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SEAMEO-Japan ESD Award Supporting Partner:
2014 SEAMEO-Japan ESD Award
Theme: Fostering Global Citizenship
for Sustainable Future
NAME OF SCHOOL:
SEKOLAH MENENGAH SAINS KEPALA BATAS
( KEPALA BATAS SECONDARY SCIENCE SCHOOL)
PENANG, MALAYSIA
PROGRAMME:
MAL-THAI INTERNATIONAL CAMP AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM 2014
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PART I: Details of Your School
1. Name of your school: SEKOLAH MENENGAH SAINS KEPALA BATAS( KEPALA BATAS
SECONDARY SCIENCE SCHOOL)
2. Full address: JLN TUN HAMDAN SHEIKH TAHIR, KEPALA BATAS, PENANG
3. Postcode: 13200
4. Country: MALAYSIA
5. School’s telephone number (country code+city code+telephone number): 60-04-5751592
6. School’s fax number (country code+city code+fax number): 60-04-5754145
7. School’s email Address: [email protected]
8. Name of the Head Master/ Principal/ School Director: Mr. Mohd Jaafar Bin Mohd Ramli, B.C.K
9. Name of Teacher Coordinator: Ms Nur Wanira Binti Mohd Basri
10. Email address of the Coordinator: [email protected]
11. School website (if available): http://www.smskb.edu.my
12. Educational level (Such as Kindergarten 1 to Grade/Year 9): Secondary Level Form1-5
13. Number of teachers in your school: 70
14. Number of teachers participated in this programme: 50
15. Number of students in your school: 700
PART II: Information about the School’s Programme
The information of part II from no.1 to 13 should be no longer than nine (9) pages long of A4 in
total. The information should be written in Times New Roman font, 11-12 point size.
1. Title of the school’s programme
MAL-THAI INTERNATIONAL CAMP AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM
2. Summary of the programme (a half to one page A4)
The Mal- Thai International Camp and Cultural Exchange Program really captures the essence of
fostering global citizenship for sustainable future as it highlights 3 global areas of education, culture
and citizenship among the participants. Embracing the objective of cultural exchange, participants
from both schools, Kepala Batas Science Secondary School, Malaysia and Wichienmatu School,
Thailand were involved in many riveting , culturally rich activities. There were about 180 students
who involved in this program along with 50 teachers. The students’ committee involved were
mostly from UNESCO Club members, English Language Society members as well as School Youth
Cadets. This one week program was held in the month of May at Kepala Batas Science Secondary
School. What makes this program extraordinary and fruitful was that it was divided into 2 slots: 4
days were spent at the school for the Choral Speaking Workshop and Traditional Dance Workshop
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whereas the remaining 3 days were spent outdoor at Lembah Bujang, Kedah camp site.
In the first slot, students from Malaysia shared their knowledge on the art of Choral Speaking as
well as Malays traditional dance of Endang and Caklempong, a popular traditional musical
instrument. In return, the Thailand students taught our students the Traditional Thailand dances as
well as donning the unique and colourful Thai’s traditional costumes. In addition, in conjunction of
the Visit Malaysia for the Year 2014, the participants from Wichienmantu School were given the
opportunity to visit interesting and historical places in Penang Island and some parts of Kedah. As
Penang is also known as the UNESCO Heritage Site, the students had fun under the sunshine while
visiting tourist attractions such as Kek Lok Si Pagoda, Penang Hill, Feringghi Beach as well as
savouring the unique local delicacies such as roti canai, pasembor and nasi lemak.
As for the second slot, students had their camping and outdoor activities at Lembah Bujang, Kedah.
This camp was held to expose the students about the importance of bonding and gadgets camping
knowledge as contained in the syllabus and learning in the Cadet Handbook of Youth School. It
taught the students about survival skills as well as cultivating teamwork and unity among
participants of various cultures and backgrounds.
3. Background information or reasons why the school created this programme
Since 2009 until the present day, there are more than 10 programs between Kepala Batas Science
Secondary School and Wichienmathu School, Trang, Thailand. The bond between these two
schools is strengthen by the Memorandum of Understanding(M.U.O) signed in 2010 by the
previous Excellent Principal, Madam Hajjah Jamaah Binti Hj. Taman, P.J.K and was supported by
the City Council of Trang Chairman, Mr Charlie. Through this agreement, the collaboration is not
limited to exchange in terms of extracurricular activities such as cultural exchange and Young Pilot
Program, but also has extended to improving the English standard in both schools especially in
Science and Mathematics subjects. Therefore, this program is designed to further enhancing the
collaboration between both schools under the Internationalization and Networking Initiative of the
High Performance School Program.
4. Objectives/goals of the programme
-Provide a feasible medium for students from both countries to share their unique talents in
traditional dancing and playing the traditional musical instruments.
-Exposing the Wichienmatu students and teachers to Coral Speaking techniques and presentations.
-Exchange ideas between the Language teachers in further developing the students potential in
language usage as well as confidence to display it in vast audience.
-Celebrating the ASEAN Spirit between the two countries as a form of unity although with different
background.
- Produce students to become proficient in bonding and gadgets Camp.
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-Promote leadership skills, a sense of responsibility, teamwork and unity through the carried out
activities
5. Core competencies of students (e.g. knowledge and understanding, cognitive skills, non-cognitive
skills and behavioural capacities) that the school aims for within the programme.
There are several core competencies that the school aims for in these programmes namely:
-communication skills
-creative and critical thinking
-community /global awareness and responsibility
-personal, academic and career development
All of these core competencies could be achieved from the above activities:
1) Choral Speaking Workshop
Students learnt the step-by-step process of performing a choral speaking. As in Thailand,
they do not have any exposure on choral speaking thus this workshop was able to steal their
attention and interests. Students started the whole process from scratch where they needed to
compose their own choral speaking text. Then, they must learn the correct pronunciation,
stress, tone, voice projection as well as the physical movements. Everything must be
synchronized in order for them to deliver the best presentation. At the same time, students
eventually were able to improve their English Language mastery and interests as they
practiced together.
2) Cultural Exchange Program
Students from both schools could improve their kinesthetic and psychomotor skills as they
were taught the traditional dances of both countries. In addition, the Malaysian students
shared their knowledge by teaching the Thai’s students on how to play the traditional
instrument, Caklempong. In contrast, we were able to learn about Thai’s musical instrument.
3) Basic Course For Bonding And Gadgets Camp
In this program, it trained the students’ knowledge associated with bonding and camping
crafts. It also measuring the level of relevant skills knowledge given through the
competition that will be participated by them. Students were required to demonstrate their
cognitive skills and applied them in real world situation. At the same time, students needed
to employ their leadership skills and other relevant interpersonal skills to succeed in the
challenges and competitions.
6. Period of the time when the programme was or has been implemented
Slot 1:15-18 May 2014
Slot 2:27-29 May 2014
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7. Activities (Actions and strategies of implementation)
ACTION PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION EVALUATION
What needs to be
done?
By
when?
What resources? What evidence
indicates this
progress?
How and when
will
evidence be
gathered?
OBJECTIVE 1: Provide medium for students from both countries to share their unique talents
in traditional dancing and playing the traditional musical instruments.
Learn about
traditional
dances and
musical
instruments
May Attend the school
professional
development, observe
model students
mentor
observation,
learner’s abilities
Will observe the
activities during
training and final
performance.
OBJECTIVE 2: Exposing the Wichienmatu students and teachers to Coral Speaking technique.
Teach the choral
speaking
techniques
May Mentor and students as
models Mentor
observation,
student outcomes
Will observe the
activities during
training and final
performance.
OBJECTIVE 3: -Exchange ideas between the Language teachers in further developing the
students potential in language usage as well as confidence to display it in vast audience
Make the
students get
involved and
communicate
with other
students
On
going
Teacher mentors and
students
Students’ abilities
to communicate
and converse in a
group or with each
other confidently
Will observe the
communications
throughout the
program
OBJECTIVE 4: Celebrating the ASEAN Spirit between the two countries as a form of unity
although with different background.
The students
possess shared
values in many
ways especially
education as they
strive towards
unity regardless
of races, beliefs
and cultural
practices
On
going
Teacher mentors,
students and school
resources
Students are able
to negotiate
understanding
about other people
cultural beliefs and
practices
Will observe how
the students willing
to learn and respect
other students’
cultures through
traditional dances,
musical instruments
and costumes
OBJECTIVE 5: Produce students to become proficient in bonding and camping gadgets
The students are
exposed to
bonding and
camping gadgets
theoretically and
practically
May The professional trainers,
teacher mentors and
students
Students are able
to master the
techniques in
bonding and
master the art and
creativity of
creating camping
gadgets
Observations during
students’ hands on
activity and group
works
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OBJECTIVE 6: Promote leadership skills, a sense of responsibility, teamwork and unity
through the carried out activities
All the activities
are designed to
stimulate
leadership skills
and soft skills
among students
On
going
Teacher mentors and
trainers
Students gain high
sense of confident
after the camp
ends and became
wholesome
individuals
Observations
through the carried
out activities
Pre and post
observations
8. Teaching and learning methodologies that the school applies for promoting the core competencies as
identified in number 5
In order to promote the core competencies, several teaching and learning methodologies
are employed underpinning the activities held. The first methodology is learning English Language
in fun and entertaining way namely through Choral Speaking. A choral speaking is defined as a
group of people narrating a poem or a dramatic piece. What makes it more exciting is the group
often using various voice combinations and contrasts to bring out the meaning or tonal beauty of a
passage of poetry or prose. As this activity is rather new to the Thailand’s students, a special
workshop was held conducted by the English teachers. Students were shown relevant videos of
choral speaking performances to trigger their interests. This activity is conducted in small groups
and each group will get their own facilitators among the students. The activity highlights task
oriented, discussion and Socratic methods.
Apart from that, two methodologies are from
difficulty in the course
The second one is playing music from other countries. The Malaysian students learnt how
to play a musical instrument called Khim , hammered dulcimer which was classified as idiophone.
On the other hand, the Thai’s students learnt the mastery of musical instrument named Caklempong,
a small kettle gong which gives its name to an ensemble of four or five caklempong as well as other
gongs and drums. Due to time constraints, constant repetition is essential in learning to play an
instrument. Children do not learn a word or piece of music and then discard it. They add it to their
vocabulary or repertoire, gradually using it in new and more sophisticated ways. As some of the
students have the existing schemata or background knowledge of reading the musical notes, the
learning process became smooth and came in handy. The students participated in regular group
practice and performance at which they learnt from and are motivated by each other.
Lastly, the methodologies for bonding and camping gadgets activities involve task based
learning and cooperative learning. From these activities, students learnt about esprit de corps, the
feeling of loyalty, enthusiasm and devotion to a group among people who are members of the
group. Students involve in hands on activities as they did the bonding and camping gadget
activities. Thus, their survival skills are tested in the activities they are engaged with. Camping is
indeed a fun, affordable and memorable activity for many. It also presents excellent education
opportunities. For examples they learn about nature study and outdoor appreciations, environmental
ethics and dealing with discomforts.
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9. Partnership, community participation and international connection (Details of partners, their roles
and activities that they have involved)
The partnership between Kepala Batas Science Secondary School and Wichienmathu School,
Trang, Thailand is rather extraordinary because as the saying goes, “good friends are like stars. You
don’t always see them but you know they’re always there.” Since 2009 until the present day, there
are more than 10 programs between Kepala Batas Science Secondary School and Wichienmathu
School, Trang, Thailand. The bond between these two schools is strengthen by the Memorandum of
Understanding(M.U.O) signed in 2010. Several visits were held between both schools and it
normally involved the whole community participations from parents, students and local community.
Last year, Mal-Thai International Camp was held in Trang therefore marking a significant long
lasting relationship. Thus, this year the camp was again held in Merbok, Kedah. Other engaging
activities apart from camping are Cultural Exchange Program, Educational Visit to Krabi, Festive
celebrations, Traditional Food Festival, Foster Family and many more yet to come.
10. Monitoring and evaluation mechanisms and summary of results
Monitoring and evaluation mechanisms:
As usual two monitoring and evaluation mechanism are utilized to ensure the effectiveness of the
program.
1. Questionnaire
The questionnaires are distributed to all the students and teachers involved and they need to
answer them individually. Some questionnaires are also given via emails. The data and
information are then analyzed and we were able to gather an overall picture of what the
participants think about the program. The inputs collected are used for future improvements.
2. Post Mortem
A post mortem meeting was also held among the committees. A brief report was given by
all those who involved in the program. A written report also was submitted along with the
pictures.
Summary of results:
Some of the significant results are:
80 % of the respondents think the program is very useful and hope that it will be conducted again in
the future
75% of the respondents said they are more confident to communicate with their friends in English
Language
90% of the respondents said they gain new experiences and develop friendship in the program
Rooms for improvements
1. More time need to be given for the students to prepare for their choral speaking competition
(more practice).
2. There will be a special workshop in order to teach the students the composing skills of
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writing a choral speaking script.
3. More challenging activities will be held during the camping activities.
11. Resources used for programme implementation
The resources used are as followed:
Financial / Budget: participants’ fees, Parents-Teachers Association, curriculum Unit SMSKB, local
communities, Government Grant
Manpower: Teachers and students of Kepala Batas Secondary Science School and Wichenmathu School
12. Benefits/Impacts/ positive outcomes of the programme to students, school and community
This program contributes to the individual development and gives positives outcomes to the
students, school and community at large. Several benefits are
1.1 Administrators and Teachers
i. Improving the networking between the two schools
ii. Generating more effective learning process for the teachers especially during
the Learning Session
iii. Exchange view in terms of understanding the students problems in
communicating in English
1.2 Students
i. Platform for them to improve their English in an Informal Session/ Fun
Learning process
ii. Training the students confidence to use English in their daily life
communication
iii. Developing the student’s potentials especially in their Soft skills
1.3 School
i. Obtain credit from both countries Ministry of Education in
Internationalization Program
ii. Strengthen the networking and collaboration between both schools.
In addition, in line with the objectives of Basic Deed and Gadgets camp is held, should the activities
planned will be able to provide good input to all the participants of this course. Even through this
course, participants can make it as a valuable experience that is very useful to achieve generation of
leaders who are able to lead other students.
Finally, the implementation of a 3-day- course is expected to be able to serve as a starting point to
all the participants who will take over the leadership of this Uniformed Units will carry out
responsibilities assigned to them.
13. Plan for sustainability and plan for the future
Plan for sustainability:
Other plans for sustainability for the future are in the above areas:
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1. Communication Skills
Students demonstrate effective communication and comprehensions skills such as
Comprehend, analyze, and respond appropriately to oral, written, and visual
information.
Effectively communicate/express information through speaking, writing, visual, and
other appropriate modes of communication/expression.
2. Critical Thinking and Information Competency
Students demonstrate critical thinking skills in problem solving across the disciplines and in
daily life.
Identify vital questions, problems, or issues and evaluate the plausibility of a
solution.
Analyze, compose, and assess the validity of an argument.
Compute and analyze multiple representations of quantitative information, including
graphical, formulaic, numerical, verbal, and visual
3. Community/Global Awareness and Responsibility
Students demonstrate knowledge of significant social, cultural, environmental and aesthetic
perspectives.
Identify the social and ethical responsibilities of the individual in society.
Demonstrate commitment to active citizenship by recognizing and evaluating
important social, ecological, economical, and political issues.
Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for individual, social, and cultural
diversity.
4. Personal, Academic, and Career Development
Students assess their own knowledge, skills and abilities; set personal, educational, and
career goals; work independently and in group settings; identify lifestyle choices that
promote self- reliance, financial literacy and physical, mental and social health.
Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibilities of the individual.
Identify personal, academic, psychological, and social needs, determine resources
and access appropriate services.
Develop, implement, and evaluate progress towards achieving personal goals,
academic goals, career goals, and career resilience.
Plan for the future:
We sincerely hope that through this program, all the objectives outlined above can be achieved
successfully within the short time frame of the program. It has always been the intention of this
school to further develop the potentials of the students not only in academic but as well as creating
balance in their personality development. May the success of this program will encourage the
students to work harder in finding the courage to converse in English. We aspire and hope that in
the future we are able to develop a national network of students, teachers, leaders and researchers
who define and lead the transformation of the current assessment models to incorporate higher order
thinking skills, global and ecological citizenship skills, and critical skills for innovation. In that
way, we are able to walk hand-in hand with the 5 pillars of Education for sustainable
development( ESD)—learning to know, learning to be, learning to live together , learning to do and
learning to transform oneself and society.
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THE ALBUM
14. Photos related to the activity/programme (Maximum of 6 photos with captions in English)
Practice makes perfect: Students are practising their grooves in Choral Speaking
Showing Off their talents in Caklempong and Rebana Performance
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A Picture Perfect after a stellar performance by the students
A demonstration of bonding by the guest facilitators
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When two cultures meet…the world moves round and round
Selamat Jalan and Au Revoir: Clad in their smart uniforms, the students bid farewell
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ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS:
CHORAL SPEAKING WORKSHOP AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE
APPENDIX 1: PROGRAM SCHEDULE
TIME 08:30- 09:30
10:00- 11:30
11:45- 13:30
13:30- 14:30
14:30-16:30
17:00- 18:30
18:30- 21:00
21:00- 23:00
23:00-
15th MAY 2014
SMSKB’s bus depart to Bukit Kayu Hitam
Arrival of Wichienmathu Team and depart to Penang
Program registration & Housekeeping briefing
Dinner & Management Session
Ice-breaking Session
Supper & Rest
16th MAY 2014
Breakfast Slot 1: Introduction to Coral Speaking & Demo
Slot 2: Coral Speaking Workshop
Lunch & Management Session
Slot 3: Practice Session
Recreation Session “Walk to Vision Park”
Dinner & Management Session
Slot 4: Introduction to Thai Dancing
Supper & Rest
TIME 08:00-09:00
09:00 – 10:30
11:00-12:00
12:00-13:30
13:30-22:00 23:00-
17th MAY 2014
Breakfast Slot 5: Practice Session
Closing ceremony
Lunch & Management Session
Penang Tour Supper & Rest
18th MAY 2014
Breakfast Bus trip to Bukit Kayu Hitam Pit Stop: Grape Farm & Kelam Cave, Perlis
Suggested Attire:
(a) Slot 1 : Smart and Casual ( e.g. T-shirt and Slack) (b) Slot 2 : Smart and Casual ( e.g. T-shirt and Slack) (c) Slot 3 : Smart and Casual ( e.g. T-shirt and Slack) (d) Recreation Session : Sport’s Clothing (e) Slot 4 : Smart and Casual ( e.g. T-shirt and Slack) (f) Slot 5 : Smart and Casual ( e.g. T-shirt and Slack) (g) Closing ceremony : School Uniform (h) Leisure Activity : Smart and Casual ( e.g. T-shirt and Slack) (i) Penang Tour : Leisure Clothing
Note: ** The time of the program/slot may change according to current suitability ** Please bring along the school and country flag (regular size) for the closing ceremony
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APPENDIX 2: PROGRAM BUDGET & EXPENSES
NO. ITEM QUANTITY PRICE PER UNIT (RM)
TOTAL(RM) NOTE
1. Food and beverages for English Panel -Breakfast -Tea Break -Lunch -Dinner
17 X 3 days
17 X 3 days
17 X 2 days
17 X 2 days
3.00
3.00
4.50
4.50
153.00
153.00
153.00
153.00
Funded by Participant Fee
2. Food and beverages for Wichienmathu School Team -Set ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Supper) -Tea Break
44 X 4 days
44 X 3 days
20.00
3.00
3,520.00
396.00
Funded by Participant Fee
3. Coral Speaking Activities -Award for Best Performance -Award for Best Conductor -Utensils and etc
1 1 1
100.00
30.00
200.00
100.00
30.00
200.00
Funded by Participant Fee
4. Program Banner and documentation
1 200.00 200.00 Funded by Participant Fee
5. Souvenirs for Teachers and School
10 15.00 150.00 Funded by Participant Fee
TOTAL EXPENSES 5,208.00 SOURCE OF MONEY
(a) Participant Fee RM 150.00 X 35 students = RM 5,250.00
TOTAL INPUT RM 5,250.00
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APPENDIX 3: PROGRAM COMMITTEE
PROGRAM ADVISOR Mr. Mohd Jaafar Bin Mohd Ramli,B.C.K.(Principal)
PROGRAM INVIGILATORS
Mr. Noor Azman Bin Mohd Nor ( Asst. Principal of Co-curricular Activities) Mr. Ishak Bin Harun (Asst. Principal of Student’s Affair)
Mr. Zamri Bin Sabri (Asst. Principal of Academics)
PROGRAM SECRETARY Mrs. Ida Ruhidiba Binti Bakhtiar( Head of English Panel)
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Miss NorFariza Binti Abdul Karim( Senior Teacher of Language)
PROGRAM COMMITTEE Mr. Azahar Bin Mahamud (Coral Speaking Instructor)
Mrs. Siti Nor Azean Binti Rahim( Coral Speaking Instructor) Mrs. Dayang Suriani Binti Elias (Cultural Exchange Instructor) Mrs. Noor Hidayah Binti Alias (Cultural Exchange Instructor)
Mr Mohd Nazri Bin Ishak (PR Officer) Mr Mohd Ruslan Bin Abdullah (PR Officer)
Maizatul Husna Binti Ibrahim ( PR Officer/Registration) Mr Mohamad Radzi Bin Ismail (Food & Beverage Coordinator)
Mr Fadzlan Bin Fadzil (Food & Beverage Coordinator) Mrs. Ruzaida Binti Mustafa (Accommodation Coordinator)
Mrs. Nur Wanira Binti Mohd Basri (Accommodation Coordinator) Mr. Mohd Yusdi Bin Ali (Accommodation Coordinator)
Mr. Muhammad Nahar Bin Ahmad Fathil ( Sound System and Visualization) NO. POSITION JOB DESCRIPTION NOTE
1. Program Advisor
-Appoving the Program Budget and Program -Contact the relevant person to organise the event
2. Program Invigilators
-Ensure the program running smoothly -Take over the Program Advisor’s reposibilities in his absence
4. Program Secretary -Prepare all the necessary documents and sent out the invitation to participating schools -Confirm the presence of participants -Manage the transportation during the program
5. Program Coordinator -Ensure all the arrangements related to this program is settle