two equal educators to make learning sessions more effective and engaging for students”, she said, as reported by Berita Harian.
The initiative is part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to strengthen teaching delivery and ensure that every student receives adequate attention, particularly those who may have fallen behind in certain subjects. Fadhlina added that co-teaching encourages active classroom interaction, allowing teachers to share responsibilities, tailor instruction to students varying needs and introduce more dynamic learning methods.
“We are confident that co-teaching, which involves active classroom interaction, is the best way to ensure that every student receives proper attention and to address the issue of learning gaps,” she said.
To prepare for the rollout, the ministry has already begun training and professional development programmes for educators. These sessions are designed to familiarise teachers with the collaborative approach and equip them with the necessary skills to co-plan, co-instruct, and co-assess.
“Training sessions for the 2026 session have already begun this year, meaning that we will be fully prepared for the 2027 school year”, Fadhlina also said. “Teachers are also ready for this integrated learning approach, which will be a new and enriching experience for them.”
The introduction of co-teaching aligns with the government’s broader vision to modernise the national education system, promote teacher collaboration and create a more student-centred learning environment.
Sources: FMT
