CHALLENGES IN SHAPING STUDENT CHARACTER IN THE FUTURE: IMPLICATIONS FOR CURRICULUM PLANNING IN MALAYSIA

Abstract

Mankind is facing a crisis and needs to find a way to overcome several moral, political and
economic challenges. This article discusses the challenges faced in building the character
of students to enable them to withstand the challenges of moral degradation, globalization
and rapid change. This article also considers the reasons for developing moral character
in students, the present challenges they face and the preparations curriculum planners
need to give added value to the present curriculum. An alternative curriculum designed to
shape students’ moral character is suggested to enable them to face future challenges.
Key words: challenges, curriculum planning, political and economic challenges