tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59470542785285377272024-03-21T13:12:54.683+08:00Life through My Eyes apistakkisahapistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.comBlogger545125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-48067439603371020452023-11-20T14:52:00.003+08:002023-11-20T14:52:35.670+08:00 How do you decide i am your enemy? <p>How do you decide i am your enemy? </p><p>Is it my mind that bothers you?</p><p>Is it my laugh that annoys you?</p><p>Is it my heart that disappoint you?</p><p><br /></p><p>How do you decide i am your enemy? </p><p>Is it the way I talk</p><p>Is it the way i walk</p><p>Is it the way i thought</p><p><br /></p><p>How do you decide i am your enemy?</p><p>Is my laugh disturbs you</p><p>Is my smile disturbs you</p><p>Is my gigle disturbs you</p><p><br /></p><p>How do you decide i am your enemy</p><p>Is the way i move make you uncomfortable </p><p>Is the way I breathe make you suffocate </p><p>Is the way i glare make you blink </p><p><br /></p><p>How do you decide I am your enemy </p><p>I learn that I can never make you or anyone satisfied </p><p>I learn that I can always find peace for myself </p><p>I learn that I can always improve myself without impressing yourself </p><p><br /></p><p>Hate is not a solution </p><p>Hate is not to celebrate </p><p>Hate is not the way to move forward</p>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-91207725453018465872023-10-27T22:51:00.003+08:002023-10-27T22:51:53.317+08:00I will never understand<p> I will never understand</p><p><br /></p><p>I will never understand</p><p>how you are still strong</p><p>how you are standing tall</p><p>how you are rising up</p><p>even </p><p>torture after torture </p><p>bully after bully</p><p>killing after killing</p><p><br /></p><p>I will never understand </p><p>how you wipe your tears everyday </p><p>how you persuade your heart to wake up every morning</p><p>how you convince yourself that tomorrow will be the day</p><p><br /></p><p>Oh Palestinian </p><p>I will never understand the suffering </p><p>I will never understand the heart break</p><p>I will never understand the sorrow</p><p><br /></p><p>No matter how much sadness I endured; never can be compared to yours</p><p>No matter how much pain I resisted; never ever be compared to yours</p><p>No matter how much loneliness I felt; never ever be compared to yours</p><p><br /></p><p>I will never truly understand the pain; the darkness; the pressure; the grief</p><p>I will never truly understand the cries; the screams; the nightmare; the stab</p><p>I will never truly understand the anger; the frustration; the discomfort; the hurt</p><p><br /></p><p>I will never understand </p><p>but I will never stop praying </p><p>I will never understand </p><p>but I will never stop believing </p><p>I will never understand </p><p>but I will never stop caring</p><p><br /></p><p>#freePalestine</p>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-8042452613380213382023-08-20T21:33:00.008+08:002023-08-20T21:33:49.315+08:00The time in Japan last year (September 2023)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE4xY2IaMdXMelDe6Fjjwo5hNdVMQg4QALRrhvw3rEN7Ze-Rwich5Fz-O-qp0RmK0Yv3RKFs_cBhmIRqtC_C3-jOGLuFaXWNjB-XxtTfzuFbA-G2Q789XaBGrub42hLI2NnFfb3yj_3Kh9ne29w-dlso0u4HRnDasV0rTV2fsV-yuxjYl0VwFuxBFobFZy/s1280/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-08-20%20at%209.31.35%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE4xY2IaMdXMelDe6Fjjwo5hNdVMQg4QALRrhvw3rEN7Ze-Rwich5Fz-O-qp0RmK0Yv3RKFs_cBhmIRqtC_C3-jOGLuFaXWNjB-XxtTfzuFbA-G2Q789XaBGrub42hLI2NnFfb3yj_3Kh9ne29w-dlso0u4HRnDasV0rTV2fsV-yuxjYl0VwFuxBFobFZy/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-08-20%20at%209.31.35%20PM.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">It's almost a year since I am back from Japan. To be honest, I have so many memories of Japan but it is only now that I feel like I should put something here in my blog. As per usual, my only reason for not updating the blog is because of feeling lack of motivation in sharing the reflections. Reflections were still occurring, but for a while they were not here in this blog.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I went to Japan under the Management Training Programme for Junior Officers from 13 September 2023 to 1 October 2023. I went there with a group of officers selected to participate in the programme. It’s almost a year now since I am back. This writing is just a taste of what I want to write and I will definitely keep writing about it in the future.</span></p><p><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; outline: none !important;">Time is precious</b></p><p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; outline: none !important;">I think we all know this and it’s definitely not something new anymore. The Japanese still take this maxim really deep and hard. Time management is everything and turning up early is so important. If you should be there at 8:30 in the morning, 8:15 is already considered late! They will call you, text you and try to find where you are.</span></p><p><b style="font-family: verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; outline: none !important;">Vending machines are everywhere</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The idea of vending machines in every corner might be new to us in Malaysia. But in Japan, I think they are everywhere. In parking lots, in the lobby, outside of a mall. I think they are almost in every corner. They are so well prepared and well equipped so that wherever you are, you can find drinks or food to eat. Knowing Japan's natural disasters, I can never blame them for being over prepared!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7qoE2X_-KfUvty5DV7SckU4ir0ob2H8BiU0jjxtbiGarHdOWclomoaFilQ92AsSNI2NFzske6PBEwjtYF1HhsvYw9gCfGxMKUkoaRoR7KK6W3P3wAvIqtBbku9N7WJvAJmH0a0WSRSzartvNE16t1BgFslIihLUIBt2FXW34GPA7sxiN5o84xzwFJgZA/s1280/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-08-20%20at%209.31.37%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7qoE2X_-KfUvty5DV7SckU4ir0ob2H8BiU0jjxtbiGarHdOWclomoaFilQ92AsSNI2NFzske6PBEwjtYF1HhsvYw9gCfGxMKUkoaRoR7KK6W3P3wAvIqtBbku9N7WJvAJmH0a0WSRSzartvNE16t1BgFslIihLUIBt2FXW34GPA7sxiN5o84xzwFJgZA/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-08-20%20at%209.31.37%20PM.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; outline: none !important;">So humble!</b></p><p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; outline: none !important;">I cried a little experiencing how humble Japanese people are. I never felt so touched before compared to this visit. It was so genuine and the culture of humility is evident in every Japanese person.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; outline: none !important;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.3333px;">PS: I hope I will be back in Japan in the future. Too much to explore!</span></span></p>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-28324901870820536522023-02-12T14:44:00.009+08:002023-02-16T10:40:20.611+08:00Happy New Year 2023!<p><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif">January 2023 has ended, February comes and I have only wished a Happy New Year today. I guess better late than never.</span></p><p><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYv5ODsIC2bZHpzq7rF54Ic_qVjtVapYF2JH8AmofeB-TwbNU83rPDrGPhRsKP3h8Hv6JYShwg3kINd4uuE3WO2gjTuWINfBG4AdXgzX619HsSU9n9F5uHbFI9oIEY-15YLQD7PeOLM3VGmScMoYhgXqg3k5EXxh9A-8Cr06R-5GeEdu4xU8i579oLoA/s1280/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-02-12%20at%202.43.43%20PM.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYv5ODsIC2bZHpzq7rF54Ic_qVjtVapYF2JH8AmofeB-TwbNU83rPDrGPhRsKP3h8Hv6JYShwg3kINd4uuE3WO2gjTuWINfBG4AdXgzX619HsSU9n9F5uHbFI9oIEY-15YLQD7PeOLM3VGmScMoYhgXqg3k5EXxh9A-8Cr06R-5GeEdu4xU8i579oLoA/w300-h400/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-02-12%20at%202.43.43%20PM.jpeg" width="300" /></a></span></div><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif">2022 happened pretty fast. Even though things started to get much better after the pandemic. I think 2022 somehow taught me many valuable things that I treasure for life. I'm growing older now and hopefully wiser too. Some lists of things that I learnt:</span><p></p><p><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>1. Appreciate people and be kind always.</b></span></p><p><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif">Sounds very familiar and clichéd I think but somehow I think to appreciate people and to be kind are just the things that you need to keep telling people to do. To kids, to adults or to family members. I struggle to remind myself sometimes so I hope by writing this down will make me remember to always being appreciative in whatever conditions and to be kind in whatever situation. Especially being a bit sensitive and thinking a lot about small things that happen around me; I just need to be reminded again and again.</span></p><p><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>2. Time is precious! Just do it!</b></span></p><p><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif">Sometimes when you think you are not ready to do something or start something different, I think you just need to do it. If you keep waiting, then you never start. Start small is alright but just start-lah! Another year comes around faster than you can ever realise. I still feel stuck in the mind of a 25 year old but in the body of a 37 year old man! haha</span></p><p><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>3. Be brave and believe in yourself.</b></span></p><p><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif">I think as human beings somehow we always face the challenge of feeling nervous and scared when we want to do something different or something new. I always have this problem thinking that people will judge me and that my idea is not good enough. I have learnt to fight the feelings and to be bold sometimes. </span></p><p><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif">I guess this list of things I learnt in 2022 sounds very familiar and usual things people write down. But sometimes usual is what we need. Okay, that's all for now and happy new year 2023! May this year fill us with many more interesting journeys that will lead us to many more learning experiences.</span></p><p>PS: Waiting is a part of a process!<br /></p>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-77604236377345955562022-06-24T06:54:00.002+08:002023-02-12T14:45:12.040+08:00Visiting UK for the 10th time!<p>I am on the plane right now flying back to Kuala Lumpur after about 10 days spending time in some interesting places in the UK. I arrived on the 4th June 2022 and flew back on the 13th June 2022.</p><p>My main motive for this visit was to see Dr Kit as he just moved back to the UK after 2 and a 1/2 years in Mauritius and also to attend an event for a family friend. In addition, I also had some time to discuss and work on the longitudinal study with the University of Hertfordshire.</p><p>It was an absolutely amazing and memorable visit this time. I have been to a number of really interesting places in the UK, north of London this time. Here are some places that I can list:</p><p><b>1. Cambridge, Ely and meeting Dr. Claire</b></p><p>This is an amazing place to be! I just can’t stop thinking about how Cambridge just blew my mind. We stayed with Dr Rose Drury for 3 nights. We went around King's College, had an amazing tour in King College Chapel, wondering around the Cambridge City Centre and punting on the river. It was a brilliant moment for me to experience punting for the first time. Dr. Kit did all the punting while I mainly focussed on the rowing. I was a bit nervous to try the punting as there were too many eyes around the river.</p><p>One of the days, we also went to Ely. However Ely Cathedral was closed for a wedding ceremony. Not that we expected it but it was Pixie Lott's wedding! Not that we planned it but, we were suddenly in the middle of the crowd waiting for Pixie Lott and his husband in front of the Ely cathedral entrance. It was a magical moment for me.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgruultvF0-uahtkjQ_6kd_mjjx9i6JWifiZs8-Mb5nYlorweSPGYpOtumxU3VR-uzIXYTuvzz-5EaKRNkK0mPf_YhXL6GSNOWCgh6mA65N1aqjzvuLKA8bAvrkPFKD0VI_LI1txVl7tXST-9IMVnroQG0h5hWlTpjiIVqJCPwEyR8t9S5KDJ17sxlemg/s1280/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-06-23%20at%209.32.58%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="958" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgruultvF0-uahtkjQ_6kd_mjjx9i6JWifiZs8-Mb5nYlorweSPGYpOtumxU3VR-uzIXYTuvzz-5EaKRNkK0mPf_YhXL6GSNOWCgh6mA65N1aqjzvuLKA8bAvrkPFKD0VI_LI1txVl7tXST-9IMVnroQG0h5hWlTpjiIVqJCPwEyR8t9S5KDJ17sxlemg/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-06-23%20at%209.32.58%20PM.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p>A very special part of staying in Cambridge was meeting up with Dr. Claire. After several years of participating in a longitudinal study with her and other researchers that were mainly conducted online and by phone calls, I found it quite satisfying to be able to meet her in person and discuss a the research in a more detail fave to face. </p><p></p><p><b>2. Derbyshire, Matlock</b></p><p>After a few days in Cambridge, we then travelled to Derbyshire and stayed for two nights with Ali (former UH lecturer) and Simon in Matlock. They own such a huge house and beautiful garden. It was really well kept and beautiful scenery from the garden and the hills surrounded. I had such an interesting time learning about them as well as learning about a part of UK that I had not explored before.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkC9bTRPA59vLVx8oC0OpPKxvKUMfIpxf8Xg4U3PzyMMaG0o5WmNTK5l8OLhtbolP08KxyHxsthaefVW76ZXY_LRaDCkN5MevG7wuzIn2rLI8T29OzJFW81pk7jHXlsGuhh9exI0R9M0togi8eN3cgB4-lyaseeedNLtb2vZHM1XBSvPNR8CA0xkVS2Q/s1080/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-06-23%20at%209.30.55%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkC9bTRPA59vLVx8oC0OpPKxvKUMfIpxf8Xg4U3PzyMMaG0o5WmNTK5l8OLhtbolP08KxyHxsthaefVW76ZXY_LRaDCkN5MevG7wuzIn2rLI8T29OzJFW81pk7jHXlsGuhh9exI0R9M0togi8eN3cgB4-lyaseeedNLtb2vZHM1XBSvPNR8CA0xkVS2Q/w320-h240/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-06-23%20at%209.30.55%20PM.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />One of the days, we went to the Heights of Abraham to spend our day there. The weather was not as sunny with a bit of drizzle every now and then. We went up to the hills via cable car and it was an amazing view - to see Derbyshire from the cable car. There were many activities available to do on the hills - we went to explore the lead mine - where we experienced the darkness and the hardship of mining lead a long time ago; we went to the Masson Pavilion Exhibition Hall - where we were able to learn and experience how clothes have changed over the centuries and we went for coffee at the café as well. Right after that we went for a walk around Matlock and witnessed this interesting part of Derbyshire.<p></p><p><b>3. Yorkshire, Bedale and Thirsk</b></p><p>Dr. Kit and I continued driving to the north up in Yorkshire to see and stay with Sue Higgins and Ian Condron. I had never met them before but they were Dr. Kit's best friends from the past. They were hosting an event to celebrate their anniversary together. The main purpose was to be in that event and get to know them closely. I was so honoured to be invited and to be a part of that event. It was a lovely time and I really enjoyed the night!</p><p><b>4. Newcastle and Durham</b></p><p>During the stay in Yorkshire, we had a day to ourselves to drive up to Newcastle. I took the opportunity to reminisce about my time in Newcastle during my Masters degree. I met Dr. Farrah Khan for a bit of chat and then wandered around the Newcastle University area for photos and videos. I can't believe it that it has been 10 years since 2012 when I was there. What an incredible moment to remember and to be back there again!</p><p>We then stayed in a rural area in a barn house of Durham. It was located in the middle of the farming area and near the wind turbine. It was quiet and calm. The next day we woke up, we explored the car garages in Durham to find the best car for Dr. Kit as he now back in UK for good for now. We even had some time to stop by the sea at Seaham. I found some glass pebbles on the beach and really had a wonderful time there.</p><p>This 10th time visiting UK was so magnificent. The experience was memorable, definitely rich and I met a lot of interesting people. The best thing was that I am more calm and at ease especially when making conversation with people there. I was not sure why. I have never had so much confidence inside but hopefully it shone differently on the outside.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ6j6SYbVdBG1oIEQN5vr0X155F2whm_32QoYsCzJUpvT97fk2ODEltLQ-YYZrvUFA2W1rVHKGqIT4Ci8FKB161k6PTS1mmvEt5l1jglwFTktehrj9zRgmunnVGSk4fTb0UHO5FW0oSOxRArgcN93L48-IO0OHQtG3aer22IhHQ4d6dIKMSdOfXPj_SA/s1080/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-06-23%20at%209.31.40%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ6j6SYbVdBG1oIEQN5vr0X155F2whm_32QoYsCzJUpvT97fk2ODEltLQ-YYZrvUFA2W1rVHKGqIT4Ci8FKB161k6PTS1mmvEt5l1jglwFTktehrj9zRgmunnVGSk4fTb0UHO5FW0oSOxRArgcN93L48-IO0OHQtG3aer22IhHQ4d6dIKMSdOfXPj_SA/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-06-23%20at%209.31.40%20PM.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>PS: I never tire of exploring UK</p>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-52021664983044667262022-03-29T21:07:00.001+08:002023-02-12T14:45:25.979+08:00An update on my birthday<p></p><p>Alhamdulilah for another year of life. So much to be grateful for. So much to learn from mistakes and from the past. But I think I am eager to see what comes ahead.</p><p>Sometimes I still doubt myself even though with the number of age I am now, I am supposed to ‘Feel’ adult. A long time ago I thought life would be figured out when you are an adult, it turns out it is not that simple.</p><p>Everyday you step into a new day, then a new decision needs to be made. A new choice needs to be made. A new solution needs to be figured.</p><p>Today I feel happy and settled with the day. I feel content and alive. I feel happy and easy with a quiet time on my own.</p><p>PS: Travel to Malacca for a night and two days in a workshop with Ministry of Rural Development.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_zr2KJQ-Q7azMfrpaftGYiEyjBanXy_TSE69J09oI5WdRZowdun9ixNS21Uxh5B5SYNmP2ZKmv_ZG6DpGQyVpmRWi8osr6uGDgHwtrsgDBgzLUJn6d55PpQiHkHAEE3eyGglSktvaF15AtXFAktP-J6KwCL9UMxFa09T0r6K1eyaXcd7UNfs1k0dHA/s1280/34C1452B-8356-4B2F-9FB2-3F6A8C447F48.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="958" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_zr2KJQ-Q7azMfrpaftGYiEyjBanXy_TSE69J09oI5WdRZowdun9ixNS21Uxh5B5SYNmP2ZKmv_ZG6DpGQyVpmRWi8osr6uGDgHwtrsgDBgzLUJn6d55PpQiHkHAEE3eyGglSktvaF15AtXFAktP-J6KwCL9UMxFa09T0r6K1eyaXcd7UNfs1k0dHA/w400-h300/34C1452B-8356-4B2F-9FB2-3F6A8C447F48.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-63196075685030573612022-03-03T09:27:00.007+08:002023-02-12T14:45:35.347+08:00 Strange feeling<p><br />I woke up at night - in the middle of the night</p><p>I had a strange feeling</p><p>Feeling that tickled my heart</p><p>My tears ran down </p><p>I was not sure why</p><p><br /></p><p>Was it just a nightmare? or was it real?</p><p>The coldness of air started to chill my body</p><p>I guess it was the rain and the storm </p><p>I sometimes can see the shadow of the lightning through the window</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyg1XIcUbUDTQSUegwcZcHn7Q7X0wb4DStRbp_sqvQOvyYrV3n1M6ruT34REp9TbK9udEpRJFhBTYcUnnTgrudAv8NmSH9U73kaAellREsPXYOW_frwtKMWFVKQN3P7C10t32KvkDT4pM8jcIL5pafq8sII11LQG4ZObgeK7JAnIDBbmvrZNFi940lxQ=s1024" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyg1XIcUbUDTQSUegwcZcHn7Q7X0wb4DStRbp_sqvQOvyYrV3n1M6ruT34REp9TbK9udEpRJFhBTYcUnnTgrudAv8NmSH9U73kaAellREsPXYOW_frwtKMWFVKQN3P7C10t32KvkDT4pM8jcIL5pafq8sII11LQG4ZObgeK7JAnIDBbmvrZNFi940lxQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>But the feeling<p></p><p>The strange feeling</p><p>Feeling that disturbed my sleep</p><p>Feeling that took away my peace</p><p>Feeling that raced my heart</p><p><br /></p><p>My eyes were wide open</p><p>My mind started to calculate what to do</p><p>Oh strage feeling; possibly you just are here</p><p>To remind me that I am just human</p><p>Strange feeling; I appreciate!</p>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-54580586528840180052022-02-03T17:13:00.000+08:002022-02-03T17:13:45.793+08:00What I thought of leading when I was young<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228;"><span style="font-family: arial;">When I was young, I always believed that I was not good enough to lead and give my ideas. I always believed that I was more of a follower than a leader. Growing up, I felt differently even though there would always be doubts and insecurities the entire time.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228;"><span style="font-family: arial;">When I was young, I felt that people around me judged the way I looked, the way I talked, the way I walked. The stereotype of a leader is more of a strong masculine man rather than a soft spoken person. Growing up, I realised that just being manly is not enough for you to be a leader. Being a leader is not just simply being a man. It is more about the planning, the thinking, the good manners, being respectful and reflective.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilMPLGggBoOS1GTYiBfflpycxEoKvQVdHVyuc47JDuoofDtsKJFWvprliLCy6_kcQsyNRts28PAbQxlPXGvbuXplS-qITZ6wgGkdtnadNrQgyC5RMuzeEPcixRDGVeS12fZ7b3wCxvGOwEgSx3dJa2yU0JkMM3F5_6bep4GOUDRt3p2B4iqC-kE426NQ=s1280" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="990" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilMPLGggBoOS1GTYiBfflpycxEoKvQVdHVyuc47JDuoofDtsKJFWvprliLCy6_kcQsyNRts28PAbQxlPXGvbuXplS-qITZ6wgGkdtnadNrQgyC5RMuzeEPcixRDGVeS12fZ7b3wCxvGOwEgSx3dJa2yU0JkMM3F5_6bep4GOUDRt3p2B4iqC-kE426NQ=w310-h400" width="310" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228;">When I was young, I was scared to voice out my opinion. I was scared to give my ideas and also nervous to take charge of a situation. I tried to hide and only gave my opinion when necessary or when I felt safe and easy. Growing up, I tried so much to grow from that feeling. I would voice out my opinion when necessary, I would take actions, I would take charge and responsibility. I pushed myself to be brave and forget what ever scary things that I felt when I </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228;">was young. I knew deep inside me, the insecurities are there, but the older me is braver than I ever expected.</span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228;"><span style="font-family: arial;">When I was young, words really hurt me much. When people made fun of the way walked, the way I moved, the way I talked, I hid away. I ran. I shied away. But now, even though words are still knives, I care less. I have my shield. I am strong enough to ignore and separate between harsh words and reality. The reality is, I am good and people are just jealous of my uniqueness.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228;"><span style="font-family: arial;">When I was young, I thought my idea was not good enough. My idea would only be good if I met certain requirements of a male leader. When I was young I always believed that I was weird and did not fit in. I think that because of my weirdness I didn't deserve respect and I should just stay quiet. Now that I am grown up, I know that life is bigger than that. What ever situation you were forced to believe, not everything is right about yourself. I know that my potential is bigger than what I used to believe. I know that what I have inside of me is much bigger than what I used to show.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228;"><span style="font-family: arial;">But I am glad to have had all that experience. It enabled me to be who I am today and built me with humility and gratitude. Thank you to everything, everyone and every single moment of the ups and down of my life.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">PS: feel the feelings</span></p>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-35644610559134292792022-01-04T16:27:00.001+08:002023-02-12T14:45:42.959+08:00Second visit to Mauritius: Awesome<p style="text-align: justify;"><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-family: arial;">I have just returned from my second trip to Mauritius and am now on my final day of 7 days of quarantine in my apartment in Malaysia. This second trip to Mauritius was amazing and I am so glad that I have achieved certain goals for this trip. The main goal is to visit Dr. Kit after about 2 years since he left Malaysia. I am so glad to see him healthy and enjoying his job in University of Technology Mauritius (UTM). </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjyZ--gqWNQSIKRGgHbnVjWNpvEsIS5eGdkwy-vHvVNzBIYJBOI50nnBiqaiBVZ-6VeP5etYEqJ9H7WN1DNkQC8fNsBYVS9j0fEUKTgBUro2MVbfvc3hGtiaAR9iiLrWZmBWwM7SZfLZW07meuax451piesRlaN33Tqs7BU-gXoeihE2dYdMlntQNWK-w=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjyZ--gqWNQSIKRGgHbnVjWNpvEsIS5eGdkwy-vHvVNzBIYJBOI50nnBiqaiBVZ-6VeP5etYEqJ9H7WN1DNkQC8fNsBYVS9j0fEUKTgBUro2MVbfvc3hGtiaAR9iiLrWZmBWwM7SZfLZW07meuax451piesRlaN33Tqs7BU-gXoeihE2dYdMlntQNWK-w=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-family: arial;">Secondly, we managed to do an important discussion on work based on ARM and I am looking forward for the next meeting. I also had a chance to do an online discussion with Prof. Joy and Dr. Claire after so many years of communicating through emails. They seem fine and we are all definitely awaiting for the project to continue! Let's do it.</span></p><p><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-family: arial;">While I was in Mauritius, I have done some incredible things as follow:</span></p><blockquote style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;" type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div class="ydp67be67bayahoo-style-wrap"><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr"><ul data-setdir="false" dir="ltr"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Flying and controlling the seaplane at La Prairie Beach - it was an incredible feeling ever!</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Quad biking in the cane fields - the rush and excitement that you feel inside your body while driving the bike.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Viewing the incredible 7 coloured earth - peaceful in a lot of ways.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Playing and having fun in Curious Corner - I had so much fun laughing and goofing around.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Gazing The Martello Tower Museum - time for the history.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Staying a night at La Case du Pecheur/Fisherman's House - beautiful, stunning photographic view and adventurous in some ways.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Enjoying the view by the Pointe aux Caves Lighthouse in Albion.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Celebrating Christmas with Dr Kit, Maureen, Aimee, Karina and Pieter.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Swimming jovially at the beach.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Visiting UTM and meeting some lovely people who work with Dr Kit.</span></li></ul></div></div></div></blockquote><p style="text-align: justify;"><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-family: arial;">I am so honoured to be able to do this visit even though we are still in the middle of the pandemic. I am glad that there are SOPs developed to help us all to be able to connect with one another. Most importantly, be nice, be generous and follow the procedure to make travel easy for you and easy for everyone else.</span></p><p><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-family: arial;">PS: Happy New Year 2022!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSztsqZo5ytH8s-zyBiuY-W2bSIcHsuyX-PXE2wXdeKZdoQjZI8CNETzO6qk0TzL1lBrSgn4wQXwWWHJ3axiU4kaEdcgznZs703mvahwKwPu0SkgTGu2I9nWJLoMKj5LHMOKefp6ZovmHz4EQ0T7ELNn5YT2c94SMO1gUmg_zYcGOwTcoij6GuQFjXxg=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSztsqZo5ytH8s-zyBiuY-W2bSIcHsuyX-PXE2wXdeKZdoQjZI8CNETzO6qk0TzL1lBrSgn4wQXwWWHJ3axiU4kaEdcgznZs703mvahwKwPu0SkgTGu2I9nWJLoMKj5LHMOKefp6ZovmHz4EQ0T7ELNn5YT2c94SMO1gUmg_zYcGOwTcoij6GuQFjXxg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><p></p>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-77849606522611852582021-10-19T11:43:00.001+08:002021-10-19T11:43:06.558+08:0024 hours is not enough!<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I found that this week was very hectic and 24 hours a day was not enough for me. There was always something to do and to think that made me feel my day is full. Whether it’s full with office work or just daily life matters.</span></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Interestingly, it makes me feel alive and good. Busy doing or thinking make me feel functional and distracting me from thinking negatively about life. These last few months, I have also started to care about my diet and exercise - and I think somehow this just added to the busy day.</div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">I’m waiting patiently for a new adventure to start. I can’t wait to start new journey, new adventure, meet new people and learn new skills. Even though I'm waiting patiently, the joy and excitement of a new journey and beginning is always what I look for. It’s always great to feel the rush inside of me - the mixed feelings of nervous, scared, happy, excited, sad, joy and many more ecstasy.</div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">By the way, now that government has lifted the states' borders, everyone stay safe and follow the SOP. I am on my way to visit my parents just for a few days. Let’s take some time to relax and chill out at home!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZeqci2sGevR0AftWUI_pmGoyFR7PAl7FeJPTkmz-y46KgKATreXxOPV74C5seE45gXXku3anbpNdLYPhE_dVWd0syuiupNqgfjbER_69l8piGDr-JW5_mfAjJwXs0nWZxHOhI7mMoMQ5I/s1080/WhatsApp+Image+2021-10-18+at+2.28.56+PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZeqci2sGevR0AftWUI_pmGoyFR7PAl7FeJPTkmz-y46KgKATreXxOPV74C5seE45gXXku3anbpNdLYPhE_dVWd0syuiupNqgfjbER_69l8piGDr-JW5_mfAjJwXs0nWZxHOhI7mMoMQ5I/w400-h225/WhatsApp+Image+2021-10-18+at+2.28.56+PM.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">PS: flying to KL with my mom and dad - their birthday present!</div></div></span>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-68033147038724020642021-07-15T10:05:00.002+08:002023-02-12T14:45:49.369+08:00 What have I learnt since working from home?<p style="text-align: justify;">It has been more than a year since the first lockdown was announced in Malaysia. We were forced to work from home. It was a new concept for many people at that time, but by now it has started to feel normal. I initially found it a bit difficult to adapt, but now I feel more relaxed and easy to work from home. Here are some reflections on what I have learnt so far:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>1. Things can get done</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">First and foremost, I think that working from home makes me feel anxious about whether or not work can be done. Can I accomplish and focus on finishing paper work? Can I hold a meeting or a discussion? Can I calculate and tabulate data? I think it can be done once you get used to it. The environment was different, as I was living on my own before (until my sister joined me), and the home work place environment is now different. However, if you focus and prioritise, you can get your work done! I guess it must be different for people who live with family and children. The challenges are greater, I guess.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCQJ2ucf3STOPmF5mTa57qrWs0jg7tg5Q4ph3YDjJiY-MebNARJ53P-dRXAm7LaTsaRGYnDYYHnyhycX3Sx0ODTfooei46DORdcHPpnJxcU2xpJjxuk9w-4TD4oHFJ9ZSUIZ_K0vTfRtpl/s1080/WhatsApp+Image+2021-08-05+at+4.09.28+PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCQJ2ucf3STOPmF5mTa57qrWs0jg7tg5Q4ph3YDjJiY-MebNARJ53P-dRXAm7LaTsaRGYnDYYHnyhycX3Sx0ODTfooei46DORdcHPpnJxcU2xpJjxuk9w-4TD4oHFJ9ZSUIZ_K0vTfRtpl/s320/WhatsApp+Image+2021-08-05+at+4.09.28+PM.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>2. Set your own work place in your home</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Now that you know working from home might be here for quite some time, I think it is better to set up your own work place in your house. The work place can get you to be more disciplined and ready to start doing the work. Go to it to write a report, join an online meeting or manage files. It is better to know where is the right place for you to do the work and get it done. It's like getting to the office but your office is at home!</p><b>3. Managing Expectations</b><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is so important for you to put in your mind. Getting things done from home rather than being at the office like before is definitely different. Whereas before you could easily gather a team physically during office hours, but now it might be harder to gather people online as you need to check the availability of others. I think the mindset need to be clear and ready for any interruptions by things that are out of your control, for example, internet connection, device issues and so on.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>4. Being flexible and less bureaucracy</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">It is definitely the right time to check again on things that we can be more flexible with and with less bureaucracy in the work place. If we were working as usual, there are forms that need to be filled. Maybe this time around certain things can be approved via email. Maybe certain things do not need to be as strict as before when things were unnecessarily difficult.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>5. Checking on others</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Last but not least, I think as much as we need to work from home and stay at home, do not forget to check on one another. Ask your colleagues about their well being physically, mentally and about their situation at home. You never know what people might need even though they appear to be fine in the video conferences. Be kind and help people in need as well. Reach out if you are the one who needs help!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">PS: A year passed by and we all learnt so much.</p>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-90111060193859017182021-06-03T20:02:00.008+08:002021-06-16T10:18:46.376+08:004 years as a PTD and keep striving!<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipK20QGMmC55ozw42l22oupr6j7Z1f4zUfNs-Vpqt7xhuq_U8sWaInNT63kueeke42r14derEIDtfvNEUIT-N4An9QHGJ0HUSIXE8edLPCyPZ93KqNZow4YN4IQab2HTqXGdXhUryEShTA/s1032/IMG_4961.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="581" data-original-width="1032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipK20QGMmC55ozw42l22oupr6j7Z1f4zUfNs-Vpqt7xhuq_U8sWaInNT63kueeke42r14derEIDtfvNEUIT-N4An9QHGJ0HUSIXE8edLPCyPZ93KqNZow4YN4IQab2HTqXGdXhUryEShTA/w400-h225/IMG_4961.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: arial;"><p style="text-align: justify;">This past few months, since beginning of 2021, I have been facing writer's block! My writing on this blog is always simple and is based on my experience of what happened around me; but still I failed to write. What a nightmare to have!</p></span><p></p><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif">Today I decided to force myself to write and reflect on what have I learnt this past 4 years as a PTD. I decided to acknowledge that my new circumstances have affected my writing behaviour. Before, when I was a teacher, the subjects to talk about felt wide and huge, as I was trained to be a teacher for 5 and a half years. Then, the topic of education was big and wide for me to explore.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span><br clear="none" /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif">Now that I have changed career path, I somehow have less confidence to talk about education and give my personal views and opinions. Today, I started to realise that this just doesn’t make sense! I am very passionate about education and even though nowadays I do not teach or have a direct connection to education anymore, I am free to share my experience, knowledge and passion about. </span><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif">There are no boundaries on what my passion should be and it should be fulfilled as long as it gives benefit to other people.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif"><br clear="none" /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif">Anyway, starting a new career at the age of 30 was quite challenging. Your colleagues are fresh graduates and have started on the same level with you. It only bothers me every now and then when I feel like my experience before starting this new journey has been disregard and forgotten by people. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif">No matter what happens, I will keep trying my best; and what ever challenges come, I will face it with dignity and integrity!</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>PS: waiting patiently for the next steps!<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></span></div></span></div>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-17727495131486830572020-11-29T16:40:00.006+08:002020-11-29T16:40:58.831+08:005 Tips I learnt from moving an office!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5N22F4EuXK7lqaEBPtXnrV1utDLs-mSNLtHmycuMw-Rs5G4clM9XBEPcdwTjQxdPPG9NJLeTp74NuXlz55WqZmBuh8euRC39e2z-kS8dM8WPCjXiuhyIMqDYi2dBs-dVmdjxq7BJbDF-n/s1080/WhatsApp+Image+2020-11-29+at+4.37.52+PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5N22F4EuXK7lqaEBPtXnrV1utDLs-mSNLtHmycuMw-Rs5G4clM9XBEPcdwTjQxdPPG9NJLeTp74NuXlz55WqZmBuh8euRC39e2z-kS8dM8WPCjXiuhyIMqDYi2dBs-dVmdjxq7BJbDF-n/s320/WhatsApp+Image+2020-11-29+at+4.37.52+PM.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Last month, I was busy handling moving out of my office into a new building. The location of the new office was not far, only about 5km away. However, the work was very demanding. The old office was big, with about 1000 assets in the building (various types of assets, for example, cupboards, computers, tables and so on). The number of existing officers is only 14, but the department was a big department with about 100 officers previously.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">We hired a removal company to assist the work of wrapping, carrying and installing the assets. The work took about 3 weeks to finish overall. Here are some reflections on what I have learnt from the experience:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>1. Planning and preparation helps to smooth the process</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Before the work started, we had several meetings and lots of preparation work needed to be done. For example, tabling out the quantity of the assets, measuring the lengths, labelling all the assets and the locations and so on. I think without proper planning, the work will be sluggish and we would not finish on time. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>2. Be open minded to adjust with any unforeseen circumstances</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">When the work started the movers came in and wrapped the assets and brought them to the new location. Many unpredicted events started to unfold. Many changes needed to be done and many decision needed to be made fast and comprehensively. At this time, one needed to think quickly, get as much feedback as possible and then act fast. Be ready for plan B, C, D and so on if plan A does not work. Be ready to be creative and act differently.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>3. Working together as a team</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is so crucial in order to achieve success. Working together as a team and helping each other is so important. We needed to understand that there will be some of us that need to think and work harder. So we made it easy for that person by helping him. It is so important to put aside selfishness and focus to finish the work. Everyone needs to play their part.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>4. Communication is the key; miscommunication is the enemy</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is so important to remember. Check your facts. Never truly believe something that you heard from a third party. Always remember to check what been said so that there will be no miscommunications. Miscommunication can give bad consequences not only for present but also for later.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>5. Stress and tiredness are temporary; there’s a rainbow after the storm</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The work really made the whole team - and me - tired and stressed sometimes. It demanded physical work and also strategic thinking or else things will be a mess. No matter how demanding it was, always remember after the hard work, that everything will be back to normal and we can enjoy working in a new environment.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGsqh-FZenAn_DXcNe32qobq87dX8Yj0zwhc4Uqy-XZLOzAscF6ocqFZcvjuDjT37iCKeavFzbvDDq_wA6at5Q5czLNu3R5Mtxs7DPqRTEWltt9wQ9EZ24dFRKQPssKVUTS_R0ALre_XR/s1080/WhatsApp+Image+2020-11-29+at+4.36.59+PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="811" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGsqh-FZenAn_DXcNe32qobq87dX8Yj0zwhc4Uqy-XZLOzAscF6ocqFZcvjuDjT37iCKeavFzbvDDq_wA6at5Q5czLNu3R5Mtxs7DPqRTEWltt9wQ9EZ24dFRKQPssKVUTS_R0ALre_XR/s320/WhatsApp+Image+2020-11-29+at+4.36.59+PM.jpeg" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">PS: Smiling is magic!</p>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-9181311242068872222020-10-31T23:03:00.000+08:002020-11-16T09:24:43.350+08:00 Learning in a short period of time<p>I have learnt from a few really interesting experiences even during only a few months in new department. At the moment, I am in a department involving human resources particularly focussing on competency.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMccErHvaPHbKSJXYvkSbtDnaRczeIELKYLuSTnSfs_mUIdY4AtrQzzqfqAuZ-OUzksJY7zm93UtZOYj4v4hsnAmaK6zpjMIu_EGeuDwWb0bq3KbbCebCRpCOAk4cTza3uR458Ys2Ankv7/s1000/WhatsApp+Image+2020-10-31+at+10.01.18+PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMccErHvaPHbKSJXYvkSbtDnaRczeIELKYLuSTnSfs_mUIdY4AtrQzzqfqAuZ-OUzksJY7zm93UtZOYj4v4hsnAmaK6zpjMIu_EGeuDwWb0bq3KbbCebCRpCOAk4cTza3uR458Ys2Ankv7/s320/WhatsApp+Image+2020-10-31+at+10.01.18+PM.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Here are some experiences that I have learnt from in a short period of time:<p></p><p><b>- Managing examinations on a big scale</b></p><p>When I was a school teacher, the exams mainly involved my kids in the school, specifically the kids in my class. But here, the numbers are much bigger and the management needs to plan really well so that everything is synchronised.</p><p><b>- Managing timelines</b></p><p>Time passes really fast if you do not follow the timeline that you have planned. The worse part you always need to remember is that not everything will follow your rhythm. There will always be obstacles that will come and drag your timeline down!</p><p><b>- Making a wise decision; being new is not an option</b></p><p>Interestingly, being a new person in a new place will not make you that privileged. Somehow you just need to make the wise decision for the sake of everyone!</p><p>PS: More to come and more to learn!</p>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-79376380262171425062020-09-14T20:33:00.003+08:002020-11-16T09:28:27.770+08:00You always want to be something<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;"><b>You always want to be something</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;">Something to be remembered<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;">Something to be recognised<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;">Something to be acknowledged<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;"><b>You always want to be something</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;">Something important<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;">Something crucial<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;">Something dominant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;"><b>You always want to be something</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;">Something special<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;">Something interesting<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;">Something certain<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;"><b>You always want to be something</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;">Something in the centre of attention<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;">Something people seek for<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;">Something ad-hoc<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;"><b>You always want to be something</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;">Something there<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;">Something that exists<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;">Something included<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;"><b>You always want to be something</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;">But something does not define you<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;">You define You<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;">Be <b>YOU</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbzVJi6wnXRjIDpestN1X1zq01By159jLLZBJbaBT1zWlG44-whFqWly23MInZFrIiHxjOIm-r7MrKQUNaWeJMdNczmZC9uHgIldb1LIT5oYN7OAcRl8vaeWPOEEjtugHm5zkV0W6F-T03/s1000/WhatsApp+Image+2020-09-10+at+10.35.55+PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbzVJi6wnXRjIDpestN1X1zq01By159jLLZBJbaBT1zWlG44-whFqWly23MInZFrIiHxjOIm-r7MrKQUNaWeJMdNczmZC9uHgIldb1LIT5oYN7OAcRl8vaeWPOEEjtugHm5zkV0W6F-T03/w500-h375/WhatsApp+Image+2020-09-10+at+10.35.55+PM.jpeg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-82775809134019129792020-08-09T01:32:00.005+08:002020-11-16T12:11:17.455+08:005 Tips for teachers to STAY ENERGETIC at school despite being as BUSY AS A BEE!<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkqEZ4_9cnNA6VFbAU8nC3jg-8lrPAKkejwJhSx1fT470z02M6Z61kuCtUYXyAxwWb5uwziRFVhU5_wvIoFx2aKSbDyMdZKjTbEBPSbahPqC16PgT5l4fPx328IviBWPNNluB5658H6y1m/s1920/N-MqWXXZvNY.png" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><strike><img border="0" data-original-height="1075" data-original-width="1920" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkqEZ4_9cnNA6VFbAU8nC3jg-8lrPAKkejwJhSx1fT470z02M6Z61kuCtUYXyAxwWb5uwziRFVhU5_wvIoFx2aKSbDyMdZKjTbEBPSbahPqC16PgT5l4fPx328IviBWPNNluB5658H6y1m/w410-h229/N-MqWXXZvNY.png" width="410" /></strike></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The tight teaching schedule and additional activities at school make teachers tired and less energetic especially on the days when the teaching schedule means back to back classes. It's really hard to gather energy.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This time, here are 5 Tips for teachers to STAY ENERGETIC despite being as BUSY AS BEE for teacher!:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>1. Eat</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">EAT either breakfast or lunch. No matter how busy the teacher is, EATING should not be forgotten. If you do not EAT, how can there be energy for the class later? There are days when the teaching schedule is tight, you need to plan your EAT time! Imagine if you do not have time to eat your breakfast, then the class continues until break time and then break time suddenly there is ad hoc work, when is the time to for you to EAT? So do not forget to EAT.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>2. Choose nutritious foods</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">When you eat, choose foods that are nutritious and balanced in the content of carbohydrates, protein and so on. Eat vegetables and fruits to stay energized.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>3. Drink water</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This is another important point that teachers sometimes forget. Don’t forget to drink water instead of iced lemon tea or iced milo full of sugar. Especially when tired, these sweet drinks are very tempting. If students can bring a bottle of water to class, the teacher can also do the same to stay HYDRATED.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>4. Exercise at least 3 times a week</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Do not forget to exercise to get a healthy and energetic body. Even if you are tired after teaching, try to find time to exercise for a while. Or, during teaching time, include physical activities while teaching maths or language. By doing this, you can achieve your teaching objectives and your exercise activities!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>5. Plan a variety of classroom activities</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">To make sure the teacher has time to 'breathe' and take a break while teaching, diversify activities in the classroom. You do not have to keep talking or moving from the beginning to the end of the class. You can save energy for another class by having discussion activities between students, group activities or give short exercises.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">PS: take a lot of deep breath please!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7r8qHbO8IZNAZBo6GgDRfC5KnoDk6k9Fwmv-u3ZM0kx_ASdfwIcN2nupqFwdvk-xMXSwwBfmkNGi79Z-JRliSCj35ixxv_f7AHgUoh47Wed_Rq1ltmeyoWeqyZSjyuDX7N7J1f1FdAZw_/s1080/WhatsApp+Image+2020-08-07+at+12.09.47+AM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7r8qHbO8IZNAZBo6GgDRfC5KnoDk6k9Fwmv-u3ZM0kx_ASdfwIcN2nupqFwdvk-xMXSwwBfmkNGi79Z-JRliSCj35ixxv_f7AHgUoh47Wed_Rq1ltmeyoWeqyZSjyuDX7N7J1f1FdAZw_/w410-h307/WhatsApp+Image+2020-08-07+at+12.09.47+AM.jpeg" width="410" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-79041405721288656092020-07-30T20:37:00.000+08:002020-07-30T20:37:26.556+08:005 Tips to control anger and to avoid becoming FIERCE LIKE A LION in the classroom because of students' behaviour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGHk4dCvF4IiFNeb-XbvP1E4JWrI0AmbAcxnRFmsWeDBCGSb9VXeRfrLYFxqvtYbEBs_Bfw_GXPYWjvvG8mjfLwtaII9-T-ekNy7P8pCr0v4cfCDtB0joJk460Sf-cZ71MEwruY7o2qDq_/s1920/oRavIk04N10.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGHk4dCvF4IiFNeb-XbvP1E4JWrI0AmbAcxnRFmsWeDBCGSb9VXeRfrLYFxqvtYbEBs_Bfw_GXPYWjvvG8mjfLwtaII9-T-ekNy7P8pCr0v4cfCDtB0joJk460Sf-cZ71MEwruY7o2qDq_/w500-h333/oRavIk04N10.png" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sometimes the personality of a teacher in the classroom is not the same as outside of the classroom. A teacher who is sweet, beautiful or handsome and gentle can suddenly turn fierce like a LION in the classroom if something is triggered by the students' behavior. There are many behaviours that can trigger a teacher's anger, for example students playing around while the teacher is teaching, not paying attention during a lecture, not getting involved in the activity provided and not doing the exercises given.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Teachers - you can be angry and fierce, but let it be in the right way and deal it with the best way possible.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are 5 Tips to control anger and to avoid becoming fierce like a lion in the classroom because of students' behaviour:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>1. Imagine the situation in the classroom when planning a lesson.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As we plan what to do in class, we can also imagine what might happen in class. Who can make us angry? What can make us angry? What is going to happen in the class when I do this activity? When we have imagined, we can be ready to face the situation if it really happens. We can start to figure out the way out of the problem beforehand.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>2. Personal problems, try to keep them outside of the classroom.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When you are entering the classroom, all personal problems should be kept outside of the classroom. Only bring your colourful cheerful teacher personality in and let go of all the worries and problems unrelated to the teaching and learning. Family problems, love problems, let them all go before entering. Focus on teaching and learning in the classroom. It's easy to say, but even if it's difficult, you still have to be a professional.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>3. Do not be easily hurt or easily offended.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This tip is easy to write but not easy to do. Once our heart is scratched, no one can control the reaction. However, when entering the classroom we have to take it lightly on small matters so that we can be less easily offended. Maybe you just have to forgive the little things and as usual, just focus on students' learning.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>4. Do not make everyone bear the consequences when only one student triggers the anger.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the classroom, there must be students who will make us feel hurt and angry. Give kind advice. Act towards the right person and do not let the innocents be punished for no reasons. One bad apple spoils the lot. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>5. Take a deep breath and rationalise!</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is the easiest thing to do. If you feel angry, take a deep breath and calm down. Rationalise by asking Is it worth the energy to get angry? Or is there another way? May the anger will subside when you breathe deeply!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">ps: Anger is a normal human being feeling, but it can be controlled!</div>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-88216865564565480712020-07-30T12:36:00.005+08:002020-07-30T12:45:25.471+08:00Great Is SUBJECTIVE<div>Some feel great despite the fact that great is SUBJECTIVE.</div><div><br /></div><div>The more down to earth you are, the more content you are; down to earth does not mean stupid or ignorant; down to earth means respectful and humble.</div><div><br /></div><div>Being above is not necessarily right and great and being below is not necessarily wrong and low. </div><div><br /></div><div>Tomorrow, if you change places, are you ready to face being above and go down to the bottom; vice versa?</div><div><br /></div><div>What human praise are you looking for? Till when? How far? Until the seventh heaven? Or can a compliment remove sincerity?</div><div><br /></div><div>Guessing the implicit meaning is not our human work, but what is born in the naked eye is still a reflection of oneself. </div><div><br /></div><div>Be careful.</div><div><br /></div><div>PS: Salam AidilAdha 2020</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6w37J2iFXZpC6J_8jqlouU5PQ16oJ34-L0VIS6RGQHxQ5j22HgtNZkBRDeXprRAGs1MbHIOoPYPlPt-zUqlEaAGB6o-sNpPTS3lkKFurba2TDTq-_wb5JBCnsccFg0rl-SqMeDNlfOCVu/s1024/WhatsApp+Image+2020-06-20+at+5.38.33+PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6w37J2iFXZpC6J_8jqlouU5PQ16oJ34-L0VIS6RGQHxQ5j22HgtNZkBRDeXprRAGs1MbHIOoPYPlPt-zUqlEaAGB6o-sNpPTS3lkKFurba2TDTq-_wb5JBCnsccFg0rl-SqMeDNlfOCVu/s320/WhatsApp+Image+2020-06-20+at+5.38.33+PM.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><p style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 6px; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><font color="#1c1e21">Ada yang merasa dirinya terlalu hebat walaupun hakikatnya hebat itu adalah bersifat subjektif.</font></span></i></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin: 6px 0px; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Semakin tunduk semakin berisi; tunduk bukan bermaksud bodoh atau tak tahu; tunduk sebagai hormat dan rendah diri.</span></i><i><span style="font-size: small;">Yang di atas tak semestinya betul dan </span></i><span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>yang di bawah tak semestinya salah dan tewas. Esok-esok kalau bertukar tempat, bersediakah menghadapi yang di atas ke bawah; yang di bawah ke atas?</i></span></span></p><div class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; display: inline; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><p style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 6px; text-align: justify;">Sanjungan manusiakah yang dicari? Sampai bila? Sampai mana? Sampai langit ketujuh? Atau sanjungan budi menghapus ikhlas sanubari?</p></span></i></div></div>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-88732951671319883552020-07-25T23:40:00.001+08:002020-07-25T23:59:38.119+08:005 Tips to ADD FEAR OF MATHEMATICS to students that should be AVOIDED<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP6U8eVyrufEPRML-DUJL7mIA0T_IZlvOUWT_J0A5q-tefWgFrhNLm4OZUsqxPVS4hHkJGvs3W_luS582GPS1-Syug08q4kQiLwcHJvUuiDg_wv21bq_aofXnpO-7YXHSbGjXEsR-FZKmt/s1600/DSC00553.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><strike><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP6U8eVyrufEPRML-DUJL7mIA0T_IZlvOUWT_J0A5q-tefWgFrhNLm4OZUsqxPVS4hHkJGvs3W_luS582GPS1-Syug08q4kQiLwcHJvUuiDg_wv21bq_aofXnpO-7YXHSbGjXEsR-FZKmt/s320/DSC00553.JPG" width="320" /></strike></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Teaching and introducing mathematics to students is challenging and if approached wrongly, we might increase fear of mathematics. In general, mathematics is often considered difficult to understand and requires an understanding of mathematical concepts.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are 5 Tips to ADD FEAR OF MATHEMATICS to students that should be AVOIDED </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>1. Teach completely verbally without any practical</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mathematics subjects, if only taught verbally, will definitely have bad consequences. That is why this subject needs practical explanation. If you want to understand the basic concepts of mathematics, you also need to see how to do it - the practical side of it. Simple example: When we learn to count 1 to 10, at least we use our fingers as tools to help us understand. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>2. Teaching once is enough</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Is teaching the students once enough for them to understand maths? What do you think? If you show something once to your students, you may only let them be able to know but not understand the concept thoroughly resulting in them forgetting what they have learned. Teaching mathematics needs to be repeated with various forms of questions and methods. Just teaching something once to show them the way to solve mathematical problems is not enough. An important note to remember is that there are many ways of getting the answer to mathematical problems as long as you are creative!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>3. Being strict and fierce with the students all the time; not chilling at all in the class</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One thing to keep in mind when teaching mathematics is the relationship between teachers and students. The subject of mathematics is difficult already, so try to avoid adding to that difficulty by becoming too fierce. Please relax and chill a bit. Just because your students get it wrong, why does it make you angry and scold the students?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>4. Giving many exercises</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is true that students need a lot of exercises to be proficient and remember what they have learned in mathematics. But giving too many exercises can become a burden to them that hinders them to even like the subject. You have given them some exercises that can be completed in class, so some relevant number of exercises to be brought home as homework should be enough. Sometimes, when the students cannot finish the homework given to them, they will be afraid of going to school the next day! - talking from personal experience.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>5. Not allowing students to make noise and discuss in the class!</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If students discuss with their friends how to solve maths questions during class, is it wrong? Is it noisy for you? Is it irritating? What if there are students who learn through discussing with friends? What if they talk to each other to solve the problem given to them? Remember, learning activities also occur when students socialise. Sometimes through discussions among themselves, understanding can be nurtured. So, you can encourage them to discuss and do group work as well.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">PS: sometimes it's not about the subject but how you introduce it</div>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-8564675435348538062020-07-16T21:40:00.002+08:002020-07-16T21:40:40.744+08:005 tips to teach how to answer MATHEMATICS PROBLEM SOLVING QUESTIONS for weaker students<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyy2qS_U5MSKAbjnxjC98_Z7085ROE3lRHqOntsA_AYYBEBPY2qZstHtZyKN5N4v-2tibuvpA_hShfw7PwDOY5WYJ5SSlVDaCZii2Pk_i56JhdzLFclvk5brfAuNe90fVDqcYAWqsvJL9U/s1600/DSC02431.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyy2qS_U5MSKAbjnxjC98_Z7085ROE3lRHqOntsA_AYYBEBPY2qZstHtZyKN5N4v-2tibuvpA_hShfw7PwDOY5WYJ5SSlVDaCZii2Pk_i56JhdzLFclvk5brfAuNe90fVDqcYAWqsvJL9U/s320/DSC02431.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Students are often scared by Mathhematics Problem Solving Questions when asked either during the examination or in the classroom. For weaker students, the problem-solving questions become more complicated if they cannot understand the questions properly. So here are 5 Tips to teach the students on how to answer mathematics problem solving questions:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>1. Reset student mindset: YOU CAN DO IT!</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The most important thing is to make sure that the students are not afraid when confronted with problem-solving questions. So our job is to try to reset their minds to see that this type of question can be resolved. There is an answer. Although the question may be confusing and not straight forward, there is a way to solve it. We don't just have to direct, tell or speak to them, but we need to make them feel that the question can be solved. For example, frequently introduce problem-solving questions at the beginning of the lesson and do not wait to introduce them only after the end of the lesson.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>2. Read quickly the first time and underline any value or numbers you see</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once the mind is set correctly, now we can focus on the question. Teach students to read the questions quickly from start to finish. When students see numbers or mathematical operations involved in a question sentence, they need to mark or underline them in order to prepare themselves to understand the question. It looks simple, but very helpful!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>3. Read and understand the questions</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After reading fast, you can read again to understand the question. This time read to find clues one by one. Take your time. If necessary, while reading, sketch, write a short note to understand what steps to take to get answers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>4. DO IT!</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is most important. DO! TRY! This is usually what the weaker students do not do. They decided to leave the question and do nothing. Force yourself to try to DO it and put aside whether what you did was right or wrong. The most important thing to DO and TRY. DO IT!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>5. DO NOT GIVE UP</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Even if it is wrong and students do not understand, do not give up on them. Encourage students by providing positive feedback even when the answer is wrong. Do not just cross "X" the wrong answer. See and value their efforts!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">PS: do you still remember the time you first encounter problem solving question during primary school?</div>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-89031403061003539862020-07-10T17:33:00.002+08:002020-07-10T17:37:44.077+08:00Finally, I went back home!<div>Since 18 March 2020, when the Malaysia Government announced the Movement Control Order, I was in my apartment alone and had no chance to go back to my hometown and visit my family. Last week, from 28 June 2020 to 3 July 2020, I finally went home! It felt so much better to be home and I was able to see my mom and dad and all my siblings too. It was a really meaningful week for me.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Lfnx11i46O4exuOrH6q_38mKt81jYhyfpGYa-Rn0XIXPWn1ES74eLXjMIxWrRvJrygH1uc_tr6HRasTt-hjwkr3nCclHU6LyzETyGxab05LB3XZ1dRk8eP4qlLnQe05M453qWX9atmYU/s1080/WhatsApp+Image+2020-07-08+at+11.59.22+PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1035" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Lfnx11i46O4exuOrH6q_38mKt81jYhyfpGYa-Rn0XIXPWn1ES74eLXjMIxWrRvJrygH1uc_tr6HRasTt-hjwkr3nCclHU6LyzETyGxab05LB3XZ1dRk8eP4qlLnQe05M453qWX9atmYU/s320/WhatsApp+Image+2020-07-08+at+11.59.22+PM.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, I am glad that everything has started to be more normal again. The pandemic seems to be under control now and hopefully together we will win the war. When I was at home, I had some time to share and listen to my family about their experience while being locked down. I also saw some new projects of planting vegetables by my brothers and sister. The house was painted with blue colour paint and I heard about their celebration of Eid, Hari Raya!</div><div><br /></div><div>My parents and I also went to visit my uncle who lives in my dad's hometown in Tanah Seratus. We were able to witness the use of new technology - using a drone to spray the weeds on the paddy field. One of my cousins showed me how the drone works and I was totally amazed by it. Looking at how they developed the use of the drone on the paddy field made me excited and proud of them. We had some nice chats about the plan and the future of the drone in the work of planting the paddy field.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyNhdP7cDUGBEcOBXzKHw8wDRvOPf3hBEZGT65GT6EK178P4dbXvMSKssDMOfHeW0Q5o9xdoId4zIjrRrln1g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div>When I started my journey back to Petaling Jaya, Fawwaz and Fahiim, my nephews decided to join me. They were so excited to jump into the swimming pool at my place and had a great time as the end of their school holidays approaches.</div><div><br /></div><div>Let's all stay positive and hopefully everything will go back to normal for real!</div><div><br /></div><div>PS: I am working at the office as per usual now - how about you?</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNB31NrhpcD8VhH6CPL2otqVa2u2u4oU_-5om6QtDtsHa326wL4tHfnmfBo8ps9SP0unQU5bVdd524VxIWFPe9NZSLnpb4ZCAnzp6zPu1prr5mHOrjYZCFCyOJFGNANKOiHObQwVzqiLiQ/s1080/WhatsApp+Image+2020-07-08+at+11.59.01+PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNB31NrhpcD8VhH6CPL2otqVa2u2u4oU_-5om6QtDtsHa326wL4tHfnmfBo8ps9SP0unQU5bVdd524VxIWFPe9NZSLnpb4ZCAnzp6zPu1prr5mHOrjYZCFCyOJFGNANKOiHObQwVzqiLiQ/s320/WhatsApp+Image+2020-07-08+at+11.59.01+PM.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-88658100179545513392020-06-26T22:09:00.000+08:002020-11-16T09:25:13.334+08:005 tips to connect learning activities with the environment ... magnificently!<div>The connection between classroom learning activities and the everyday environment is often overlooked. By focusing on finishing the syllabus, we sometimes forget to connect learning activities with the environment. These connections are important for students to see clearly the application of their learning to their daily lives. </div><div><br /></div><div>So here are 5 Tips for connecting learning activities with the environment ... magnificently!:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>1. Give examples drawn from the environment when you teach your students</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Try as frequently as you can to connect the lessons with the environment. Try to give the example by using the environment so that students can see other perspectives. For example: A tree is not just a tree, a tree can be a way of learning how to make a sentence, a tree can be a way of studying photosynthesis, a tree can be an understanding of illegal logging and a tree can be a theatre background!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>2. Always use simple teaching aids</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Good and effective teaching aids can enhance students' understanding. The closer the teaching aids to the student’s life, the better. It's easier for students to connect with their environment. Let them see that the knowledge that they have learned is useful and is connected to the environment. No knowledge is learned in vain.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>3. Always give students time to think and ask connection questions</b></div><div><br /></div><div>When we explain something, try to open up the students’ minds with open ended questions that make them think and relate to the environment. What are some other uses for umbrellas? How can you count to 10 if you don't use your fingers? What objects in this class have the shape of a triangle?</div><div><br /></div><div><b>4. Always give students time to say their thoughts and appreciate their views</b></div><div><br /></div><div>After you ask the students to think, you should give them some time to think and allow them time to talk too. Whether by talking to friends or to you. There is no need to worry about the noise that the class make as long as the discussion is on the right track. Give them space to express their opinions and views. Appreciate their ideas. Avoid judging their ideas and increase their openness by providing guidance and support.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>5. Occasionally use the surrounding area for learning activities</b></div><div><br /></div><div>For better, deeper and lasting learning, take the students out of the classroom. Have classes in the field, in the hall, outside the area. Just be sure to plan the class and prioritise safety, security and get the right permission. By having the class outside of the normal classroom, it can give students the idea that learning can happens anywhere and in any environment. They will never forget these learning experiences. </div><div><br /></div><div>PS: How do you train yourself to be open and accept people’s ideas?</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNYrSnvIaNIA8rDSxdL37sTKYCpOqEEZ7vzhXHh-eJ7z4gnOISD680zMoWPlF7DM6J3D-7XNJu_iF5oZmn7CgugvNxhPSH7ZwcQ1C7Qwwk5omavTCwUeVMlNs-ODt2Tpc5R5N0zAjDJpG/s320/DSC03632.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNYrSnvIaNIA8rDSxdL37sTKYCpOqEEZ7vzhXHh-eJ7z4gnOISD680zMoWPlF7DM6J3D-7XNJu_iF5oZmn7CgugvNxhPSH7ZwcQ1C7Qwwk5omavTCwUeVMlNs-ODt2Tpc5R5N0zAjDJpG/" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xMcpmBhz4O4WgOfrE7r3yKc_9rUv9Kvdr-5z595iV1819tRFlJLrVQ8yykiaeXQlQTgsmok76eetFjKrxpANGMQbFQfRvycq0YWqCjX4HV-aJMFFzgd6ZoKZfaLthmrPge9t3wFLMAbC/s545/stones.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="306" data-original-width="545" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xMcpmBhz4O4WgOfrE7r3yKc_9rUv9Kvdr-5z595iV1819tRFlJLrVQ8yykiaeXQlQTgsmok76eetFjKrxpANGMQbFQfRvycq0YWqCjX4HV-aJMFFzgd6ZoKZfaLthmrPge9t3wFLMAbC/s320/stones.png" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-66150715994139601352020-06-20T20:53:00.001+08:002020-06-20T20:53:12.861+08:005 Tips to Make Teaching Aids MEANINGFUL AND AWESOME<div>Teaching Aids can help teachers to make teaching more meaningful if used well in the class. Effective use of Teaching Aids can enhance students' memory of the topic being taught and can create concrete connections.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVTiG8JBdtquFWPK6qb60LjqeGsZgz_eF9qUcyRXUFYK9UBn1kTK079VVRM8b3-8BaH28yq8_PdfsKlwzsEDsNc9duOlQtbi1-vZx3cEpY2oywCDyFyxAJkKH3A5ODUkNN3poasWBup6-w/s320/DSC03460.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVTiG8JBdtquFWPK6qb60LjqeGsZgz_eF9qUcyRXUFYK9UBn1kTK079VVRM8b3-8BaH28yq8_PdfsKlwzsEDsNc9duOlQtbi1-vZx3cEpY2oywCDyFyxAJkKH3A5ODUkNN3poasWBup6-w/" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Well, here are 5 tips to use when preparing your Teaching Aids to make the learning meaningful and awesome:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>1. Adapt the Teaching Aids to the learning objectives</b></div><div><br /></div><div>When planning teaching and learning, review the objectives. Ask the question: Are my Teaching Aids in line with the objective? Are my Teaching Aids pitched too low or too high for the students? For example, if we want to teach students how to fish, we should not take a bike and teach them how to ride a bike. Teaching Aids need to fit the objectives we want to achieve!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>2. Encourage students to participate in learning activities</b></div><div><br /></div><div>This is important. Use Teaching Aids that can stimulate students to develop a sense of involvement. Use Teaching Aids that can add to their curiosity and desire to connect education with other things in their lives. Let Teaching Aids help them to continue to explore and exams the knowledge that they have learned.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSSg1vYRu4gqPTQIkyd1ZNE9g2754FKhpi4kGKo2QIOUY8AcNzFFqcwvm12g7ikC96J_E2YazxDu6jcwAytoL0N_g0mE0cMEtWaVdpRsTPE8OFi8TVb44aNSCYcPFbITiFzlQevUFdhUB4/s1600/DSC03753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSSg1vYRu4gqPTQIkyd1ZNE9g2754FKhpi4kGKo2QIOUY8AcNzFFqcwvm12g7ikC96J_E2YazxDu6jcwAytoL0N_g0mE0cMEtWaVdpRsTPE8OFi8TVb44aNSCYcPFbITiFzlQevUFdhUB4/s320/DSC03753.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>3. Clear descriptions and instructions</b></div><div><br /></div><div>The Teaching Aids may be powerful but the information is hard to understand. This can create a problem. Maybe before we use them in a class, once in a while try to practise how to use the Teaching Aids to make sure they are easy to use and help the pupils understand. Make short notes if necessary. If our explanation of using the Teaching Aids is complicated, maybe it is the time for us to consider to use simpler Teaching Aids or another method!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>4. Not only looks beautiful but has a high impact on students' understanding</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Beautful Teaching Aids are good but they must have an impact on the topic to be taught. Even if you decide to only use a stone, that simple stone makes our lessons a big hit! The important thing is not that that our Teaching Aids are attractive but that they are engaging, and can attract students' attention. If they don’t look good the first time you see it, don't worry, remember it’s what you do with them. Remember - don't judge a book by it's cover. So let's focus on the impact of Teaching Aids.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>5. Understand students’ multiple intelligences</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Remember multiple intelligences? For example<font face="inherit"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228;">Visual-</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228;">Spatial, Linguistic-Verbal, Bodily-</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228;">Kinaesthetic, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Logical-Mathematics, Musical and Naturalistic</span></font><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228;"><font face="arial">.</font></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span>No matter how good the Teaching Aids are, always remember that our students have many different ways of learning. So make sure our Teaching Aids suit the topic and their different intelligences. Sometimes use songs, sometimes use concrete materials and sometimes use blank paper! Explore students’ multiple intelligences. </div><div><br /></div><div>Any other tips to add?</div><div><br /></div><div>PS: Keep calm, relax and ideas will come to you!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiGjP5_L9B26Qv3r8wSWCXnFQnnXxh0fke09sb2ZS3pJl5IAmT38XA63ZO9rk0nYxE9c-DV7KpLED8yd693KIauoj8GDDL293XfGRTwcKMXVIjbEL2_yG465_uslLqN-3SsQ3QVtrtpbc9/s1600/DSC08537.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiGjP5_L9B26Qv3r8wSWCXnFQnnXxh0fke09sb2ZS3pJl5IAmT38XA63ZO9rk0nYxE9c-DV7KpLED8yd693KIauoj8GDDL293XfGRTwcKMXVIjbEL2_yG465_uslLqN-3SsQ3QVtrtpbc9/s320/DSC08537.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-38347475025252721192020-06-17T23:22:00.002+08:002020-06-25T09:36:07.038+08:005 Powerful and effective online teaching tips<div class="separator"><div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrEOhAygY_iyuzA00JCvG_UvcqLWBmZ5EnEj45hP1yVIo5MQpzOHadQgYodH2L44knP1-LFf3xOWx0JgPJNkcA_q-9DuNl13lYFgs3tqtgjkpj6QNnH597-Isep7SEuw42iJROtk-eGFDh/w256-h192/DSC00514.JPG" width="256" /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">With the closure of the school due to the Covid-19 Pandemic outbreak, online teaching has become one of the options for teachers to keep their students learning while they are at home. Here are 5 tips to make teaching online more powerful and effective:</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1. Design teaching and learning with approp</b><b>riate and relevant objectives</b></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Before you want to teach online, plan ahead. What to learn? How many topics do you want to cover? How many students have access? Which teaching aids to use? Referencing materials? and so on. When we have a plan, it is easy for us to convey that lesson later.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>2. Learning is social, not just listening to lectures</b></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Reflecting on face to face education in schools, students will not be able to focus as long as teachers are just talking and explaining. Include discussion elements, movement elements and appropriate activities. Similar to the classroom situation, we can still create activities where students can write, type, respond orally, move, record video and so on.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>3. Not too long and divide it into small groups</b></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If online classes are planned, make sure they are not too long. Not all learning requires long talks. 15 minutes is enough to guide and then the class will continue with self-study. It is also possible to divide students into groups so that it is easy to respond when needed. Keep in mind, however, that classroom instruction does not have to be exhausted. Teachers can provide appropriate activities for students to continue learning.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>4. Teacher's voice, teacher's face and teacher's instructions</b></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you want to teach something new like to show how math works or to show you how to draw an elephant, it's best to have your own video. No sophisticated video is required. Just 3 to 5 minutes can explain what students want to do. Teacher's voice, teacher's face and teacher's instruction will make learning closer to the students because they know their teacher!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>5. Managing the expectations of teachers, students and parents</b></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The most important thing to remember is the management of expectations or expectations placed when teaching online. This is something new. New things require a lot of experimentation. Don't put expectations that are too high or unrealistic on anyone. The important thing is to try and make changes as needed!</div><div><br /></div><div>PS: Did you join my webinar? If you missed it, you can watch it here:</div><div><br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Tu9vGrdlGKU" width="320" youtube-src-id="Tu9vGrdlGKU"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5947054278528537727.post-33297584471494909812020-06-16T21:02:00.001+08:002020-06-16T23:01:15.051+08:00JOIN ME!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiMwMQIPdT6_2YSNTxI-91WPPyiGqHW2t7NRRvxdVVBHb2m6nODOrBeHVKQnptf426Ebpw6hSxbbsxhrXSszH4vDyUAvMdkcmeB-mse2tFYdK-bkzFBCvxk9w5FfXHiNaXRDekHUSfmrV7/s321/WhatsApp+Image+2020-06-11+at+2.57.58+PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="321" data-original-width="311" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiMwMQIPdT6_2YSNTxI-91WPPyiGqHW2t7NRRvxdVVBHb2m6nODOrBeHVKQnptf426Ebpw6hSxbbsxhrXSszH4vDyUAvMdkcmeB-mse2tFYdK-bkzFBCvxk9w5FfXHiNaXRDekHUSfmrV7/w485-h500/WhatsApp+Image+2020-06-11+at+2.57.58+PM.jpeg" width="485" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3aiRlVTV6lC4JZDT_Anku16KkO6FdTvPFCTyFj8bZ4yDUViTE8eMZvYNYD0nxQNIDszftGqs1uJTjCQcbALvXtNLZvq0-PSBd2lJioNuoLlzdNegEf_sRZtuakioqkk8c8qbr10ilH6my/s1080/WhatsApp+Image+2020-06-16+at+7.10.38+PM+%25281%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3aiRlVTV6lC4JZDT_Anku16KkO6FdTvPFCTyFj8bZ4yDUViTE8eMZvYNYD0nxQNIDszftGqs1uJTjCQcbALvXtNLZvq0-PSBd2lJioNuoLlzdNegEf_sRZtuakioqkk8c8qbr10ilH6my/w400-h400/WhatsApp+Image+2020-06-16+at+7.10.38+PM+%25281%2529.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3k22dnNnLQxqsET2N55s0jYT0ZTxe6vx5t6mM3XSBgNP-6FIYCX4EiXCY0y-LacVPTGbqItOWbFiUMVQF3psVO4wSxI0hpOhWEKT2Kt3eryedg1zpoSaist_3iEC-LlWMPsnDFyi4jRS/s1080/WhatsApp+Image+2020-06-16+at+7.10.38+PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1079" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3k22dnNnLQxqsET2N55s0jYT0ZTxe6vx5t6mM3XSBgNP-6FIYCX4EiXCY0y-LacVPTGbqItOWbFiUMVQF3psVO4wSxI0hpOhWEKT2Kt3eryedg1zpoSaist_3iEC-LlWMPsnDFyi4jRS/w400-h400/WhatsApp+Image+2020-06-16+at+7.10.38+PM.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>apistakkisahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471661468155789387noreply@blogger.com0