tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21960968.post6854984852283228368..comments2024-03-15T17:35:03.278+08:00Comments on Malaysia Students: Schools in Malaysia (Part I)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21960968.post-91473611986118021102011-06-14T10:01:14.912+08:002011-06-14T10:01:14.912+08:00Hi,
could i get infor on the number of hours a wee...Hi,<br />could i get infor on the number of hours a week that students learn English in each of the schools stated above.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21960968.post-24905082628333811732009-02-15T10:37:00.000+08:002009-02-15T10:37:00.000+08:00thanks, this has been helpful. :)and i respect you...thanks, this has been helpful. :)<BR/>and i respect you for going through the trouble to find out, and of course to spread. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16446053390648491712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21960968.post-55816518795720681722008-01-19T12:32:00.000+08:002008-01-19T12:32:00.000+08:00kaurin:I think this is partially observation and a...<B>kaurin</B>:<BR/>I think this is partially observation and analysis post.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I agree with your point that SJK C studens' fluency in English strongly depends on their family background. I've a few friends who fall under this category.<BR/><BR/>For youngsters doing their primary education, it's very hard to explain to them the purpose of studying, like your sis, who're one of the many victims of misleading education. <BR/><BR/>I think most of us here agrees that the current education system has many loopholes and it can be improved, provided the right person doing the right job, at the right timing.<BR/><BR/>Then again, we'll see is MoE capable to turn things around....CLFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05243243274172247798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21960968.post-12933811384297210142008-01-18T14:01:00.000+08:002008-01-18T14:01:00.000+08:00I am not quite sure what was your intention of thi...I am not quite sure what was your intention of this post. Do not misunderstand me, I do not mean to criticize. I meant to ask, are you just introducing the schools? Or are you analyzing them? <BR/><BR/>In any case, I want to add something. Not all SJKC students are not fluent in English, it actually depends a lot on the family. Some of my friends and I learn to love English through education from our parents. <BR/><BR/>But the sad fact is that most SJKC students only du2 si3 shu1 读死书, which results in students with A in BM and BI(because it's just a written exam) but can't speak fluently. <BR/><BR/>For example my sister. She is totally surrounded by Chinese(Kindergarten, Primary school) and quite refuses to speak another language. Even when I talk to her in BM, she will only answer in BC. I am quite shocked at her language skills in BM despite all her BM homework. She doesn't understand ANYTHING she wrote in her exercise book. I find it unbelievable that her teacher doesn't do something about it. <BR/><BR/>Anyway I think the education system in Malaysie does not encourage thinking very well. It is basically a copy and memorize system. <BR/><BR/>PS: The nerd thing is probably true though :P I'm one of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21960968.post-23206255214059640802008-01-14T18:50:00.000+08:002008-01-14T18:50:00.000+08:00Karthik:Yep, you did mention the problem of studen...<B>Karthik:</B><BR/>Yep, you did mention the problem of students studying in gov school background compare to international school standard. <BR/>I cant say which one is superior as each school has it's advantage isnt it? I for one, is that kind of student you mentioned. <BR/><BR/>I'll touch about international schools in Part II. ;)<BR/><BR/><B>Dennis:</B><BR/>Thanks for your comment, will try to sort out the 2nd part soon. <BR/><BR/><B>Fikri:</B><BR/>I do feel myself a little narrow-minded when writing this article. This article came out of my own observation, so I think it's unwise if I add something that I didn't witness it.<BR/>Yes, I strongly support the idea of providing lockers for students.<BR/><BR/>From what I learn from school's admin, setting up a time-table for the whole school is like a nightmare because there's many things to be considered when planning the schedule.<BR/>Hoho, it'll be interesting if MoE decided to add in those 2 languages. It'll be an educational revolution for us! :DCLFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05243243274172247798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21960968.post-60267004825783040692008-01-14T16:47:00.000+08:002008-01-14T16:47:00.000+08:00Hi CLF,A decent article, but I do feel that you're...Hi CLF,<BR/><BR/>A decent article, but I do feel that you're falling into the trap of categorising types of schools with specific characteristics. Personally, I feel that a lot of the issues (like overweight bags, plentiful homework, etc) apply across the board. I really feel that a locker system, or at least a cupboard, where students can keep some of their stuff, should be seriously considered. <BR/><BR/>Another thing you highlighted is the language issue. I feel that this is an important point, because of the advantages of learning more languages. I would personally like to see Tamil and Mandarin classes (for example) being implemented in schools. However, with the timetable being jam packed as it is, it's tricky to decide how to integrate this. Maybe we should stop putting so much emphasis on after school tuition, and concentrate more on picking up other skills. Maybe you guys might have a better idea on this.<BR/><BR/>FikriFikrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17385624097465928342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21960968.post-67707699305269561562008-01-06T22:28:00.000+08:002008-01-06T22:28:00.000+08:00clf:waiting for your Part II.dennis~~clf:<BR/><BR/>waiting for your Part II.<BR/><BR/>dennis~~Dennis SSJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243812981209693616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21960968.post-24197200061600864792008-01-06T22:22:00.000+08:002008-01-06T22:22:00.000+08:00Well, interesting first post! But I wonder what ha...Well, interesting first post! But I wonder what happened to the new year wishes from other contributors on this Malaysia Students blog.<BR/><BR/>Nevermind that... <BR/><BR/>Only government schools? What about private schools? Hehes...because I am from a private school, ever since I was in Standard 1. Nevertheless, I had friends from all different schools, and the ones which I had so much difficulty conversing with are the Chinese school students. First off, they really freak me out with their Mathematical skills, something which is really good. But, most of the times, these kids aren't fluent when it comes to English. Which makes it difficult to communicate as I cannot speak Mandarin nor understand Mandarin.<BR/><BR/>:) Good head start! Wish you all the best and luck!faithfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05122612659238345267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21960968.post-50221213323280015492008-01-05T01:34:00.000+08:002008-01-05T01:34:00.000+08:00student:Heheh those were the days. I found that in...student:<BR/>Heheh those were the days. I found that in secondary school the begs are getting lighter every year and so do the amount of homeworks.<BR/><BR/>Dennis SSJ:<BR/>Hey I'm from SJK C too, sorry that if that offended you, but from my case I've seen quite a number of primary schoolmates turn into like that in secondary school. Well, this post is based on my observation so that's what I think about it. <BR/>Of course, it's only a handful of them are nerds. :)CLFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05243243274172247798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21960968.post-27586480761388558012008-01-04T18:09:00.000+08:002008-01-04T18:09:00.000+08:00i don't agree that those who attend SJK C are know...i don't agree that those who attend SJK C are known as NERDS.. that's very offending!!<BR/><BR/>dennis~~Dennis SSJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243812981209693616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21960968.post-48044245745960440632008-01-03T08:38:00.000+08:002008-01-03T08:38:00.000+08:00Nice first post!Students from SJK C are subjected ...Nice first post!<BR/><BR/><I>Students from SJK C are subjected to heavy burdens as homework seems to be never-ending, strict ruling by teachers, overweight schoolbags etc.</I><BR/><BR/>So true that it reminds me bringing the thick Bahasa Cina dictionary to the school a few times weekly. Oh and the homework, <I>never-ending</I> is definitely the right choice of word to describe it.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03230637369559089966noreply@blogger.com