Rokiah Mahmud
The 5th School Leaders Convention organised by the Ministry of Education (MoE) aims to promote the importance of quality education among school leaders.
The opening day yesterday featured a dialogue session between the heads of department and school leaders.
The dialogue session was chaired by Deputy Permanent Secretary (Core Education) at the MoE Aliuddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman and Deputy Permanent Secretary (Higher Education) at the MoE Dr Chin Wei Keh.
Six panels representing different departments under the MoE, including Department of Schools, Department of Educators Management, Department of Curriculum Development, Department of Co-curriculum Education, Department of Special Education, and Department of Schools Inspectorate, briefed the school leaders and educators including Permanent Secretary (Core Education) at the MoE Dr Shamsiah Zuraini Kanchanawati binti Haji Tajuddin on their latest initiatives.
The convention’s theme ‘Quality Leaders, Quality Education’ focussed on strengthening systematic integration within the ministry and stakeholders through strong engagement and resilient support.
The convention also aims to enhance accountability among departments and schools in implementing initiatives carried out by the ministry, strengthening capacity, school leaders’ competencies and recognition towards schools’ contributions and achievements.
The sub-theme ‘Assessment’ highlighted the importance of quality assessment in education.
