conquering negative associations to english at teach for malaysia's the summit (2013)
DESCRIPTION
Slides for a workshop at Teach For Malaysia's The Summit conference on 24 August 2013. This presentation contains my efforts at shifting from a negative learning culture to a positive culture which is conducive to the learning of the English language at a rural school in Sarawak. Since English is very much a foreign language there & classroom contact time is limited, something new that has never been done before must be attempted. I decided to turn the entire culture/environment into a big Teaching Aid by drowning the school in English reading materials, fun English language activities & roping in influential students to help out. Read about the workshop here: http://ahkamkoko.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-summit-first-teach-for-malaysia.htmlTRANSCRIPT
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
Jarod Yong (SMK Katibas)
CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013
THE SCHOOL
Jarod Yong (SMK Katibas)
CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013
THE STUDENTS
Jarod Yong (SMK Katibas)
CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013
MY OBJECTIVE
Motivated/Interested
Actively Use/Practice
Improve Exam Results
Jarod Yong (SMK Katibas)
CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013
Low Proficiency Poor Exam Results
English is Useless in
Society
Negative Attitudes Towards English
Inadequate Practice of
Skills
Hostile Learning
Environment
APPARENT OBSTACLES
Jarod Yong (SMK Katibas)
CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013
Conducive Environment
Hostile Environment
CULTURAL SHIFT
Jarod Yong (SMK Katibas)
CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013
Teachers Admin Students
Culture
STEP BY LITTLE STEP
Jarod Yong (SMK Katibas)
CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013
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
Jarod Yong (SMK Katibas)
CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013
Prove Yourself
Paperwork
How Will It Benefit Them?
CONVINCING THE ADMINISTRATORS
Jarod Yong (SMK Katibas)
CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013
Outward Looking Team
Right Proportions• Leaders• Brains• Workers
Sell the Idea• How will it
benefit them?
RECRUITING A TEAM OF STUDENTS
Jarod Yong (SMK Katibas)
CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013
WOW Factor
All Proficiency Levels
Engaging Students
On-GoingExposure
MY STRATEGY
Jarod Yong (SMK Katibas)
CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013
BYE-BYE HOSTILITY
Reading Material
School Newspaper
Noticeable Noticeboar
d
School Magazine
Jarod Yong (SMK Katibas)
CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013
Fun
d R
ais
ers
Icicles
Burgers
Movies
Handicraft
Futsal Competition
BYE-BYE HOSTILITY
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CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013
WOW Activities
Video Competition
s
Teacher's Day Gifts
Dedicated Room
Performance Rewards
BYE-BYE HOSTILITY
Jarod Yong (SMK Katibas)
CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013
English Week
Time Capsule
Language Competitions
Treasure Hunt
Sing-A-Long
Banner
BYE-BYE HOSTILITY
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CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013
English Night
Prize Giving
Dance Skit
MC
Songs
BYE-BYE HOSTILITY
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CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013
BYE-BYE HOSTILITY
Jarod Yong (SMK Katibas)
Motivation
Program
PMR & SPM Talks
Visits
CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013
Exam Results Improve
Open Use of
Language
Students Excited
SUCCESS INDICATORS
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CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013
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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CONQUERING NEGATIVE ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGLISH – THE SUMMIT (TEACH FOR MALAYSIA) 24 AUGUST 2013
PLEDGE TO ACTION
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Plan Execute Share
