tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72970106985090170012024-02-20T05:05:19.536-08:00SMART EDUCATIONAL CLINIC-CLINICAL APPROACH TO HELP STUDENTS,TEACHERS AND PARENTSThis Site Suitable For Parents, Teachers and Students. At EduClinic we provide The Best Articles, Inputs,Guides and Tips For ThemAbd Bashid Harunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02651946110335049312noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297010698509017001.post-37598141831770408992008-09-28T17:07:00.000-07:002008-09-28T17:08:06.469-07:005 Ways to Improve YOUR English without even Trying! for people who speak English as a second languageLearning a second language can be a very stressful and arduous task if you let it. Somehow, the words you learn in the books don't seem to apply very well to real life situations. Those small and seemingly un-important elements the show a person to be in command of not only the language, but the culture of the people who speak it cannot be adequately expressed by words on paper. <br /><br />So, how do you learn these little secrets of mastering the ability to articulate yourself in another language? <br /><br />Here are 5 proven techniques that will help you improve your English without even trying, if you are learning to speak English as a second language. Do they really work? Yes. I've tried them myself as I've had opportunity to live somewhere where English wasn't the primary language. I found it to be a fun, exciting, and painless way to learn both the language and the culture. The culture is simply learning the way the natives express their own words. The genuine accent, facial expressions, hand gestures, sighs, moans, groans, laughter, smirks, and other things that go along with everyday conversation. <br /><br />Regardless of how extensive or not your vocabulary is, if you master the ability to "sound" like you know the language and can speak it, people will be more than generous to assist you. <br /><br />1. Watch Movies! <br /><br />Watching movies is always a fun thing to do. In order to get the most out of your movie watching experience, if your vocabulary is limited, watch a movie in English that you are very familiar with in your own language so you always know what's going on. Try not to translate as you go because you lose blocks of conversation this way. Instead, watch the picture and listen. Hear all the words, but determine what's going on by the pictures you see and the words you're hearing that you already know. Believe it or not, other words will sink in too, and so will the accent and everything else that went with what you saw and heard. <br /><br />As your vocabulary grows, expand your movie selections to other movies you'd like to see but are only available in English. Try to be able to see the film more than once if possible. <br /><br />According to the location and type of film you intend to view, you will be able to experience different accents, and other cultural expressions of the English language. Pick and choose the things that you think will suit you best. If it doesn't work out, pick and try something else! Have fun with yourself and your efforts. <br /><br />2. Watch Soap Operas <br /><br />The place where extreme expression and limited vocabulary meet! This is such a fascinating way to learn a foreign language. Every accessory that goes with the expression of a word is demonstrated on a soap opera. "Outrage" expressed with a word, facial expression or two, and perhaps even a subsequent face slap, all of that being understandable in any language. "Love", another universal subject, or violence, good versus evil can all be discerned quickly and easily on a soap opera. Plus, soap operas are naturally designed to allow anyone just tuning in to pick up the story quickly. The characters are easily loveable and deliciously "hate-able" so you turn to it again and again to see what's going on, and not only improve your English each time, but reinforce what you've already learned. <br /><br />3. Read the Comics/Funny Papers <br /><br />Very non-stressful! Pictures with words, or words with pictures, however you want to look at it, it's a great way to learn! For each thought presented there are words that match a picture, and vice versa. It doesn't matter if you read comic books, or the comics in the Sunday newspaper, read whatever will make you laugh and cause you to enjoy learning at the same time. <br /><br />4. Read Children's books <br /><br />If you know any little kids between the ages of 5-8, try reading one of their books to them. Usually little kids know their favorite books by heart, so if you stumble a little, they'll be able to help you. <br /><br />If you enjoy this method of improving your English, and you find yourself to be pretty good at it, then try reading a few Dr. Seuss books. The rhyming will challenge you, but once you master it, your pronunciation of English, and your delivery will have been considerably refined and improved. <br /><br />5. Take a service job like waiter or waitress; bartender, or sales person. <br /><br />This type of job can be done if you have a decent vocabulary of verbs, and know how to say "I, we, she, he, they", etc. The only other thing necessary is a working vocabulary of things relevant to your specific tasks and goals. <br /><br />For example, as a breakfast waitress, you want to be able to ask if they want their eggs, "scrambled or fried", if they want "more coffee", if everything is "alright", do they want "anything else", and the total of their bill in their own language! <br /><br />If you sell real estate, you'll want to incorporate words like "mortgage, loan, co-sign, 30 year fixed", etc. <br /><br />If you sell shoes, you need words like "how does that feel", are they "too tight, too loose, to short in the toe, to big", etc. <br /><br />The longer you work at your job, the more your working vocabulary will improve. <br /><br />6. Learn these two sentences and you'll be set for life . . . seriously! <br /><br />"How do you say (blank)", in English (Spanish, French, etc.), and "What is that called?" (Point if you have to, and smile too). Smiling is a universal language. Once I learned how to ask these two questions, I was on my way to being conversant in the language of my choice! <br /><br />I could use my limited vocabulary to ask the question and then when I got my answer I would repeat it a few times to make sure I was saying it correctly, and "BAM" I had a new vocabulary word. And, because I asked my question to the best of my ability in the native tongue, the natives realized my sincere desire to learn, and helped me! <br /><br />7. What happens if you make a mistake? <br /><br />Nothing. The world won't come to an end, and you haven't embarrassed yourself to the point where you can't show your face again. Just apologize if that's what's called for, or laugh at yourself, make the correction, and count it as a learning experience. <br /><br />Once I was in a restaurant and I wanted to ask the waiter for a "to go" box, however, I was speaking to my kids in English, and trying to think of what I wanted to ask for in Spanish, and I promptly and incorrectly asked him for a "house to go". He looked at me kind of funny, but he was very courteous, and didn't laugh until I laughed. <br /><br />I've committed other language faux pas as well over the years, all of which have been a learning experience, and if given enough time, will become a humorous story as well.Abd Bashid Harunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02651946110335049312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297010698509017001.post-8063536703397327342007-12-22T00:59:00.000-08:002007-12-22T01:00:37.370-08:00Medical Education In RussiaRussian Federation is the country that always had very high level of medical education. It was the first country in the world where was opened pediatric faculty (Russian State Medical University), first country in Europe where was opened medico-biological faculty (Russian State Medical University), it is the country where were made a lot of greatest medical discoveries, where were born a lot of greatest scientists. <br /><br />Nowadays the row of Russian Universities was placed in the ten best Universities of rating of UNESCO. For example Moscow Medical Academy has the 2nd place in pointed rating. It proves that the medical education in Russia always had and has the best quality. <br /><br />In accordance with national legislation of mature economies countries students that graduated any University registered by WHO have the same rights. No matter where University is. Much more important the personal merits of students. The most part of Russian Medical Universities is registered by WHO. <br /><br />The cost of medical education in Russia is much less than in Europe and USA. So foreign students can get excellent education at acceptable price. <br /><br />When foreign students study in Russia they get a chance to learn the treasure culture of this biggest country, to see the world famous places. <br /><br />There are different agencies who can offer their help with entering medical Universities in Russia. One of well-known is Russian Educational Medical Center which can propose admission letters, invitations, accommodation services and other kind of help. It works with students of all nations and offers undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, nursing courses. <br /><br />Use your chance! Get the best medical education with competitive price!Abd Bashid Harunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02651946110335049312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297010698509017001.post-27721723864363074512007-09-04T15:49:00.000-07:002007-09-07T20:47:37.761-07:00SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA<p align="center"><a href="http://timesguides.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5107306036532112946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjQRf0wvJxJmx_2lCY0BlvdSSqdPxLiu1IDtRewn6GqIHU8Fc3s-kWKRUNFqcvS7N9bkVAuVvU0zYyRTQ_Gz9QsemR0Wa2abfc-GbNAGpEX0bE0QSE2E1miRuwTeGI06fM2G0ybKHRqPsi/s400/times_cover2007_su.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Announcement To SPM Candidates and Teachers. Please visit this site <a href="http://timesguides.com/">TimesGuides.Com</a></div>Abd Bashid Harunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02651946110335049312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297010698509017001.post-54421522562705231682007-08-29T14:54:00.000-07:002007-08-29T14:56:11.065-07:00Finding The Right Computer Education<div align="justify"><span style="font-size:78%;">By: Ron Eletrick </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>THE</strong> computer industry has literally dominated the world for quite a few years now. Around 2 decades ago did anyone of even think that computers would become so vital that it would be difficult to function without them. So in today’s world it has become absolutely essential to be a computer literate. We use these systems in some or the other aspect today. If not at home for work, then to access the Internet we are using these inventions. These inventions are here to stay for a longer time and evolve year after year, so better to become computer literate in order to use the systems of the future. Were you lucky enough to be imparted at least basic computer education in your high school? To be frank, Internet was up coming during my graduation days. I ventured into the world of computer education and modern technology during my college career. Soon I found that computer will be indispensable for any profession. So I decided to take up a few extra computer courses so as to increase my knowledge about computers. Some excellent computer information at </span><a class="hft-urls" href="http://www.techiehut.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.techiehut.com</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">. Now, I can say I have learnt MS Office, hardware, software, viruses, creating presentations, working with charts and graphs etc. This are the basics that everyone should know to face up the competition. Every job I was interested in demanded some basic computer education and skills. I had the advantage because I had all the tools that a candidate was expected to know about. Ever thought about how much time we spend on computers? Just think and I am sure you will be surprised! We have to interact with computers irrespective of our profession. Online facilities like online shopping, online booking, online reading have become very common these days because they save much of our time. If you have no basic computer education till date, it’s time that you get some now. This is not at all difficult. Take a computer course offered at the college in your vicinity or instead take an online lesson! You can fully comprehend the intricacies of the various systems. If you are not a fan of the Internet, ask a friend to help you get hold of a good online course in computer education. This way you will secure and survive in the future. by: Ron Eletrick<br />The computer industry has literally dominated the world for quite a few years now. Around 2 decades ago did anyone of even think that computers would become so vital that it would be difficult to function without them. So in today’s world it has become absolutely essential to be a computer literate. We use these systems in some or the other aspect today. If not at home for work, then to access the Internet we are using these inventions. These inventions are here to stay for a longer time and evolve year after year, so better to become computer literate in order to use the systems of the future. Were you lucky enough to be imparted at least basic computer education in your high school? To be frank, Internet was up coming during my graduation days. I ventured into the world of computer education and modern technology during my college career. Soon I found that computer will be indispensable for any profession. So I decided to take up a few extra computer courses so as to increase my knowledge about computers. Some excellent computer information at </span></span><a class="hft-urls" href="http://www.techiehut.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:78%;">http://www.techiehut.com</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:78%;">. Now, I can say I have learnt MS Office, hardware, software, viruses, creating presentations, working with charts and graphs etc. This are the basics that everyone should know to face up the competition. Every job I was interested in demanded some basic computer education and skills. I had the advantage because I had all the tools that a candidate was expected to know about. Ever thought about how much time we spend on computers? Just think and I am sure you will be surprised! We have to interact with computers irrespective of our profession. Online facilities like online shopping, online booking, online reading have become very common these days because they save much of our time. If you have no basic computer education till date, it’s time that you get some now. This is not at all difficult. Take a computer course offered at the college in your vicinity or instead take an online lesson! You can fully comprehend the intricacies of the various systems. If you are not a fan of the Internet, ask a friend to help you get hold of a good online course in computer education. This way you will secure and survive in the future.</span></div>Abd Bashid Harunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02651946110335049312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297010698509017001.post-15800508628613489642007-07-31T18:07:00.001-07:002007-09-07T20:49:02.217-07:00Manual Prosedur Kerja Untuk Sekolah<div align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_PojEHcez29g/Rq_dyh8mPdI/AAAAAAAAAJM/q3eOLwuIQmI/s1600-h/MANUAL-PROSEDUR-KERJA-BANNER.gif"></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">SUDAH</span> menjadi kebiasaan sesebuah syarikat menerbitkan sekali manual atau panduan bagi memudahkan pengguna menggunakan barangan mereka. Contohnya apabila anda membeli kereta, anda akan dibekalkan sekali dengan manual. Idea business ini dikembangluaskan kepada dunia pendidikan apabila beberapa panduan diterbitkan sebagai panduan kepada pihak sekolah. Manual Prosedur Kerja bagi kegunaan sekolah di negara ini telah lama dilaksanakan, cuma penggunaannya belum meluas. Manual Prosedur Kerja dalam bentuk Ebook yang dapat anda lihat ini adalah yang pertama seumpama ini. Ebook ini diharapkan dapat dijadikan panduan berguna kepada para pengetua dan penolong-penolong kanan untuk mengurus tadbir sekolah secara terpandu dan bersistem. Maklumat lanjut tentang produk terkini daripada </span></span><a href="http://www.gurubashid.com/blog"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Guru Bashid Dot Com</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"> ini boleh dilihat di </span><a href="http://www.gurubashid.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">http://www.gurubashid.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">.</span></div>Abd Bashid Harunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02651946110335049312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297010698509017001.post-31499936443535384012007-07-31T06:06:00.000-07:002007-08-28T16:05:25.689-07:00Fail Meja Ketua Panitia<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Ebook Fail Meja Ketua Panitia yang pertama seumpama ini di Malaysia merupakan satu keperluan dan panduan kepada semua guru, terutama bagi Ketua Panitia dalam mengurus tadbir guru-guru dan subjek panitia masing-masing. Fail Meja Ketua Panitia ini dilengkapi dengan carta aliran dan proses kerja bagi memudahkan ketua panitia dan guru-guru yang bertindak sebagai ahli panitia menjalankan fungsi dan peranan seperti yang sepatutnya. 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It is a shame too. Learning a foreign language is pretty necessary in this day and age. If you learn foreign language, it makes you more employable in a variety of areas, as well as enhancing your cultural experience. Say what you want about modern translations, but until you learn foreign languages you never get to experience the beauty of foreign writers. Nevertheless, I have only managed to learn a foreign language once, and it was so difficult for me that I doubt I will ever try it again. It was just too much work!<br /><br />I managed to get all the way through college without ever successfully completing a learn foreign language program. I took a little bit of French in high school, but I dropped it after a couple of semesters. In general, I was a good student. Most subjects came easy to me, but I couldn't manage to learn foreign language no matter how hard I tried. I loved French culture and French literature, and I desperately wanted to learn how to speak French, but it just wouldn't come. I ended up taking an American sign language class to get rid of my learn foreign language requirement. Even that was difficult!<br /><br />I struggled with learning a foreign language all through college. I went to a liberal arts university that demanded it, and I knew that I could not graduate with the degree that I wanted unless I managed to learn foreign language. I tried using how to speak French software, hiring a private tutor, and working with conversation partners, but nothing worked. I only successfully managed to learn foreign language when I finally went abroad. I spent a year in France, and it was one of the most difficult years of my life. Ultimately, however, it was also one of the most rewarding. I would never have managed to learn foreign language without it, you see.<br /><br />To this day, I believe that the only way to really learn foreign languages is to completely immerse yourself in another culture. If you can speak English at all, you will not learn how to speak a foreign language. Instead, you will keep falling back on your English skills. If you need to learn foreign language in order to interact on a daily basis, however, it will come much more quickly. If I learned a foreign language in a year, you can probably do it using the same methods in six months!</span></span></div>Abd Bashid Harunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02651946110335049312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297010698509017001.post-78582361506194216042007-07-08T04:01:00.000-07:002007-07-08T04:03:22.354-07:00Use Of Power Points In Programs<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>By: Caroline Mackay<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">IF </span>you have the equipment for displaying power points in auditoriums or gymnasiums then the use of Power Point Programs during a program can be very effective. They can use them to emphasis a point or usually to bring about an emotional impact on those that are watching. One caution should be don’t over do them. One power point per program is enough.<br /><br />You can download many pictures right off of the internet and it is not time consuming. Go to Google, MSN, or Yahoo and hit images and then type in your desired picture. It will come up instantaneously. Load it to your Power Point and keep repeating until you have the desired effect. Be sure to move the picture around and put them in the best order for your presentation.<br /><br />Most of the Power Points that I use go along with music. The only problem with this is that you need to make sure that your choir or anyone on the stage sees it before the program so that they are not moving around trying to see what is going on.<br /><br />Here are a few ideas that I have found very successful.<br /><br />1. Patriotic songs: use flag pictures or pictures of national monuments<br /><br />2. Flag history: use pictures of flags that have flown over the United States<br /><br />3. Red Ribbon Week: use pictures showing kids what fun things they can do instead of drugs<br /><br />4. Western songs: use pictures of pioneers<br /><br />5. Indian songs: use pictures of Indians<br /><br />6. Christmas: find pictures of lights they are awesome<br /><br />7. Veterans Day: show pictures of the armed services<br /><br />8. Physical Fitness Programs: show pictures of all the different ways to stay physically fit<br /><br />9. Show pictures of different students in the school doing different activities<br /><br />10. Use students art to go with a song<br /><br />Do limit your pictures, do not over do it. Do choose colorful pictures. Do choose larger size pictures resizing pictures make them blurry. Do let the students that are performing see them first. Do not over do it because it can become boring, 3 minutes is plenty.<br /><br />If you have the equipment for displaying power points in auditoriums or gymnasiums then the use of Power Point Programs during a program can be very effective. They can use them to emphasis a point or usually to bring about an emotional impact on those that are watching.</div>Abd Bashid Harunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02651946110335049312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297010698509017001.post-53150911694779518142007-06-28T13:36:00.000-07:002007-06-28T13:39:40.251-07:00LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE<div align="justify"><strong>WHY</strong> would anyone want to learn a foreign language? Actually, there are lots of great reasons, some you've probably never thought of before. 1. Obviously, knowing the language helps when you travel. Nationals appreciate you making the effort to communicate with them in their native tongue, as it shows respect for them and their country, and will open doors for you. 2. It is enriching and broadens your personal world outlook when you can relate, through language, with people of other cultures who live near you. 3. Having a second language can increase job opportunities and career advancement. You may also be able to undertake translation work, which is often well paid. 4. Students often put their language learning into context by examining the nations who speak the language; their history, their people and culture. This adds relevance and interest, which in turn motivates the learning of the language itself. 5. It has been proven by Readers Digest years ago, and others, that the acquiring of additional vocabulary actually adds to a student's I.Q. There are expressive words from other languages for which there is no direct English translation, and it has been shown that language study, and acquiring new words, can help a student do better in all subjects. 6. Strangely enough, the study of other languages can strengthen our knowledge of English. This is especially true when we realise that the foundation of our English language is largely made up of Latin, Greek, Old French and Old German as well as words of other origins. Alright, so we can see it will be really worthwhile to learn a second language. But what is the best way to learn? Isn't it really hard to do? And expensive? Well, no, it's not that hard if tackled efficiently. And it need not be expensive. The fastest way, of course, is to go to a foreign country, and just have to learn the language to survive, but we don't all have the luxury of doing that! Of course, young children pick up even multiple languages in a natural way, just as we all learned English from our parents when we were toddlers. But we didn't automatically learn to read and write English - we had to be methodically taught those skills. So the best way to learn a foreign language is to incorporate both types of learning: a) 'natural', by surrounding ourselves with, and interacting with, the spoken language, and b) 'methodical', by following a well devised educational course which will teach the writing and reading skills to truly master all aspects of the language. Now I admit that creating 'natural' learning opportunities complete with interaction is a challenge. The best resource for this would be an obliging native speaker willing to spend time with you, simply conversing. You could also borrow foreign language children's book and tape sets from your local library. To truly learn to speak, read and write the language, you also need the 'methodical' approach and use a good language course. With the level of technology available in many homes now, it has become easy to get a high quality course of study which includes even many of the 'natural' learning benefits, like hearing the pronunciation by a native speaker. If you do not already have firm ideas of what language to begin with, I would recommend learning German. For an English speaker, the alphabet is almost identical (not like Chinese!), a good number of words are the same as in English, such as 'plastic', and 'baby' , and the grammatical structure is not too difficult. The best resource I have come across, both in quality and value for money, is a product called 'Rocket German'. As the name suggests, it is a very efficient way to learn, taking the student from beginner, through intermediate, all the way to advanced level for the one low price. They even offer a free 'mini' course you can do to show yourself how easy it is, so it's definitely worth a look. Check out their website: <a class="hft-urls" href="http://4others.rgerman.hop.clickbank.net/">http://4others.rgerman.hop.clickbank.net/</a> If you would like to try French, check out this one: <a class="hft-urls" href="http://4others.rfrench.hop.clickbank.net/">http://4others.rfrench.hop.clickbank.net/</a> And if Spanish is your style, this website is a must-see: <a class="hft-urls" href="http://4others.rspanish.hop.clickbank.net/">http://4others.rspanish.hop.clickbank.net/</a> Go on, you can do it! Learn a foreign language</div>Abd Bashid Harunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02651946110335049312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297010698509017001.post-38375354864819172252007-06-19T18:47:00.000-07:002007-07-08T04:11:06.880-07:00Do's and Dont's of Oral Presentation<div align="justify"><br /><strong>Do’s and Don’ts of Oral Presentations</strong><br />This list is a sample of some of the visual, vocal, and verbal aspects of oralpresentations. Research has shown that an effective presentation is primarily made up of vocal (38%) and visual elements (55%), while the verbal contentcomprises 7%. Use these suggestions to ensure an effective oral presentation.<br /><strong>VOCAL</strong> (how you say it)<br />Do project your voice.Do use a variety of rates of speech. Do use pauses after a key point for emphasis. Do use a variety of pitch levelsDo change pitch level to emphasize a word. Do use a downward pitch at the end of a sentence to sound more assertive. Do replace non-words with pauses. Do allow your voice to be more animated<br />Don’t speak too softly. Don’t talk too fast or stay at the same speedDon’t be afraid of a moment of silence. Don’t be monotone. Don't use an upward pitch at the end of asentence, unless it is a question. Don’t use non-words like umm’s, ahh’s or er’s. Don’t be afraid of using new levels of energy<br /><strong>VISUAL</strong> (nonverbal)<br />Do use direct eye contact to connect with listeners. Do look calm and confident under pressure. Do move purposefullyDo be aware of your posture. Do practice using new gesturesDo allow your hands to fall to your sides when you are not using themDo remember to smile. Do attend to other team members who are speaking<br />Don’t look over their heads or let your eyes dart around. Don’t roll your eyes, frown or make expressions of exasperation. Don’t sway or pace. Don’t slouch or stand too still and appear stiff. Don’t keep your hands in any one place for too long. Don’t hold an object in your hands unless you plan to use it. Don’t be expressionless or look unhappy. Don’t look away, talk, fidget or doodle when other team members are speaking<br /><strong>VERBAL</strong> (what you say)<br />Do sound positive. Do complete each word to be clear and articulate. Do plan and memorize your opening and closing statements. Do practice Q & A with sample questions. Do determine the role of the team leader in the Q & A section.<br />Don’t use qualifiers: maybe, perhaps. Don’t swallow words or trail off at the end of a sentence<br /><strong>LOGISTICS</strong><br />Find out as much as possible about the room, seating arrangements, and the location of the overhead projector(s). Find out how soon you can get into the room prior to presentation to set up. Decide where each team member is going to be seated. Know the dress code of your audience and wear clothes that are appropriate. Discuss what each team member will be wearing. Plan the leadership role of the team leader. Practice looking like a cohesive team if you are presenting with others. Practice transitions between speakers. Assign a time keeper within the team. Be aware of your time requirements and finish on time. Enter and exit gracefully. Practice using the overhead and how to quietly change transparencies. Use tape to make a guide to place transparencies easily. Cover or turn off the overhead projector when not projecting an image on the screen. Bring a spare projector bulb. Drink liquids at room temperature</div>Abd Bashid Harunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02651946110335049312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297010698509017001.post-53410969974759066672007-06-16T14:47:00.000-07:002007-06-16T14:51:15.981-07:00Classroom Management In A Reading Workshop<div align="justify"><strong></strong>By: Beth Newingham</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong>MANAGING </strong>a group of independent readers while you are conferring with readers and meeting with small groups can be challenging! Here are some ideas to help you make this time less stressful and more productive.<br />Reading workshop is a staple in my daily routine. During this time, students are reading self-selected books independently. They have chosen the books from my classroom library and have already made sure the book is at their “just right” level based on its color code. While students are reading their books, I am conferring with individuals, conducting guided reading groups or strategy lessons, facilitating book clubs, etc. For this reason, it is important that I have clear routines and procedures in place to keep my independent readers on task and truly engaged in their reading. Below are some management ideas that help make this possible in my classroom.<br />Book Nooks: At the beginning of the year, we determine rules about independent reading time in our classroom. One rule is that you must find “your own” place to read and not distract other readers. For some students, this is hard. They would rather sit together with their friends and pass the time. For this reason, I have a book nook rotation schedule (see picture below) that is switched everyday so that every student has a certain place he or she should be reading. I also have pillows, bean bags, and dish chairs that are popular among my readers. These items are included on my book nook rotation schedule so that no time is wasted after the mini-lesson arguing over who gets the pillows when we are transitioning to independent reading time. Click <a href="http://hill.troy.k12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/FrameNooks.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a> for more information on Book Nooks.<br />Book Boxes: Each reader has his or her own book box. (You can also use gallon-size bags for this purpose.) Readers are asked to keep enough books in their box to last them for at least a week of independent reading time. Without Book Boxes, my students would spend more time browsing the classroom library than they would engaged in text. You can either have designated “shopping days” where 4-5 five readers are allowed to switch out the books for new books in their book boxes, or you can just have readers visit the library when necessary. I always make sure that readers visit the library in the morning (if necessary) rather than during the independent reading block of our reading workshop. Selecting books should not take away from important time spent engaged in text. The book boxes are kept on a special bookshelf in the classroom library. (See picture below). Click <a href="http://hill.troy.k12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/FrameBoxes.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a> for more information on Book Boxes.<br />Organized Classroom Library: Students need to be reading at their “just right” level during the independent reading block of reading workshop, so they need to be able to locate appropriate books without spending hours browsing the library. This means it is important to level at least part of your library. As students develop strong interests in literature, it is also important that your classroom library is organized in a way that they can easily find their favorite series books, favorite genres, and specific topics without having to search for extended periods of time. Click <a href="http://hill.troy.k12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/Frames-Library%20Oraganized.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see how I organize my classroom library.<br />Book Logs: Students must record ALL books they read throughout the year in their Reader’s Notebook. They visit this log often to reflect on their own reading habits, create <a href="http://hill.troy.k12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/Frames-Genres.htm" target="_blank">genre graphs</a>, set monthly reading goals, and help them assess their reading progress. Click <a href="http://hill.troy.k12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/FrameNotebookRead.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a> for more information about Reader’s Notebooks and book logs.<br />Independent Reading Checklist: Unfortunately, I cannot be watching every reader during the workshop. I am often busy conferring with individuals or meeting with small groups. For this reason, my students complete a quick checklist that helps them monitor their reading behavior each day. The checklist only takes about 2 minutes at the end of independent reading everyday. This checklist adds an accountability factor to the workshop and serves as a constant reminder of expected reading behavior. I look at my students’ checklists often and use them as points of discussion for some of my readers during the time we confer. Click <a href="http://hill.troy.k12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/Reader" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see the Independent Reading Checklist I use with my students.<br />Assessment/Accountability: While my main form of assessment is done when conferring with readers or meeting in small groups, I also want to hold students accountable for authentic reading when they are not working directly with me. As students read their books, they are asked to use post-it notes to record the thinking that they are doing as they read. After they get done with a book, they remove the post-it notes and organize them onto paper. (See picture below.) I give students page protectors to cover the sheets so that the post-it notes do not fall off. I like to look at these pages to assess students’ level of thinking, and I often refer to the post-it notes when conferring with readers.<br />No Interruptions: Once reading workshop begins, I really try to tolerate very few interruptions. Since reading workshop always occurs immediately after our morning work, I tell students that they need to go to the bathroom before we start. (Of course in emergency situations students must be allowed to go to the bathroom, but emphasizing the need to go before instruction begins leads to far fewer students leaving the classroom during this time.) Students must always check the book nook schedule in the morning so that they know exactly where they will be reading each day. Students must also have their book boxes ready before independent reading time starts so that there are not groups of students browsing the classroom library during the time that they should be engaged in their texts.</div>Abd Bashid Harunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02651946110335049312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297010698509017001.post-52201821467959384642007-06-12T03:12:00.000-07:002007-06-12T03:14:33.780-07:00WHEN THE TEACHER BECOMES THE STUDENTS<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">A relationship expert once said that during an argument, there’s usually three sides to every story: his side, her side, and of course, the truth.<br />This is something we must definitely keep in mind as teachers. As educators (especially professors), we have been accused of having the biggest egos on this side of Mount Rushmore. One of the quickest ways to burn out in education is to refuse to embrace change. Whether we want to admit it or not, life moves and changes constantly.<br />Students are constantly exposed to material we once never dreamed existed. Ironically, although students are exposed to more, they typically know less and are less mature than the generations before. However, that does not discredit the fact that students still bring a unique perspective to our classroom; it’s through their eyes that we can become better teachers.<br />One of my best strategies for maintaining a high level of motivation in the classroom came as a result of a technique I learned as a stockbroker and sales trainer. Rule #1 in sales is that in order to bring the customer to where you are (your level of understanding), you must first go to where they are (they’re current level of understanding). In simple terms, you must know your customer (in this case, your student). This simple principle recharges and rejuvenates my batteries every semester; because the more I know, the more I grow.<br />Relating this concept to the education arena, you must simply and clearly define your objectives and what you would like to see happen over the course of a semester (or even a brief interaction) with a student, and then you help your students to do the same. In other words, know where YOU want to go, help them find out where THEY want to go, and then come up with a strategy for both of you to get there. In negotiating terms, they call this a win-win solution. Obviously, this strategy can only work if you value the student, and you believe he or she can make you a better teacher.<br />For instance, during my first three years in education, I quickly realized that what I wanted and what students believe they needed were diametrically opposed to each other. However, after many personal talks with former students, I soon discovered that students weren’t as concerned with the subject matter itself as they were with how the subject matter was being taught. They were more concerned with my attitude than the answers I would give them. This was a revelation.<br />I came to the conclusion that, like a parent, my experience and education dictated that I was qualified to teach them what they needed to know to succeed. However, when it came to how they received the information, I was totally at their mercy. Because, regardless of how good or important the subject matter is, if no one is listening, then no one is learning. It was at that point that I decided to “go to where they were” in order to bring them to where I was.<br />I met individually and collectively with students to get their perspectives on the class. I asked them about what worked in class and what didn’t? I asked them about what they would like to see more or less of? What would they like to see changed (about myself and/or the class)? I asked them if whether or not they would recommend this class to another student, why or why not? I asked them what would make the class more productive and more interesting? These questions can be asked in almost any work environment, for almost any department, not just in the classroom. I asked similar questions of my clients when I was in Corporate America.<br />All of the input I received, except for the individual meetings, were done anonymously. I can’t begin to tell you how important this information has been to my career. But in less than a year after implementing this idea, I was nominated twice for the distinguished teaching award at my school (the youngest ever nominated).<br />If you want to become a more productive educator in or outside of the classroom, the key is student input – you must seek it. They say that the definition of insanity is doing the same things over and over again, but expecting different results. If you listen to and solicit feedback from your students, you won’t have to repeat the mistakes of the past. So value your students and their input; trust me, they hold the keys to your success. </span></div>Abd Bashid Harunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02651946110335049312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297010698509017001.post-4952649150160779302007-06-12T02:19:00.000-07:002007-06-12T02:20:09.302-07:00TEACHING READING TO YOUR CHILD<div align="justify">Teaching Reading To Your Child by: Mary Joyce<br />One of the most effective teaching methods for children is to use materials that the child has a natural interest in. Teaching reading to your child is no exception. Our kids (as I’m sure most kids) have a natural interest in animals. Right from the beginning we had great success using their natural curiosity and affection for animals to teach the basic formations and sounds that are associated with the letters and pictures. This naturally progressed into using the same to aid in teaching reading to them as well.<br />There are several children’s magazines available for you that are dedicated to the animal child connection. As our kids got a bit older we even subscribed to a couple of the magazines for them. You talk about generating an interest! Just wait till the kids realize that every so often the mailman brings them a present. They couldn’t wait and it certainly helped us with teaching reading to both of the kids. If your kids, are struggling to read or maybe struggling to get interested in reading, use a tool that they are naturally interested in. For us, the animal stories and magazines were a great way for us to get started teaching reading.<br />Find a magazine that seems to fit the age level of your child. For younger children, I recommend one that has big bright colorful pictures with interesting facts. One of our favorite children’s magazines is Zoobooks. Some even have interactive puzzles and games the child can play and learn. A simple search on the internet of “children + animals + magazine” will turn up many choices for you.<br />Teaching reading to your child is 100 times easier when you employ the use of a subject that children naturally want to know more about. In fact, one thing that we discovered was that once the one of the magazines had been used and was no longer current, they made great tools for the kids to cut some of the pictures out and make bulletin boards, calendars, and it made a great start in getting to the next level of reading by learning to make up their own stories and adventures using the pictures they cut out and the information from the magazines!<br />Whatever you choice of tools you are considering using to teach reading to your child, I highly recommend the use of some good children’s magazines. </div>Abd Bashid Harunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02651946110335049312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297010698509017001.post-82640599183984123102007-06-10T21:05:00.000-07:002007-08-28T15:04:05.904-07:00THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" align="justify"><a href="url:%20http://epa.gov/climatechange/kids/index.html"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">THE</span> greenhouse effect</span></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"> is the rise in temperature that the Earth experiences because certain gases in the atmosphere (water vapor, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane, for example) trap energy from the sun. Without these gases, heat would escape back into space and Earth’s average temperature would be about 60ºF colder. Because of how they warm our world, these gases are referred to as greenhouse gases. paw print<br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" align="justify"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Greenhouse Have you ever seen a greenhouse? Most greenhouses look like a small glass house. Greenhouses are used to grow plants, especially in the winter. Greenhouses work by trapping heat from the sun. The glass panels of the greenhouse let in light but keep heat from escaping. This causes the greenhouse to heat up, much like the inside of a car parked in sunlight, and keeps the plants warm enough to live in the winter.<br /><br />The Earth’s atmosphere is all around us. It is the air that we breathe. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere behave much like the glass panes in a greenhouse. Sunlight enters the Earth's atmosphere, passing through the blanket of greenhouse gases. As it reaches the Earth's surface, land, water, and biosphere absorb the sunlight’s energy. Once absorbed, this energy is sent back into the atmosphere. Some of the energy passes back into space, but much of it remains trapped in the atmosphere by the greenhouse gases, causing our world to heat up.<br /><br />The greenhouse effect is important. Without the greenhouse effect, the Earth would not be warm enough for humans to live. But if the greenhouse effect becomes stronger, it could make the Earth warmer than usual. Even a little extra warming may cause problems for humans, plants, and animals.</span></div>Abd Bashid Harunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02651946110335049312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297010698509017001.post-15351079512170741272007-06-10T14:25:00.000-07:002007-06-14T14:21:31.445-07:00BEZA MINDA DAN OTAK<div style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153); TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>RAMAI</strong> orang bertanya kepada saya apa perbezaan antara otak dan minda. Mereka menyatakan bahawa otak memang ada dan boleh dilihat. Bagaimana dengan minda? Kalau ada di mana tempatnya? Zaman saya bersekolah dahulu kami kerap disogokkan dengan saranan menggunakan otak. Sekarang kita disuruh menggunakan minda pula? Ada beza ke? Kalau ada apa perbezaannya?<br />Bagi saya minda mesti bermula dengan otak. Hanya orang yang ada otak sahaja berkemungkinan ada minda. Ada otak sahaja tidak cukup kalau kita tidak selalu menggunakannya. Apabila kita kerap menggunakan otak kita untuk kerja-kerja penambahan ilmu pengetahuan, penerokaan dan berfikir, barulah terjelmanya minda. Maksudnya untuk mendapatkan minda yang tajam, otak mesti digunakan. Lebih kerap otak digunakan untuk tujuan-tujuan yang lebih mencabar, barulah daya minda kita semakin aktif.<br />Saya umpamakan otak seperti sebilah pisau. Ketajaman pisau itu pula adalah minda. Mana mungkin kita memisahkan antara pisau dan ketajamannya. Begitulah juga antara otak dan minda. Mana mungkin kita memisahkan antara otak dan minda.<br />Berbagai-bagai saranan dikemukakan untuk mengasah minda kita. Ini termasuklah dalam aspek pemakanan, pantang larang, do'a dan sebagainya. Tapi bagi saya marilah kita luangkan beberapa minit unuk menajamkan otak kita. Kita terlampau banya menggunakan minda kita, kita terlupa untuk berhenti sebentar lalu mengambil batu pengasah untuk menajamkan otak kita.<br />Ini umpama seseorang yang menebang pokok. Sudah lama dia menebang, namun pokok masih tak tumbang. Seorang yang lain memberitahu dia, mengapa tak berhenti sahaja dan tajamkan dahulu mata gergaji itu. Jika mata gergaji perlu diasah, inikan pula mata otak kita atau yang disebut minda tadi.<br />Oleh itu sebagai pelajar marilah luangkanlah masa unuk menajamkan minda kita melalui aktiviti-akiviti yang boleh merangsang pertumbuhan dendrits atau rami saraf. Lebih banyak dendrits yang tumbuh dan berselirat antara satu sama lain lebih baiklah daya minda kita. Antara akiviti itu ialah membaca bahan yang serius, berfikir, mencari jawapan, berdiskusi atas isu yang ilmiah, menyelesaikan sesuatu masalah, dan banyak lagi. Selamat mencuba.</span></span></div><br /><a href="http://www.copyscape.com/"></a>Abd Bashid Harunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02651946110335049312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297010698509017001.post-8441341459369120882007-06-10T05:27:00.000-07:002007-07-08T04:18:18.671-07:00JIKA ANAK ANDA MENDAPAT 70/100<div style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);" align="justify"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" ><strong>RAMAI</strong> ibu bapa hari ini bimbang jika anak-anak mereka tidak mendapat markah melebihi 80%. Bagi mereka angka 80 itu adalah angka sempadan yang cukup dijaga. Itulah angka yang masih membolehkan anak-anak mereka mencapai A dalam sesuatu subjek. Tiba-tiba ditakdirkan anak anda mendapat 70% atau kurang daripada itu. Apa perasaan anda? Sesetengah ibu bapa berasa anak mereka sudah gagal. 70% menjadikan mereka takut dan mengigau. Bagi mereka 70% itu lebih penting daripada 30% lagi. Sebenarnya anak-anak anda tidak gagal. Anak-anak anda hebat kerana dalam bahagian-bahagian tertentu dia telah menguasai 70%. Dia hanya kehilangan 30% daripada markah keseluruhan. Ibu bapa patut tahu 30% yang hilang itu, bukannya meracau dengan 70%. Saya umpamakan pencapaian seseorang pelajar dalam sesuatu subjek seperti keadaan sebiji buah durian. Jika ada satu pangsa durian rosak, jangan buang semuanya. Mungkin ada banyak lagi pangsa yang elok isinya. Buang sahaja ulas yang rosak itu. Markah anak-anak kita yang hilang itu masih boleh dikesan dan diperbaiki. Beri tumpuan kepada topik yang lemah itu. Buat latih tubi menjawab soalan untuk bahagian itu. Seseorang guru patut rekod prestasi murid mereka yang menunjukkan dengan jelas bahagian mana selalu gagal atau mendapat markah yang kurang. Ini seolah-olah memberi petunjuk kepada guru dan pelajar berkenaan untuk bertindak dari sekarang dengan memperbaiki kelemahan pada bahagian itu. Dengan mengenal pasti lubuk kelemahan, memudahkan seseorang pelajar melakukan tindakan proaktif bagi mengatasi kelemahan itu. Sebab itu apabila anak kita gagal mendapat markah 100%, bukan bererti pelajar itu lemah dalam subjek itu. Pelajar tu bukan lemah dalam subjek tersebut, tetapi lemah dalam bahagian tertentu sahaja. Lemah dalam satu aspek bukan bererti lemah dalam keseluruhan subjek. Jika kita menyatakan anak kita lemah dalam subjek itu, itulah bebanan yang diletakkan di bahu anak kita. Mereka tidak wajar dihukum untuk itu.</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.copyscape.com/"></a>Abd Bashid Harunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02651946110335049312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297010698509017001.post-18980471140255735622007-06-10T04:15:00.000-07:002007-07-08T04:17:23.937-07:00APA YANG ADA DI EDUCLINIC<div style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>SMART EDUCATIONAL CLINIC</strong> ringkasnya <strong>educlinic</strong> diasaskan oleh Abd Bashid bin Harun, seorang guru dan motivator setelah melihat ramai pelajar hari ini bermasalah atau berpenyakit dalam pembelajaran. Di educlinic kami cuba menawarkan kaedah rawatan secara klinikal. Pelajar-pelajar sekarang memerlukan banyak panduan, kaedah pembelajaran secara output, perbengkelan dan drilling bukan motivasi dan ceramah yang berjela-jela. Pelajar yang lemah dalam mata pelajaran sejarahsebagai contoh memerlukan perbengkelan dan latihan menjawab soalan sejarah yang kerap, bukannya sebuah motivasi. Memberikan motivasi dan ceramah kepada pelajar yang bermasalah dalam sesuatu subjek umpama memberikan nasi kepada pelajar yang dahaga. Tindakan ini umpama menukarkan kera menjadi monyet.</span></span></div><div style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" align="justify"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" ></span></div><div style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" align="justify"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" >Sejajar dengan hasrat itu kami menyokong sebarang usaha untuk menyokong sekolah ke arah meningkatkan mutu pencapaian pelajar-pelajarnya dalam setiap peperiksaan. <strong>Score A</strong> sebagai contoh memang banyak membantu dan tentunya lebih membantu lagi jika lebih banyak set soalan digubal dan setiap satu set soalan ditambah. <strong>Latihan drilling</strong> adalah latihan yang patut dibuat dengan kerap di sekolah-sekolah. Pelajar didedahkan dengan set soalan yang digubal menghampiri soalan sebenar. Pelajar-pelajar dikehendaki menjawab soalan itu dan pada masa itu juga melakukan semakan ke atas jawapan. Selepas itu soalan set yang sama dibuat tetapi soalan itu telah ditukarkan susunannya. Setiap point yang diperoleh oleh pelajar dicatat. Menjawab soalan yang sama tidak akan membantu pelajar memperbaiki keputusan mereka sekiranya pasangannya, iaitu menjawab dengan betul berulang kali tidak berjaya dibuat. Maksudnya pelajar mesti melalui pengalaman menjawab betul soalan yang sama sekurang-kurangnya tiga kali. Apa yang terjadi pelajar terlalu ditekankan dengan soalan ala peperiksaan gitu, tetapi jawapan tidak pernah diambil kira. Pelajar mesti mengalami pengalaman yang menyeronokkan berulang kali sebelum mereka menduduki peperiksaan yang sebenar. Pengalaman yang menyeronokkan itulah menjawab soalan dengan betul beberapa kali.</span></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><br /><a href="http://www.copyscape.com/"></a>Abd Bashid Harunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02651946110335049312noreply@blogger.com0