FESS/ELD2133/NOV2022
SECTION A: ESSAY QUESTIONS (80 MARKS)
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
1. Describe education in the traditional Malay community with regards to:
a. Education for males
b. Education for females
c. Islamic education
d. Role of the Sultan and sultanates
e. Stories told by the Penglipur Lara (20 marks)
a. Education for Males (5 marks):
• Focus on religious education in mosques and pondok schools.
• Taught by religious teachers (Tok Guru).
• Curriculum focused on Quranic studies, Arabic language, and Islamic principles.
• May also include practical skills like martial arts (silat) and calligraphy.
b. Education for Females (5 marks):
• Less formal than male education.
• Often learned basic literacy and numeracy at home from mothers or female
relatives.
• Might receive religious instruction from female religious teachers.
• Skills like weaving, embroidery, and household management were emphasized.
c. Islamic Education (5 marks):
• Cornerstone of traditional Malay education.
• Quran memorization, Islamic law (Fiqh), and religious practices were central.
• Emphasis on moral values and character development.
• Islamic scholars (Ulama) played a significant role in education and society.
•
d. Role of the Sultan and Sultanates (5 marks):
• Sultans were seen as patrons of learning and religious figures.
• Supported mosques and pondok schools financially.
• Might have their own court scholars and advisors.
• Education policies and curriculum could be influenced by the Sultan.
•
e. Stories told by the Penglipur Lara (5 marks):
• Penglipur Lara were traditional storytellers who entertained audiences with
folktales, legends, and epics.
• Stories often conveyed moral lessons, historical knowledge, and cultural values.
• Played a role in informal education and cultural transmission.
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SECTION A: ESSAY QUESTIONS (80 MARKS)
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
1. Describe education in the traditional Malay community with regards to:
a. Education for males
b. Education for females
c. Islamic education
d. Role of the Sultan and sultanates
e. Stories told by the Penglipur Lara (20 marks)
a. Education for Males (5 marks):
• Focus on religious education in mosques and pondok schools.
• Taught by religious teachers (Tok Guru).
• Curriculum focused on Quranic studies, Arabic language, and Islamic principles.
• May also include practical skills like martial arts (silat) and calligraphy.
b. Education for Females (5 marks):
• Less formal than male education.
• Often learned basic literacy and numeracy at home from mothers or female
relatives.
• Might receive religious instruction from female religious teachers.
• Skills like weaving, embroidery, and household management were emphasized.
c. Islamic Education (5 marks):
• Cornerstone of traditional Malay education.
• Quran memorization, Islamic law (Fiqh), and religious practices were central.
• Emphasis on moral values and character development.
• Islamic scholars (Ulama) played a significant role in education and society.
•
d. Role of the Sultan and Sultanates (5 marks):
• Sultans were seen as patrons of learning and religious figures.
• Supported mosques and pondok schools financially.
• Might have their own court scholars and advisors.
• Education policies and curriculum could be influenced by the Sultan.
•
e. Stories told by the Penglipur Lara (5 marks):
• Penglipur Lara were traditional storytellers who entertained audiences with
folktales, legends, and epics.
• Stories often conveyed moral lessons, historical knowledge, and cultural values.
• Played a role in informal education and cultural transmission.
CONFIDENTIAL/2
