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

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 challenge