tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post114917569787498957..comments2024-03-19T15:12:54.893+08:00Comments on EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA: Teachers Hold The KeyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-15043474043397764562011-06-18T22:20:17.633+08:002011-06-18T22:20:17.633+08:00Almost all comments are annonymous. Fear of the Ma...Almost all comments are annonymous. Fear of the Malaysian government for speaking the mind? Is there freedom with so much fear? Can education flourish with so much fear?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-71629987688503831962010-04-03T16:04:05.225+08:002010-04-03T16:04:05.225+08:00since a lot of people here seem to know what they ...since a lot of people here seem to know what they are talking about, I am curious to find out what do Malaysians mean when they talk about a "good teacher"?<br /><br />I'm a teacher myself but often what I deem as good for my students is different from what parents want. Most parents care so much about how their children are performing academically that is, how they score in exams.<br /><br />My definition of a good teacher and good teaching practices may differ with the parents'. <br /><br />I don't mean to sound arrogant when I say I a teacher with an Education degree (a B. Ed. degree AND no, I'm not a KPLI teacher or a Dip. Ed. teacher who had only 1 year or so of training as a teacher), and I think I'd know a bit about education and the current needs of our children. <br /><br />I am honestly curious because I face a dilemma everyday when working with my kids at school. Do i just prep them for their exams or do I do things with them that will help them develop into a more wholesome individuals? Do I do drills on exam papers with them or do I help them develop regardless whether their potential is academically inclined or not?<br /><br /><br />So, Malaysians. I'm asking a simple question. What do you mean by a 'good teacher'?pnnzhttp://puteriscanon.blog.friendster.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-58831589833119329472007-09-10T22:18:00.000+08:002007-09-10T22:18:00.000+08:00i am a teacher in india with nearly 15 years exper...i am a teacher in india with nearly 15 years experience. i was one of the 16 teachers selected for an efl training in hamline university by the u s govt. last year. now iam thinking of relocating to another country where teachers are better paid. any suggestion<BR/>jojowl@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1150612421110255632006-06-18T14:33:00.000+08:002006-06-18T14:33:00.000+08:00To the Teacher! Be brave! Dont fear !be truthful! ...To the Teacher! <BR/>Be brave! Dont fear !be truthful! If you have to fail the students, fail them if they deserve it!<BR/>Let your conscience be the guide!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1150538440400250852006-06-17T18:00:00.000+08:002006-06-17T18:00:00.000+08:00Dont worry if the Inspectorate is a member of BN, ...Dont worry if the Inspectorate is a member of BN, no problem! He will give you distinctions for exceptional teachings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1150525555464886812006-06-17T14:25:00.000+08:002006-06-17T14:25:00.000+08:00imagine if u r a teacher in a class where half of ...imagine if u r a teacher in a class where half of the number cant read and write properly and they are in the secondary school and an officer (the inspectorate) observing how u r teaching and managing the class.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1149831430830355212006-06-09T13:37:00.000+08:002006-06-09T13:37:00.000+08:00..we understand you Sir.They always say.."the hard.....we understand you Sir.<BR/><BR/>They always say.."the hardest thing to explain is the glaringly evident which the authorities somehow does not see.."<BR/><BR/>signed by:<BR/><BR/>..inspiredAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1149771724397872342006-06-08T21:02:00.000+08:002006-06-08T21:02:00.000+08:00I've been keeping up with this blog once in a whil...I've been keeping up with this blog once in a while and found it very informative and stimulating. Bravo and thank you, at least there are so many people out there caring for the education of our nation. I agree wholeheartedly with the comment - how can mediocore teachers produce the best students?<BR/>We have pools of talents in Malaysia with regards to the teaching profession. Abdul Rahman is right in saying that we need to elevate the profession of teaching (after all, it really is a 'profession'). Weed out the ones are entering in because they can't do anything else (those who can't...go get other jobs). As for remuneration issues, I would say it is only fair that teachers get paid for all the stress they go through in school. Let me qualify that. I'm now lecturing in a private college (by the way, I only get annual leave days on par with any other private sector jobs - less than 15 days). Standing up in front of the class to lecture may seem easy, but take it as trying to give a presentation everyday sometimes for 8 hours where you're trying your best to engage the minds of a generation with short attention span and often spoonfed from over 17 years in our education system. Plus, preparation means crunching, digesting material and information and organizing the information in such a way that it'll be easily absorbed by the audience. Plus, handling exco-curricular activities on top of that, organizing and chasing deadlines for things to get done. Loads of mental strains on teachers. (I'm aware of the paperwork which I thankfully don't have too much of in my college, compared to government school teachers) Teachers need to upgrade their information too. Sure, they do have it easier after teaching the same old subject having all the notes they've made. That's when they need new input through training and updating their knowledge every now and then, learn new methodologies etc. <BR/>I understand how easily tempted I am to shut off and be lazy when it comes to giving my 100% in class, especially when faced with the task of motivating many students who think they're hopeless cases. Which brings me to the point that teaching requires tremendous mental strength to deal with the psychology of motivating students as well. It's much easier to shout, berate your students for being dumb (after all, it's easier to teach rather than to engage minds, it's much easier when they all shut up and listen too). Plus, we're also contending the changing fabric of society with more latch key children, emotionally neglected children going into all sorts of temptations out there. <BR/>I may not be eloquent right now in expressing my thoughts after a long day's work, but it's really crucial for our nation's future that the teaching profession be raised as a serious profession, to bring back its shine as a noble profession. Speaking about brain drains, isn't it true that the teaching profession within Malaysia is facing a brain drain with many bright, enthusiastic individuals being siphoned off to other more dignified, higher paid careers in medicine, law (that's another story about the high pay) engineering etc?<BR/><BR/>p.s. I've taught students from other Asian countries and in Vietnam, teachers are held second in esteem next to mothers as they're recognized as key in the area of nation-building, moulding moral characters, etc. Teachers are equally respected in Korea, Taiwan and China. What happened here? <BR/><BR/>signed, <BR/>a brain-drained lecturer :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1149309925887656602006-06-03T12:45:00.000+08:002006-06-03T12:45:00.000+08:00why dont these very senior education officers make...why dont these very senior education officers make such comments when they were in a position to do so? Why make comments after leaving the services?<BR/>All these hypocrysies and pretendings make me sick!<BR/>I think the bloggers here make more positive comments about the education system than the ex director general of education...<BR/>Politics are everywhere..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1149242222523641592006-06-02T17:57:00.000+08:002006-06-02T17:57:00.000+08:00Please do you live on fresh air and sunshine?Please do you live on fresh air and sunshine?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1149239375173867902006-06-02T17:09:00.000+08:002006-06-02T17:09:00.000+08:00It's all about the money isn't it? Teachers, docto...It's all about the money isn't it? Teachers, doctors, lawyers they are all the same. Their main motivation is not their students. They're more concerned about their pay. They are not passionate about the job. They are not willing to make sacrifices. They keep grumbling and saying 'if you don't pay me more, to hell with the students, either I slack or I quit'. What is wrong with them? Doesn't seem like a noble profession to me. At least those black sheep who complain all day and give tonnes of unexceptable excuses not to teach properly portray it that way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1149231472000736592006-06-02T14:57:00.000+08:002006-06-02T14:57:00.000+08:00I don't really agree that teachers are under paid....I don't really agree that teachers are under paid. I have friends who are teachers and their earning are almost the same as mine (plus minus 100), (we are both graduates, similar working years). Teaching is also a good profession for those who like to make extra income.They also enjoy long holidays and other benefits. The only thing that restrain me from becoming teacher is that I am not good with children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1149224102365607502006-06-02T12:55:00.000+08:002006-06-02T12:55:00.000+08:00Treatment of teachers doesn't sound too good. Long...Treatment of teachers doesn't sound too good. Longer hours and less pay. What good is it becoming a teacher?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1149223996391997022006-06-02T12:53:00.000+08:002006-06-02T12:53:00.000+08:00It is alright to say about the children's future w...It is alright to say about the children's future what about the teacher's future. With bad and low pay and poor terms and conditions some schools and colleges not even paying their salaries due to teachers what future does the teacher have nevertheless the children. Put the cart before the horse rather than the horse before the cart which is what I see being done. Secondly, teachers and lecturers are suppose to be quiet about their rights as employees but often they get exploited. Not part time teachers and doing the job of full time ones which have resigned due to poor working conditions. What hope does society have if this vicious cycle of mistreatment of teachers and lecturers keeps going on?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com