tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53632632951737691102024-03-13T09:34:00.283+08:00LEARN,TEACH, LOVELearning and teaching with love.Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-27850174313688052372013-03-14T23:19:00.002+08:002013-03-20T09:37:10.691+08:00A new home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-75895921325604069562013-03-07T22:07:00.001+08:002013-03-07T22:12:45.997+08:00Cat got your tongue?<div style="text-align: justify;">
I have received several e-mails from students who asked me ways they can improve their verbal proficiency. Honestly, I believe the secret is practice, practice and you know it, practice. As much as I encourage students to read books with utmost fervour, I think when it comes to speaking eloquently, you just need to open your mouth and start yakking away, people! </div>
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Believe it or not, I used to stutter when I was a kid. It wasn't that obvious but I tend to struggle with conversation whenever I'm plagued with stress and insecurity. Some kids made fun of my speech impediment..kids can be nasty sometimes and the impact may mar a child's self-esteem. It used to make me feel alienated and sad. However, I count myself lucky as my mom motivated me to speak up and listen to a lot of English songs. I discovered that miraculously, I did not stutter when I was singing. I guess fun has its way to chase away the misery. Alhamdulillah, I am thankful that by practising and conversing in English frequently, it kinda help me to be a fairly good orator :) I guess that's why I have soft spot for using songs for English Language teaching..I feel it's the greatest medium to encourage students to explore various skills and enrich their vocabulary.</div>
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I'd like to share some ways we can encourage our students to speak up and engage in conversation confidently. I honestly believe we can improve the standard of English Language among students if we revamp the current assessment method for ULBS and PLBS. Instead of asking them to have prepared speech, I believe doing impromptu speech is the better way of preparing our students for the real world. </div>
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If you ask my students, they will tell you I conduct 2-3 minutes impromptu speech as weekly speaking practices in classes. The topic may vary according to their verbal proficiency. If they are in elementary stage, you can start by asking them to string 3-5 sentences together on a topic of interest. The topic can be anything under the sun, but I reckon the best way is to scaffold more challenging topics as they advance to the next proficiency level. If your student is a wee bit reluctant to speak, using realia or prompting would help. Honestly, we need to train our students to think critically and to express their views and not merely regurgitating chunks of info from textbooks.<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> I was invited by Tun Datu Tuanku Haji Bujang College & Miri Educ<span style="font-size: small;">ation Office to con<span style="font-size: small;">duct a series of presentations & workshop <span style="font-size: small;">last month. <span style="font-size: small;">Frankly, the invitation came as a surprise for me as I'm currently on study leave and I was actually sitting for my <span style="font-size: small;">IT Project Management final exam when I received <span style="font-size: small;">the e-mail pertaining <span style="font-size: small;">to this workshop. <span style="font-size: small;">Then, I thought, why not? It would be great to <span style="font-size: small;">network with <span style="font-size: small;">other teachers and share new ideas <span style="font-size: small;">and experience with them. My main focus was <span style="font-size: small;">using technology as the catalyst to encourage fun and interactive <span style="font-size: small;">learning. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Next is Creati<span style="font-size: small;">vity & Active Lear<span style="font-size: small;">ning where I emphasized on the i<span style="font-size: small;">nco<span style="font-size: small;">rporation of H<span style="font-size: small;">OTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) in teaching. The teachers also tried <span style="font-size: small;">some activities <span style="font-size: small;">that involves a lot of <span style="font-size: small;">bodily kinesthetic intelligence (singing/dancing/acting).<span style="font-size: small;"> Last but not least, my last session talked on gamif<span style="font-size: small;">ying learning process. Here, teachers are exposed to ways we can inculcate com<span style="font-size: small;">petitiveness and element of fun<span style="font-size: small;"> in classroom teaching. <span style="font-size: small;">They tried QR Code Amazing Race and they had so much fun! 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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My <span style="font-size: small;">deepest thanks and</span> gratitude to Madam Sawaran <span style="font-size: small;">Jit Kaur and Miri Education Office for inviting me<span style="font-size: small;">. Thank you for <span style="font-size: small;">giving me the opportunity to share my ideas & knowledge with the rest. <span style="font-size: small;">Madam Sawaran Jit Kaur is a<span style="font-size: small;">n edutech enthusiast herself and <span style="font-size: small;">she <span style="font-size: small;">possessed <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">utmost</span> fervour when it comes to technology inc<span style="font-size: small;">o<span style="font-size: small;">rporation in classroom teaching. I've met Zamimah, a young English teacher who had achieved wonde<span style="font-size: small;">r<span style="font-size: small;">ful feat and I wish more teachers could network so we can encourage more teachers to see the potential of IT in <span style="font-size: small;">facilitating <span style="font-size: small;">teaching & <span style="font-size: small;">learning process. <span style="font-size: small;">Nonetheless, I reminded the participants that technology can never EVER replace a good teacher. However, a good teacher would be willing to <span style="font-size: small;">unlearn, learn and relearn in order to be the best in his/her profession. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My workshop highlighted by <a href="http://www.theborneopost.com/2013/01/28/language-workshop-in-miri-a-fun-filled-event/" target="_blank">Borneo Post</a>. This definitely put a smile on my face<span style="font-size: small;">. <span style="font-size: small;">I hope I would be given the opportunity to give back to community by sharing i<span style="font-size: small;">deas and experience wi<span style="font-size: small;">th others. <span style="font-size: small;">We gain by giving and in the context of teaching, selflessness has always been a pivotal focal point of a teacher's life.<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Apart from that, I am grateful <span style="font-size: small;">and delightful with my <span style="font-size: small;">Sem 1 final exam result. Alhamdulillah, I managed to g<span style="font-size: small;">et CGPA 4.0 and I hope I will <span style="font-size: small;">be given the motivation to <span style="font-size: small;">strive harder and <span style="font-size: small;">do my best for the rest of the semester. Wish me luck!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></td></tr>
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<br />Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-21184862327701396492013-01-22T15:13:00.002+08:002013-01-22T15:22:24.556+08:00Ushering new possibilities<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello, I am still alive and kicking albeit my blog inertia :) Alhamdulillah, I finished my final examination early this month and boy, how I emphatize with my students more after cracking my brain trying to revise for those examinations. Yay, I survived Semester 1 of my IT Management course. I used to doubt whether I could pull it off as I have no academic background in IT, just banking on my meagre IT experience, learning DIY style. So far, I'm enjoying the opportunities to expand my learning horizon and network with respected lecturers and awesome classmates. I certainly hope that 2013 will usher new posibilities for all of us, perhaps a chance for us to improve ourselves as learners and educators. The possibilities are endless.<br />
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The best learning curve was learning more on how to manage effectively. I am grateful as my lecturers have been so accomodating and helpful. I was given the chance to spearhead the excursion to <span class="st">The Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (</span>MAMPU) for my IT Planning & Management class. Thanks to Dr. Razak for trusting me. Alhamdulillah, it turned out well and I'm indebted to those classmates who helped out and make it a success. I love ITPM and yay, I got A+ for final exam, the top 3 scorers for this subject, alhamdulillah.<br />
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The best learning experience ever was IT Project Management class...the best class ever! Thanks to Dr. Zaidi for inspiring us. I've learned ways to do proper project management and network with my team members to handle IT Training classes and raise profit for our business. It was a great experience, lots of bittersweet memories but the best lesson I've learned from managing business is to have faith in your team, rectify issues and find solutions. We aspire to keep on our IT Training and we plan to conduct Endnote trainings, SPSS, CMS Web Development etc.<br />
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This year, I've decided to make a very bold move in my life management. I've decided to focus on my studies and aim on publishing papers for high-impact journals. I had to turned down some book publication offers because I don't think I can manage to do everything at once. Perhaps, once I've finished my Masters, I'll resume writing English reference books again. This year, I've submitted paper for <a href="http://www.sps.utm.my/igcesh2013/" target="_blank">IGCESH</a> 2013 and I've submitted another paper for <a href="http://www.ask4research.info/icalt/2013/" target="_blank">ICALT 2013</a>, an IEEE conference in Beijing, China this upcoming July. I am also conducting freelance proofreading services and at the moment, I am proofreading JISRI journal for UTM. Although I'm still an amateur, I feel it's good to give it a shot and hopefully, that can hone my skills in exploring new expertise. Hopefully everything will turn out well.<br />
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This Saturday, I'll be flying off to Miri, Sarawak to deliver a series of talk for Cluster School Programme. Thank you to Pn. Sawaran Jit Kaur and PPD Miri for inviting me..am humbled by your invitation. I'll be focussing on fun ways to teach English by optimizing online resources and gamifying classroom learning. Apart from that, the knowledge sharing session will help teachers to network with others on best teaching practices and ways we can motivate students to learn better and effectively. Can't wait to meet all of them :)<br />
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May 2013 bring wonderful surprises and perpetual happiness to all of you! :)<br />
<br />Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-82463729101402382052012-11-10T20:38:00.000+08:002012-11-11T16:43:06.480+08:006th IMETC 2012<br />
<b>Date</b>: 29-31st September 2012<br />
<b>Venue</b>: Concorde Inn, KLIA<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Alhamdulillah, I have been <span style="font-size: small;">invited to be a keynote speaker at the <a href="http://imetc2012.yolasite.com/" target="_blank">6th International Malaysian Educational Techn</a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://imetc2012.yolasite.com/" target="_blank">ology Convention 2012</a>. It was a humbling and gratifying experience indeed to be given <span style="font-size: small;">the opportunity to speak in front of the movers and shakers of the edutech realm. Thank you <a href="http://rozhanidrusprof.com/" target="_blank">Prof. Rozhan Idrus </a>for <span style="font-size: small;">inviting me. <span style="font-size: small;">The other three keynote<span style="font-size: small;"> speakers are A<span style="font-size: small;">ssociate Professor <span style="font-size: small;">A<span style="font-size: small;">lla Saddik from Oman<span style="font-size: small;">,</span>Professor Junichi Yamanichi from Japan and Dr. Soon, Deputy D<span style="font-size: small;">irector of <span style="font-size: small;">Bahagian T<span style="font-size: small;">eknologi Pendidikan (BTP)</span></span></span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The 6th IMETC<span style="font-size: small;"> was officiated by </span></span><span class="st">Prof. Dato' Dr. Ansary Ahmed President/CEO Asia e University. <span style="font-size: small;">This is my 1st time attending IMETC and I am glad I am given the chance to revive my knowledge on education tech<span style="font-size: small;">nology from all the experts. <span style="font-size: small;">During the latest Malaysian <span style="font-size: small;">Education<span style="font-size: small;">al Technology Association (ME<span style="font-size: small;">TA) <span style="font-size: small;">annual meeting, I was being appointed as one of its Exco members, nominated by Prof. Yusof, the father of Education Technology in Malaysia. It is an honour and I'll do my best to contribute to the association, Insya Allah.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Wonderful and insp<span style="font-size: small;">irational <span style="font-size: small;">individuals I've <span style="font-size: small;">met a<span style="font-size: small;">nd networked with at IMETC. <span style="font-size: small;">I've noticed that all of the professors<span style="font-size: small;">/<span style="font-size: small;">AP/academicians</span></span> I've met at IMETC are <span style="font-size: small;">so humble albeit their <span style="font-size: small;">amazing accolades and credentials. Definitely a humbling experience. <span style="font-size: small;">Who would have thought I would meet D<span style="font-size: small;">r. Bushro, the one who interviewed me <span style="font-size: small;">for my HLP <span style="font-size: small;">Scholarship interview at IMETC? She has been a great guide and mentor<span style="font-size: small;">. I got the chance to meet Dr. Chiam from Sabah and Bee Ling from SK Bintang Utara who have been prolifically <span style="font-size: small;">using IT in their schools. Th<span style="font-size: small;">e best part <span style="font-size: small;">is to meet my fellow HLP<span style="font-size: small;"> recipients, Aznita and Shikin. They are no<span style="font-size: small;">w <span style="font-size: small;">studying in UKM and it's great to catch up and share ideas on our upcoming dissertation (read: stress alert<span style="font-size: small;">..hehe)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My keynote address. <span style="font-size: small;">M<span style="font-size: small;">y<span style="font-size: small;"> p<span style="font-size: small;">resentation <span style="font-size: small;">focusses more on the <span style="font-size: small;">educator's <span style="font-size: small;">role i<span style="font-size: small;">n equipping ourselves to face the <span style="font-size: small;">current trends and par<span style="font-size: small;">a<span style="font-size: small;">digm shift in E-Learning. <span style="font-size: small;">Prior to this, I have <span style="font-size: small;">interviewed and talked to several teachers, Mr. Adnan (SMS Sembrong), Jarrod (<span style="font-size: small;">SMK Katibas), Azlimin (Maahad Al-Ahyar) to name a few. F<span style="font-size: small;">rom their e-mails, tweets, FB m<span style="font-size: small;">essages and all, I was able to share the teachers' plights, <span style="font-size: small;">issues and hope in the implementation <span style="font-size: small;">of ICT in Malaysian secondary schools. I would like to thank my <span style="font-size: small;">U<span style="font-size: small;">TM lecturers especially <span style="font-size: small;">my supervisor, Dr. Halina for guiding<span style="font-size: small;"> me<span style="font-size: small;">. </span></span></span></span></span>I would like to also thank <span style="font-size: small;">Associate<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Professor Dr. Kamarul Kabilan who <span style="font-size: small;">patiently <span style="font-size: small;">guide<span style="font-size: small;">s me whenever I seek advice on <span style="font-size: small;">my studies and presentations. You<span style="font-size: small;">'re awe<span style="font-size: small;">some! </span></span>In the context of e-learning, I</span></span></span></span></span></span> strongly feel that <span style="font-size: small;">the emphasis shou<span style="font-size: small;">ldn't be on the tools but on <span style="font-size: small;">facilitating teachers in the use of these tools in <span style="font-size: small;">the learning process. <span style="font-size: small;">It is not fa<span style="font-size: small;">i</span>r to wiggle our fingers and finding faults when tea<span style="font-size: small;">chers are doing their best, teaching<span style="font-size: small;"> and</span> <span style="font-size: small;">multi-managing the various key-in systems<span style="font-size: small;">. Perhaps they should create just <span style="font-size: small;">ONE <span style="font-size: small;">system hub where all the esse<span style="font-size: small;">ntial <span style="font-size: small;">data can be managed better? </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Apart from teacher's resistance, <span style="font-size: small;">infrastructure and professional development need to be <span style="font-size: small;">revised and <span style="font-size: small;">restructured so all of the <span style="font-size: small;">stakeholders will <span style="font-size: small;">not perceive <span style="font-size: small;">E-Learning</span> as a daunting <span style="font-size: small;">task</span> and instead,<span style="font-size: small;">optimize it effectively to help students to learn better.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<br />Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-71945251231598528292012-11-05T18:10:00.004+08:002012-11-05T18:13:50.391+08:00Tips for 1119 SPM 2012 : ENGLISH LITERATURE<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here's an</span> interesting acronym that was shared by an experienced teacher, Mr. Adnan. I've came up with a gr<span style="font-size: small;">ap<span style="font-size: small;">hic depiction of the acronym to make it easier to remember. </span></span>In the context of the novel, make sure that you are well-versed on finding the evidences pertaining to all of the literary elements.</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The main characters in <span style="font-size: small;">Lee Su Ann's The Cur<span style="font-size: small;">se.<span style="font-size: small;">I've taught my students th<span style="font-size: small;">e</span></span> <b>AMA acroynm </b>(<span style="font-size: small;">Azreen/Madhuri/Asraf) to make it easier for them to remember <span style="font-size: small;">the main c<span style="font-size: small;">haracters in the novel. The images in the <span style="font-size: small;">info<span style="font-size: small;">grap<span style="font-size: small;">hic <span style="font-size: small;">abov<span style="font-size: small;">e are the actual <span style="font-size: small;">thespians w<span style="font-size: small;">ho starred in the well-executed Curse Musical Theater in <span style="font-size: small;">2011, direc<span style="font-size: small;">ted by my friend, <span style="font-size: small;">Haf<span style="font-size: small;">eezah<span style="font-size: small;">. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Analysis of past years questions. The safest way is to familiarise <span style="font-size: small;">with the main characters and how they reacted to the events in the novel. Focus on the <span style="font-size: small;">family <span style="font-size: small;">bond<span style="font-size: small;">, <span style="font-size: small;">how <span style="font-size: small;">the relationship evolves amidst all the chao<span style="font-size: small;">s and <span style="font-size: small;">unexpected truth. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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Do check out <a href="http://my-lit.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Lit Project </a>to explore the digital notes and try out the interactive activities. You can also check out my <a href="http://slideshare.net/fadzleen" target="_blank">Slideshare</a> for other novels and online resources. All the best!<br />
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<br />Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-22879772444586616472012-11-04T21:53:00.000+08:002012-11-04T22:12:35.648+08:00Tips for 1119 SPM 2012 : WRITING<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">I'd like to share some tips with all of the SPM candidates out there. I am sure everyone by now is armed to the teeth, perhaps even experiencing what I call as 'information overload'! Too much <span style="font-size: small;">info</span> to absorb yet so little time. I don't believe in memorising essays but again, it may be applicable for weaker student at the elementary stage. Fret not on anticipating spot questions for 1119 or any paper. I believe it's the right format and techniques in answering questions which is more vital in preparing oneself for an important examination. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">For directed w<span style="font-size: small;">riting, <span style="font-size: small;">using the correct format is es<span style="font-size: small;">sential. <span style="font-size: small;">Don't waste your time doing wordcount<span style="font-size: small;"> for directed writing. <span style="font-size: small;">One and <span style="font-size: small;">a half page would suffice. <span style="font-size: small;">As long each point is well el<span style="font-size: small;">aborated and justified, you'll do just fine. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Please <span style="font-size: small;">spare some time to <span style="font-size: small;">proof <span style="font-size: small;">read your essay. Many students <span style="font-size: small;">forsaken this part as they are too engrossed with writing lengthy essay. Quality is more important than quantity! Use <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/content/4_writingskills/writing_tuts/linking_LL/linking3.html" target="_blank">Sentence Connectors and Linking phrases</a> to ensure a <span style="font-size: small;">cohesive flow of ideas. </span></span>Please ensure you<span style="font-size: small;"> are using the correct <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/writing/general/lit-reviews/3.2.xml" target="_blank">tenses</a><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">too.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Capitaliz<span style="font-size: small;">e on all the senses to guide you in writing more descriptively. <span style="font-size: small;">I<span style="font-size: small;">'d like to share <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://filmmakeriq.com/2009/11/15000-useful-phrases/" target="_blank">Kleiser's 15000 Useful Phrases</a>. <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I<span style="font-size: small;"> think it's a must<span style="font-size: small;">-have list for all English enthusiast, <span style="font-size: small;">educator or a learner. </span></span></span></span>A loooong list but worth reading :)</span></span></span></span></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span> </span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Use appropriate idioms, proverbs and saying to <span style="font-size: small;">enhance your writing flair. <span style="font-size: small;">Remember <span style="font-size: small;">to use it sparingly<span style="font-size: small;">. </span></span></span>A good website <span style="font-size: small;">you can <span style="font-size: small;">find a <span style="font-size: small;">great pool of idioms </span></span>is <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://idiomconnection.com/">http://idiomconnection.com</a><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Embedding <a href="http://www.inspirational-quotes.info/" target="_blank">quotes</a>, maxim and inspirational thoughts of great lead<span style="font-size: small;">ers,<span style="font-size: small;"> the movers and the shakers o<span style="font-size: small;">f the world would definitely g<span style="font-size: small;">arner extra marks and <span style="font-size: small;">merit from the examin<span style="font-size: small;">ers. <span style="font-size: small;">I suggest memorizing <span style="font-size: small;">some quotes that you find inspirational and can be <span style="font-size: small;">general<span style="font-size: small;">ly applicable i<span style="font-size: small;">n any essay. <span style="font-size: small;">Some of the famo<span style="font-size: small;">us quotes I like </span></span> : <i><span style="font-size: small;">"</span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."</i> - Confucius,<i><span style="font-size: small;"> "You must be the change th<span style="font-size: small;">at <span style="font-size: small;">you want to see in the world." - Ghandi and <span style="font-size: small;">"</span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><i>Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." - Steve Jobs.</i></span><span class="st"><i></i> </span></td></tr>
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<br />Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-7302969919822517252012-10-31T00:26:00.000+08:002012-10-31T00:31:57.678+08:00Vocab Vitamins<div style="text-align: justify;">
A common problem for most students is insufficient vocabulary when writing essays. The tendency to use 'safe words' such as nice/good/bad/cool results to the lack of oomph in their writing. When I started teaching in 2001, I've encountered such issue with students as they tend to struggle with using the correct expressions in their composition. So, I've come up with 'VOCAB VITAMIN' programme where the main objective is to enrich the students' vocabulary via posters, songs and other computer-mediated learning tools. Personally, the secret of acquiring good vocabulary is non other than reading. Be it newspaper, magazines, comics, journals, online forums or E-books, teachers should fully utilise reading materials (linear/non-linear) to facilitate vocabulary enrichment.
I'd like to share this poster which illustrates various words to describe various situations. The secret behind well-written essays is using vivid descriptive words that would encapsulate the right description that one desires. Click the photo for clearer resolution. Do check it out!</div>
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Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-71183702739664425222012-10-28T13:40:00.001+08:002012-10-29T16:03:26.237+08:006th IMETC 2012<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kIrto0HWCW4/UIzFMdIOD-I/AAAAAAAAB9s/OT041QvYbYU/s0/SC20121028-131842-1.jpg"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kIrto0HWCW4/UIzFMdIOD-I/AAAAAAAAB9s/OT041QvYbYU/s400/SC20121028-131842-1.jpg" /></a><br />
In an hour's time, I will be driving off to KL to attend the 6th International Malaysian Educational Technology Convention (IMETC) 2012. Alhamdulillah, I have been chosen as a keynote speaker for this spectacular event and to be honest, it has been so unexpected. <br /><p>
When Prof. Rozhan Idrus, the Chair of IMETC offered me to be a keynote speaker, I was tad shocked. From what I know, most of the past keyspeakers have been professors,reknowned academicians and the movers and shakers in edu tech domain. I am just a humble teacher/post graduate student. I feel jitters all right! Gradually, I perceive it as an opportunity, a platform to voice out the reality, enigma and possibilities of e-learning in Malaysian schools. I am flattered and humbled that a Malaysian teacher's view is deemed worthy to represent the Malaysian edutech academias.<br /><p>
Honestly, this is a milestone in my career and I see it as a golden opportunity for me to share my views and experience as a teacher with other professionals. The topic of my keynote speech is 'Reframing Education System: Current Trends & Paradigm Shift'. I hope by sharing my projects, my colleagues' views and students' expectations, we can come up with more pragmatic ways to optimize e-learning in Malaysian school. I would like to thank my lecturers at UTM for giving me the green light to be away for the convention. Wish me luck in my presentation!<br />
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Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-34567023519281373262012-10-15T15:12:00.002+08:002012-10-15T15:20:41.851+08:00SPM Trial Exam 2012 Paper 2 - Answer Keys
Hi everyone,
Here's the answer keys for Paper 2 that I've shared a few days ago. I am in the midst of developing another set of SPM 1119 exam set and I'll share with everyone soon. Usually the issue with developing your own assessment is to find relevant authentic materials and generate questions that fulfill the equilbrium of JSI requirements. Although I've been developing items for Utusan Malaysia on weekly basis and in the midst of publishing a workbook with Oxford Fajar, I do think generating good items on current topics can be quite a challenge! Oh well, I'll try my best and hope I could help those preparing for the exam :)
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It's been a tad long hiatus. Entangled with work commitment, exam obligations and various overlapping tasks, it is easy to forget that I have this blog. After 12 years of teaching, I have decided to venture into a different realm.</div>
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I decide to be a student again.</div>
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I count my blessings that the Ministry of Education has given me this golden opportunity to learn and relearn. With the scholarship, I am granted two years of study leave and now, I am studying in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), majoring in Information Technology Management. I have always wanted to learn more on IT and I believe that the new gained knowledge could complement my experience and knowledge in English Language Teaching in years to come. Honestly, after 2 weeks of classes, it's definitely not a bed of roses. I have to learn C++ Programming, Networking and Systems Development apart from management subjects. It's a bit mind boggling for an ordinary English teacher like me but yeah, I'll try my best and hopefully I won't lose my hair by the time I graduated :)</div>
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I plan to focus on m-learning, which specifically cater to the use of applications in mobile learning. I feel that there is a major potential for m-learning to develop effectively in Malaysian schools. My target is to come up with a mobile apps that could assist learners to learn English Language more effectively, Insya Allah.</div>
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The hardest part of taking this painstaking journey is to leave my beloved students. I know there are those who question my decision to study. My explanation is tad simple. My study leave is granted by Ministry of Education, the same body that pay the other teachers' salary. So I reckon if they have no qualm with me leaving school to study, why should there be any issue, no? For me, it does not lessen my dedication towards the profession. After all, I'm merely trying to discover another path of knowledge. Ah well, we can't please everyone now can we? Alhamdulillah, my friends, former colleagues and ex-students have been very supportive and I am touched by their words of encouragement. Thank you to SMK Tasek Utara for giving me the opportunity to teach and discover my potential as an educator. Thank you to all my colleagues for your guidance and friendship. Thank you for my family for understanding why I need to do this. Pray that I can sail through my studies with ease.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A wonderful parting gift. Gigantic card, made lovingly by my beloved students. Love you heaps.</td></tr>
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<br />Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-23704772733142614702012-07-02T19:28:00.003+08:002012-07-06T18:25:27.207+08:00Cambridge Placement Test<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Last Thursday, I joined other Heads of English Language Panels to attend a briefing on Cambridge Placement Test (CPT) at PPDJB. The briefing was conducted by Ms. Ruzana and Mr. Vijayan, the JB DELOs and it turned out that every English optionist in Malaysia has to sit for this test. I did wonder why the test was made compulsory for all the teachers and what type of assessment do we have to endure. According to the DELOs, it was supposed to be a yardstick to measure a teacher's English Language competence. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The test is conducted online and will test on comprehension, listening and grammatical competence. For the teachers in Johor Bahru, the test would be conducted on Friday the 13th (oh, isn't that an auspicious date? Heh). Teachers will be given 30 minutes to answer all of the questions. Hopefully, sans technical glitch and server problems as the test would be concurrently carried out in JB and Segamat as well. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The bands. Au contraire, we definitely shouldn't be jumping in joy if we achieve A1 in the test :P According to the DELO, those who did not achieve a targetted band will have to attend courses. I've been told some teachers failed in the test not because they lack the competence in ELT but apparently, they aren't tech-savvy and misunderstood the rubrics given. So do familiarise yourself with the test structure and hopefully the tutorials and demo provided can assist you in some way or another.</span></td></tr>
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you would like to try out the test before the assigned date, feel free to try out the demo. My advice, please get yourself a good headphone or earphone because you really need it when you have to listen attentively to the audio recordings.
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<br />Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-85228883990460439392012-06-30T18:42:00.000+08:002012-07-01T20:58:14.680+08:00Johor State English Language Conference 2012Date : 12-14th June 2012<br />
Venue : M Suite Hotel<br />
Organiser : Johor English Language Teacher Association (JELTA)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Balan Moses (NST), Dato' Syed Nadzri (NST), En. Hasidin (JPNJ), Datin Dr. Maimunah (M Suite) & Vincent (JELTA) during the opening ceremony.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pn. Sallina Hussain, Pengetua Cemerlang & my mentor. I hope I can emulate her dedication and teaching fervour.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I was invited by JELTA to present during the plenary session at the conference. I feel humbled and grateful that I've been given the chance to share my ideas with others. Despite minor challenges faced, I perceive it as a positive sign that if you are doing something right, the right thing will happen, Insya Allah :)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Wonderful people I've met during the conference. I met and networked with a lot of teachers and I think a conference is a great platform to engage ourselves with new teaching methodology or keep abreast with the latest info pertaining to ELT in Johor. It was great to be reunited with my juniors, Intan & Terry. The ever bubbly Kak Rocky is someone who I respected as well. I used to be in awe of her due to her active participation in debate and drama so it's great to know she has now become a cool friend too. Meeting Uma from St. Andrew's Muar is serendipitous indeed. We used to teach at La Salle Brickfields and knew the same circle of friends. What a small world!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sharing session with the conference participants. It was heartening to get positive feedbacks from them on the materials I've shared. Of course, there is always room for improvement and I will constantly try to improve my presentation skills from time to time. For those who are asking for the presentation slides, enclosed is my presentation and I hope it could benefit others as well. Sharing is caring!</span></td></tr>
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</div>Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-16184846032598633182012-06-03T12:55:00.000+08:002012-06-07T10:53:40.145+08:0021st MELTA International Conference 2012<span id="goog_1899982728"></span><span id="goog_1899982729">Date : 28-29 th May 2012</span><br />
Venue : Sunway Putra Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The opening ceremony. This year, the conference is held at 2 venues, KL and Kuching. This has been my 4th time participating in MELTA conference, all using my own expenses. I perceive it as a good platform to share ideas, revive my learning styles and network with other educators. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I did the 'crazy' bit by sharing my action research during the Creative Teacher Showcase and conducting workshop during the conference. The main idea was to share what I've done with my students but I tell ya, it's kinda taxing and I missed some of paper presentations from others too :( Maybe next time, I'll reconsider doing both in the next conference. On the bright side, I got the chance to showcase the project that I've conducted with my students. The biggest perk is to get </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Dato' Dr. Khair B. Mohd Yusof, </span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><i style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Deputy Director General</i><i style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;">, Ministry of Education</i></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"> and Datin Dr. Siti Zaleha Abdullah Sani, Director, Bahagian Teknologi Pendidikan (BTP) dropping by at my booth to watch the <a href="http://youtube.com/learnteachlove" target="_blank">videos</a> made by my students. I think E-Learning would definitely be a great catalyst to motivate our students to learn better and discover their true potentials. </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I'm happy that my book is finally out and launched during the 21st MELTA Conference. The book, 'ICT and ELT: Researches and Practices in South East Asia' is the first book that focuses on the use of ICT in English Language Teaching in South East Asia and I'm glad to be part of this project. You can purchase the book via the MELTA's <a href="http://melta.org.my/" target="_blank">website</a>. I wrote a chapter entitled 'Utilising Web 2.0. technologies in teaching the KBSM English Literature Component via MY LIT PROJECT', a classroom-based action research that I had conducted with my students back in 2010. I've presented it during the <a href="http://thestar.com.my/education/story.asp?sec=education&file=/2010/6/13/education/6429230" target="_blank">19th MELTA Conference</a> and it was featured in The Star newspaper as well. Dr. Kabilan proposed that I write it as an academic write-up and honestly, I was kinda apprehensive at first because it's my first attempt at academic writing after years of graduating B.ed in 2001. Nonetheless, I took it as an opportunity to enrich my writing skills and share what Malaysian teachers are doing in classroom. I was surprised to know that I'm the only teacher contributor among the distinguished South East Asian lecturers. Thanks Dr. Kabilan for the vouch of confidence and I hope this will not be my last attempt.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The workshop that I've conducted on the last day of conference. I decided to do a workshop on Hot Potatoes although I am aware there are so many latest E-Learning tools such as Edmodo, QR Code and other social networking sites that cater to classroom teaching and learning. The main reason why I did it is to encourage teachers to generate their own learning materials, to suit their students' invidual needs. Since Hot Potatoes can be used online or offline, it shouldn't be any qualm for teacher not to try this in school. To me, Hot Potatoes can be used to generate revision materials, extra reinforcement activities for students and students enjoy it as they are interactive and game-like. I'm glad that the workshop received good response from everyone and a lecturer even suggested I write a paper on this in the MELTA journal so I can share this with everyone. Alhamdulillah, I was awarded Bronze for Basil Wijayasuriya Award as best teacher presenter. For me, it was unexpected because I presented for the sake of sharing ideas and experience. After all, there are a lot of more experienced teachers such as Kak Rahmah and Ms. Shantini who are reknowned Guru Cemerlang (Master Teacher) in Malaysia. <br /><br />Honestly, I feel that we need to give support for more teachers to contribute and share ideas at conferences. My journey hasn't been smooth sailing, my intention of blogging, carrying out action research, doing innovation and sharing ideas at conferences has sometimes been misunderstood by the admins and fellow colleagues but I move forth because I feel when the going gets tough, the tough gets going. When I was having Tweet discussion with <a href="http://zaidlearn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Zaid AlSagoff</a> and <a href="http://about.me/peoplegogy" target="_blank">Will Deyamport</a> last night, I realise that the most important part of being an teacher is to do what you believe would benefit yourself and your students in a long run. The journey may be painstaking but eventually, things will start to brighten up and the best satisfaction is inspiring others to make a difference. </span></td></tr>
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<br />Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-86263039317202837972012-05-31T19:36:00.000+08:002012-06-02T20:58:40.304+08:00District Level Teacher's Day Celebration 2012Date : 26th May 2012<br />
Venue : Pusat Islam Iskandar, JB<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I love the venue chosen by PPDJB this year. All these while, the teacher's day celebrations were held at school halls. A change is definitely good this time. The event management was smooth-sailing and I would like to congratulate them for pulling this off successfully.</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The choir was spectacular! I think that the teachers performed really well and everyone enjoyed the musical ensemble. Kudos to Pn. Yeow, the conductor who is a GC from SK BBU2.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">SMK Tasek Utara won three awards that day. First for Innovative Teacher Award, next is rep for State Teacher's Debating Team and last but not least, Active Teacher Award. Congrats Ali and Pn. Lim! You are the best!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I am awarded Johor Bahru's Innovative Teacher Award again this year. For me, every teacher has many ideas and wonderful ways of teaching in classroom and it would be even better if the ideas and experience are shared with others. Alhamdulillah, I perceive it as an encouragement for me to strive better in my future undertakings.</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Met my TESL junior, Afidah. She's a bubbly and jovial person who is currently teaching at SMK Aminuddin Baki. We first met when we were judging the district level debate competition. It was certainly nice meeting you again :) I'm a bit sadden that this would be my last Teacher's Day as a Tasek teacher for I would be studying full time at UTM this September. Nonetheless, I am proud to be a Tasek teacher as my school has paved many ways for me to improve myself and to meet wonderful teachers and students who made my life colourful and wonderful.</span> </td></tr>
</tbody></table>Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-46915766923881151792012-05-26T22:10:00.000+08:002012-05-27T23:11:31.514+08:00English Mini Carnival 2012Date : 12th May 2012<br />
Venue : Sri Tasek Hall, SMK Tasek Utara<br />
Organiser : English Language Panel, SMK Tasek Utara<br />
Facilitators : Charles Hornsta & David Prihoda, English Teaching Assistants (ETA)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Awesome workshops conducted by the two guys. Students learn more on American culture and share their experiences with Charlie & David. I'm so blessed that I managed to rope them in. It wasn't an easy task but alhamdulillah, things turned out well eventually. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My talented students. This event is mainly organised by the Student Leaders Board with facilitation from the English Language teachers. My students set up games and photo booths, carnival style :) I'm so proud of their efforts. Good job everyone!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The participants and the committee members. I'm so glad to hear that Charlie & David had a whale of a time being with my students. Thanks for sharing your ideas and experience with us. My students were so excited and I can see they are more confident in speaking English now, thanks to this event. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<br />Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-21492753575217802162012-05-08T19:45:00.001+08:002012-05-08T19:53:19.564+08:00Johor International Student Leaders Conference 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Johor Student Leaders Council (JSLC) is organising the 2nd Johor International Student Leaders Conference 2012. Enclosed are the details pertaining to the conference:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Date: 26 & 27th June 2012</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Venue: KSL Convention Centre, KSL Hotel </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Participants: Local & international student leaders</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The aim of JISLC 2012 is to encourage
student leaders from schools (age 13-18) throughout Asia and beyond to
meet and exchange ideas, views, initiatives, and visions on an
international platform; engaging in a cross-cultural learning
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<span style="font-size: small;">This
year’s theme will bring together the viewpoints and proposals of
student leaders all over the world on a very critical issue of
sustainable development that may determine the future of the generations
to come. </span><span style="font-size: small;">The United Nations 2005 World Summit. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Outcome
Document refers to three reinforcing pillars that form the
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<span style="font-size: small;"> ii. social development</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> iii. environment protection. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">To register as a participant or a presenter, check out <a href="http://jislc2012.com/index.php/registration" target="_blank"> this link</a> and download the forms enclosed at the bottom of the webpage. If you are interested to be a <a href="http://jislc2012.com/index.php/callforpapers" target="_blank">paper presenter</a>, please send the abstract of your paper presentation and we'll review them. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Grab this golden opportunity to discover new things, hone your
leadership skills and meet awesome new friends at the 2nd Johor
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<span style="font-size: small;">For more information, please visit the official <a href="http://jislc2012.com/" target="_blank">JISLC 2012's website</a>. Hope to see you there!</span></div>Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-47285443007035133662012-04-17T14:07:00.000+08:002012-04-17T14:08:39.877+08:00Johor Midyear Examination Schedules 2012<div style="text-align: center;">
<strong>“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.” ~ General Colin Powell</strong> </div>
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Hi folks,<br />
Enclosed are the schedules for the Johor Midyear Examinations for Form 3, Form 5 and Upper Six students. Hope this would assist you in revising your upcoming examinations. All the best of luck!<br />
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<a title="View Jadual Peperiksaan Setara Pertengahan Tahun Tingkatan 6 Atas Negeri Johor 2012 on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/89754114/Jadual-Peperiksaan-Setara-Pertengahan-Tahun-Tingkatan-6-Atas-Negeri-Johor-2012" style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;">Jadual Peperiksaan Setara Pertengahan Tahun Tingkatan 6 Atas Negeri Johor 2012</a><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" src="http://www.scribd.com/embeds/89754114/content?start_page=1&view_mode=list&access_key=key-1yvnqwywlv4g3ehcaia8" data-auto-height="true" data-aspect-ratio="0.706697459584296" scrolling="no" id="doc_40028" width="100%" height="600" frameborder="0"></iframe>Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-27451510372277800312012-04-12T14:08:00.000+08:002012-04-15T17:25:28.435+08:00Public Speaking, Choral Speaking, Parliamentary Debate & Drama's Rules and RegulationsFor teachers and students who are searching hi and lo for the rules and regulations for the Public Speaking,Choral Speaking, Parliamentary Debate & Drama competitions, enclosed are the documents. You can access them via my <a href="http://www.scribd.com/nor_fadzleen" target="_blank">Scribd</a>. Hope that would help others to plan and train for the upcoming competitions. All the best of luck!
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<a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/89041043/Choral-Speaking" style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px auto; text-decoration: underline;" title="View Choral Speaking on Scribd">Choral Speaking</a><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.707514450867052" data-auto-height="true" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_80673" scrolling="no" src="http://www.scribd.com/embeds/89041043/content?start_page=1&view_mode=list&access_key=key-18n40xhid5e1byvq2i1d" width="100%"></iframe>
<a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/89041133/Debate" style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px auto; text-decoration: underline;" title="View Debate on Scribd">Debate</a><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.707514450867052" data-auto-height="true" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_10405" scrolling="no" src="http://www.scribd.com/embeds/89041133/content?start_page=1&view_mode=list&access_key=key-153m7pjpm6aljtc98k6f" width="100%"></iframe>
<a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/89041161/Drama" style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px auto; text-decoration: underline;" title="View Drama on Scribd">Drama</a><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.772727272727273" data-auto-height="true" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_11503" scrolling="no" src="http://www.scribd.com/embeds/89041161/content?start_page=1&view_mode=list&access_key=key-7igqk8lnrt89dtvnw54" width="100%"></iframe>Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-87698110442693262652012-04-08T17:44:00.000+08:002012-04-10T19:36:59.266+08:00All in a day's work<div style="text-align: justify;">
My blog had been in such a sorry state as I was frantically trying to cope with various obligations at one go. It has been a great test of patience and endurance and I thank Allah for giving me the strength to go through the manic ordeal. </div>
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First, it was English week and I count my blessings that I have good English teachers who gave their best to make it a success. The motto of our English Week is 'Keep Calm and Speak English.' The opening ceremony was officiated by the principal, Pn. Hjh. Zainab Ali and graced by a choral speaking performance from 1 KAA1. Sushmita from 3KRK1 serenaded the audience with her rendition of I Have a Dream. For the rest of the week, students had the opportunities to take part in Morning Speeches, Spell It Right competition, Explorace and the coveted event, Tasek Talentime. I believe that by initiating fun yet educating activities, students would be motivated to utilise English in their daily lives. Next month, our English Language Panel will initiate our 1st English Mini Carnival (EMC) where we will invite neighbouring schools to take part in scintillating workshops with engaging English Language games and activities. I'm so excited that I've managed to rope in the help of the <a href="http://learnteachlove.blogspot.com/2012/02/english-teaching-assistants-eta.html" target="_blank">American English Teaching Assistants (ETA)</a>. My students are all psyched up for this! </div>
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In the midst of English Week frenzy, I rushed to 5 schools in JB to conduct the inspection of the <a href="http://myringgit.com/sppk/manual-ulbs.pdf" target="_blank">ULBS</a> Assessment. The KPs were very cooperative and it was an eye opener to see various working ethos and filing systems. The next day, I had to rush to Bahagian Teknologi Pendidikan (BTP) for an assessment project affliated with the Johor Education Department. Oh, did I mention I have to rush to Port Dickson on the same day for my HLP briefing? Yeah, it was manic all right...</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The esteemed speakers. Dr. Maimunah Ali, Dr. Ibrahim, Dr. Kamaruddin & Dr. Latip. One day, I hope I can be as successful as them, Insya Allah.</td></tr>
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Despite having to rush here and there, I was relieved that I managed to reach PD safe and sound. Alhamdulillah, I am selected as one of the recipients of the Hadiah Latihan Persekutuan (HLP) scholarship this year. Regardless of the shortcomings that I faced, I've survived the rigorous interview and I've been granted 2 years study leave. Not forgetting full pay leave with additional allowance and perks, alhamdulillah. It wasn't an easy journey. The competition was stiff. According to Bahagian Tajaan Pelajaran (BTP) at Ministry of Education, out of 800 people being interviewed, only 120 people are selected. The briefing for the HLP Scholarship recipients were held at Avilion Admiral Cove, Port Dickson and it was jam-packed with brilliant learning nuggets that would assist us in prepping ourselves for the upcoming studies. It was such a humbling experience meeting 119 other recipients who are enthusiastic and optimistic on upgrading themselves. I see this as an opportunity to be a better learner and improve myself as a greater educator. I've planned to further my studies at UTM in September and hopefully, everything will be smooth sailing. </div>
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I also managed the school chess club alongside Syura and we had sent 12 participants to take part in the MSSD Chess Tournament at SMK Tun Syed Nasir Ismail last Monday & Tuesday. I am thrilled that Derrick Ng managed to be in the top 8 players and the rest had given their best in the competition. Despite the fact I am often not at school due to official duties, I believe that as long you learn to delegate and assign tasks to your students, it is manageable. I've also learned that it is hard to please everyone but the most important thing is to never neglect your core business, teaching that is. Facebook has been my saviour and I use it as a platform to communicate and teach my students amidst my absence in school. Not sure if work would slow down but hopefully, I'll be given the strength to overcome any trial or tribulation.</div>
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<br />Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-31542072145738125202012-03-08T18:50:00.001+08:002012-03-08T19:00:33.280+08:00Latest Update on Standardised Examinations 2012For students and teachers in Johor, please take note of the latest information from the Johor Education Department.<br />
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<li>Only <b>one</b> standardised examination will be conducted for each form in 2012.</li>
<li>For Year 6 (UPSR) , Form 3 (PMR) and Form 5 (SPM), the standardised exam will be the <b>Midyear Examination.</b></li>
<li>For Year 3,4,5 (Primary School) and Form 1,2 and 4 (Secondary School), the standardised exam will be the <b>Final Year Examination</b>.</li>
<li>Standardised examination <b>will no longer be carried out in 2013</b>.</li>
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Enclosed is the letter issued by the Johor Education Department for further reference.<br />
<iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.709154113557358" data-auto-height="true" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_77060" scrolling="no" src="http://www.scribd.com/embeds/84454443/content?start_page=1&view_mode=list&access_key=key-6kzqysamks7t7lumhjh" width="100%"></iframe>Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-3385885837259253242012-02-26T22:54:00.000+08:002012-02-26T22:57:47.678+08:00The Curse, Catch Us If You Can & Step by Wicked Step<div style="text-align: justify;">
Based from my blog stats, I've discovered that there are quite a number of visitors who were looking for materials on the Form 5's novels ( The Curse, Catch Us If You Can and Step by Wicked Step). Although I blogged more on The Curse as that is the novel that I am teaching in my school, I thought it would be good to jot down a blog entry on all the three novels for easy reference. Enclosed are materials on all of the aforementioned novels. They are provided by the Curriculum Development Division (CDD), MOE and I've shared them on <a href="http://www.scribd.com/nor_fadzleen" target="_blank">my Scribd</a> as well. I hope that would assist any student or teacher who is in need of extra reading material.</div>
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<a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/56579415/The-Curse" style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px auto; text-decoration: underline;" title="View The Curse on Scribd">The Curse</a><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.706697459584296" data-auto-height="true" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_29839" scrolling="no" src="http://www.scribd.com/embeds/56579415/content?start_page=1&view_mode=list&access_key=key-2oqe0alunspzxwf6vln8" width="100%"></iframe>Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-82638443794402533012012-02-24T22:10:00.001+08:002012-02-25T10:04:43.966+08:00State SLB Establishment Workshop 2012 & my 100th post!<b>Date</b> : 18th Feb 2012<br />
<b>Venue </b> : SMK Tasek Utara<br />
<b>Organizer</b> : Johor Student Leaders Council<br />
<b>Participant</b> : 30 Secondary schools from various districts in Johor<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The committee members worked around the clock to make the event a success. I smiled when someone asked me "How come there're not many teachers facilitating the workshop?" Basically, when it comes to event management, we believe that the student leaders should play pivotal role in delegating the jobs and executing their roles effectively albeit minimal facilitation from the teacher advisor. During the 1st JSL International Conference last year, there were only 5 adults supervising the event whereas the rest were managed almost 80% by the JSLs. It's high time we give some trust to our students to take charge and believe me, with guidance and time, they'll improve their leadership qualities by leaps and bounds.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Poster presentations by SIGS and SMK Dato Penggawa Timur's SLBs. Thanks for sharing your project with the others. Awesome job everyone!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Group presentations. The student leaders were attentive and exuded confidence and I believe with a wee bit of polishing, they have high potentials to be good leaders. Who knows one of them might be the next JSL ? :)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The JSLC team. Madam Rosliza is the Head of International Affairs/Head Coach for JSLC and I'm officially appointed to be the Coach for the JSLC by the Johor Education Department. JSLC is close to my heart as I've been with them since day 1, from drafting the SLB Constitution, supervising the JSLC Camps, International trainings and so forth. Been doing all that for the past 2 and a half year. This is pure voluntary work and some might gush on how lucky I am that I managed to go here and there but believe me, JSLC is not just about travelling but it requires a lot of sacrifice, tenacity and optimism. Most of the JSLs conduct their activities during the weekends or school holidays so, that means we don't get much rest. There are times I have to rush here and there and spend sleepless nights planning and conducting various projects pertaining to JSLC, the thing is I don't flaunt it to everyone ! I was amused when some people thought I was hogging the limelight by going to almost all international excursions with JSLC and not giving others the chance. FYI, I went there on the ticket of being the JSL Coach and not simply currying favour with the JED officers. If they decide to send others, I'm okay with it. After all, it's purely based on their decision, not mine. Oh well, at the end of the day, you know your intention in doing things
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improve myself :) On a positive note, I'm glad that we have more teacher volunteers such as Rosita Manas and some other teachers who attended the workshop. Navinder from SIGS is very well-experienced in managing leadership programme in school and I definitely learn a lot from her. I felt happy talking to Mr. Segar who expressed his interest in helping out with SLB and JSL activities. Isn't that great? If you are interested to help us out, let me know and we'll be happy to consider you :)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My beloved SLB. I am proud of them as they worked hard to assist the JSLs in running the event. SLB is one of the most popular societies in my school and frankly, so many students approached me to join SLB due to the activities organised by my students. There's always room for improvement and I trust all of you to learn from your experience and perhaps that would help you be better leaders. I am lucky that I have colleague like Ali and Diana who are diligent and resourceful. Ali is a distinguished debater and I respect him for his verbal prowess. Diana offered to assist but I felt as she was swarmed with MUET schedules, I let her take a breather. She has been an awesome friend and honestly, she inspires me to be a better person. One thing I've learned from my experience working with JSLC is that we can't enjoy the rainbow if we can't endure the rain. It's not easy to establish a new society like SLB but alhamdulillah, with great work from the teacher advisors and students, the SLB in my school is gradually growing from strength to strength. Leadership is an ongoing thing and I believe the workshop would help the other schools to establish their own Student Leaders Board in school.</span></td></tr>
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<br />Nor Fadzleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207109165915532564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363263295173769110.post-47284400805999942832012-02-22T19:17:00.000+08:002012-02-22T19:24:58.405+08:00I Wonder & Heir ConditioningFor Form 2 students and teachers who are looking for PowerPoint materials on <a href="http://authspot.com/poetry/i-wonder-by-jeannie-kirby-a-poem-analysis/" target="_blank">Jeannie Kirby</a>'s I Wonder and <a href="http://www.viweb.freehosting.net/vilit_M-SHAN.htm" target="_blank">M. Shanmugalingam</a>'s Heir Conditioning, I would like to share the materials I've received from the Johor Bahru's English Language Officer. For more English Lit materials, do check out my <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/fadzleen/presentations" target="_blank">Slideshare</a>'s site.<br />
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View more <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/thecroaker/death-by-powerpoint" target="_blank">PowerPoint</a> from <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/fadzleen" target="_blank">Nor Fadzleen</a> </div>
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