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Unity Kindergarten (TP)

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INTRODUCTION

Unity Kindergarten (TP) was introduced in 1976 under Rancangan Perhubungan Masyarakat (Social Relationship Plan) with 25 pilot classes. It was established in urban and rural areas especially the ones that have Neighbourhood Watch.

Unity Kindergarten was implemented to provide early education for children aged 4 to 6 years old to enable them to appreciate unity values, social life and preparation for formal education.

OBJECTIVES

  • To inclucate and nurture goodwill, neighborhood and unity among children.
  • To strengthen and nurture unity among the parents and within the society.
  • To extend physical ability and to practice the appropriate health and safety practice.
  • To encourage children to practice virtues.

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    To practice moral/religion values in daily life.

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    To inculcate curiosity through various senses toward building cognitive, reasoning and problem solving as well as to explore knowledge.

  • To respect and use Malay language as the principle language and English language as the second language.
  • To extend the concept of unique self-image in building personality and positive characteristics.
  • To extend creativity and aesthetic values.
 

CO-CURRICULUM

  • Refers to one of the activities/programmes that is emphasized in the preschool education through the Unity Kindergarten..
  • The main objective of its implementation is to be the mechanism to inculcate and instill unique self-image attitude and balanced personality among children.
  • Co-curriculum also plays as a platform for parents/guardians and local society to meet and interact in the social activities through programs implemented. Gatherings and meets conducted through class activities and co-curriculum would contribute to positive impact in moulding healthy socialization among the local society.
 
  • The activities are â€‹Fardhu Ain Class and Arts Competition.
  • Music and Culture (Drawing, Coloring, Reading, Story-Telling, Dancing, Poetry, Uniform Bodies, Musical Games, And Patriotic Song Competition, Sports And Games, Tabikarama, Green Earth Program, Field Trips, Historical Day Celebration, Special Day Celebration, Birthday Celebration, and Various Racial Festivities).
  • The socialization polar that frequently occurs will create relationship, interaction and spirit of unity among the children, parents and society at large. According to the analysis of the “Kajian Keberkesanan Kurikulum dan Ko-Kurikulum Serta Latihan Guru Tabika Perpaduan” conducted by Prof. Dr. Fatimah Daud in 2007, co-curriculum activities have contributed to the promotion of unity among races. The implementation was found to be good and satisfactory. Therefore, measures to enhance the implementation of the co-curriculum activities should be continued.
 

CURRICULUM

Unity Kindergarten utilizes the National Preschool Curriculum by the Ministry of Education effective since 1st January 2003. The curriculum consists of six (6) preschool components:

  • Language and Communication
  • Socioemotional Development
  • Cognitive Development
  • Physical Development
  • Spirituality and Moral
  • Creativity and Aesthetics
  • STATISTIC
  • APPLICATION PROCEDURE
  • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

The application can be made via onlne and manually:

  1. Visit our website at www.perpaduan.gov.my for Online Applications

    • Click on the Permohonan Penubuhan Tabika Perpaduan.
    • The form will be displayed.
    • Please fill in all the required information.
    • When complete, click submit.
    • Application statement on the Permohonan Penubuhan Tabika Perpaduan will be displayed.
    • The application will then be processed by the related District/Sector Unity Officer (PPD/PPB).
  2. Alternatively, manual application can be made by contacting , Social Unity & National Integration Division (KSIN). Related information will be taken by the officer in charge and the next process will be forwarded to the PPD/PPB.

Q: WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE TO OPEN AN UNITY KINDERGARTEN CLASS?

A:

  1. Aplication from the Neighbourhood Watch Area (KRT).
  2. Visit to the Premise to observe and assess the suitability of the class.
  3. Certification is required and forwarded to the State Unity Office.
  4. Certification is required and forwarded to the PERPADUAN Headquarter.
  5. Unity Kindergarten Opening Selection Committee Meeting.
  6. To inform acceptance/rejection result to the State Unity Office for further action.

 

Q: WHAT IS THE SPECIALITY OR ADVANTAGES OF UNITY KINDERGARTEN COMPARED TO OTHER KINDERGARTENS?

A:

  1. Experienced since 1976.
  2. There is a total of 1643 classess of Unity Kindergarten around Malaysia.
  3. To promote virtues and unity through various races.
  4. Based on the Federal Constitution and the Principles of Rukun Negara.
  5. Utilizing the National Preschool Curriculum.
  6. Teachers and Teacher Assistants are creative, innovative, and well-trained.
  7. Supervised by the District Unity Officer and Neighbourhood Watch Community.
  8. There is a Coordinating Committee of Unity Kindergarten (JPTP) that consists of Parents.

Q: WHO CAN BE CONTACTED PERTAINING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION OF UNITY KINDERGARTEN CLASS?

A:

  1. District Unity Office – District Unity Officer or Assistant Officer.
  2. State Unity Office – Unity Kindergarten Unit Officer, Operational Division.
  3. Headquarter – Unity Kindergarten Unit Officer, Social Unity & National Integration Division (KSIN).

Q: WHAT IS THE ROLES OF THE COORDINATING COMMITTEE OF UNITY KINDERGARTEN (JPTP)?

A:

  1. Assisting the Teachers/Teacher Assistants pertaining to Unity Kindergarten class.
  2. Providing assistance in the welfare of the classes and children.
  3. Together ensuring the success of the activities related to unity.
  4. Together maintaining cleanliness, cheerfulness, and safety of the classes.

Q: WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OR CRITERIA OF SELECTION FOR THE CHILDREN TO JOIN UNITY KINDERGARTEN?

A:

  1. Household income less than RM1500.00.
  2. Priority is given to 6 years old children.
  3. Any races.