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This paper discusses the challenges relating to the implementation of English for Communication (EFC) subject that is being offered in the Elementary Vocational Education (PAV) program for selected secondary schools in Malaysia. Therefore, the issues analyzed in this study were regarding to the EFC curriculum structure, the selection of EFC teachers and the PAV pedagogical approach in the EFC. In order to achieve the objective of the study, this paper analyzed PAV Curriculum Implementation Guide and EFC Content Standard Document of the Malaysian Ministry of Education, specifically related to EFC and PAV. The findings showed a number of suggestions for improvement in the aspects of teacher’s selection and the PAV curriculum and pedagogy enhancement course that need to be augmented by the KPM for a more effective implementation of the EFC subject
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To Cite this Article: Wahid, N. A., Zynuddin, N. A., Yunus, A. M., Embong, R., & Adam, F. (2017). Challenges in Implementing English for Communication (EFC) Subject in the Elementary Vocational Education (PAV). International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 6(3), 171–179.
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