Tuesday, September 14, 2010
One year had passed
I can't believe I'm no longer a student. One year had passed since my graduation and I'm now a lecturer in UiTM Penang. It seems like just yesterday that I created this blog for my Computer Assisted Language Learning Course. I had so much fun during my university time that I can't help but reminiscence the good old days and feeling nostalgic. At the same time I can't help but feel grateful to my lecturers for everything that they had taught me. without them, I won't be who I am now. To all my TESLIAN friends, thank you for helping me in creating beautiful memories. I hope that our friendship will continue till the end of time. I been busy lately but I will try to keep this blog alive.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Lesson Plan
Acronym and names
Level: Form 1 (Intermediate)
Time: 1 hour (double period)
Language Content: Adjective and Acronym
Aims: Students should be able to practice descriptive writing by using the information from the website.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• One computer for three students
• Internet connection
• Web Browser
PREPARATION:
1. Locate the What does your name mean? website.
2. Browse through the website to make sure it is suitable for the students and match the topic.
3. Prepare worksheet based on the information in the website.
Website:
http://blogthings.com/whatdoesyournamemeanquiz/
Set Induction (5 minutes)
1. Teacher introduce the topic of the day.
2. Teacher recaps previous lesson on adjectives.
Task 1: (25 minutes)
1. Teacher instructs students to form a group of three per computer.
2. Teacher instructs students to open the following website. (http://blogthings.com/whatdoesyournamemeanquiz/)
3. Teacher explains to students what is acronym and how to play the quiz.
4. Teacher instructs them to choose a friend's name or nickname. The name must not be less than 9 alphabets.
6. The students are required to complete the task in 15 minutes.
Task 2: (25 minutes)
1. Teacher distributes worksheets to each group and asked them to complete the worksheet by using the adjectives that they had obtained from the websites.
2. Teacher asks each group to read aloud their answer.
4. Teacher asks the students to identify some of the adjectives used in describing people.
Conclusion: (5 minutes)
1.Teacher recaps the lesson.
2.Teacher inculcates moral values.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITY:
1. Each students need to create acronym for their own name in their journal. They can only used adjectives for the acronym. Then the students must give an explanation for the acronym.
Example:
Task 1
TASK 2
Nur Nadiah
Nur Nadiah lives with his influential and athletic Grandpa Ayob in a normal village called Kampung Meranti. They lived in a house near the river.She always go to the river with her dashing friend, Lim to swim or fishing. During the weekends, Grandpa Ayob will take her and Lim to the unusual funfair in town. She loves to watch the radiant Mike at his magic show. The magician always managed to surprise her with astounding tricks. Lim on the other hand prefer to watch Milo with his naive and hilarious monkey in the animal show. Both of them always have a good time at the funfair.
(the bold words are the adjectives from the quiz)
Level: Form 1 (Intermediate)
Time: 1 hour (double period)
Language Content: Adjective and Acronym
Aims: Students should be able to practice descriptive writing by using the information from the website.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• One computer for three students
• Internet connection
• Web Browser
PREPARATION:
1. Locate the What does your name mean? website.
2. Browse through the website to make sure it is suitable for the students and match the topic.
3. Prepare worksheet based on the information in the website.
Website:
http://blogthings.com/whatdoesyournamemeanquiz/
Set Induction (5 minutes)
1. Teacher introduce the topic of the day.
2. Teacher recaps previous lesson on adjectives.
Task 1: (25 minutes)
1. Teacher instructs students to form a group of three per computer.
2. Teacher instructs students to open the following website. (http://blogthings.com/whatdoesyournamemeanquiz/)
3. Teacher explains to students what is acronym and how to play the quiz.
4. Teacher instructs them to choose a friend's name or nickname. The name must not be less than 9 alphabets.
6. The students are required to complete the task in 15 minutes.
Task 2: (25 minutes)
1. Teacher distributes worksheets to each group and asked them to complete the worksheet by using the adjectives that they had obtained from the websites.
2. Teacher asks each group to read aloud their answer.
4. Teacher asks the students to identify some of the adjectives used in describing people.
Conclusion: (5 minutes)
1.Teacher recaps the lesson.
2.Teacher inculcates moral values.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITY:
1. Each students need to create acronym for their own name in their journal. They can only used adjectives for the acronym. Then the students must give an explanation for the acronym.
Example:
Task 1
TASK 2
Nur Nadiah
Nur Nadiah lives with his influential and athletic Grandpa Ayob in a normal village called Kampung Meranti. They lived in a house near the river.She always go to the river with her dashing friend, Lim to swim or fishing. During the weekends, Grandpa Ayob will take her and Lim to the unusual funfair in town. She loves to watch the radiant Mike at his magic show. The magician always managed to surprise her with astounding tricks. Lim on the other hand prefer to watch Milo with his naive and hilarious monkey in the animal show. Both of them always have a good time at the funfair.
(the bold words are the adjectives from the quiz)
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Article Review
Jung, H.J & Kim, S.H. (October 2004). Opportunities In Technology-Enhanced Language Learning (TELL) Classroom Environments. Teaching English with Technology A Journal for Teachers of English, Volume 4 (Issue 4). Retrieved July 18,2009, from http://www.iatefl.org.pl/call/callnl19.htm
a. Title:Opportunities In Technology-enhanced Language Learning (TELL) Classroom Environments.
b. Teaching English with Technology A Journal for Teachers of English, Volume 4 (Issue 4)
c. The website did not provide any information regarding the authors. I tried to use the search engine but couldn’t find anything. All we know is that in this article, Hee- Jung Jung is from Washington State University Pullman, WA, USA while Sang Hyun Kim is from University of Mississippi University, MS, USA.
Technology has become one of the tools used in teaching foreign language. The traditional method such as chalk and talk has become less popular as new technology such as computer and LCD projector are introduced into the class. The main question is whether technology gives more opportunities for students to enhance their proficiency? Due to my interest in this area I had decided to do a review on an article entitled ‘Opportunities In Technology-enhanced Language Learning (TELL) Classroom Environments’. This article is actually a research article. The aims of the research is to explore the opportunities that English as Foreign Language (EFL) teachers have created to help students meet English language literacy goals in technology enhanced language learning (TELL) classroom environments. This research involved a 5th grade EFL classroom and 8th grade EFL classroom from two different schools in South Korea. This research adopts a qualitative study by using interviews, observation and document collection for two months as the instruments. In order to evaluate the environments, the researchers used a framework of eight conditions for optimal language learning proposed by Egbert (1993). The eight conditions proposed by Egbert (1993) are interaction; authentic audience; authentic tasks; opportunities for exposure and production; time or feedback; intentional cognition, learning style and motivation; atmosphere; and control. From this research, the researchers discovered that the teachers understood what conditions should be considered in order to motivate students’ learning in their classrooms. However some of the concepts that the teachers believed were misunderstood or contradictory to the language learning theories. As a result, their intentions were not fully reflected in their classrooms. Besides that, the researchers find that the eight conditions should not be categorized separately for TELL classroom environment but should be composed as a whole because most classrooms’ activities involved multiple conditions that worked together and produce impact to one another. Students were more actively engaged in the language learning when the classroom environments met more conditions for optimal language learning. As conclusion, the researchers stated that researchers disputed about Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) theory without any experience in language classroom. Therefore they recommended the researchers to work together with the teachers in order to develop more approachable reflective scheme of CALL.
In my opinion, this is a very interesting article because people usually focus more on the effects of using technology towards the learner rather than the environment of the technology-enhanced classroom. Moreover, this article showed how the teachers applied the technology in classroom and the students’ reaction towards the activities which I find useful as a future educator. It helps to generate new ideas on how to utilize technology in language lesson. The research was well conducted since it used interviews, observation and document collection as instrument for data collection as well as Egbert’s framework of eight conditions for optimal language learning to analyze data. This research is important to the teaching and learning of ESL as it help teachers to realize that they can’t rely on the technology alone in their activities. Technology is only a medium for learning. Teachers usually think that as long as they used technology in their activities, the students will be interested in the lesson. However this belief was proven wrong when one of the students in the research group stated that learning with group work or games is more fun and helpful to learn English rather than focusing on the software. Another student complained that they don’t have enough time to give feedback due to the use of technology in classroom. Base on these, it is clear that teachers need to consider other factors that could increase the effectiveness of their teaching and learning process. The research showed that the students prefer to learn the target language by actually using the target language. Therefore teachers need to make sure that the students are able to use the target language and have time to give feedback even when technology is used in the classroom. In other words, this research helps teachers to be more critical in using technology for language teaching. Base on this, it can be conclude that a special workshop for teachers is necessary to help them use technology more creatively and effectively.
(700 words)
a. Title:Opportunities In Technology-enhanced Language Learning (TELL) Classroom Environments.
b. Teaching English with Technology A Journal for Teachers of English, Volume 4 (Issue 4)
c. The website did not provide any information regarding the authors. I tried to use the search engine but couldn’t find anything. All we know is that in this article, Hee- Jung Jung is from Washington State University Pullman, WA, USA while Sang Hyun Kim is from University of Mississippi University, MS, USA.
Technology has become one of the tools used in teaching foreign language. The traditional method such as chalk and talk has become less popular as new technology such as computer and LCD projector are introduced into the class. The main question is whether technology gives more opportunities for students to enhance their proficiency? Due to my interest in this area I had decided to do a review on an article entitled ‘Opportunities In Technology-enhanced Language Learning (TELL) Classroom Environments’. This article is actually a research article. The aims of the research is to explore the opportunities that English as Foreign Language (EFL) teachers have created to help students meet English language literacy goals in technology enhanced language learning (TELL) classroom environments. This research involved a 5th grade EFL classroom and 8th grade EFL classroom from two different schools in South Korea. This research adopts a qualitative study by using interviews, observation and document collection for two months as the instruments. In order to evaluate the environments, the researchers used a framework of eight conditions for optimal language learning proposed by Egbert (1993). The eight conditions proposed by Egbert (1993) are interaction; authentic audience; authentic tasks; opportunities for exposure and production; time or feedback; intentional cognition, learning style and motivation; atmosphere; and control. From this research, the researchers discovered that the teachers understood what conditions should be considered in order to motivate students’ learning in their classrooms. However some of the concepts that the teachers believed were misunderstood or contradictory to the language learning theories. As a result, their intentions were not fully reflected in their classrooms. Besides that, the researchers find that the eight conditions should not be categorized separately for TELL classroom environment but should be composed as a whole because most classrooms’ activities involved multiple conditions that worked together and produce impact to one another. Students were more actively engaged in the language learning when the classroom environments met more conditions for optimal language learning. As conclusion, the researchers stated that researchers disputed about Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) theory without any experience in language classroom. Therefore they recommended the researchers to work together with the teachers in order to develop more approachable reflective scheme of CALL.
In my opinion, this is a very interesting article because people usually focus more on the effects of using technology towards the learner rather than the environment of the technology-enhanced classroom. Moreover, this article showed how the teachers applied the technology in classroom and the students’ reaction towards the activities which I find useful as a future educator. It helps to generate new ideas on how to utilize technology in language lesson. The research was well conducted since it used interviews, observation and document collection as instrument for data collection as well as Egbert’s framework of eight conditions for optimal language learning to analyze data. This research is important to the teaching and learning of ESL as it help teachers to realize that they can’t rely on the technology alone in their activities. Technology is only a medium for learning. Teachers usually think that as long as they used technology in their activities, the students will be interested in the lesson. However this belief was proven wrong when one of the students in the research group stated that learning with group work or games is more fun and helpful to learn English rather than focusing on the software. Another student complained that they don’t have enough time to give feedback due to the use of technology in classroom. Base on these, it is clear that teachers need to consider other factors that could increase the effectiveness of their teaching and learning process. The research showed that the students prefer to learn the target language by actually using the target language. Therefore teachers need to make sure that the students are able to use the target language and have time to give feedback even when technology is used in the classroom. In other words, this research helps teachers to be more critical in using technology for language teaching. Base on this, it can be conclude that a special workshop for teachers is necessary to help them use technology more creatively and effectively.
(700 words)
Hypertext
NELSON MANDELA
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born in Transkei, South Africa on July 18, 1918. His father was Chief Henry Mandela of the Tembu Tribe. Mandela himself was educated at University College of Fort Hare and the University of Witwatersrand and qualified in law in 1942. He joined the African National Congress in 1944 and was engaged in resistance against the ruling National Party's apartheid policies after 1948. He went on trial for treason in 1956-1961 and was acquitted in 1961.
After the banning of the ANC in 1960, Nelson Mandela argued for the setting up of a military wing within the ANC. In June 1961, the ANC executive considered his proposal on the use of violent tactics and agreed that those members who wished to involve themselves in Mandela's campaign would not be stopped from doing so by the ANC. This led to the formation of Umkhonto we Sizwe. Mandela was arrested in 1962 and sentenced to five years' imprisonment with hard labour. In 1963, when many fellow leaders of the ANC and the Umkhonto we Sizwe were arrested, Mandela was brought to stand trial with them for plotting to overthrow the government by violence. His statement from the dock received considerable international publicity. On June 12, 1964, eight of the accused, including Mandela, were sentenced to life imprisonment. From 1964 to 1982, he was incarcerated at Robben Island Prison, off Cape Town; thereafter, he was at Pollsmoor Prison, nearby on the mainland.
During his years in prison, Nelson Mandela's reputation grew steadily. He was widely accepted as the most significant black leader in South Africa and became a potent symbol of resistance as the anti-apartheid movement gathered strength. He consistently refused to compromise his political position to obtain his freedom.
Nelson Mandela was released on February 11, 1990. After his release, he plunged himself wholeheartedly into his life's work, striving to attain the goals he and others had set out almost four decades earlier. In 1991, at the first national conference of the ANC held inside South Africa after the organization had been banned in 1960, Mandela was elected President of the ANC while his lifelong friend and colleague, Oliver Tambo, became the organisation's National Chairperson.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
About a girl
Hello! I'm Nur Nadiah Rozali and I'm from the Pearl of the Orient, Penang. The name 'Nur' means light while 'Nadiah' means nobility in Arabic. In other words, my name means the light of nobility. I don't really have the blood of a noble but in my parents' eyes, I'm their little princess. Oh yes, I forget to mention that I'm the eldest among three siblings. I'm currently a student of B.e.D (Hons) TESL in UiTM because of my love for English and literature.
Ok, let's not waste our time. The main reason for me to create this blog is for my Computer Assisted Language Learning course. So I'm suppose to mention about my skills and knowledge in computer.Despite having a father who work as a computer programmer, my skills and knowledge in computer is just average. I know how to use all the basic Microsoft software like words, power point, excel and publisher. Besides that, I also know how to use moviemaker,Adobe Photoshop and audio/visual converter. I'm currently learning from my father on how to use Flash. I only get to meet my father once a month so my progress quite slow. I can't complain since the lesson is free. As for hardware skills, I know what is RAM, motherboard etc as well as their function. Once again I have to thank my father. Ever since I was small, he insists me to use computer.
I use computer and internet for three purposes, educational,communication and entertainment. In term of educational, I used the internet to find information and research for my assignments. I keep in touch with my friends through Yahoo Messenger, Facebook and Friendster. Yahoo Messenger is especially handy when I have to do group assignments. In term of entertainment, I used computer and internet to download my favourite music, watch movie online, read manga and e-book, as well as playing game. Apart from this blog, I also have two more blogs. When I have nothing to do, I will usually update my blogs or just surfing and finding interesting stuff on cyberspace. Among the websites that I usually visited are Google search engine, Facebook, Wikipedia, Youtube,Onemanga, fanfiction.com and Shelfari.
During my practical I did manage to utilize technology into my lesson. Three of my lesson plans required the use of computer while one lesson plan required the students to find information from the internet. In my opinion, incorporating technology in lesson plan can attract students to pay attention to our teaching. However, I can't use it frequently due to the limited facilities in that school. Well, that's all folk. See you again in the next entry.
Ok, let's not waste our time. The main reason for me to create this blog is for my Computer Assisted Language Learning course. So I'm suppose to mention about my skills and knowledge in computer.Despite having a father who work as a computer programmer, my skills and knowledge in computer is just average. I know how to use all the basic Microsoft software like words, power point, excel and publisher. Besides that, I also know how to use moviemaker,Adobe Photoshop and audio/visual converter. I'm currently learning from my father on how to use Flash. I only get to meet my father once a month so my progress quite slow. I can't complain since the lesson is free. As for hardware skills, I know what is RAM, motherboard etc as well as their function. Once again I have to thank my father. Ever since I was small, he insists me to use computer.
I use computer and internet for three purposes, educational,communication and entertainment. In term of educational, I used the internet to find information and research for my assignments. I keep in touch with my friends through Yahoo Messenger, Facebook and Friendster. Yahoo Messenger is especially handy when I have to do group assignments. In term of entertainment, I used computer and internet to download my favourite music, watch movie online, read manga and e-book, as well as playing game. Apart from this blog, I also have two more blogs. When I have nothing to do, I will usually update my blogs or just surfing and finding interesting stuff on cyberspace. Among the websites that I usually visited are Google search engine, Facebook, Wikipedia, Youtube,Onemanga, fanfiction.com and Shelfari.
During my practical I did manage to utilize technology into my lesson. Three of my lesson plans required the use of computer while one lesson plan required the students to find information from the internet. In my opinion, incorporating technology in lesson plan can attract students to pay attention to our teaching. However, I can't use it frequently due to the limited facilities in that school. Well, that's all folk. See you again in the next entry.
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