1. Being able to push myself to school when my body screams for an MC, and on top of that, conduct a 3-period lesson with Form 1 excitement-overboard kids, which turned out quite well actually. Then staying on to do my duty at a checkpoint that gives out the "barang amanah" to kids during the school jogathon.
2. Having about 3 or 5 kids, pleading me not to leave after knowing that our contracts ends this year. Quoting they are becoming good kids because I taught them. *melts*
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Monday, January 28, 2013
Of 3-hr meals and Fellow friends
It had been heck of a long time since I had meals that lasted for hours with amazing friends and even more amazing stories.
Also had been a while since my last visit to a beach! And also seems like decades since my last visit to a museum. Nothing like having great friends to do all these with you.
Also, did all that by travelling up and down across 3 states, 4 if you include KL as a state, in 5 days.
Thursday - Juasseh, Negeri Sembilan (NS) - Melaka - NS
Fri : NS - KL
Sat : KL - NS
Sat : NS - KL - Selangor
Sun: Selangor - NS
Teach For Malaysia, an organization I'd never regret joining.
Also had been a while since my last visit to a beach! And also seems like decades since my last visit to a museum. Nothing like having great friends to do all these with you.
Also, did all that by travelling up and down across 3 states, 4 if you include KL as a state, in 5 days.
Thursday - Juasseh, Negeri Sembilan (NS) - Melaka - NS
Fri : NS - KL
Sat : KL - NS
Sat : NS - KL - Selangor
Sun: Selangor - NS
Teach For Malaysia, an organization I'd never regret joining.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Slight surprise!
Week 2 of school term year 2012 is ending.
Next Monday is a holiday for Negeri Sembilan.
However, being caught up with chasing the goals, I nearly forgotten that it is a long weekend!
I can't quote this as one of the 10 "surprise myself" moments, but it is a slight surprise worth mentioning.
I managed to get nearly 100% of the class to participate in answering verbal questions, even those cool ones who thought themselves to be the "taiko" and actually being considered one of the "dangerous" students.
Also, managed to plan ahead, although no lesson plan sent to my LDO (sorry), all in the mind, and everywhere on my table, lessons for classes to come. Hence allowing me to have quite proper of a closing in class, knowing there will be a continuation to the lesson in the coming one.
And and and~ for tomorrow's class, I picked questions out of a few PMR trial papers to use as an assessment for the kids. At least let them see what they need to be expecting in their I-am-the-last-batch-to-sit-for-PMR paper in October.
Keep telling myself that I should totally keep this up!
The kids can sense hope and investment, and if it is helping, I should not give up.
For I have told them once, they are not allowed to give up on themselves if I haven't given up on them!
And I shall tell them again, and again~
We shall keep pushing and make this year's PMR result an end-with-a-Bang as SMKJ's last batch of PMR students!
Next Monday is a holiday for Negeri Sembilan.
However, being caught up with chasing the goals, I nearly forgotten that it is a long weekend!
I can't quote this as one of the 10 "surprise myself" moments, but it is a slight surprise worth mentioning.
I managed to get nearly 100% of the class to participate in answering verbal questions, even those cool ones who thought themselves to be the "taiko" and actually being considered one of the "dangerous" students.
Also, managed to plan ahead, although no lesson plan sent to my LDO (sorry), all in the mind, and everywhere on my table, lessons for classes to come. Hence allowing me to have quite proper of a closing in class, knowing there will be a continuation to the lesson in the coming one.
And and and~ for tomorrow's class, I picked questions out of a few PMR trial papers to use as an assessment for the kids. At least let them see what they need to be expecting in their I-am-the-last-batch-to-sit-for-PMR paper in October.
Keep telling myself that I should totally keep this up!
The kids can sense hope and investment, and if it is helping, I should not give up.
For I have told them once, they are not allowed to give up on themselves if I haven't given up on them!
And I shall tell them again, and again~
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| taken in PPD KP |
Thursday, January 3, 2013
3 JAN 2013
One year ago, this date, I had high hopes, high expectations, high pressure, even higher level of jitters.
One year ago, this date, I was thinking of how to introduce myself and my culture plans to the kids I have never met before but fated to teach.
One year ago, this date, I was thinking of bringing so many new things to school; attention grabbers learnt from Institute, colourful and interactive charts in class, creative ways of teaching in class, and what not.
One year later, today, I have higher hopes, higher expectations, higher pressure, but lower jitters.
One year later, today, I am more steady and determined to bring as much impact as I can to these kids I came to know.
One year later, today, I will use the "new" culture they got to know to bring out their best potentials and surprise myself along the way.
Consistency is key. Planning is the lock.
One year ago, this date, I was thinking of how to introduce myself and my culture plans to the kids I have never met before but fated to teach.
One year ago, this date, I was thinking of bringing so many new things to school; attention grabbers learnt from Institute, colourful and interactive charts in class, creative ways of teaching in class, and what not.
One year later, today, I have higher hopes, higher expectations, higher pressure, but lower jitters.
One year later, today, I am more steady and determined to bring as much impact as I can to these kids I came to know.
One year later, today, I will use the "new" culture they got to know to bring out their best potentials and surprise myself along the way.
Consistency is key. Planning is the lock.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Prologue or Epilogue: 31st Dec 2012
Ending of 2012 and the coming of a new year, 2013.
Reflection on teaching, 2012:
1. Have not been setting proper goals and compromising on the little goals I have, making them worse.
2. Did touched a few kids and hopefully may be able to strengthen that this coming year.
3. Could have pushed myself a little further for the kids.
2013 New Year Resolution:
1. Set clear goals and constantly "shower" reminders to myself and the kids about the goals.
2. Will push myself a little harder but still be exemplar in TAL W3.
3. Complete year 2013 with at least 10 quotable proudest moment.
Gosh, now life is just about teaching??!
Well, that ain't so bad.
Sending love to my family and friends, wherever you guys are.
Have a blessed New Year. May it bring more smiles, laughter and surprises, no matter what perspective you have!
Reflection on teaching, 2012:
1. Have not been setting proper goals and compromising on the little goals I have, making them worse.
2. Did touched a few kids and hopefully may be able to strengthen that this coming year.
3. Could have pushed myself a little further for the kids.
2013 New Year Resolution:
1. Set clear goals and constantly "shower" reminders to myself and the kids about the goals.
2. Will push myself a little harder but still be exemplar in TAL W3.
3. Complete year 2013 with at least 10 quotable proudest moment.
Gosh, now life is just about teaching??!
Well, that ain't so bad.
Sending love to my family and friends, wherever you guys are.
Have a blessed New Year. May it bring more smiles, laughter and surprises, no matter what perspective you have!
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
WUPID 2012
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| Grandfinals - Won by WITS |
World University Peace Invitational Debate 2012
Facts and figures, and non-stopping speakers.
Overwhelmed, I was.
Amazed by how much facts and figures the human brain can configure in 15 minutes.
Humbled by the fact that mine cannot.
Moral of the story: Gotta read more, as in more substantial reads.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
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