Doing pre-reading and while reading in a go is really challenging as it was separated from the set induction. By doing this, the flow of what I want to teach might be interrupted as the gap between the sessions is wide thus student tend to forget what the teacher has said during set induction session.
My experience doing the activities for pre-reading and while reading are not that great as I am the last person to do so. People always said that if you perform the last, you need to be the best. For me, I don’t know. After all, that day was the longest lecture I ever have (only 4 and half hour, no big deal). For me, I used to that already, but to do simulated teaching (meaning to stay in the class for that period)in that time if the most ‘memorable’ moment.
During that time (simulated teaching), the clock was almost 12.20 p.m. everyone have finish their turn except for me. So I quickly go in front and present whatever that I have for them (my students). I present so quick that my course mate need to ask for the worksheet given. Luckily there are extras, so I gave it to them. During the simulated teaching, I straight away give my worksheet and ask my students to complete them. Looking at my course mate, the only thing in my mind is to finish it fast so that we can be dismissed. I just don’t care about the marks given to me as long as it is done. (I do mind)
If I was given another opportunity to do simulated teaching on the same subject again, I’m sure that I will be more prepared compared to this as the time given to present would be sufficient. I’m sure also that if the activity is done thoroughly without interruption (meaning simulated teaching is done in one go), the flow of what to be taught will be easily accepted by the students.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Kee Thuan Chye up close and personal
Meeting with Kee Thuan Chye in person is a new experience to me as I had never sees a writer up close, especially a well-known writer like him. When he first arrive at the hall, the first question that I want to ask him is how in the world that he can come up with the great play like THE SWORDFISH, THEN THE CONCUBINE. He looks like ordinary people but his mind is unthinkable.
Looking at the time, it’s almost 12 o’clock and the person we are waiting for is not here yet. I was getting curious and finally the most awaited person came through the back door (well, the back door is the main door). Looking at his figure, (especially his hair) he must be thinking a lot in order to perfect his work of the play. He also carries a few books that he wrote to sell to anybody that is interested with his work.
During the forum (or is it meeting), he mentioned that he had changed the play that we were reading, especially after the performance in Singapore. He has added a few situations in the play and delete a few as the play talks about the phenomena that happened in real life.
When Marklin asked the significance of Ris Kaw and Logod, he explained that they are spell backwards as the real name for them is Wak Sir and Dogol. Hearing his answer make me laugh as I also tends to speaks like that (Dogol become Logod) and I cannot figure out the significance of the name until he explained. The explanation given by him made we wonder, can become a good writer like him (in your dream).
Meeting Kee Thuan Chye has opened my mind to think outside of the box (though usually always like that). A good writer need to creative in order to catch readers’ attention especially during crucial time when the message is conveys. Not everyone can do that. Only those that have experience in writing can be a good writer (there are some that is good).
Looking at the time, it’s almost 12 o’clock and the person we are waiting for is not here yet. I was getting curious and finally the most awaited person came through the back door (well, the back door is the main door). Looking at his figure, (especially his hair) he must be thinking a lot in order to perfect his work of the play. He also carries a few books that he wrote to sell to anybody that is interested with his work.
During the forum (or is it meeting), he mentioned that he had changed the play that we were reading, especially after the performance in Singapore. He has added a few situations in the play and delete a few as the play talks about the phenomena that happened in real life.
When Marklin asked the significance of Ris Kaw and Logod, he explained that they are spell backwards as the real name for them is Wak Sir and Dogol. Hearing his answer make me laugh as I also tends to speaks like that (Dogol become Logod) and I cannot figure out the significance of the name until he explained. The explanation given by him made we wonder, can become a good writer like him (in your dream).
Meeting Kee Thuan Chye has opened my mind to think outside of the box (though usually always like that). A good writer need to creative in order to catch readers’ attention especially during crucial time when the message is conveys. Not everyone can do that. Only those that have experience in writing can be a good writer (there are some that is good).
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Elizabeth, the women in power
Elizabeth: The Golden Age. A few might know the story but most are not. Watching the movie has made me anxious. After all, this is the first movie that was recommended and watch by me and my friends during lectures (or should I say during our free time that we had been working to get). Even though there’s interruption while watching the movie (need to be postponed) but that is good. After all, it will not be fun to watch movie related to history in one go.
About the movie, well, it’s about a ruler named Elizabeth that ruled over the holy land, England. Though there are many incidents that try to defy her authority, she stands until the end. The conspiracy to take her throne was denied by his loyal advisor. Without his help, Elizabeth is nobody.
What I can say about the movie was the costume wore by every actor in the movie. The costume was magnificently done that the viewers (like me) can feel the aura of that era, especially since most of the viewers are not from that era. The costume for the women in the story is beautifully done while for the men, no comment (meaning speechless of the ugliness, maybe).
For me, this movie had opened my eyes as it has shown me the beauty of the works created to represent the Elizabethan era as I do not live in the era. The journey that the viewers has to undergo in order to finish watching the movie has make me realize that the works that was written previously is great if the director and the people working with him researched thoroughly the era involved.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Somebody and Nobody
Oedipus Rex, a play by Sophocles. It is a story of a man that kills his father and married the mother without knowing about his past. Who would have thought about this story could happen. As most of us know, it is not heard that a man marry his mother. When this incident happens, it will sure cause uproar. Well, it sure causes uproar as it disturbs the life of Oedipus, and causes his wife (mother) to commit suicide.
The incidents that occur towards Oedipus had made me wonder whether my future will be different if I didn’t do what I have been doing all these tears. You know like what Robert Frost said in his poem ‘The Road Not Taken’. The road that we choose is what we are now and another is the one that we might be, whether it is the same with the present or not. We cannot predict the future. Sometimes bitter, sometimes sweet. If we are lucky, we face more sweet than bitter. Unlucky, well think for yourselves.
Think of the future and not the past. Remembering the past is essential in our lives. The action we did yesterday affect today and the action for today affect tomorrow. Live your life happily and choose wisely. Who knows what will happen in the future.
The incidents that occur towards Oedipus had made me wonder whether my future will be different if I didn’t do what I have been doing all these tears. You know like what Robert Frost said in his poem ‘The Road Not Taken’. The road that we choose is what we are now and another is the one that we might be, whether it is the same with the present or not. We cannot predict the future. Sometimes bitter, sometimes sweet. If we are lucky, we face more sweet than bitter. Unlucky, well think for yourselves.
Think of the future and not the past. Remembering the past is essential in our lives. The action we did yesterday affect today and the action for today affect tomorrow. Live your life happily and choose wisely. Who knows what will happen in the future.
A play worth writing
Writing a one act play is tough. Not because of the content, but for the stage direction and other thing. I have already come up with an idea about school’s life. Ah. Being nostalgic is nice, isn’t it? With the student running around during recess, talking, eating etc. the sound of bell telling that the time is over. Let’s forget about nostalgia for now.
After reading a few plays, I have the gist on how to write a play. First, we need to create a storyline on the flow of the play. Next, we need to think of the name of the character and their characteristics. Don’t forget about the message that the play convey because without it, the play is meaningless. From here, we can now create the dialogue for each character. After finished doing that, we need to add the stage direction. The importance of this is so that the actor will be able to be the character easily.
With the completion of the stage direction, now the time has come to check any mistake regarding the play. They might be mistake here and there. After that, time for submission. Yeah. The play is finish hurray. (Who said it is finish, huh? That’s only the draft). What, there still more? Argh, no more idea.
After reading a few plays, I have the gist on how to write a play. First, we need to create a storyline on the flow of the play. Next, we need to think of the name of the character and their characteristics. Don’t forget about the message that the play convey because without it, the play is meaningless. From here, we can now create the dialogue for each character. After finished doing that, we need to add the stage direction. The importance of this is so that the actor will be able to be the character easily.
With the completion of the stage direction, now the time has come to check any mistake regarding the play. They might be mistake here and there. After that, time for submission. Yeah. The play is finish hurray. (Who said it is finish, huh? That’s only the draft). What, there still more? Argh, no more idea.
Teiresias, blind yet wise
Teiresias, one of the characters in the play ‘Oedipus Rex’. What is so great about him that he become the topic for my blog? Well, he is said to be a prophet in the play. A prophet must be perfect, yet he is blind. What happen to him? Why was he called prophet if he is blind? What causes his blind? Read further to find out.
I heard that there are two versions that cause his blindness. The first one said that he had seen Athena bathing and later he was curse to be blind. Another one is he was change to a woman by Hera after his stick hit a copulating snakes. After a few years, the same incidents happen and he was changed back to a man. Poor Teiresias. He has to undergo two different lives even though all that happen was an accident. Later he was asked by Hera and her husband about who has more pleasure in sex. Teiresias answered truthfully and because of that he made Hera angry and he was blinded.
Which one of the version is true? I wonder. Can anyone help me to find the truth? I don’t want to be a person without knowledge about Teiresias. I’m begging you. Help me find the truth.
I heard that there are two versions that cause his blindness. The first one said that he had seen Athena bathing and later he was curse to be blind. Another one is he was change to a woman by Hera after his stick hit a copulating snakes. After a few years, the same incidents happen and he was changed back to a man. Poor Teiresias. He has to undergo two different lives even though all that happen was an accident. Later he was asked by Hera and her husband about who has more pleasure in sex. Teiresias answered truthfully and because of that he made Hera angry and he was blinded.
Which one of the version is true? I wonder. Can anyone help me to find the truth? I don’t want to be a person without knowledge about Teiresias. I’m begging you. Help me find the truth.
Dancing, easy or difficult?
Dancing has become one of the most important criteria to be well-known. There are many types of dances nowadays, from the classical until the modern one. But did everyone bother the origins of these dances? I also wonder who is responsible for the particular dance. I wanted to ask the party why did the principle of the dance is somewhat difficult to follow. Don’t they know they are making it difficult to learn them? If possible, I want to learn about at least a dance, but the steps are too difficult for me (excuse).
Actually, to learn a dance, we need to master the basic step first. Without knowing the basic steps, it is difficult to follow other steps that require a person to do different posture for a single step. For instance, zapin basic dance only focus on the movement of feet. After mastering the technique, the movement of hands will follow and others such as the movement of head.
Oh, I wish I could learn even one dance, whether it is traditional or modern. I envy them who can dance well. Should I enter ‘So You think You Can Dance’ or watch the movie ‘Sayang, You Can Dance’? which one is better? I’m begging you. Help me.
Actually, to learn a dance, we need to master the basic step first. Without knowing the basic steps, it is difficult to follow other steps that require a person to do different posture for a single step. For instance, zapin basic dance only focus on the movement of feet. After mastering the technique, the movement of hands will follow and others such as the movement of head.
Oh, I wish I could learn even one dance, whether it is traditional or modern. I envy them who can dance well. Should I enter ‘So You think You Can Dance’ or watch the movie ‘Sayang, You Can Dance’? which one is better? I’m begging you. Help me.
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