Kuala lumpur: The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) has urged that the co-teaching method be given an opportunity to be tested before any conclusions are drawn about its effectiveness or suitability in schools. NUTP president Aminuddin Awang emphasized that the approach, involving two teachers jointly conducting lessons in one classroom, is an educational innovation that should not be seen as an added burden but understood in its intended context.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Aminuddin clarified misconceptions surrounding the implementation of co-teaching, noting that it would not be applied to every class in every school. Instead, it will be introduced for Standard One pupils and specifically for the subject Alam dan Manusia (Nature and Humanity). He addressed concerns over teacher shortages, explaining that the introduction of Alam dan Manusia will replace several subjects such as Visual Arts Education, Music, and Health Education.

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek had previously announced that the co-teaching method would be implemented under the 2027 School Curriculum. The Education Ministry (MOE) stated that the initiative aims to balance academic achievement with character development, nurturing students who are knowledgeable, disciplined, respectful, and morally upright.

Aminuddin also expressed support for the government's initiative to deploy teaching assistants in selected schools, calling for the program to be expanded nationwide due to its success in easing teachers' workloads. Under the Malaysia Short-Term Employment Programme (MySTEP), 548 contract teaching assistants have been placed in over 200 schools with student populations exceeding 1,500. This initiative, introduced for the first time, is part of MOE's efforts to reduce teachers' administrative duties and enable them to focus on classroom teaching and learning.