Creative pedagogy has been explored extensively, and previous research suggests that there is a gap between the level and practice of creativity of science teachers, and that it varies by school location. The aim of this study was to determine the levels of creativity, and creativity practice of primary school science teachers, and differences in the levels of creativity and creativity practice of primary school science teachers based on school location. The Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT) were used to acquire qualitative data from 20 participants, and a questionnaire of creativity practice in science teaching was used to collect quantitative data from 409 participants. The qualitative data were analyzed according to the TTCT scoring technique and the quantitative data were analyzed descriptively using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 26. This study found that, that while overall teacher creativity was low, the teachers perceived that they employed highly creative practices. No difference was found in relation to environment, teaching aids, skills and science process skills of teachers in urban and rural areas. However, teachers in rural areas were more knowledgeable about creativity, while teachers in urban areas were better at practising it. This research provides baseline evidence on current practices in creative pedagogy of science teachers nationwide.

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Malaysia is known as a multi-racial and multi-cultural. The many different ethnicities that currently exist in Malaysia have their own unique and distinctive cultural identities. This study aims to understand teachers' perspective on cultural diversity in primary schools based on Byram's multicultural model that focused on four aspects which are knowledge, skills, attitudes and practices. A qualitative approach with case study design was used in this study. The respondents involving three teachers and an administrator in an elementary school in Perak selected by purposive sampling. Instruments used was the interview's protocol, observation's check list and documents analysis. The findings showed that the respondents have the knowledge, skills, openness attitudes and practice towards other cultures. This study has shown that teachers with positive attitude towards cultural diversity and correlating cultural diversity allow the three largest ethnic groups in Malaysia to have their respect and accepting the cultural diversity that exist in this country. It also can be a guidance for the department of education in drafting a new program related to cultural diversity in schools. Hence, it can also be used as a guideline by other researchers in the future.

Reward and punishment are approaches that have long been used to change an individual's behavior. Juveniles are individuals below predetermined aged involved in behaviors that are contrary to the laws of a country. These juveniles need a lengthy process in transforming their acts in reference to rehabilitation process. Thus, this paper examined the extent to which this rehabilitation process could succeed through reward and punishment in transforming the juveniles’ behaviors. This study comprised three case studies of chosen three rehabilitation schools in three different zones (North, central, and south). A total of 8 teachers, 3 counsellors, 3 school administrators, 3 social welfare workers, and 12 juveniles had agreed to be the respondents of this purposive sampling study. Meanwhile, the data was gathered through in-depth interviews and detailed observations on rehabilitation process. The result shows behavioral change among juveniles achievable through rewards and punishments. Indeed, the importance of implementing reward and punishment to assist the juvenile rehabilitation process in these studies’ context is undeniable.