It has been a while since I updated my teaching blog. This semester I’m rather frustrated for not getting a class at the Cyber Lingua Lab. Every semester, I use the lab as I like to integrate the activities in class using the facilities at the lab. Unfortunately, I do not have the opportunity to do so. However, although it has been a month, I finally get a lab session every Wednesday night as our class session.
While I’m writing this, all of you are supposed to reflect on what you have learned so far. I’m going to ask you to post it in your blog after this. This might be the first time you ever created a blog.
Today is also the submission of your outline for your term paper, which is 10 % of your total score.I’ve looked through at the outline and these are some of the general comments:
1. Some of you did not do sentence outline as required.
2. Grammatical errors occur and I assume obviously you are not making full use of the grammar and spell check available.
a. Subject verb agreement
b. Tenses
c. No articles
3. Sentences are too long and unclear.
4. Sentences are incomplete. Some sentences without a verb.
5. Words are not appropriate. They sound like direct translation from Malay.
6. Ideas are not well developed.
Don’t despair though! This is just the beginning. You have ample time to improve your writing in your first draft later on.
Before that, I wish you a good mid-term break as this is our last class for this week. Don’t forget to look at Chapter 1, 2 and 3 of Writing Academic English and work on it during the break. It will help you a lot in writing term paper.
Till we meet again!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Monday, August 11, 2008
English Only Policy Revisited
Dear students,
It has been your fifth week of classes for this semester. I've really enjoyed all my classes; mainly because I love teaching although I need to teach for 23 hours per week. It's considered as heavy teaching load but it's not a big problem for me as I don't have to think about administrative work as compared to when I held a post before. I could now think of more effective and creative way to improve my teaching methods.
Over the years, I've reflected and evaluated on what works and what doesn't. I'll keep doing activities that I found enjoyable as well as educational. I like to give a lot of opportunities for all my students to use English in all skills, not just listening to me. For this reason, I'm very strict about using English all the time whenever we have English class. I'm so upset when you don't respect this by ignoring this rule. I've informed about this rule in my first class for all my classes. Now, I'm going to remind you again. Please read this posting here!
I hope all of you understand my intention. If you want to improve in your English, you really need to show that you are serious about it.
Remember my trademark, "ENGLISH ONLY!"
It has been your fifth week of classes for this semester. I've really enjoyed all my classes; mainly because I love teaching although I need to teach for 23 hours per week. It's considered as heavy teaching load but it's not a big problem for me as I don't have to think about administrative work as compared to when I held a post before. I could now think of more effective and creative way to improve my teaching methods.
Over the years, I've reflected and evaluated on what works and what doesn't. I'll keep doing activities that I found enjoyable as well as educational. I like to give a lot of opportunities for all my students to use English in all skills, not just listening to me. For this reason, I'm very strict about using English all the time whenever we have English class. I'm so upset when you don't respect this by ignoring this rule. I've informed about this rule in my first class for all my classes. Now, I'm going to remind you again. Please read this posting here!
I hope all of you understand my intention. If you want to improve in your English, you really need to show that you are serious about it.
Remember my trademark, "ENGLISH ONLY!"
Monday, August 4, 2008
Welcome D1A4
Hello everyone!
Welcome to my class. Although you only start your class today,you need not to worry about being left behind. We'll catch up.
By the time you read this,all of you have created your 10 songs and also the title of your album.
Now,I'm going to show you how to create your own blog.
Welcome to my class. Although you only start your class today,you need not to worry about being left behind. We'll catch up.
By the time you read this,all of you have created your 10 songs and also the title of your album.
Now,I'm going to show you how to create your own blog.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Welcome D3D2-BEL311-July 2008
Hello there!
It's your turn to create your blog now. I'll demonstrate to you in a few seconds.
Before we begin,how are your classes so far? I hope you are doing well and are ready to get good results for this semester.
In my previous posting to other classes, I've mentioned how I do this CD activity every semester and the outcome of this activity. I'm always excited to read the postings done by my students. All the activities that I've created have the learning objectives in mind. I expect everyone to be serious in completing each task as you are going to use English a lot. Don't worry about making mistakes or feel shy. It's part of learning. I realize you are going to expose yourself to the world. Anyone can drop by your blog and give comments. You need to be open about this. Of course I will not embarass you but I will look at your errors and point it out in general,either in class or through my blog postings.
Now, you are going to create your blog and put your first posting.
Hope to see you in blogosphere!
Please leave comments so that I can link with you immediately.
It's your turn to create your blog now. I'll demonstrate to you in a few seconds.
Before we begin,how are your classes so far? I hope you are doing well and are ready to get good results for this semester.
In my previous posting to other classes, I've mentioned how I do this CD activity every semester and the outcome of this activity. I'm always excited to read the postings done by my students. All the activities that I've created have the learning objectives in mind. I expect everyone to be serious in completing each task as you are going to use English a lot. Don't worry about making mistakes or feel shy. It's part of learning. I realize you are going to expose yourself to the world. Anyone can drop by your blog and give comments. You need to be open about this. Of course I will not embarass you but I will look at your errors and point it out in general,either in class or through my blog postings.
Now, you are going to create your blog and put your first posting.
Hope to see you in blogosphere!
Please leave comments so that I can link with you immediately.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Welcome D3D1-BEL311 July 2008
Hello everyone!
This is the second week of your class. How are you doing so far? I hope you have enjoyed the lessons. On your first day of BEL311, I've given you the information about the course, such as the Course Outline, the Scheme of Work, sample of Term Paper, sample of discussion questions and sample of final examination question.
In your second class, I've asked each of you to create your own trademark after giving your nicknames. I found that this is the fastest way for me to remember your names. Besides that, I can also see who are more confident and who still need to develop the skill.
Another activity that I like to do at the beginning of my classes is the CD Activity. I've done this activity for a few semesters and found that all my students
have enjoyed this activity. I've also enjoyed reading the titles that were created by them and to be done within 15 minutes in class. Reading the postings has revealed more than just names and basic personal details. It is so enriching and fulfilling.
While typing this, all of you are typing the review about your CD Album Activity. I can't wait to read all your postings.
I will also demonstrate how to create your own blog after this.
So, till we meet again.
Please leave comments so that I'll be able to link with your blog.
This is the second week of your class. How are you doing so far? I hope you have enjoyed the lessons. On your first day of BEL311, I've given you the information about the course, such as the Course Outline, the Scheme of Work, sample of Term Paper, sample of discussion questions and sample of final examination question.
In your second class, I've asked each of you to create your own trademark after giving your nicknames. I found that this is the fastest way for me to remember your names. Besides that, I can also see who are more confident and who still need to develop the skill.
Another activity that I like to do at the beginning of my classes is the CD Activity. I've done this activity for a few semesters and found that all my students
have enjoyed this activity. I've also enjoyed reading the titles that were created by them and to be done within 15 minutes in class. Reading the postings has revealed more than just names and basic personal details. It is so enriching and fulfilling.
While typing this, all of you are typing the review about your CD Album Activity. I can't wait to read all your postings.
I will also demonstrate how to create your own blog after this.
So, till we meet again.
Please leave comments so that I'll be able to link with your blog.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Welcome D1C1-Semester July 2008
Welcome to BEL 120,D1C1!
How are you doing so far? I hope all of you are adjusting well to campus life.
Today is our first session at the Cyber Lingua Lab and we will meet here fortnightly. We will have various online activities when we use this lab and I hope you will enjoy the lessons and use the opportunities you have to use English.
Remember to use English only!
You are going to create your own blog now.
In your blog, I want you to reflect and report on the activities that we have done during the lessons, outside the class or when I ask you. You can also blog anytime you like. Please use proper English. No SMS or chatting language in this blog.
Are you ready? I'll demonstrate to you how to create your own blog and take you to blogosphere.
How are you doing so far? I hope all of you are adjusting well to campus life.
Today is our first session at the Cyber Lingua Lab and we will meet here fortnightly. We will have various online activities when we use this lab and I hope you will enjoy the lessons and use the opportunities you have to use English.
Remember to use English only!
You are going to create your own blog now.
In your blog, I want you to reflect and report on the activities that we have done during the lessons, outside the class or when I ask you. You can also blog anytime you like. Please use proper English. No SMS or chatting language in this blog.
Are you ready? I'll demonstrate to you how to create your own blog and take you to blogosphere.
Monday, July 7, 2008
New Semester - July 2008
Too busy to update on my new classes for this semester which start today. Will update this entry soon.
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