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GUSTO:
GROUND UP SCHOOL TRANSFORMATION

GUSTO

Initiated in 2015, GUSTO was a collaborative effort between the Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri (JPN) of Perak and Pulau Pinang, Yayasan AMIR, LeapEd Services, and Teach For Malaysia (TFM). The programme was designed to address the unique challenges faced by underperforming schools, particularly those serving students from lower socio-economic backgrounds. GUSTO was piloted in 5 secondary schools in Pulau Pinang and Perak:

  • SMK TAMAN SEJAHTERA,
  • BUKIT MERTAJAM,
  • PULAU PINANG
  • SMK KUALA KURAU,
  • KUALA KURAU, PERAK
SMK PERMATANG TOK LABU,
PENAGA,
PULAU PINANG
  • SMK JELUTONG,
  • JELUTONG,
  • PULAU PINANG
SMK KAMUNTING,
KAMUNTING, PERAK

GUSTO WAS IMPLEMENTED OVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD, FOCUSING ON THE FOLLOWING KEY STRATEGIES:

  • TEACHER EMPOWERMENT

Teachers were positioned as change agents, receiving support to enhance their instructional practices and leadership capabilities.

  • INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

Development of Middle Leaders within schools to drive pedagogical improvements and foster a culture of excellence.

  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Delivery of high-quality, continuous professional development programmes tailored to the specific needs of each school.

  • COLLABORATIVE CULTURE

Promotion of collective teacher efficacy through shared goals, peer observations, and collaborative problem-solving.

  • EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES

Implementation of data-driven strategies to inform teaching practices and monitor student progress.

By focusing on grassroots-level transformation, GUSTO aimed to create sustainable improvements in teaching and learning, ultimately enhancing student outcomes and school performance.

Yayasan AMIR (919856-X)

Suite 56, Unit 2-1, Level 2

The Podium, Tower 3, UOA Business Park

No 1, Jalan Pengaturcara U1/51A

Seksyen U1

40150 Shah Alam

Selangor

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info@yayasanamir.org.my

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+603 2935 0058

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