conquering negative associations to english at teach for malaysia's the summit (2013)

CONQUERING NEGATIVE

ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH

by JAROD YONGPhD in ConqueringUniversity of Hutan24 August 2013

CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013

WHERE IS SMK KATIBAS???

Jarod Yong (SMK Katibas)

CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013

Song, Sarawak

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

SMK Katibas, Song

A Longhouse

Inside a Longhouse

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THE SCHOOL

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THE STUDENTS

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CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013

MY OBJECTIVE

Motivated/Interested

Actively Use/Practice

Improve Exam Results

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Low Proficiency Poor Exam Results

English is Useless in

Society

Negative Attitudes Towards English

Inadequate Practice of

Skills

Hostile Learning

Environment

APPARENT OBSTACLES

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Conducive Environment

Hostile Environment

CULTURAL SHIFT

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Teachers Admin Students

Culture

STEP BY LITTLE STEP

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Build Relationships

• Smiling & Greeting

• Helping Them• Thoughtful Gifts• Monthly Potluck

When Collaborating

• How will it benefit them?

• Include in Decision Making

• Illusion of Choice• Think the Idea

Came from Them

WINNING THE TEACHERS

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Prove Yourself

Paperwork

How Will It Benefit Them?

CONVINCING THE ADMINISTRATORS

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Outward Looking Team

Right Proportions• Leaders• Brains• Workers

Sell the Idea• How will it

benefit them?

RECRUITING A TEAM OF STUDENTS

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WOW Factor

All Proficiency Levels

Engaging Students

On-GoingExposure

MY STRATEGY

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BYE-BYE HOSTILITY

Reading Material

School Newspaper

Noticeable Noticeboar

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School Magazine

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Fun

d R

ais

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Icicles

Burgers

Movies

Handicraft

Futsal Competition

BYE-BYE HOSTILITY

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WOW Activities

Video Competition

s

Teacher's Day Gifts

Dedicated Room

Performance Rewards

BYE-BYE HOSTILITY

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English Week

Time Capsule

Language Competitions

Treasure Hunt

Sing-A-Long

Banner

BYE-BYE HOSTILITY

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English Night

Prize Giving

Dance Skit

MC

Songs

BYE-BYE HOSTILITY

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BYE-BYE HOSTILITY

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Motivation

Program

PMR & SPM Talks

Visits

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Exam Results Improve

Open Use of

Language

Students Excited

SUCCESS INDICATORS

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Individually• Goal: What do you want to achieve?• Plan: What have you seen that you want to implement?• Collaborate: Who can you include? Influence?

In Groups• Share your Goal & Plan.• This is a safe environment. Members of the group give suggestions. Please

be nice.

For the Benefit of All• Choose 1 of the best from your group to present their Goal & Plan.• Learn from each other.

NOW, IT’S YOUR TURN

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PLEDGE TO ACTION

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Plan Execute Share

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