4 Comments// Posted in course, literature by Nor Fadzleen Sa don on 01.16.10.
Good news for all the English Language teachers. The Johor Education Department will be organising an English Literature Component Course throughout the state. For the district of Johor Bahru, the details as follow :
Date: 28 – 29 January 2010
Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Registration: 7.30 a.m.
Venues: SMK Dato Abdul Rahman Yassin SMK Tasek Utara 2 (change of venue) and SMK Taman Tun Aminah
Trainer: Rahmah Hj. Sayuti
Hanim and I will be attending the course at SDARY SMKTU2 and we’re looking forward to learning effective methodology in teaching the new Literature Component. Hopefully, I can get some spritely ideas on how to teach drama in class.
2 Comments// Posted in learning by Nor Fadzleen Sa don on 01.10.10.
Alhamdulillah, I’m back to school and it’s back to the grindstone, folks. It’s time to oil up the rusty teaching cogs and kick start the learning mechanism. It is great to be reunited with wonderful colleagues and beloved students but the work schedule is as hectic as ever. I’m teaching all the Form Four classes and 5KN this year. My eyes almost popped out of the socket when I saw the number of students in 4SN1. 63 students! They had to use the lecture hall in order to accommodate such large number of students. It’s maddening but I’ve been informed that the class will be splitted into two by next week. Now that’s a relief!
This year would be challenging as the Form Four will be using the new English Literature Component and it would be intriguing to see their feedback on the literary texts. So far, I’m glad with the students’ enthusiasm although I think I’ve scared them a wee bit with the workload that they have to endure this year. Knowing that they need to write 350 word-essay shook them to their core but I’m sure they are aware that it all goes back to the old adage ; no pain, no gain 🙂
Albeit constant workload, I still believe that it is vital for the teachers to have fun in teaching. Fun, teaching? Yeah, it’s shocking I know . True, our education system is pretty much exam-oriented but it’s not a good excuse not to instill the element of fun in our lessons to encourage maximum engagement from the students. We can’t change the wind but we can always adjust the sail 🙂
It doesn’t hurt to ask for help and learn from your students too 🙂
11 Comments// Posted in award, jpnj by Nor Fadzleen Sa don on 12.23.09.
Salam Maal Hijrah and Happy New Year to everyone.
2009 has been such a blissful year to me. I’ve been given so many opportunities to learn and share my knowledge and it is good to know that everything is turning out so well. This morning, an officer from the Johor Education Department had just informed me that I’m the recipient of the JPNJ Quality Award! I won an award in the ‘Anugerah Khas Kualiti’ category for my Action Research project (L.I.T. Module) and my contributions at the international level as well. I’m so elated, alhamdulillah. The prize giving ceremony is going to be held at SMT Johor Bahru on the 28th December.
Oh oh. That’s not good since I have to attend an important meeting affliated with the assessment body. Called the person in charge, explained my situation and the verdict? I can’t attend the prize giving ceremony. Honestly, I’m crushed as I really want to attend it and accept the award myself. I know I’ve worked so hard and to be there would be the pinnacle of my career. Alas, I am aware that I’ve signed on the dotted line of the pink document so I shall have to abide by the rules and regulations required. Prioritise mon amie, prioritise.
Next year, I’ll be the new head of the English Language Panel for my school. Although I’ve been the Head of the EST Panel all these while, I know I will face tougher challenges as it’s the core subject in the curriculum. Phew, hope I can emulate Jey’s enthusiasm and dynamics in navigating the team efficiently. On a personal note, I really hope that I can continue to improve myself and constantly learn more in becoming a better teacher. I hope to inspire more students and be more active in English Language conferences and seminars.
May you have a wonderful year ahead 🙂
6 Comments// Posted in literature by Nor Fadzleen Sa don on 12.10.09.
Happy holidays to all fellow teachers and students. I was on a blogging hiatus for a while but now, I’m back with some juicy info on the new English Literature Component. I blogged about this in my previous post and it is now confirmed that graphic novels will be taught as well.
F1
–Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
–Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne
–The Boscombe Valley Mystery by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
So far, they have yet decided on the novels for Form 3 and Form 5 so we’ll just have to wait and see. Based on the circular from the Ministry of Education, the Form 1 & Form 4 would study these texts next year, followed by the Form 2 & Form 5 in the 2011 and the Form 3 in 2012. The assessment of the new lit component would be carried out in 2011(PMR) & 2012 (SPM). I’ve also been informed that the State JUs will conduct literature workshops for all the teachers in January 2010 so hopefully, we’ll be able to absorb as much input as we can on this matter. I’ll update more on this soon. Toodle pip!
2 Comments// Posted in conference, icelt by Nor Fadzleen Sa don on 11.12.09.
Presenting my
paper
Explaining the versatility of educational freeware & games to the audience
Chris Allen rocks! I love his nonchalant approach towards ELT.
Annie Hughes enthralled us with her story telling techniques.
Rodney‘s melodrama workshop kept everyone in stitches.
Carolyn Graham, the inventor of Jazz Chants.
A candid shot of Carolyn & I.
Haslina a.k.a. Jack, Carolyn & I. Jack earned her 15 mins of fame when Carolyn chanted her name during her session 😉
“Mummy” & “Jack”
The uber-cool Sofia & I. Keep in touch aye 😉
Reunited with Mdm. Ho, whose daughters were my ex-students.
