I BELIEVE English must remain the medium of instruction for the teaching of Maths and Science at all levels. Policy-makers must ensure the policy stays for the sake of future generations.
People have hailed the new policy, saying it will bring about positive results in the long run. Unfortunately, there are also people who are demanding that the teaching of these subjects in English be stopped.
We cannot deny that English is a global language, not just used in trade, media, entertainment and politics, but also in the fields of information technology, medicine and engineering.
In this day and age, many non-English speakers are now encouraging their children to learn the language at school knowing that being proficient in English helps them to compete globally, and to “see” the world differently.
Look at Finland, Sweden, Korea and Germany. What do these countries have in common? They are all not native English speakers, yet, they have made great strides in learning English.
If they had not made the effort in doing so, would it be possible for brands like Nokia, Volvo, Samsung and Siemens to exist globally today?
I believe English must stay as the medium of instruction for both Maths and Science. Let us not deprive children of the competitive edge they will get if these core subjects continue to be taught in our schools.
The generations to come are only going to thank us for our far-sightedness in keeping this policy when they attain global success in various fields.
Article Source: http://thestar.com.my/education/story.asp?file=/2009/2/8/education/3188119&sec=education
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