multitenetsaas/docs/modules/education/README.md

Education Module Documentation

Overview

The Education Module provides comprehensive school management for Malaysian educational institutions, including student management, class scheduling, enrollment processing, and compliance with Malaysian education standards.

Features

Core Features

• Student Management: Complete student profiles with academic records
• Class Management: Scheduling and teacher assignment
• Enrollment Processing: Student registration and fee management
• Academic Records: Grade tracking and report cards
• Attendance Tracking: Automated attendance monitoring
• Financial Management: Fee collection and scholarship management

Malaysian Education Features

• KSSR/KSSM Compliance: Malaysian National Curriculum alignment
• Malaysian Assessment System: UPSR, PT3, SPM, STPM support
• Malaysian IC Validation: Integrated student identity verification
• Local Grading System: Malaysian grading scales and standards
• Cultural Considerations: Support for Malaysian educational values

Architecture

Models

• Student: Student demographics and academic information
• Class: Class scheduling and teacher assignment
• Enrollment: Student registration and fee processing
• Attendance: Student attendance tracking
• Grade: Academic performance and assessment records
• Fee: Fee structure and payment management

Services

• StudentService: Student data management and privacy
• ClassService: Scheduling and resource optimization
• EnrollmentService: Registration and processing management
• AttendanceService: Attendance tracking and reporting
• GradeService: Academic performance management
• FeeService: Financial management and billing

API Endpoints

• /api/v1/education/students/ - Student management
• /api/v1/education/classes/ - Class management
• /api/v1/education/enrollment/ - Enrollment processing
• /api/v1/education/attendance/ - Attendance tracking
• /api/v1/education/grades/ - Academic records
• /api/v1/education/fees/ - Fee management

Configuration

Module Settings

{
  "education": {
    "enable_online_enrollment": true,
    "enable_attendance_tracking": true,
    "enable_grade_management": true,
    "enable_fee_management": true,
    "academic_settings": {
      "current_year": 2024,
      "current_semester": 1,
      "grading_scale": "malaysian",
      "attendance_threshold": 85
    },
    "system_settings": {
      "auto_grade_calculation": true,
      "attendance_notifications": true,
      "fee_reminders": true
    }
  }
}

Malaysian Configuration

{
  "malaysian_education": {
    "curriculum": "KSSM",
    "assessment_system": "SPM",
    "supported_languages": ["malay", "english", "mandarin", "tamil"],
    "religious_education": true,
    "operating_hours": {
      "timezone": "Asia/Kuala_Lumpur",
      "school_days": ["monday", "tuesday", "wednesday", "thursday", "friday"],
      "school_holidays": true
    }
  }
}

Getting Started

1. Enable Module

POST /api/v1/modules/education/enable/
{
  "tenant_id": "your_tenant_id",
  "configuration": {
    "enable_online_enrollment": true,
    "enable_attendance_tracking": true
  }
}

2. Set Up Classes

POST /api/v1/education/classes/
{
  "name": "5 Bestari",
  "grade_level": "Standard 5",
  "academic_year": 2024,
  "capacity": 30,
  "teacher_id": "tch_123456"
}

3. Configure Academic Settings

POST /api/v1/education/settings/academic/
{
  "academic_year": 2024,
  "terms": [
    {
      "name": "Term 1",
      "start_date": "2024-01-01",
      "end_date": "2024-03-31"
    },
    {
      "name": "Term 2",
      "start_date": "2024-04-01",
      "end_date": "2024-06-30"
    }
  ],
  "grading_system": "malaysian"
}

Best Practices

Student Management

1. Data Accuracy: Maintain accurate and current student information
2. Privacy Protection: Comply with Malaysian data protection laws
3. Complete Records: Keep comprehensive academic and personal records
4. Regular Updates: Update student information as needed

Class Management

1. Optimal Scheduling: Balance class sizes and teacher workloads
2. Resource Allocation: Ensure adequate facilities and materials
3. Teacher Assignment: Match teachers to appropriate subjects
4. Schedule Conflicts: Prevent overlapping class schedules

Academic Records

1. Grade Accuracy: Ensure accurate grade calculation and entry
2. Assessment Standards: Follow Malaysian assessment guidelines
3. Report Generation: Generate timely and accurate reports
4. Record Security: Protect academic record integrity

Integration Capabilities

Ministry of Education

• KPM integration for reporting
• Student registration systems
• Examination result processing
• School accreditation

Parent Communication

• Parent portal integration
• SMS notification systems
• Email communication
• Mobile app support

Financial Systems

• Malaysian banking integration
• Fee collection systems
• Scholarship management
• Financial reporting

Malaysian Compliance

KPM Requirements

• School registration compliance
• Teacher qualification verification
• Curriculum adherence
• Inspection preparedness

Assessment Standards

• UPSR examination procedures
• PT3 assessment guidelines
• SPM examination standards
• STPM requirements

Student Protection

• Child safety protocols
• Anti-bullying policies
• Emergency procedures
• Health and safety standards

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. Enrollment Problems: Check registration workflows
2. Attendance Errors: Verify system configurations
3. Grade Calculation: Review grading algorithms
4. Fee Processing: Check payment gateway settings

Support Resources

• Education IT support team
• Academic administration guidance
• Technical documentation
• Training materials

Updates and Maintenance

Regular Updates

• Monthly security patches
• Quarterly academic updates
• Annual compliance updates
• Malaysian curriculum changes

Backup and Recovery

• Automated daily backups
• Academic data protection
• Disaster recovery planning
• Data integrity verification

Performance Optimization

Database Optimization

• Student data indexing
• Academic record optimization
• Attendance data processing
• Fee transaction management

System Performance

• Enrollment processing speed
• Grade calculation efficiency
• Attendance tracking performance
• Report generation optimization

Security Considerations

Data Protection

• Student data privacy
• Academic record security
• Access control measures
• Audit logging

Education Security

• Student information protection
• Financial data security
• System access monitoring
• Security incident response

Migration and Data Import

Student Data Migration

• Legacy system data extraction
• Academic record conversion
• Privacy compliance verification
• Data validation procedures

Academic History Migration

• Grade history conversion
• Attendance record transfer
• Assessment data migration
• Quality assurance testing

Malaysian Education Specific Features

Local Education Integration

• Malaysian school calendar
• Public holiday scheduling
• Examination timetables
• Co-curricular activities

Cultural Adaptations

• Multi-language support
• Religious education integration
• Cultural sensitivity
• Local customs and values

Special Education

• Special needs support
• Inclusive education programs
• Individualized Education Plans
• Learning disability support