Bye Bye
This is my first post for 2010 but yet it is also the last post from me. I do not intend to continue my blog - SK. Bandar Tawau Roaming Zone for certain reasons. I wish to thank all my readers and pupils for viewing my posts.
What TEACHERS should know .......
LANGUAGE vs LINGUISTICS
What is language?- Language is the greatest human possession. It is the focal point of everything we do and it distinguishes man from other forms of life on earth. We need language to function. While being the principal medium for communication, it is also the bond that links people together and binds them to their culture. Without language, our needs and wishes will never get the chance to be expressed. Without language we would have to be doing a lot of actions rather than tell. And though writing and verbal communication, we able to be in contact with places and people that we have never seen. However, we cannot take language for granted as we do for breathing or sleeping because it is extremely complex and has unique characteristics.
What is linguistics?- The interest in the study of language is on-going. Throughout time scholars have made studies to solve the mysteries of language, but till the present day much of this mysteries prevail. Linguists are still at work investigating and discussing the mysteries and problems that are perceived. And they are doing it scientifically. When we say that linguist aim to be scientific in their investigation, we mean that they try to study language in much the way as a scientist studies physics or chemistry. Since empiral methods of the sciences are applied as much as possible in order to bring the precision and control of scientific investigation to study language, linguistics has been defined as the scientific study of language. Among other things the study involves the observation of language use, forming hypothese about it, testing and refining them based on the evidence collected.
What is language?- Language is the greatest human possession. It is the focal point of everything we do and it distinguishes man from other forms of life on earth. We need language to function. While being the principal medium for communication, it is also the bond that links people together and binds them to their culture. Without language, our needs and wishes will never get the chance to be expressed. Without language we would have to be doing a lot of actions rather than tell. And though writing and verbal communication, we able to be in contact with places and people that we have never seen. However, we cannot take language for granted as we do for breathing or sleeping because it is extremely complex and has unique characteristics.
What is linguistics?- The interest in the study of language is on-going. Throughout time scholars have made studies to solve the mysteries of language, but till the present day much of this mysteries prevail. Linguists are still at work investigating and discussing the mysteries and problems that are perceived. And they are doing it scientifically. When we say that linguist aim to be scientific in their investigation, we mean that they try to study language in much the way as a scientist studies physics or chemistry. Since empiral methods of the sciences are applied as much as possible in order to bring the precision and control of scientific investigation to study language, linguistics has been defined as the scientific study of language. Among other things the study involves the observation of language use, forming hypothese about it, testing and refining them based on the evidence collected.
English UPSR : Differences in Vocabulary
Well,.... to all teachers out there, I'm sure sometimes your pupils may ask you many "WHY" questions in English especially on vocabulary, right? Now... here are a few common vocabulary which may sound confusing to many of us teachers as well when it comes to American English vs British English. Here are a few examples as listed below:-
American English - British English
American English - British English
- corn - maize
- cookie - biscuit
- diaper - nappy
- elevator - lift
- eraser - rubber
- flashlight - torch
- schedule - timetable
- soccer - football
- truck - lorry
- vacation - holiday
SK.Bandar Prize Giving Day
6 November 2008 - The Prize Giving Day for SK.Bandar Tawau was held in the school hall with 214 awards were given away. The event was actually the highlight of the year 2008 for SK.Bandar annual event activities. About 190 pupils involved in the achievement awards for this year. The event was a huge success and hereby a million thanks to all teachers and KTBM for their cooperation and job well done!!! See ya next year..........
Program Penyayang SK.Bandar Tawau
20 September 2008 - SK. Bandar Tawau held a special Program during the Month of Ramadan. The event was meant to show our love and care for the orphanage and less fortunate pupils in our school. Therefore, it was named the "Progam Penyayang". About 83 pupils were gathered in the SK.Bandar hall to receive some goodies and cash money. The fund was actually donated by several banks, companies, ministers , PIBG and individuals. Here, we would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to each and every one who had been kind enough to support us in this meaningful program. Thus, the school also would like to thank you the school's Welfare Unit for doing a tremendous job in enable the program to come to a success.
Excel Through Grammar
For most English teachers, teaching English is a headache when it comes to Grammar. Many pupils fail to master English due to lack of proper English Grammar Basic. As for me, the main thing pupils should know first is the 8 Parts of Speech. Here I would like to give a short notes regarding to the 8 parts of speech I've usually give to my pupils:-
1) Noun - Kata Nama 2) Pronoun - Kata Ganti Diri/ Nama 3) Verb - Kata Kerja 4) Adjective - Kata Sifat 5) Adverb - Kata Keterangan 6) Conjunction - Kata Hubung 7) Preposition - Kata Sendi / Arah 8) Interjection - Kata Seruan
Therefore, if pupils manage to fully understand these rules, then they can be sure that they can excel in English in a step by step manner. All the best!!!
1) Noun - Kata Nama 2) Pronoun - Kata Ganti Diri/ Nama 3) Verb - Kata Kerja 4) Adjective - Kata Sifat 5) Adverb - Kata Keterangan 6) Conjunction - Kata Hubung 7) Preposition - Kata Sendi / Arah 8) Interjection - Kata Seruan
Therefore, if pupils manage to fully understand these rules, then they can be sure that they can excel in English in a step by step manner. All the best!!!