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Taboos, Censorship, and Student-Centered Learning: A Critical Review of the Melayu Islam Beraja and its Implications to Liberal Education

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  • Achilles Alfred C. Ferranco

    (Far Eastern University, Nicanor Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City)

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This paper critically reviews the Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB) national philosophy of Brunei and its implications to student-centered learning (SCL) paradigm. It uses Ralph Tyler’s Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction in reviewing SCL teaching and learning assumptions in relation to that of MIB’s national philosophy. In this paper, I present my personal teaching experiences in a private higher education institution in Brunei. Reflexivity is given focus by presenting my experiences as a student in a teacher-centric and learner-centered setting, and from being a teacher in a learner-centered setting in the Philippines and the adjustments I had to make in my first year of teaching in Brunei. I pointed possible issues in the integration of SCL and MIB and its implications to higher education pedagogy. Ultimately, this reflexive account aims to generate discussions about SCL as a paradigm its adaptability in different contexts, and the importance of academic freedom.

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  • Achilles Alfred C. Ferranco, 2023. "Taboos, Censorship, and Student-Centered Learning: A Critical Review of the Melayu Islam Beraja and its Implications to Liberal Education," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 10(10), pages 170-185, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:10:y:2023:i:10:p:170-185
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