James Kon
School leaders and teachers in Brunei Darussalam now have access to new paedagogical approaches introduced by the Ministry of Education (MoE) to enhance learning experience for students.
Minister of Education Datin Seri Setia Dr Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd Salleh launched Digital Resources Management System (DRMS); MOE TV; and Guidebook for Blended Learning at the 5th School Leaders Convention yesterday.
DRMS is an e-resources offering teachers a centralised platform for finding, accessing, sharing and managing digital resources with the goal of improving the teaching and learning process.
Teachers can access and download presentation slides, documents, portable document format (PDF), audio file and other digital tools while also search for resources using the dynamic search bar providing real-time results based on search terms.
MOE TV, accessible on tv.moe.gov.bn, provides a broad range of educational videos for teachers to share in their classrooms. MOE TV is a growing library of explanatory videos and 2D animations that also feature an interactive real-time search bar for quick searches.
Teachers can also embed MOE TV video links to their learning management system (LMS) such as Microsoft Team, Google Classroom or WhatsApp.
Blended learning is a paedagogical and instructional approach in classroom teaching and learning combining face-to-face instruction (physical or virtual) with a combination of asynchronous and synchronous online learning using technology and digital media.
Asynchronous learning is a self-paced method allowing students to complete coursework at their own convenience including lectures, reading, assessments, and homeworks within a specified time frame while synchronous learning is live learning involving learners and instructors being physically present in the same place at the same time, whether in the classroom or via video conferencing.
Digital learning is an innovative instructional practice that provides personalised learning experience that enhances student’s learning.
The minister expressed her appreciation to the Education Technology Centre and those who contributed to the new teaching and learning resources. She also hoped that these resources will be put to good use by school leaders and teachers as well as empower them to embrace the new paedagogical approaches.
Datin Seri Setia Dr Hajah Romaizah also gave recognition to the dedication of school leaders and teachers in implementing and scaling up blended learning and technological integration into teaching, learning and school management to make a positive impact for schools in the Sultanate’s schools.
