Programme Booklet LaCELT 2018 - 32 pages

The 3rd La'CELT Organising Committee wishes to express sincere grati- Organised By :
tude to everyone who directly or indirectly has contributed in ensuring the Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Kedah In Collaboration with
initiation and overall success of the entire colloquium. We hope to collabo-
rate further for the betterment of the teaching and learning of English Lan- Majlis Pengetua Sekolah Malaysia (MPSM)
guage in Kedah as well in other states.

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INTRODUCTION NOTES
Lifelong Learning should be instilled, developed, and sustained in the hearts and
souls of all educators. In the teaching and learning of the English Language, the 31
practice of lifelong learning is mandatory. Teachers of English Language must
strive towards improving on their teaching in tandem with their efforts in con-
tinuous professional development. In a valiant effort to enhance this learning
process among educators, the 3rd Langkawi Colloquium on English Language
Teaching 2018 (La’CELT 2018) has been initiated as a continuation of La’CELT
2016 and 2017 with many successful stories told and shared.

Enhancing the quality of English Language educators through lifelong learning
process.

 To share quality inputs on English Language learning and teaching which
focus on the weak and reluctant learners ;

 To expose teachers to innovative ideas and strategies on teaching English
among weak and reluctant learners ;

 To discuss various critical issues on the teaching and learning among
weak and reluctant learners.

Activating and Empowering More Meaningful Learning among Weak
and Reluctant Learners

SUB-THEMES
 Teaching of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
 Teaching of Grammar and Vocabulary
 Teaching of Literature
 High Order Thinking Skills
 21st Century Teaching and Learning
 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
 Highly Immersive Programme (HIP)

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NOTES La’ CELT 2016 and La’ CELT 2017 were organised only for English teachers, educa-
tors and PPD/JPN officers serving in Kedah. However, La’ CELT 2018 welcomes
30 presenters and participants nationwide. The organisers have fixed the number of
participants that is 100 participants from Kedah and 50 from outside Kedah. We
practise First Come, First Served policy for participation.

PATRON
Datin Paduka Dato’ Hajah Azuyah Hassan
(Director of Kedah State Education Department [Retired on 10h of April 2018] )

ADVISOR 1
En. Abdul Aziz bin Selaiman
(Academic Sector Head of Kedah State Education Department)

ADVISOR 2
Pn. Azimah Binti Hj. Mahmud
(Chief Assistant Director of Languages 2, Kedah State Education Department)

CHAIRPERSON
Tn. Hj. Abu Seman bin Sareh Md. Isa
(Chairman of MPSM, Kedah & Principal of SMK Hutan Kampung, PPD Kubang Pasu)

DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON 1
Pn. Hjh Rohani binti Md. Jaafar
(Secretary of MPSM, Kedah & Principal of SMK Tunku Sofiah, PPD Kota Setar)

DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON 2
Tn. Hj. Solahudin bin Mahmud
(Assistant District Language Officer of Padang Terap)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
En. Zanurin bin Mohamad Safar
(SMK Taman Mutiara, PPD Kulim Bandar Baharu)

CHIEF CO-ORDINATOR
Pn. Ku Nor Suriati binti Ku Ishak
(SMK Guar Chempedak, PPD Kuala Muda Yan)

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ASSISTANT CHIEF CO-ORDINATOR
Pn. Sharon Taty binti Mokhtar
(SMK Changlun, PPD Kubang Pasu)

SECRETARY
Pn. Nur Nisrin binti Kamail
(SMK Tunku Sofiah, PPD Kota Setar)

TREASURER
Pn. Nor Saliza binti Mohamad Jusoh
(SMK Sains Kubang Pasu, PPD Kubang Pasu)

COMMITTEE 1 COMMITTEE 2

Co-ordinator : Co-ordinator :
Pn. Noraida binti Kamis En. Mohd. Azham bin Amran

Asst. Co-ordinator : Asst. Co-ordinator :
Cik Nur Atikah binti Mukhtar Pn. Norashimah binti Abd Wahab

Banner & Streamer Accommodation
Pn. Noraida binti Kamis Pn. Norashimah binti Abd Wahab

Printing Registration
Cik Nur Atikah binti Mokhtar En. Mohd. Azham bin Amran
Pn. Norashimah binti Abd Wahab
Preparation of Venue Pn. Nor Saliza binti Mohamad Jusoh
Pn. Noraida binti Kamis
Pn. Wan Hasniza binti Othman Cik Veronica Wasno
Pn. Nurul Amirah binti Mohammad
Facebook / Online Reporting
Exhibition/Teacher Showcase/Photo Booth En. Hafizuddin bin Yahaya
Pn. Wan Hasniza binti Othman Pn. Rumuthamalar a/p Rajaratnam
Cik Nur Atikah binti Mukhtar Pn. Kogila a/p Ramakrishnan
Pn. Ku Nor Suriati binti Ku Ishak
Press / Media
Recreation Pn. Norifah binti Nordin
Pn. Nur Amirah binti Mohamad
Documentation
Pn. Nur Nisrin binti Kamail
Cik Nurzawanah binti Rohaizad

Pn. Norifah binti Nordin

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COMMITTEE 3 COMMITTEE 4

Co-ordinator : Co-ordinator :
Pn. Sarb Jeet Kaur a/p Kashmir Singh Pn. Noor Hayati binti Abdullah

Asst. Co-ordinator : Asst. Co-ordinator :
Cik Nurzawanah binti Rohaizad En. Saw Hua Ji

Moderator Name Tags
En. Zanurin bin Mohamad Safar En. Saw Hua Ji
Pn. Noor Hayati binti Abdullah
All Committee Members
Programme Booklet
PA System / Presentation En. William Mark Joseph Raj
En. Mohammad Aliff bin Mohd Shahrizan Pn. Kogila a/p Ramakrishnan

En. Hafizuddin bin Yahaya Welcoming VIPs
En. William Mark Joseph Raj Tn. Hj. Solahuddin bin Mahmud
En. Zanurin bin Mohamad Safar
En. Imran bin Mohd Saat Pn. Ku Nor Suriati binti Ku Ishak
En. Mohd. Azham bin Amran
Pn. Sharon Taty binti Mokhtar
Souvenirs
Pn. Sarb Jeet Kaur a/p Kashmir Singh Opening Ceremony
Pn. Rumuthamalar a/p Rajaratnam
Photography
En. Imran bin Mohd Saat Pn. Sharon Taty binti Mokhtar
En. Abdullah Thani bin Ahmad Tajuddin Pn. Nur Nisrin binti Kamail

Cik Veronica Wasno En. Abdullah Thani bin Ahmad Tajuddin
Cik Nur Atikah binti Mukhtar
En. Mohd Iqram bin Khalid Closing Ceremony
Pn. Ruzila binti Amir Hamzah
Certificates Pn. Wan Hasniza binti Othman
Pn. Ruzila binti Amir Hamzah Pn. Noor Hayati binti Abdullah
Cik Nurzawanah binti Rohaizad En. Mohammad Aliff bin Mohd Shahrizan

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DAY 1
TUESDAY

Time Activities Venue

8.00 a.m.—12.noon Journey to De Baron Resort, Kuah, Langkawi

12 noon—2.30 p.m. Registration / Lunch (12.30 p.m.) Check In / Ballroom
Solat

2.30 p.m.—2.40 p.m. Housekeeping By Chief Co-ordinator
Ku Nor Suriati binti Ku Ishak

2.40 p.m.—.3.30 p.m. Opening Ceremony Ballroom

3.30 p.m.—4.00 p.m. Paper Presentation 01

Boosting Enthusiasm and Engagement in

ESL Classrooms through My Reward Card Ballroom
(MyRC)

Norashimah binti Abdul Wahab

SMK Merbok, Kedah

4.-05 p.m.—4.35 p.m. Paper Presentation 02 Ballroom
Find Your Light :A Journey of Light -

Soonufat s/o Supramaniam
SMK Lubuk Buntar, Kedah

Paper Presentation 03 Seminar
Room
A Modular approach to L2 Speaking

Proficiency
Lim Ju Vian
SMK ST Theresa, Kedah

4.35 p.m.—8.30 p.m. BREAK

8.30 p.m.—9.00 p.m. Paper Presentation 04 Ballroom
The Effectiveness Of Using Project-Based
Learning to Help Weak Students in Form 4
Classrooms in Expressing Ideas and

Opinions in English
Sellam a/p Murugiah
PPD Seberang Perai Utara, Pulau Pinang

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Time Activities Venue

8.30 p.m.—9.00 p.m. Paper Presentation 05
Write as CHORPP
Seminar
Chor Ping Ping Room
SMJK Nan Hwa, Perak

9.00 p.m.—10.00 p.m.. Workshop 01 Ballroom
Learning An Alien Language: Through The
Students‘ Eyes
Nurfadzilah Binti Nek Kamal
SK Taman Rakyat, Kedah

Workshop 02 Seminar
Let‟s Grabble and Chain Write towards Improving Room

Our English!

Koet Tian Wei
SJK(C) Perempuan Cina, Pulau Pinang
Ong Ma Vin
SMK Teluk Kumbar, Pulau Pinang

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WORKSHOP 07

Rhetorical Genre Study (RGS) Approach to Improve Reading and Writing Skills

Name / Title : SAHARAH BINTI ABDULLAH,Mdm.

Affliation : SMK Jerai, Kupang, Kedah

DAY 2 Contact : 0164407814
WEDNESDAY
Email : [email protected]

Time Activities Venue Biodata :
Saharah Binti Abdullah was appointed as a teacher in 2009 and she is into her 9th year of teaching.
8.00 a.m.—9.00 a.m. Keynote Address
The 4th Industrial Revolution and the Super She received M.Ed in TESOL in 2012. She has presented papers in numerous education conferences.
Recently, Saharah was among three English language teachers selected by the Malaysian Ministry of
Skills of the 21st Century Education to attend a specialist training in teaching reading and writing in Singapore for 3 weeks. She
enjoys teaching English and always wants to make changes in her teaching profession. As a teacher,
Prof. Dr. Faizah binti Abdul Majid Saharah holds on to the principle ‗Great teachers help create great students‘.
UiTM Shah Alam
Ballroom Abstract :
This workshop will be conducted to expose teachers to a new approach which is called the RGS Ap-
9.00 a.m.—9.30 a.m. Paper Presentation 06 Ballroom proach. There are three stages in this approach and students can benefit if teachers apply the RGS
Super Skills in ESL Classrooms Approach in their lessons. This is because this approach involves scaffolding and it also improves
students‘ thinking ability. Children's writing is heavily influenced by their reading experiences. This
Dr. Hj. Mohd Fauzi bin Kamarudin
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka workshop aims to share how weak learners can improve their reading and writing skills through the
RGS approach. The presenter will also explain the ways to incorporate reading skills into the RGS
9.30a.m.—10.30 a.m.. Workshop 3 approach to teach writing. The weak learners need to be trained in the skill of writing and there is a dire
The Implementation of the Super Skills of the need to use the RGS approach to develop their writing performance and their attitude towards writing.
21st Century: Empowering the Practice of ESL
Ballroom
Practitioners
Prof. Dr. Faizah binti Abdul Majid
UiTM Shah Alam
Dr. Hj. Mohd Fauzi bin Kamarudin
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

Dr. Ainul Azmin binti Md Zamin
Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
Dr. Rafidah binti Kamarudin
UiTM Negeri Sembilan

10.30a.m.—11.00a.m. BREAK

11.00a.m.—11.30a.m. Workshop 3: (continuation)
The Implementation of the Super Skills of the
21st Century: Empowering the Practice of ESL Ballroom

Practitioners

11.30a.m.—12.00 noon Paper Presentation 07
ONE FOR ALL, ALL FOR ONE – An Attempt
Ballroom
to Strengthen the Weak Thoughts on Project

Based Learning

Shameela Raman
SMK Gurun, Kedah

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WORKSHOP 05

Making Literature Relevant: How and Why Bother?

Name / Title : RUMUTHAMALAR RAJARATNAM, Mdm.

Affliation : SISC+ PPD Kuala Muda Yan, Kedah

Contact : 0174947390 Time Activities Venue

Email : [email protected]

Biodata : 12.00 noon—12.30 p.m. Paper Presentation 08
Rumuthamalar firmly believes that enabled and empowered teachers are the maverick leaders who can REXAMPFIT THREADVICE – Strategies to help

lead transformation in education, with conditions that they dare differ and innovate. Every child, each a low proficiency learners excel in factual writing Ballroom
blessed soul deserves to be taught and nurtured with a soul. Wan Hasniza binti Othman
SMK Kelibang, Kedah
Abstract :
When teaching a class of lower-proficiency pupils, teachers generally tend to put aside the teaching and 12.30 p.m.—2.00 p.m. BREAK
learning of the literature component. Teachers are often at a loss as to how to teach and pupils get
apprehensive and become reluctant learners. Fun goes out the classroom window and learning stag- 2.00 p.m.—4.00 p.m. Workshop 04
nates and withers. Poetry and the graphic novel are genres which teachers find most difficult to bring Activating Fun and Meaningful Learning among
into the classroom. My workshop will suggest how appropriate visuals and collaborative learning strate- Ballroom
Reluctant Learners through NIE
gies could be effectively used to make these two genres relatable and enjoyable to pupils. I will show- Hazlina binti Aziz
case a number of Process Drama strategies on the poem ―The Poison Tree‖ (secondary 5) and the New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur
graphic novel ‗The Jungle Book‘ (primary 4) and illustrate how these simple yet workable strategies
could make the learning of literature both relevant and fun. The main objective is to get pupils to appreci- 4.00 p.m.—4.30 p.m. Paper Presentation 09
ate, understand, and value the beauty of language in its varied forms.
The Effect of BME Strategy for Developing

Writing Skills among Low Proficiency English Ballroom
Language Learners

Manesha Kaur a/p Rajendra Singh

WORKSHOP 06 SMK St. Patrick, Kedah

The Implementation of 21st Century Teaching and Learning in Challenging ESL Classroom Environments 4.30 p.m.—8.00 p.m. BREAK

Name / Title : NOOR HAYATI BINTI ABDULLAH, Mdm.

Affliation : SISC+ PPD Kuala Muda Yan, Kedah 8.00 p.m.—9.00 p.m. Workshop 05
Making Literature Relevant: :
Contact : 0124630853 How and Why Bother?
Rumuthamalar a/p Rajaratnam
Email : [email protected] Ballroom
PPD Kuala Muda Yan, Kedah
Biodata :
Noor Hayati binti Abdullah is a School Improvement Specialist Coach Plus (SISC+) who believes that if 9.00 p.m.—10.00 p.m. Workshop 06
we teach from the heart, then our children will have the heart to learn. Her 25 years of experience at
various levels in the Education Sector had given her a myriad of input but all of them lead to only one The Implementation of 21st Century Teaching and
target, the wellbeing of the child. She hopes to share her enthusiasm for teaching especially now that
Learning in Challenging ESL Classroom Environ- Ballroom
the demands on teachers are greater than ever before. ments

Abstract : Noor Hayati binti Abdullah
Teachers are always on the lookout for ideas to help them plan for lessons that can engage and empow-
PPD Kuala Muda Yan, Kedah
er students to be active learners. Browsing the internet and finding activities may be within the teachers‘
reach, but translating and making the activities relevant to the syllabus, the language focus and learning
may be more demanding on the teachers‘ resources and time. This workshop will take teachers through
some activities which will help them design activities for language learning, in line with the current de-
mands of the 21st century classrooms, where HOTS, Cooperative Learning Strategies and the Basics in
21st Century Learning are infused.

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Name / Title : RAFIDAH BINTI KAMARUDIN, Dr.
Affliation : UiTM Negeri Sembilan
Contact : 0133915086
Email : [email protected]

DAY 3 Biodata :
THURSDAY Dr. Rafidah Kamarudin holds a PhD in English Language and Applied Linguistics from the University of
Birmingham, UK. She is a senior lecturer at the Academy of Language Studies, UiTM Negeri Sembilan.
Time Activities Venue She has been teaching English Language for more than 20 years and has vast experience in the teach-

8.00 a.m.—8.30 a.m. Paper Presentation 10 ing of various language courses at tertiary level. Her research interest is in the field of English Language
One Size Doesn‟t Fit All – Using Differentia- and Applied Linguistics particularly areas related to corpus linguistics and language teaching. Dr. Rafi-
ted Instruction to engage weak learners in the dah is also one of the Editors and chapter contributors of ‗Toolkits for 21st Century Teaching: Practical
classroom
Kogila Ramakrishnan Implications for the 4th Industry Skills Development‘.

PPD Kulim Bandar Baharu, Kedah Ballroom Abstract :
―Few years from now in 2020, skills needed by workforce in industries will have changed. Industrial
Paper Presentation 11 Seminar
Strategies to Make „Dead‟ Literature Alive in Room Revolution 4.0 brings about artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, autonomous transport, advanced
materials and genomics, transforming not only the way people live but also the way they work. With the
ESL Classrooms advent of Industrial Revolution 4.0, teaching and learning in schools should also change. More and more
emphasis should be given in developing the ten super skills that are very crucial among future jobseek-
Suresh a/l Baskaran ers. Students must be given early exposure to those skills. This workshop, in line with La‘ CELT 2018
SMK Tunku Panglima Besar, Kedah theme, will engage teachers in critical discussion how the ten super skills can be integrated in ESL
classrooms particularly in classes with lower intermediate and weak learners.

8.35 a.m.—9.05 a.m. Paper Presentation 12

Fun Communicative English Activities in Rural WORKSHOP 04

Malaysian ESL Classrooms Activating Fun and Meaningful Learning among Reluctant Learners through NIE

Catherine Lowdon Name / Title : HAZLINA BINTI AZIZ, Mdm.

SMK Pendang, Kedah Ballroom Affliation : Education Editor, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur

Elizabeth Pedrotti Contact : 0123955196

SMK Seri Badong, Kedah Email : [email protected]

Veronica Wasno Biodata :
Hazlina Aziz has been involved in English language teaching and learning in Malaysia since 1993. A
SMK Merbok, Kedah
graduate of B.Ed TESL from Universiti Putra Malaysia, she first taught English and English Literature in
Paper Presentation 13 Seminar a secondary school. She then pursued her postgraduate studies and graduated in 1999 with an MA in
The impact of “Run Away and Come Back” Room English Language Teaching from University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. She joined New Straits
Formula in Writing and Speaking Activity Times Sdn Bhd in 2000 as Newspaper-in-Education coordinator to plan, conduct and promote pro-
Hisham Dato’ Abdul Aziz Ballroom grammes in using New Straits Times (NST) for English language teaching in schools. Since then, she
Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul has been involved in many education-related projects under the New Straits Times Press including the
Halim Muadzam Shah, Kedah biggest spelling competition in the country, Spell-It-Right (SIR). In 2013, she headed the content team
for SIR before being appointed NST‘s Education Editor in 2014. Currently, she is the Education Editor
9.10 a.m.—9.40 a.m. Paper Presentation 14
Developing Proficiency of English among for English content, responsible for all English education products under New Straits Times Press.
Learners with Special Needs: From Zero to
Hero Abstract :
Umairah Diaz There are diverse ways of teaching English and using newspapers has always been one of the favoured
Sekolah Islam Adni, Selangor ways among English practitioners. Some people claim that NIE activities are only for good learners but
actually that is not accurate. This workshop will demonstrate how newspapers can promote active, fun
and meaningful English lessons among weak learners. The facilitator will share a number of activities

that embrace the elements of the 21st century learning.

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The findings showed that students became more motivated to engage themselves in playing ‗Grabble‘, Time Activities Venue
as it provided a comfortable and competitive learning environment which allowed them to challenge
themselves and their peers. Chain Writing is another activity that is able to promote students‘ ability to 9.40 a.m.—10.10 a.m. Paper Presentation 15 Ballroom
think critically and at the same time allows them to take lead in their learning process. They are able to Turning Realities into Opportunities to
produce creative writing which is out-of-the-box, not being constrained by fixed sentence structures and Promote Professional Growth among ESL Ballroom
storylines. Indirectly, it promotes teamwork too. In this workshop, the role of Grabble and Chain Writing
in a language classroom will be explained. This will be followed by introduction of rules and preparation Teachers
to play the game and activity. Examples of outcomes will also be shown to provide an idea of how the Zanurin bin Mohamad Safar
SMK Taman Mutiara, Kedah
game and activity can be adapted in a flexible way to suit learners of different age groups and proficien-
cy levels.

WORKSHOP 03 10.10 a.m.—11.00 a.m.. Final Packing / Early check out /

The Implementation of the Super Skills of the 21st Century : Empowering the Practice of ESL Practitioners 11.00 a.m.—12.00 noon Workshop 07
Rhetorical Genre Study (RGS) Approach to
Name / Title : DR. FAIZAH BINTI ABDUL MAJID, Professor
Improve Reading and Writing Skills
Affliation : UiTM, Shah Alam Saharah binti Abdullah
SMK Jerai, Kedah
Contact : 0162384774

Email : [email protected]

Biodata :
Dr. Faizah Abd Majid, a Professor in Adult and Higher Education is also the Dean at the Faculty of Edu-
cation, UiTM Shah Alam. She has received both international and national research grants and pub-
lished in various indexed journals all within the area of adult and higher education, TESL and profession-
al development. Besides training pre- and in-service teachers, Faizah serves as a master trainer in

Akademi Kepimpinan Pengajian Tinggi (AKEPT) in which she develops modules and facilitates the
professional growth of fellow academics across the nation. In this regard, she concentrates on the scho-

larship of teaching and learning (SOTL).

Name / Title : HJ. MOHD FAUZI BIN KAMARUDIN, Dr.
Affliation : Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

Contact : 01126817157
Email : [email protected]

Biodata :

Dr. Hj. Mohd Fauzi bin Kamarudin is a lecturer at the Centre for Language and Human Development,
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka. He received his doctorate of Philosophy in Education from Deakin
University, Australia. He is one of the Editors and chapter contributors of ‗Toolkits for 21st Century
Teaching: Practical Implications for the 4th Industry Skills Development‘.

Name / Title : DR. AINUL AZMIN BINTI MD ZAMIN, Assistant Professor
Affliation : Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
Contact : 0193685222

Email : [email protected]

Biodata :

Dr. Ainul Azmin Md Zamin is an Assistant Professor at the Department of English Language and Litera-
ture, International Islamic University Malaysia. She has a B.Ed TESL Hons, Master of Management and
PhD in Education. Dr. Ainul has delivered talks and trainings for public and private sectors. Her research
interest lies in new strategies in ESP to prepare graduates for the industry. She is also one of the Editors
and chapter contributors of ‗Toolkits for 21st Century Teaching: Practical Implications for the 4th Industry
Skills Development‘.

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WORKSHOP 01

Learning An Alien Language: Through The Students‟ Eyes

Name / Title : NURFADZILAH BINTI NEK KAMAL, Mdm.

Affliation : SK Taman Rakyat, Kedah

Contact : 0192662511

KEYNOTE SPEECH Email : [email protected]

The 4th Industrial Revolution and the Super Skills of the 21st Century Biodata :
Recipient of Innovative Teacher Award, 21st Century Teacher Award and Best Teaching Practices Award
Name / Title : DR. FAIZAH ABD MAJID, Professor
2017.

Affliation : Faculty of Education, UiTM Shah Alam Abstract :

Contact : 016-2384774 ―le animoux‖

Email : [email protected] What‘s that word? Why is it spelled like that? How exactly am I supposed to pronounce it? – These are
definitely the questions you ask when you come across a foreign word. And they are probably the same
Biodata : questions our weak students ask themselves every time they are introduced to a new English word. It
can be all too easy to forget what it‘s like to be a student once you‘ve made the transition to the other
Dr. Faizah Abd Majid, a Professor in Adult and Higher Education is also the Dean at the Faculty of Edu-
cation, UiTM Shah Alam. She has received both international and national research grants and pub- side of the teacher‘s desk. Putting ourselves in our students‘ shoes, especially the weak ones, is one of
lished in various indexed journals all within the area of adult and higher education, TESL and profes- the keys to better understand them and make each lesson more useful, engaging and meaningful for
sional development. Besides training pre- and in-service teachers, Faizah serves as a master trainer in everyone involved. This workshop takes you through what it is like to be struggling with learning a new
Akademi Kepimpinan Pengajian Tinggi (AKEPT) in which she develops modules and facilitates the language, and be aware of how your weak students experience it. And then, it is time to reflect.
professional growth of fellow academics across the nation. In this regard, she concentrates on the schol-
arship of teaching and learning (SOTL). WORKSHOP 02

Abstract : Let‟s Grabble and Chain Write towards Improving Our English!
Nelson Mandela was famous for his passion in nation development through education. Among his fa-
mous quote is; ―Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.‖ As Name / Title : KOET TIAN WEI, Ms.
educators, we are instrumental to such change. It is religious for educators to be apt with the latest
change around the world. Industrial Revolution has often been referred to when transforming how edu- Affliation : SJK(C) Perempuan Cina, Pulau Pinang
cation needs to be provided in staying relevant and competitive with the immediate industry needs. This
talk addresses the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0) and the super skills of the 21st century. The Contact : 011-26511327
discussion is central to the aspirations outlined in the National Education Philosophy and Malaysian
Education Blueprint (2013-2025). Malaysian students‘ attributes will become the main focus as the talk Email : [email protected]
explores the pertinent issues in IR4.0 and the super skills for the 21st century. An insight into what are
the knowledge and skills required complements the discussion on the 21st century super skills. All in all, Biodata :
this talk brings forth the idea that educating human attributes is still relevant despite the advancement of Koet Tian Wei graduated with a B.Ed TESOL from Macquarie University, Sydney. She is passionate in
technology in IR4.0 as Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Eco- using creative teaching methods and tools to improve language learning and in sharing her best practices
nomic Forum states, ―together [we] shape a future that works for all by putting people first, empowering
them and constantly reminding ourselves that all of these new technologies are first and foremost tools with visitors from other countries who came to her school for benchmarking.
made by people for people‖ (WEF, 2016). The talk essentially paves the way forward for all educators to
reflect on their current practices and re-design their teaching and learning approaches in staying innova- Name / Title : ONG MA VIN,Mr.
tive. Affliation : SMK Teluk Kumbar, Pulau Pinang
Contact : 017-4866160
Email : [email protected]

Biodata :
Mr Ong Ma Vin graduated from a twinning programme under the Ministry of Education where he attend-

ed the Teacher Training Institute of Ipoh and University of Warwick obtaining a degree in Teaching Eng-
lish as a Second Language (TESL). With four years of teaching experience, he is eager to share ideas
and gaining new ideas from fellow educators.

Abstract :
Have you ever come across a class where students lack interest in learning? One of the most important
jobs of the teacher is to attract students‘ attention so they can participate in learning. Grabble, an interac-
tive language game, can be adapted in class to motivate students to actively participate in a classroom.
It also enables them to practice spelling, strengthen vocabulary skills and revise grammatical items.

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PAPER PRESENTATION 14 PAPER PRESENTATION 01

The Intensive English Class: Adni Islamic School Boosting Enthusiasm and Engagement in ESL Classrooms through My Reward Card (MyRC)

Name / Title : UMAIRAH DIAZ, Mdm. Name / Title : NORASHIMAH BINTI ABDUL WAHAB, Madam

Affliation : Sekolah Islam Adni, Selangor Affliation : SMK Merbok, Kedah

Contact : 0122686822 Contact : 0195538723

Email : [email protected] Email : [email protected]

Biodata : Biodata :
Umairah Diaz has been an English language teacher since 1963 in her native country, the Philippines.
Madam Shimah has been posted in rural schools throughout her teaching career. She believes that
After migrating to Malaysia, she taught English for 17 and half years to non-native speakers at CELPAD, every student is special and has their own star waiting to illuminate the world. They just need a little
IIUM and after her retirement from IIUM, she joined Adni Islamic School as a volunteer English teacher motivation.
where she set up the Intensive English Class (IEC).
Abstract :
Abstract : Most ESL learners, particularly those who come from rural areas, would be struggling to participate in
The population of Adni Islamic School includes students from foreign countries where they come with class due to lack of language skills, self-confidence and motivation. In my view, if we are able to come
little or zero English. Before these students are absorbed into the mainstream they follow an intensive up with a way that can help motivate pupils, they will be more willing to participate without any fear of
making mistakes. In line with this belief, I led a project named My Reward Card (MyRC) to improve
English course which the school offers. This paper shares the strategies which the school uses in the motivation among weak and reluctant learners of English. It was carried out by every English teacher
teaching and learning of English to weak foreign students. These methods can also be applicable to our in the school for the whole semester. This paper aims to share MyRC with the participants, explain the
Malaysian students. The school is proud to share that it has produced graduates who become good if steps taken to implement it as well as highlights the strengths and effectiveness of this collaborative
not fluent in the English language. project.

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Turning Realities into Opportunities to Promote Professional Growth among ESL Teachers Find Your Light: A Journey of Light

Name / Title : ZANURIN BIN MOHAMAD SAFAR, Mr. Name / Title : SOONUFAT A/L SUPRAMANIAM, Mr.

Affliation : SMK Taman Mutiara, Kedah Affliation : SMK Lubuk Buntar & LEAD Academy

Contact : 0194572082 Contact : 0172800614

Email : [email protected] Email : [email protected]

Biodata : Biodata :
Zanurin bin Mohamad Safar (B.Ed TESL Hons, MA TESL) is a teacher-researcher and an advocate of
professional growth and lifelong learning. He is the one who initiates the idea to organise La‘ CELT and Soonufat graduated from Teach For Malaysia 2015 Fellowship. Since then, he has moved on to col-
since then, has been one of the key volunteers who materializes La‘ CELT colloquiums. Besides being a laborate with over 20 organisations to deliver impactful English language to over 5 rural schools in
Kedah. Some of them include Career Awareness Programmes, Performing Arts Education and Com-
regular paper presenter at international ESL conferences, he has also been sharing teaching strategies, munity Enrichment projects. He has been invited to share these projects in Abu Dhabi and Cambodia.
which are the products of his ongoing classroom research, in his blog @Exclusive Zone of English. He
has also written about numerous ways for ESL teachers to develop themselves professionally. Abstract :
(https://zanurinms.wixsite.com/englishzone) Facilitating a 6 months of leadership and creativity journey for 30 students from 4 high need schools
has been the biggest test of faith, commitment and potential. Funded by George Town Festival, Think
Abstract : City, CIMB Islamic and Sastra Education Development, 30 students went through a transformational
ESL teachers cannot deny the fact that there are always issues in the process of teaching and learning journey in order to create a musical to be presented in front of 600 audience members in George Town
English especially when they have to deal with weak and reluctant learners. Actually, the bigger the Festival Penang. The potential of our students are limitless and only the expanding creativity and pa-
challenge, the wider the opportunity is. This paper will highlight common learning issues among weak
tience of teachers can bring that alive. We, as teachers should also continue to find light and what
and reluctant learners. Then, the presenter hopes to share his experience turning learning issues into empowers us so that we can continue to learn together with the students.
innovative strategies which are also opportunities for personal satisfaction as well as teachers‘ profes-
sional development.

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PAPER PRESENTATION 03 Abstract :
A majority of the students we have encountered while in Malaysia‘s school system have been reluctant
A Modular approach to L2 Speaking Proficiency to speak up and speak out. Students will not raise their voice or share opinions for fear of being imper-
fect; this includes their ideas as well as their English speaking. Through our observations of Malaysian
Name / Title : LIM JU VIAN, Ms. ELLs, and implementation of various techniques, we will share strategies in order to reduce reluctance
of Malaysian English Language Learners. It is believed that these strategies will assist in student confi-
Affliation : SMK St. Theresa, Kedah dence in and ability of their English communication skills.

Contact : 0134689316

Email : [email protected]

Biodata : PAPER PRESENTATION 13

Ms. Ju Vian is an English teacher from SMK St. Theresa, Sungai Petani with 8 years of teaching expe- The Impact of “Run Away and Come back” Formula in Writing and Speaking Activities
rience. She graduated with a B.Ed TESL from UPM, M.Ed TESOL from USM. Currently, she is working
on her EDD in Education Management in OUM. Name / Title : HISHAM DATO‘ ABDUL AZIZ, Mr.

Abstract : Affliation : UniSHAMS, Kedah
Speaking is a process of building and sharing meaning using verbal and non-verbal manners. Exam-
ples of activities are discussions, role play, storytelling, interviews, reporting, picture narrating and de- Contact : 012-9647146
scribing. Students in Form 4 have to sit for SBOA (School Based Oral Assessment). Hence, teachers
should make students aware of their role in their own learning and encourage each student to take Email : [email protected]
initiative in their learning. However, teachers in school face problems in teaching speaking due to
―Teach to the Test‖ syndrome, requirement to finish the syllabus and ―learned paralysis‖. This paper will Biodata :
share about the implementation of Modular Approach in speaking lessons. It is a form of self- Hisham Bin Dato‘ Abdul Aziz has been teaching English for 14 years and started working at the Centre
instructional package that enables learners to have control over their learning and accept greater re- for Languages in UniSHAMS in 2009. He had his early education in Brunei Darussalam and has teach-
sponsibility for learning. ing experience in both primary and secondary schools. He is also actively involved in ESL international
conferences such as MELTA and ASIA TEFL. He is now the Course Coordinator of English for Specific
PAPER PRESENTATION 04 Purposes subject (Islamic Studies). His students are mostly majoring in Islamic studies and little em-
phasis is given on English language. Therefore, their proficiency level is literally basic to pre-
The Effectiveness Of Using Project-Based Learning to Help Weak Students in Form 4 Classrooms in
intermediate. Other English subjects that are assigned to him are Reading and Writing for Academic
Expressing Ideas and Opinions in English Purpose and Public Speaking. Besides teaching, he motivates the students by creating the awareness

of English language for their career after graduating.

Name / Title : SELLAM A/P MURUGIAH, Madam. Abstract :
―First impression is long lasting‖ shows how imperative introduction is in our life. It also applies in our
Affliation : PPD Seberang Perai Utara, Pulau Pinang writing and speaking. Initiating a writing task is always troublesome to students. They tend to start off
with an insipid introduction which mostly bore the teachers. With the formula ―Run away and comeback‖,
Contact : 0175006329 it will help the students to produce a more effective introduction not just in their writing but also in their
public speaking activity. It hooks the attention and sustains the engagement of the markers or audience
Email : [email protected]
to read the latter points.
Biodata :

Ms. Sellam a/p Murugiah (Dip. In TESL, B.Ed TESL, M.Ed TESL) is a School Improvement Specialist
Coach (SISC+) attached to the Northern Region District Education Office, Seberang Perai Utara, Pe-
nang. She had taught both in primary and secondary schools. She has presented various papers in
national and international conferences.

Abstract :
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the problem-based learning (PBL) on the stu-
dents‘ success in using English to express ideas and opinions. 40 Form 4 students were randomly
assigned to either an experimental group (20 students) where project-based learning was used or a
control group (20 students) in which conventional teaching method was used. Data was obtained. The
significant difference between the two groups in terms of students‘ total scores was in favour of the PBL
group and showed that PBL was effective on students‘ communication and written skills achievement.
Project-based learning is a popular teaching practice built around student-driven projects, done either
independently or collaboratively, that are often shared with one or more groups of students. This way,
students are encouraged to learn by doing group work, which may lead to more interest, excitement,
and energy in the classroom or outside the classroom. It is very closely associated with 21st century
learning skills where new technology in the classroom is improving its potential exponentially.

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PAPER PRESENTATION 11 PAPER PRESENTATION 05

Strategies to Make „Dead‟ Literature Alive in ESL Classrooms Write as CHORPP

Name / Title : SURESH A/L BASKARAN, Mr. Name / Title : CHOR PING PING , Ms.

Affliation : SMK Tunku Panglima Besar, Kedah Affliation : SMJK Nan Hwa, Setiawan, Perak

Contact : 0194809458 Contact : 0195143888

Email : [email protected] Email : [email protected]

Biodata : Biodata :
The presenter is 53 years old. He has been teaching English Language for 30 years. He has taught all I am a secondary school teacher who has 19 years of teaching experience. My passion for education
especially in TESL has motivated me to further my studies. Hence, I have successfully pursued Master
forms ranging from Remove classes to Form Six. He is presently teaching Form 4 and 5 and has been of Education which specializes in English Language Teaching in 2014. I am an enthusiastic English
doing so for the past 19 years. language teacher with strong desire to nurture my students through various and fun learning opportuni-

Abstract : ties.
In this paper, the presenter intends to share how to teach weak pupils literature (novel), in a more fun
manner. The presenter strongly believes that having a lesson in an engaging manner will help pupils Abstract :
remember better and therefore would be able to perform better. The presenter will also share ideas and As a language teacher, it can be frustrating to see students submitting blank papers especially in their

activities used to motivate these weak pupils fulfilling the requirements stated in the 21st Century final assessment. Their inability to write even a one-page essay brought up worries. However, let‘s not
Learning Approach. The presenter also hopes that the input given can help teachers to generate inter- just blame the students or the teachers. Those students fail to write because of three reasons; they
est among weak pupils to study literature
don’t know how to write, what to write and so, they give up on writing. Therefore, this paper is
PAPER PRESENTATION 12 hoped to offer solution to assist these students to write a basic essay. Using acronym to teach writing
strategy is not something new, in fact there are many useful acronyms writing strategies that have been
Strategies to Develop Confidence to Communicate in English among Rural Malaysian ESL Learners used by language teachers. Nevertheless, this CHORPP writing strategy is expected to help the stu-
dents to at least write a one-page essay and to help them in answering the SPM 1119/1 continuous
writing.

Name / Title : CATHERINE LOWDON, Ms.

Affliation : SMK Pendang, Kedah

Contact : 017308412 / PAPER PRESENTATION 06

Email : [email protected] Super Skills in ESL Classrooms

Biodata : Name / Title : HJ. MOHD FAUZI BIN KAMARUDIN, Dr.
Cat is from California, USA and graduated from Amherst College with a B.A. in English and Art History. Her goal is to
bring English language and culture to life in the classroom. She is excited to have the opportunity to teach in Malay- Affliation : Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
sia and to learn from the Malaysian people and culture.
Contact : 01126817157

Name / Title : ELIZABETH PEDROTTI, Ms. Email : [email protected]
Affliation : SMK Pendang, Kedah
Biodata :
Contact : 013-9972632 Dr. Hj. Mohd Fauzi bin Kamarudin is a lecturer at the Centre for Language and Human Development,
Email : [email protected] Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka. He received his doctorate of Philosophy in Education from Deakin

Biodata : University, Australia. He is one of the Editors and chapter contributors of ‗Toolkits for 21st Century
Elizabeth is from Ohio, USA and graduated from the University of Dayton with a B.A. in English and a minor in Ital- Teaching: Practical Implications for the 4th Industry Skills Development‘ .
ian. She is thrilled to spend her time in Malaysia teaching and going on adventures with her students, fellow teach-
ers, and fellow ETAs. She enjoys trying new food and getting to know others in the community in order to learn more Abstract :
about Malaysian life and share about life in America. The Super Skills of the 21st Century can be implemented across curriculum. In the context of ESL or
EFL, these skills can also be implemented and developed among the learners. No doubt, there will be
Name / Title : VERONICA WASNO, Ms. more challenges for teachers to nurture the super skills among lower intermediate or poor learners of
Affliation : SMK Merbok, Kedah English. This paper will suggest a few strategies that can be helpful to ESL teachers in their attempt to
Contact : 013-9123925
introduce and develop the ten super skills in their weak ESL classrooms.
Email : [email protected]

Biodata :
Veronica grew up in Maryland, USA and graduate from Loyola University Maryland with a B.A. in Elementary Educa-
tion and minor in Sociology. She is excited to work with Malaysian students and learn about what life is like for them.
Her goal is to have a well-rounded experience and to connect with as many people and places as possible while in
Malaysia.

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PAPER PRESENTATION 07 PAPER PRESENTATION 09

ONE FOR ALL, ALL FOR ONE – An Attempt to Strengthen the Weak Thoughts on Project Based The Effect of BME Strategy for Developing Writing Skills among Low Proficiency English Language

Learning Learners

Name / Title : SHAMEELA RAMAN, Mdm. Name / Title : MANESHA KAUR A/P RAJENDRA SINGH, Ms.

Affliation : SMK Gurun, Kedah Affliation : SMK St. Patrick, Kedah

Contact : 0134331528 Contact : 0149314257

Email : [email protected] Email : [email protected]

Biodata : Biodata :
Shameela Raman is into her 12th year of teaching. A fan of the Discovery Learning theory, she believes
learning happens best when pupils are able to discover it themselves. For her, she believes fishing is Manesha Kaur is a young teacher from SMK St Patrick. She has completed her Master in Education
more important than a meal of fish. As one of Kedah‘s Master Trainer for Curriculum Induction, she (TESOL) at Universiti Sains Malaysia. She has been teaching for 8 years as a Language teacher.

enjoys meeting teachers across the age factor and basking in their passion for teaching the English Abstract :
Language. She is hoping to infuse the magic of PBL into CEFR aligned lessons for her current Form 1 This study investigated the effects of Beginning-Middle-End (BME) strategy to develop and improve
pupils, especially in making them use a fake British accent. English language writing skills among low proficiency English language learners in a national secondary
school in Kedah. As a quasi-experimental study that was conducted within a period of 10 months with
Abstract :
This presentation is meant to encourage teachers to create Project based Learning lessons in ESL one writing lesson per week, this study involved an in-depth BME intervention with 27 participants. Data
collection was done via pre and post-test design. The researchers assessed the effects of BME as a
classrooms. Most teachers tend to think that PBL lessons can be demanding and it might only work for strategy for the development and improvement of writing skills and identified that the participants have
good students. This paper presentation hopes to motivate teachers to try PBL lessons for students of low significantly improved their writing skills. The implication of this is that BME is a worthwhile strategy to
proficiencies. The collection of lessons to be shared had been carried out among weak students. In order be adopted in teaching low proficiency English language learners to improve their writing skills.
to generate ideas for the lessons, it is also hoped that sharing of ‗self-created models‘ could aid teachers
further in bringing PBL into their classrooms. Last but not least, as PBL lessons can be very subjective, a PAPER PRESENTATION 10
brief sharing will be included on how to differentiate between Project Based Learning lessons and pro-
jects in classrooms.

One Size Doesn‟t Fit All – Using Differentiated Instruction to engage weak learners in the classroom

Name / Title : KOGILA RAMAKRISHNAN, Mdm.

PAPER PRESENTATION 08 Affliation : SISC+ PPD Kulim Bandar Baharu, Kedah

REXAMPFIT THREADVICE – Strategies to help low proficiency learners excel in factual writing Contact : 0164782003

Name / Title : WAN HASNIZA BINTI OTHMAN, Ms. Email : [email protected]

Affliation : SMK Kelibang, Langkawi, Kedah. Biodata :
Kogila Ramakrishnan has been teaching English for 21 years. Her interests are in reading and writing.
Contact : 0193115436 Being the SISC+ for the District of Kulim Bandar Baharu, she is also keen in aiding teachers and stu-

Email : [email protected] dents to overcome issues in the teaching and learning of English.

Biodata : Abstract :
Ms Wan Hasniza binti Othman (B.Ed TESOL, Macquarie University of Sydney) is an enthusiastic English One of the most difficult things to do is to treat students differently. Many teachers adopt that differenti-
teacher from SMK Kelibang, Langkawi who loves experimenting and trying out new ideas in teaching. ation is giving students more work to do. Differentiation is an approach that encourages teachers to
She has been teaching English for 9 years and is particularly fond of teaching intermediate & weak stu- respond to pertinent differences among individuals while maintaining high expectations for all. This
study will provide valuable insights of how differentiated instruction is carried out in 4 rural schools in
dents as she finds them more excited and flexible when it comes to joining her in the quest of finding the Kulim Bandar Baharu. The teachers involved in this pilot study have used the learning profile and prior
best approach to teach English. During her free time, she enjoys running and she thinks running keeps knowledge of the students to enable them to vary the degree of support given. It is believed that the
her energetic in the classroom findings of this study would be beneficial in order to achieve a holistic transformation.

Abstract :
Essay writing has always been one of the major problems among low proficiency students. These students attribute
their inability to produce coherent composition to the fact that they have limited vocabulary and their lack of ideas of
what to write. In my view, I believe that each student must have some ideas at least, as each one of us is equipped
with our life experiences, however what they fail to do is to deliver the ideas in English and organize their thoughts
appropriately. Therefore, if there is a method which could help these low proficiency students to do these, using
limited vocabulary, then maybe we can help them to transpire their experience in their writing and thus allow them to
write better factual essays. This paper will explore the possibility of using REXAMPFIT THREADVICE method as a
framework to help students organize their thoughts and ideas, so that they can produce a factual essay even though
they have limited vocabulary

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