THE 4TH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE OF THE YEAR

16th August 2014 ~ The fourth in-house training for teachers was held at CTL UTM. Dr. Hayati Ismail was kind enough to come down all the way from Putrajaya again to provide us with more input for "The Malaysia Education Blueprint". Dr. Hayati was an old friend of mine from college and the last time I saw her and he family was during the first week of Eid. She was here earlier this year on the 5th April, and you can click HERE to read about it.

This time, we had teachers from SMK Damansara Alif to join in the session. The more the merrier.

It all ended at 12:30 p.m. and with Dr. Hayati as the speaker, there was never a dull moment. This could also be my last in-house training with SMK Taman Universiti. *sad*

THE THIRD IN-HOUSE TRAINING FOR 2014

12th July 2014 ~ Another in-house training was held at our usual meeting place, CTL {Centre of Teaching and Learning), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. This time, it was a bit different as there were about 30 teachers from SMK Skudai who joined in the seminar on integirty. The speaker of the day was Tuan Haji Hatta Md. Salleh, an ex-officer of Johor State Education Department.

I was worried I would fall asleep during the 3 hours talk but the speaker was quite interesting so I managed to stay awake right until the end. I wonder whether this was the last session or will there be another one?

NOTE: pictures copied from Puan Yasirah's FB

THE SECOND IN-SERVICE TRAINING SESSION FOR TEACHERS THIS YEAR

5th April 2014 ~ The second in-service training for the academic staff of SMK Taman Universiti was held today at our favourite spot, CTL Lecture Hall in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

The topic chosen for today's half a day course was Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025 ["Pelan Pembangunan Pendidikan Malaysia"]. The guest speaker was Dr. Hayati Ismail from PADU and she is also my ex-coursemate from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia.

 

 

I must say the session was a very successful one. Not only the participants understood the topic better but they also enjoyed the presentation which was lively and humourous throughout.

coffee session at the airport before Dr. Hayati flew back to KL

Thanks a lot to Dr. Hayati who had come all the way from KL to impart and share the knowledge. And I am sure you will be remembered by my friends here.

NOTE: Photos from Puan Yusidah's camera (except the last two).

THE FIRST MEETING/BRIEFING FOR 2014

The first meeting/briefing for the teachers was held at CTL lecture hall, UTM. The school holiday is already over, everybody. *sigh*

THE LAST IN-HOUSE TRAINING OF THE YEAR

21st September ~ This should be the last in-house training (LADAP)of the year for the teachers. Again, we congregated at CTL lecture hall in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia for this programme.  I think we should be the regular customer of this place by now.

We had two slots as usual. The first session was conducted by En. Abdul Rahim, an officer from the State Education Department on filing system, writing meeting minutes and related matters. The second talk was delivered by our own teacher, Ustaz Mohd. Rifqi Myddin with the title "Working as Ibadah (translate: good deeds)".

It is not that easy to find people who have the knowledge of the subject matter as well as the skills in presenting the content. However, we were lucky today as we had speakers who were both knowledgeable and effective in delivery. It is very important to make people feel that they have sit through sessions which are meaningful and informative so we will try and find more good speakers for LADAP next year.

NOTE: All the pictures are taken from Puan Yusidah's FB

THE SECOND IN-HOUSE TRAINING FOR THIS YEAR

The second in-house training for teachers was held today in CTL, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Here's the report in brief:

7:30 a.m. ~ Registration

8:00 a.m. ~ 1st session: "Professional Learning Community" by Puan Halijah bt. Ariffin, lecturer of Institut Aminuddin Baki.

10:45 a.m. ~ Tea Break

11:15 a.m. ~ 2nd session: "Handling Teenagers'  Problems" by Dr. Adnan Omar, the Counsellor of SM Islam Hidayah

12:40 p.m. ~ The course ended. *yeay*

I find both sessions were interesting as they provided new knowledge and insight that could assist us in school. The moral of the story: Always find good speakers for in-house programmes and many will benefit.

*NOTE: All the pictures are courtesy of Pn. Yasirah Yazid