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CONCLUSION

This study discovers that a majority of teachers teaching KDL in the primary schools of
Penampang district are not KDL option teachers and neither are they speakers of the dialect
chosen to teach KDL. However, a big number of them find joy in their teaching of this subject
and they feel that teaching this subject could spread the use of KDL, maintain other Dusunic
dialects or languages and preserve cultural heritage that are linked to those dialects/languages.
KDL teachers in this district also believe that the Standard Document and Assessment is a
useful document for planning lessons and for assessing learners’ progress. However, teachers
are not able to understand the meaning of some terms used in the Document Standard hence
they are not able to interpret the curriculum intention. This occurs due to the difference
language variety between teachers’ local language and the language used for the writing of the
Document Standard. Teachers are also in the opinion that KDL textbooks need to suit pupils’
interest and language levels in order for it to be relevant.
A replication of this study could be done in other districts in order to gain more facts
and views from KDL teachers on the betterment of teaching and learning of KDL. Districts
such as Ranau, Tambunan, Tuaran and Kota Belud have a large number of schools offering
this subject, hence this study can be conducted at these districts to gain more insights. At the
same time, it is also crucial to carry out a needs’ analysis investigation in order to find out the
KDL teachers’ language proficiency and needs. Data gained from such investigation could aid
in developing KDL teachers’ language proficiency that could also lead to the improvement of
their confidence and competence in teaching the KDL subject.

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