Week 4: Exploring the net of resources

In general, fourth class introduced us about the various websites which are closely related with the aspects of teaching and learning in and outside the classroom. The websites are like eduwebtv.com, cikgu.net, tutor.com, and so forth. Basically, these are all websites that are meaningful as they focus on the Malaysian educational context and conditions. The discussion and information they provided were always updated and kept the same pace as the latest technology advancement in education come by. Apparently, there are countless of videos I can watch in order to gain more visual input and deeper understanding. I believe as a future teacher in Malaysia, it is of my responsibility to prioritize the need to equip myself with such knowledge for building the basic foundation for teaching later in school.

There was also a website called ETeMS that centralized the importance of mastering the English language well enough so it could be effectively used to administer the teachings of Science and Mathematics in the English medium. Since my study course will not only determine myself as an English teacher, I am also fated to become a Mathematics teacher as well. Therefore, by reviewing such websites, I can gradually develop to the confidence to enhance the English language skills of Mathematics to enable myself to reach effectively using English as the medium of instruction. This is crucial since though I believe I am quite comfortable speaking English, the case is very different in terms of applying such skill in teaching Mathematics. The reason is that the subject is heavily-laden with a diverse number of unfamiliar terms that are only present in the subject and not in the daily conversation. Therefore, I will need to strike more effort into mastering the teaching processes of Mathematics. The advent of such website is at par with the proper teachings in Malaysian context because from there, I can view the achievements of fellow teachers which in return granted me with the hopes there are many approaches that can be practiced as a teacher in Malaysia. I hope to benefit more from all the resources I come by in the future!