How time flies! This year i have a wonderful holiday although i was very busy going here and there for the whole week! However, Celebrating the festival with the beloved family is indescrible as the bond is stronger after each and every occasion. As the saying goes "blood is thicker than water".
Filial piety is the best policy, togetherness is as cool as drinking pepsi, parents are feeling happy, more happy than having money, loving and caring, million toasts filled with appreciation and sincerity to Daddy and mummy:-)
Happiest moments will normally fade away without us knowing, but the wonderful memories are kept in our lexicons for remembrance, now and always!
Hello School and students, hello marking and correcting, hello paper work and sweat, here i am back!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
A Sleepless Night
I wonder why i can't fall asleep today although now is already 2:15am, it seems that my mind is runnig wildly like a blind eagle wandering aimlessly in a storming night! Like a lonely pioneer who has yet to come out any idea! Good also, this makes me write something bullshit here!
However, i will try my best to turn in earlier. How i wish i could be "Da Xiong" in Doraemon, the mischievious, weak, jellyfish but cute boy who is a sleeping king. Haha...GOOD NIGHT AND HAVE A NICE SLEEP EVERYBODY!
However, i will try my best to turn in earlier. How i wish i could be "Da Xiong" in Doraemon, the mischievious, weak, jellyfish but cute boy who is a sleeping king. Haha...GOOD NIGHT AND HAVE A NICE SLEEP EVERYBODY!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR 2010
Dear all,
I sincerely wish all of my students will enjoy their wonderful holiday to the fullest! i am takin this opportunity to say thank you to all of you who have been working with me all these while.
May you be blessed, stay healthy, wealthy, handsome and pretty constantly!
GOD BLESS!
CHEERS...
Best Regards,
Mr. Yew
I sincerely wish all of my students will enjoy their wonderful holiday to the fullest! i am takin this opportunity to say thank you to all of you who have been working with me all these while.
May you be blessed, stay healthy, wealthy, handsome and pretty constantly!
GOD BLESS!
CHEERS...
Best Regards,
Mr. Yew
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Saddened by my students
It was the first time i became a form teacher and the moment i knew this news, my mind kept tellin me that i have to get ready with all kinds of challenges! Yes, indeed. I have been facing them!
I wonder why when other students from other classes could pay the yuran but half of my students couldn't. I wonder why they will keep tellin me the never end "next week".
I wonder why they can't cooperate with the class leaders when the leaders are just doing their duties. I wonder why they seldom clean the class when the Duty Roster is pasted in front of the class.
I wonder why some of them will go over to other students' seats and never heed my advice. I wonder why they will sometimes forget to bring this and that...
There are so many other wonders in my class. God Bless!
I shouted loudly at them today although my anger did not rise. As a teacher, my duty is to bring joys to students and they learn when their anxiety level is low and the tiredness is reduced.
When students call me "teacher",i always think what can i "GIVE" when anyone shows me the respect. They are just like my little sisters and children. Although i was quite sad about what happened in my class, however, the bonding of ours can be tightened in near future- I HOPE!
I wonder why when other students from other classes could pay the yuran but half of my students couldn't. I wonder why they will keep tellin me the never end "next week".
I wonder why they can't cooperate with the class leaders when the leaders are just doing their duties. I wonder why they seldom clean the class when the Duty Roster is pasted in front of the class.
I wonder why some of them will go over to other students' seats and never heed my advice. I wonder why they will sometimes forget to bring this and that...
There are so many other wonders in my class. God Bless!
I shouted loudly at them today although my anger did not rise. As a teacher, my duty is to bring joys to students and they learn when their anxiety level is low and the tiredness is reduced.
When students call me "teacher",i always think what can i "GIVE" when anyone shows me the respect. They are just like my little sisters and children. Although i was quite sad about what happened in my class, however, the bonding of ours can be tightened in near future- I HOPE!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Asking my Form 2 students to write Freewriting
Well, asking my students to write freewriting weekly is something worthwhile and meaningful, at least for me, but not for most of them. They might be thinking that i am a tyrant who merely gives instructions without sufficient reasons.
For those who understand me in and out, it goes without saying that they will know i always go for a war after much practice and preparation. To win is easy, all you need to do is to persist till the end. Besdies, one has to ask for directions before going to an unfamiliar place. As the saying goes " Success is belong to those who have thoroughly understood their enemies".
Writing a freewriting is actually to train students'OBSERVATION towards anything that happens around them. On the other hand, it also trains students' MEMORY and CONCENTRATION. The more they write, the better their language will be. The flow of the ideas will come out very fast in a short time if students have used to thinking and observing. In addition, students' maturity will be enhanced day after day.
It serves as a way to release students' tension or a way to express their inner feelings via putting their thoughts into words. I believe that my students will find enjoyment and a sense of achievement upon writing in english.
I am quite happy to see that most of them are really putting their thoughts into words. They will become competent writers, one day, i hope!
Thank you so much for everyone's hardwork. I sincerely hope that you guys will go on moving for acheiveing a higher peak. Thanks to 2D AND 2B students:-)
From: Mr. Yew
For those who understand me in and out, it goes without saying that they will know i always go for a war after much practice and preparation. To win is easy, all you need to do is to persist till the end. Besdies, one has to ask for directions before going to an unfamiliar place. As the saying goes " Success is belong to those who have thoroughly understood their enemies".
Writing a freewriting is actually to train students'OBSERVATION towards anything that happens around them. On the other hand, it also trains students' MEMORY and CONCENTRATION. The more they write, the better their language will be. The flow of the ideas will come out very fast in a short time if students have used to thinking and observing. In addition, students' maturity will be enhanced day after day.
It serves as a way to release students' tension or a way to express their inner feelings via putting their thoughts into words. I believe that my students will find enjoyment and a sense of achievement upon writing in english.
I am quite happy to see that most of them are really putting their thoughts into words. They will become competent writers, one day, i hope!
Thank you so much for everyone's hardwork. I sincerely hope that you guys will go on moving for acheiveing a higher peak. Thanks to 2D AND 2B students:-)
From: Mr. Yew
Friday, November 6, 2009
A Poem to my FORM 5 Students
The little monsters who I have known for years,
Have always been burning my nerve,
Your learning attitude is worse,
And sometimes you guys are adorable but weird.
Coming to class early is a miracle,
Attending the extra class is unbelievable,
Completing the task in class is incredible,
Listening attentively in class is unthinkable.
But, showering you with love and care,
Is a worthwhile thing we share,
Influencing you with thoughts and words,
Is a priceless act I serve.
You guys will be graduating soon,
Be prepared with the real world,
Overcoming the obstacles and challenges,
Be strong and be humble,
For the people and the nation,
Good luck, my dear students!
Written by: Alex Oct 09
Have always been burning my nerve,
Your learning attitude is worse,
And sometimes you guys are adorable but weird.
Coming to class early is a miracle,
Attending the extra class is unbelievable,
Completing the task in class is incredible,
Listening attentively in class is unthinkable.
But, showering you with love and care,
Is a worthwhile thing we share,
Influencing you with thoughts and words,
Is a priceless act I serve.
You guys will be graduating soon,
Be prepared with the real world,
Overcoming the obstacles and challenges,
Be strong and be humble,
For the people and the nation,
Good luck, my dear students!
Written by: Alex Oct 09
Friday, October 30, 2009
Coming Back;-)
Well, it has been a long time i did not write anything in my blog as i have been busy with my teaching stuff so far. However, i am coming back to drop some lines! I should be active enough in blogging, putting my thoughts or teaching philosophy in words, sharing the ideas or life experiences, but it seems like i am talking to myself. I have been asking my students to do blogging, but most of them would never do it. I ask my students to view my blogs and give comments and none of them have done it so far. Whatever it is, i will keep motivating them to write blogs and there is a hope for them to improve their English proficiency via e-blogging! CHEERS...
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Words Twisted- What a Life!!! SIGH...
Yesterday when I was giving Form1 tuition, suddenly, a student asked me a question about the food that my students had prepared. It was a serious matter to me because some people did not listen to the intended meaning that I said.
Perhaps, my Chinese language is "TOO GOOD" for me to express my feeling, emotions, opinion or views. Some people might have misunderstood my meaning. It was actually a happy event that shared with my students in Yong Peng High School, but, i was quite disappointed knowing that my words/ meaning had been twisted.
What would my 2 students feel when they knew that their well-prepared cake, green bean soup, pudding and others had been laughed at/ despised by the so called Alex sir??? In fact, i wanted to praise their effort in making the wonderful snacks, but never did i think that my meaning had been twisted.
SIGH... What a life!!!
WORDS ARE DANGEROUS... VERY DANGEROUS!!! From a Bad Teacher!
Perhaps, my Chinese language is "TOO GOOD" for me to express my feeling, emotions, opinion or views. Some people might have misunderstood my meaning. It was actually a happy event that shared with my students in Yong Peng High School, but, i was quite disappointed knowing that my words/ meaning had been twisted.
What would my 2 students feel when they knew that their well-prepared cake, green bean soup, pudding and others had been laughed at/ despised by the so called Alex sir??? In fact, i wanted to praise their effort in making the wonderful snacks, but never did i think that my meaning had been twisted.
SIGH... What a life!!!
WORDS ARE DANGEROUS... VERY DANGEROUS!!! From a Bad Teacher!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Last Week at CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
I am going to finish my teaching practical very soon. 3 months is coming to an end. How time flies, teaching at this school has never been easy as i need to face all boys. However, i find myself enjoyable coming to the school and impart the knowledge that i possess.
Building bridges is more important and it comes at the first place before i can deliver the knowledge to students. At first, before i came to CHS, i told myself that i could not do much and i could not expect much from the students as 3 months is a short time to influence people.
But after 12 weeks here, although some students made me headache and i was forced to drink 100plus to regain back the wasted energy as my tissues worthlessly burnt , i have begun to love the students and i have found some of them changed to become better men. Well, is this rewarding? Yup, it goes without saying.. Indeed, it is! I need to leave those whom i have begun to love and care. Anyway, this is life and life goes on. I gotta accept the reality.
To 4M and 4H students, as your teacher, i am very proud of you guys! i hope after i have gone, you will keep your passion burning and i hope i have influenced your life. I am with you all the time if you remember and use the life knowledge that i taught you:-)
Good luck and all the best. Keep in touch!
From: Teacher Alex/ Mr. Yew
Building bridges is more important and it comes at the first place before i can deliver the knowledge to students. At first, before i came to CHS, i told myself that i could not do much and i could not expect much from the students as 3 months is a short time to influence people.
But after 12 weeks here, although some students made me headache and i was forced to drink 100plus to regain back the wasted energy as my tissues worthlessly burnt , i have begun to love the students and i have found some of them changed to become better men. Well, is this rewarding? Yup, it goes without saying.. Indeed, it is! I need to leave those whom i have begun to love and care. Anyway, this is life and life goes on. I gotta accept the reality.
To 4M and 4H students, as your teacher, i am very proud of you guys! i hope after i have gone, you will keep your passion burning and i hope i have influenced your life. I am with you all the time if you remember and use the life knowledge that i taught you:-)
Good luck and all the best. Keep in touch!
From: Teacher Alex/ Mr. Yew
Sunday, May 24, 2009
To students whom left my Class
I have always wanted to be a Great Teacher! To educate, influence, motivate and inspire students are my priority. There is still a long journey for me to go in the world of teaching, challenges and obstacles awaiting for my arrival.
Yup, for weeks ago. I asked myself "Whether am i suitable to be a teacher?"... I doubted Myself, i doubtedly my Ability, i doubted my Faith and i doubted my Aim...
Those kids are just like my children. When i see them leave, it is disheartening and i would say Unbearable! Take it for example, if you see the progress of your children growing up day by day, but, suddenly they are gone! Sad and dissappointed!
But, after some time, i discovered something and i told myself that... "Those kids have grown up, they are making their own decisions... i should be happy about that". Well, i have totally changed my perception. I congratulate those students who had made decisions and i hope the decisons they made were wise. Secondly, the English that they learnt from me would be a strong foundation for them to success in Exams. Thirdly, the knowledge that they learnt from me would be useful for them to adapt in the society- I HOPE!
Good luck and All The Best To All Of You!
BY: Teacher Alex
Yup, for weeks ago. I asked myself "Whether am i suitable to be a teacher?"... I doubted Myself, i doubtedly my Ability, i doubted my Faith and i doubted my Aim...
Those kids are just like my children. When i see them leave, it is disheartening and i would say Unbearable! Take it for example, if you see the progress of your children growing up day by day, but, suddenly they are gone! Sad and dissappointed!
But, after some time, i discovered something and i told myself that... "Those kids have grown up, they are making their own decisions... i should be happy about that". Well, i have totally changed my perception. I congratulate those students who had made decisions and i hope the decisons they made were wise. Secondly, the English that they learnt from me would be a strong foundation for them to success in Exams. Thirdly, the knowledge that they learnt from me would be useful for them to adapt in the society- I HOPE!
Good luck and All The Best To All Of You!
BY: Teacher Alex
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