Wonderful drama performance presented dedicatedly and unforgettably by leaders tomorrow who are 4B and 4C STA students.
It was not an easy task, some people perceived it as a daunting task. Serious students took it seriously whereas happy go luck ones regarded it as a waste of time. I could actually see vividly the difference between the two types of people mentioned above during and after the performance done.
However, i normally focus on those who follow me as i know very well that whatever i give students are worthy. I don't give worthless stuff to students as there are for the birds.
I am very delighted to see some students who did very well. I was amazed by their effort and hard work and creativity. They are very adorable and lovely. Looking at them made me go back to the time in secondary school where i first did drama performance. It was years ago. Long long story...lol
Besides, students' fear had been discarded the moment they started to present. It was a good sign because they had conquered the fear and also they learnt to focus. So concentrated, so much so that they had already forgotten what the hell is FEAR! Some students' self confidence gained and improved! Some students' relationship with friends enhanced and built! Some students' ability in speaking proper language and accent had gone to another level.- WOw... So amazing!
In fact, some students did better than me when i was at their age. This made me very happy because they will be great leaders tomorrow-I believe.
Although the curtains of drama had already fade, I believe that it actually gave some good impact to students-Hopefully. WELL DONE CHILDREN:-)
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Asking my 4B & 4C Students to do DRAMA PERFORMANCE
Oral Test is a method to evaluate whether a student or students are up to the standard set by the panel of examination. I have a belief that teachers know students best in terms of the subject matter if not mentally or spiritually.
The ability to speak isn't solely depend on the mouth but together with the pronunciation, intonation, facial expression, body language, voice projection, etc. All the points mentioned above are the criteria required to ensure a successful conversation.
As the saying goes, "Speak to the right person, at the right time, and at the right place". How true! I can't agree more!
This time around, i have decided to ask my students to be in groups, come out with a script and do the performance as their Oral Test. I came to realize that most of them have not had experience in writing a script or acting. Well, NO HARM TRYING! Girls," DO THINGS RIGHT AT THE FIRST TIME, AND EVERY TIME". Don't worry, go all out with it and surprise me with your intelligence and capability.
I am quite happy to see that most students are actually taking it seriously, having the practice after school or even practice in the weekend. GOOD JOB! I appreciate your hard work.
For certain groups, i have to apologize to you because i might hurt your feelings when i asked you guys to redo. It could be destructive and disheartening listening to such cruel request. Girls, we go for good if not perfect k. I can't actually say "Wow, very good, go on with it" if the script was not really appealing enough or there is problem with the suitability of the script.
Success does not come so easily, it needs patience, hard work and persistence. I only hope that you guys could come out with a better version. Despite the circumstances, you guys have made it. I was thrilled to read the 2nd script of yours, i could say there were much much better than the previous ones.
The expressions that showed disappointment from you made me sad, but i knew that you guys will grow stronger and improve. When i accepted the 2nd script, i could see the smiles on your faces... pure and blissful- I KNEW I HAVE MADE THE RIGHT DECISION.
Guys, i long for your performance. Whatever it is, i would like to see your hard work and also the team spirit. I won't be stingy in giving marks. If you deserved it, you have it!
SURPRISE ME! SURPRISE EVERY BODY! :-) GOD BLESS YOU!
The ability to speak isn't solely depend on the mouth but together with the pronunciation, intonation, facial expression, body language, voice projection, etc. All the points mentioned above are the criteria required to ensure a successful conversation.
As the saying goes, "Speak to the right person, at the right time, and at the right place". How true! I can't agree more!
This time around, i have decided to ask my students to be in groups, come out with a script and do the performance as their Oral Test. I came to realize that most of them have not had experience in writing a script or acting. Well, NO HARM TRYING! Girls," DO THINGS RIGHT AT THE FIRST TIME, AND EVERY TIME". Don't worry, go all out with it and surprise me with your intelligence and capability.
I am quite happy to see that most students are actually taking it seriously, having the practice after school or even practice in the weekend. GOOD JOB! I appreciate your hard work.
For certain groups, i have to apologize to you because i might hurt your feelings when i asked you guys to redo. It could be destructive and disheartening listening to such cruel request. Girls, we go for good if not perfect k. I can't actually say "Wow, very good, go on with it" if the script was not really appealing enough or there is problem with the suitability of the script.
Success does not come so easily, it needs patience, hard work and persistence. I only hope that you guys could come out with a better version. Despite the circumstances, you guys have made it. I was thrilled to read the 2nd script of yours, i could say there were much much better than the previous ones.
The expressions that showed disappointment from you made me sad, but i knew that you guys will grow stronger and improve. When i accepted the 2nd script, i could see the smiles on your faces... pure and blissful- I KNEW I HAVE MADE THE RIGHT DECISION.
Guys, i long for your performance. Whatever it is, i would like to see your hard work and also the team spirit. I won't be stingy in giving marks. If you deserved it, you have it!
SURPRISE ME! SURPRISE EVERY BODY! :-) GOD BLESS YOU!
Friday, July 30, 2010
KARATE ON NEWSPAPER.... HAHA
JOHOR BAHRU- Kelab Ghosin Ryu popular di kalangan pelajar terutamanya di Batu Pahat yang meminati dan mahu mempelajari seni karate.
Ketua pasukan yang juga pelajar tingkatan Enam Sekolah Menengah Dato’ Bentara Luar, Batu Pahat, Yew Chun Eng berkata, kebanyakan ahli kelab terdiri daripada pelajar sekolah yang mempelajari karate sejak kecil lagi.
“Ahli kita kebanyakan daripada pelajar sekolah dan melalui kejohanan yang disertai seperti kejohanan seni mempertahankan diri peringkat kebangsaan, kita dapat mengetengahkan lebih banyak bakat muda yang berpotensi dalam karate,” katanya ketika ditemui baru-baru ini di Kompleks Belia dan Sukan Negeri Johor sempena majlis penyerahan bendera kepada kontinjen Johor ke Kejohanan Seni Mempertahankan Diri Peringkat Kebangsaan.
Sementara itu, Thavaraj Munirajah berkata, penyertaan dalam kelab ini memberinya peluang mempelajari seni mempertahankan diri, sekali gus dapat mengembangkan bakat dalam sukan ini.
“Walaupun saya gagal meraih sebarang pingat pada Sukma di Melaka baru-baru ini, namun saya akan berusaha lebih kuat demi kejayaan di kejohanan akan datang,” katanya.
Beliau merupakan peserta karate yang mewakili Johor pada Sukma Melaka baru-baru ini bagi kategori bawah 60 kilogram.
Katanya, dengan menyertai kelab itu, bakatnya dalam karate dapat dikembangkan lagi dengan latihan yang diberikan oleh jurulatih dan bercampur dengan rakan berbangsa Cina.
“Selain mempelajari karate, saya juga dapat belajar budaya dan bahasa kaum Cina dengan lebih baik, seterusnya menambah kemahiran komunikasi saya,” kata pelajar tingkatan enam Sekolah Menengah Munsyi Sulaiman ini.
Ketua pasukan yang juga pelajar tingkatan Enam Sekolah Menengah Dato’ Bentara Luar, Batu Pahat, Yew Chun Eng berkata, kebanyakan ahli kelab terdiri daripada pelajar sekolah yang mempelajari karate sejak kecil lagi.
“Ahli kita kebanyakan daripada pelajar sekolah dan melalui kejohanan yang disertai seperti kejohanan seni mempertahankan diri peringkat kebangsaan, kita dapat mengetengahkan lebih banyak bakat muda yang berpotensi dalam karate,” katanya ketika ditemui baru-baru ini di Kompleks Belia dan Sukan Negeri Johor sempena majlis penyerahan bendera kepada kontinjen Johor ke Kejohanan Seni Mempertahankan Diri Peringkat Kebangsaan.
Sementara itu, Thavaraj Munirajah berkata, penyertaan dalam kelab ini memberinya peluang mempelajari seni mempertahankan diri, sekali gus dapat mengembangkan bakat dalam sukan ini.
“Walaupun saya gagal meraih sebarang pingat pada Sukma di Melaka baru-baru ini, namun saya akan berusaha lebih kuat demi kejayaan di kejohanan akan datang,” katanya.
Beliau merupakan peserta karate yang mewakili Johor pada Sukma Melaka baru-baru ini bagi kategori bawah 60 kilogram.
Katanya, dengan menyertai kelab itu, bakatnya dalam karate dapat dikembangkan lagi dengan latihan yang diberikan oleh jurulatih dan bercampur dengan rakan berbangsa Cina.
“Selain mempelajari karate, saya juga dapat belajar budaya dan bahasa kaum Cina dengan lebih baik, seterusnya menambah kemahiran komunikasi saya,” kata pelajar tingkatan enam Sekolah Menengah Munsyi Sulaiman ini.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
3 GOLD, 5 SILVER, 3 BRONZE... Medals Crazy
Last week, 22nd to 25th July 2010. Kementerian Belia Dan Sukan hosted Martial Arts tournament in Ipoh, Perak. Goshin-Ryu was one of the disciplines selected to take part in this distinctive tournament.
Johor Goshin-Ryu selected 10 players, 5 girls and 5 boys to take part. We actually got 11 medals back and Johor state was the 2nd strongest team in Malaysia Goshin-Ryu Karate Federation.
This was a glorious history made, we won't be satisfied with what we can achieve now. We want to achieve more, now and always. 10 players fought confidently and they went all out to fight against the opponents. Although some of them lost the match, but i will say it's ok. This is because that was definitely not the last tournament for them. They have lots of chances in the years to come! So, don't sweat the small stuff!
Thanks to Sensei Chow who actually gave our players unlimited strength and courages so our students had the spirit to fight and never say die.
Finally, KArate spirit will always go...
Goshin-Ryu Way...
Karate FOR LIFE
Osu~
Johor Goshin-Ryu selected 10 players, 5 girls and 5 boys to take part. We actually got 11 medals back and Johor state was the 2nd strongest team in Malaysia Goshin-Ryu Karate Federation.
This was a glorious history made, we won't be satisfied with what we can achieve now. We want to achieve more, now and always. 10 players fought confidently and they went all out to fight against the opponents. Although some of them lost the match, but i will say it's ok. This is because that was definitely not the last tournament for them. They have lots of chances in the years to come! So, don't sweat the small stuff!
Thanks to Sensei Chow who actually gave our players unlimited strength and courages so our students had the spirit to fight and never say die.
Finally, KArate spirit will always go...
Goshin-Ryu Way...
Karate FOR LIFE
Osu~
Saturday, July 17, 2010
2 New Tuition Classes At Pusat Tuition Boleh In B. Pahat
I have been longing to have tuition classes in BP and now i have got a good start. As the saying goes, "a good beginning eventually makes a good ending". How true! Having taught 5 years since the year of 2006 have actually enhanced my knowledge and skills. Yet, life is a learning process like a never ending road to perfection and self fulfilling prophecy is indeed a must in ensuring one's level of proficiency.
I always see myself as a burning fire like a hot sun in summer, it is not a gigantic spotlight anyway. lol The thirst for knowledge, the thirst for wisdom and the thirst for improvement are constantly making my tissues dance like a competent ballet dancer. Most of all, the thirst for imparting the values in life and also the knowledge to students, those are the reasons motivating me to give my dear students everything i know. I believe that they are good if not perfect!
Yes, indeed,i want my student to WORK HARD, be SMART, FIGHT but not FRIGHT! Successful people never give excuses! Only failures give excuses! Undoubtedly, i always push my students quite hard, asking them to do vocab test, paragraph test, making lots of sentences, freewriting or essays! Besides their improvement will definitely be shown sooner or later, what most meaningful to me is when they understand the essence of "HARD WORK PAY". There is no free lunch in this world.
Well, i am very confident that my students will be powerful writers, powerful thinkers, resourceful and insightful people in near future! Mr. Yew's students will be really good if students really follow- I BELIVE!
In short, Good luck and all the best to all my dear students. Work hard and Work Smart in the world of English! Enjoy it and Play with it:-) God Bless
I always see myself as a burning fire like a hot sun in summer, it is not a gigantic spotlight anyway. lol The thirst for knowledge, the thirst for wisdom and the thirst for improvement are constantly making my tissues dance like a competent ballet dancer. Most of all, the thirst for imparting the values in life and also the knowledge to students, those are the reasons motivating me to give my dear students everything i know. I believe that they are good if not perfect!
Yes, indeed,i want my student to WORK HARD, be SMART, FIGHT but not FRIGHT! Successful people never give excuses! Only failures give excuses! Undoubtedly, i always push my students quite hard, asking them to do vocab test, paragraph test, making lots of sentences, freewriting or essays! Besides their improvement will definitely be shown sooner or later, what most meaningful to me is when they understand the essence of "HARD WORK PAY". There is no free lunch in this world.
Well, i am very confident that my students will be powerful writers, powerful thinkers, resourceful and insightful people in near future! Mr. Yew's students will be really good if students really follow- I BELIVE!
In short, Good luck and all the best to all my dear students. Work hard and Work Smart in the world of English! Enjoy it and Play with it:-) God Bless
Saturday, July 10, 2010
1st Batu-Pahat Open Schools Karate-do championship organised by STA
First of all, i would like to thank all karate members and all the volunteers who sacrificed you precious time and energy in helping to make this tournament a success! I am quite happy to see that most of the students did learn something from it.
Besides, on 4th July 2010, our school, SMK TUN AMINAH, won 13 medals. It was a good achievement after all as the girls have only been started training since February this year.
To all the committee members, i really appreciate you hardwork and dedication. However , i hope that we can organize a better tournament by next year. Based on the experiences gained this year, there is no excuse for us not to make it a good if not perfect tournament in the years to come:-)
Arigatoh Gozaimasu...
Karate for life...
Osu~
Besides, on 4th July 2010, our school, SMK TUN AMINAH, won 13 medals. It was a good achievement after all as the girls have only been started training since February this year.
To all the committee members, i really appreciate you hardwork and dedication. However , i hope that we can organize a better tournament by next year. Based on the experiences gained this year, there is no excuse for us not to make it a good if not perfect tournament in the years to come:-)
Arigatoh Gozaimasu...
Karate for life...
Osu~
Monday, May 17, 2010
Touched By The Cards Given From My Class "2D" STUDENTS
Teachers's Day again i enjoyed myself a lot during the celebration. I was having this meaningful event at Catholic High School Malacca last year and it was really fun.This year, SMKTA. So many teachers behaved like children during the games and i was definitely not exception.
I got many cards written with beautiful words in it and i read through happily and eagerly the moment i reached home! I was like a naive child very curious about something new and interesting. It was heart warming to see students' effort in making the cards by themselves and the words in it that show the feelings and perceptions towards the class teacher. I am really fortunate for having them as my students.
Yes, undoubtedly, i am a bit strict to them as i always scold and raise my voice. But, sometimes i have to do these things unwillingly. As a teacher, i don't wish to hurt anyone's feelings or emotions when i say anything. But, if i did, i am sorry!
Anyway, our class has to keep on going for till the end of this year. I hope you guys will co-operate with me and bear with me for few more months. We laugh, we strive and we never say die!
Love you all, my daughters:-)
I got many cards written with beautiful words in it and i read through happily and eagerly the moment i reached home! I was like a naive child very curious about something new and interesting. It was heart warming to see students' effort in making the cards by themselves and the words in it that show the feelings and perceptions towards the class teacher. I am really fortunate for having them as my students.
Yes, undoubtedly, i am a bit strict to them as i always scold and raise my voice. But, sometimes i have to do these things unwillingly. As a teacher, i don't wish to hurt anyone's feelings or emotions when i say anything. But, if i did, i am sorry!
Anyway, our class has to keep on going for till the end of this year. I hope you guys will co-operate with me and bear with me for few more months. We laugh, we strive and we never say die!
Love you all, my daughters:-)
Saturday, May 1, 2010
2010 Batu-Pahat INTER SCHOOLS VOLLEY BALL MATCH
I joined STA volley ball this year and i thought it would be a nice experience and great exposure for me. Yes, i really enjoyed guiding the students as i would actually feel that i am still young and energectic.
Although our team lost but at least our students have learnt a good lesson and they know where their level is. Frankly speaking, our team lost due to team spirit, toghetherness and self confidence. Besides, i should bear part of the responsibility as i didnt really train their basics, skills and strategy!
However, i would like to thank the volley ball students for thier hardwork. Their effor would never be forgotten and i appreciate their love and passion towards volley ball. Students had been training hard from morning till evening despite of the daunting weather but they still kept on practising. Even when it was raining, the girls would still be at the court. Their sweat would be valuable for they have really done their best!
During the match, i was quite nervous. Although they lost and they did a lot of own mistakes. As a coach, i didnt feel shameful but i was feeling bit down as i think that i didnt give them sufficient preparation and guidance.
Anyway, it was enjoyable to be with them for 2 days. I will always rememebr the time when we were at the venue. I wont forget the time when we shouted and cheered loudly for our school. I wont forget the tears fallen down from some palyers' eyes. I wont forget the time when we were at Mc Donald and Pizza Hut. You guys are real cute!
We laughed we cried, We stirve and we never say die!
Love you all! Thank you for everything and sorry for anything if i have hurt your feelings:-)
VOLLEYBALL FOR LIFE!
Although our team lost but at least our students have learnt a good lesson and they know where their level is. Frankly speaking, our team lost due to team spirit, toghetherness and self confidence. Besides, i should bear part of the responsibility as i didnt really train their basics, skills and strategy!
However, i would like to thank the volley ball students for thier hardwork. Their effor would never be forgotten and i appreciate their love and passion towards volley ball. Students had been training hard from morning till evening despite of the daunting weather but they still kept on practising. Even when it was raining, the girls would still be at the court. Their sweat would be valuable for they have really done their best!
During the match, i was quite nervous. Although they lost and they did a lot of own mistakes. As a coach, i didnt feel shameful but i was feeling bit down as i think that i didnt give them sufficient preparation and guidance.
Anyway, it was enjoyable to be with them for 2 days. I will always rememebr the time when we were at the venue. I wont forget the time when we shouted and cheered loudly for our school. I wont forget the tears fallen down from some palyers' eyes. I wont forget the time when we were at Mc Donald and Pizza Hut. You guys are real cute!
We laughed we cried, We stirve and we never say die!
Love you all! Thank you for everything and sorry for anything if i have hurt your feelings:-)
VOLLEYBALL FOR LIFE!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
2nd Monthly Test of SMKTA Is Coming...
Oh My God... Time flies and it is blown away easily without us notice. My school, SMKTA has 6 Tests plus Exams a year and i think it is indeed towering up all other schools in BP.
All teachers have to rush with the syllabus and students will have to follow teachers' footsteps. I am afraid that due to limited time given, teachers have no other alternative but to resort to teach just for the sake of fulfilling the test requirements. On the other hand, students are victims as they have to accept the reality.
The reason of implementing 6 tests a year is good actually as our school will get better ranking due to excellent academics. However, excellent academics do not mean that students are able to live outside the world. It dosent mean that our school can produce generations who are able to think. I doubt!
Anyway, as one of the school teachers at STA, i can only follow the rules but i have to ensure that what i teach is positve in and out. I hope!
GOOD LUCK AND ALL THE BEST TO MY CLASS- 2D!
GAMBATE!
All teachers have to rush with the syllabus and students will have to follow teachers' footsteps. I am afraid that due to limited time given, teachers have no other alternative but to resort to teach just for the sake of fulfilling the test requirements. On the other hand, students are victims as they have to accept the reality.
The reason of implementing 6 tests a year is good actually as our school will get better ranking due to excellent academics. However, excellent academics do not mean that students are able to live outside the world. It dosent mean that our school can produce generations who are able to think. I doubt!
Anyway, as one of the school teachers at STA, i can only follow the rules but i have to ensure that what i teach is positve in and out. I hope!
GOOD LUCK AND ALL THE BEST TO MY CLASS- 2D!
GAMBATE!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Introducing Essay Writing to 2D students
Writing is normally considered as a heavy stuff for most students. But, it is peanuts for those who have mastered the writing skills.
Basically, ideas have to come and flow like a river. Water is so powerful that even the rocks in a stream cannot stop it from flowing, water never choose a place to stay. So, dear students, the rocks are just like obstacles on our mind. Try to overcome the obstacles and let your ideas flow like water.
In writing an essay, there are certain things to be rememberd.
1. Flow
2. Logic
3. Linking
An essay will normally has
1. INTRODUCTION- To attract readers' atttention and evoke their curiosity
- To introduce the topic and provide a picture to readers
2. BODY 1 - IDEA
TOPIC SENTENCE
POINTS
EXPLANATION
EXAMPLE
CONCLUSION
(For any body, we must have an idea. Then we have to write a topic
sentence as our main guide for this particular paragraph. After
that, we have to provide point(s), then we should think of
explanation/ example(s) to suppor our stand. Finally, we should
provide a conclusion for the paragaraph)
3. BODY 2 - SAME AS BODY 1
4. BODY 3 - SAME AS BODY 1
5. CONCLUSION - To summarise the points/ ideas
- or state your overall feelings towards the topic
Haha.. you guys just started to learn this format, it is normal for you to feel odd
as you are still not familiar with the format. I can assure you that when you are used to the format, then it is not a problem for you and most of all you are a SYSTEMATIC THINKER. You will be a trained student and the format is very much useful for your FUTURE UNDERTAKINGS.
ALL THE BEST!
FROM: MR. YEW
Basically, ideas have to come and flow like a river. Water is so powerful that even the rocks in a stream cannot stop it from flowing, water never choose a place to stay. So, dear students, the rocks are just like obstacles on our mind. Try to overcome the obstacles and let your ideas flow like water.
In writing an essay, there are certain things to be rememberd.
1. Flow
2. Logic
3. Linking
An essay will normally has
1. INTRODUCTION- To attract readers' atttention and evoke their curiosity
- To introduce the topic and provide a picture to readers
2. BODY 1 - IDEA
TOPIC SENTENCE
POINTS
EXPLANATION
EXAMPLE
CONCLUSION
(For any body, we must have an idea. Then we have to write a topic
sentence as our main guide for this particular paragraph. After
that, we have to provide point(s), then we should think of
explanation/ example(s) to suppor our stand. Finally, we should
provide a conclusion for the paragaraph)
3. BODY 2 - SAME AS BODY 1
4. BODY 3 - SAME AS BODY 1
5. CONCLUSION - To summarise the points/ ideas
- or state your overall feelings towards the topic
Haha.. you guys just started to learn this format, it is normal for you to feel odd
as you are still not familiar with the format. I can assure you that when you are used to the format, then it is not a problem for you and most of all you are a SYSTEMATIC THINKER. You will be a trained student and the format is very much useful for your FUTURE UNDERTAKINGS.
ALL THE BEST!
FROM: MR. YEW
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