pyssteachers

Tuning PROTOCOL on 02/09/2009 - Shared by Mdm Navamani

2009-09-22T08:24:00.000-07:00

Please share your reflection on this tuning protocol session that was conducted by Mdm Navamani.

Tuning PROTOCOL on 12/08/2009 - Shared by Mr Lee Lye Peng

2009-08-11T18:59:00.000-07:00

A mathematics lesson for Sec 214 was shared by Mr Lee Lye Peng. The lesson aimed to teach students the concepts of total exterior angles of polygons. Mr Lee used GSP4 software to help students explore about this concept. This lesson will be conducted in thecomputer lab.

Please provide your feedback and learning points from the tuning protocol that was conducted for this lesson.

Tuning PROTOCOL on 29/7/2009 - Shared by Miss Goh Layna

2009-08-11T18:53:00.000-07:00

A mathematics lesson for Sec 211 & 202 was shared by Miss Goh Layna. The lesson aimed to teach students the concepts of set language and notation. Miss Goh used comparison techniques via class discussions to show students the difference and similarities characteristics.

Please provide your feedback and learning points from the tuning protocol that was conducted for this lesson.

Tuning PROTOCOL on 15/7/2009 - Shared by Miss Ginny Teh

2009-08-11T18:48:00.000-07:00

A mathematics lesson for Sec 102 was shared by Miss Ginny Teh. The lesson aimed to teach students the concepts of volume and surface area of prisms. Miss Teh planned to use video clips from brain pop and geometric solids to help her teach the concepts better.

Please provide your feedback and learning points from the tuning protocol that was conducted for this lesson.

REFLECTION - LISA TAN

2009-07-28T20:19:00.001-07:00

a. INTRODUCTION
Describe the approach/strategy used.

b. DEVELOPMENT
What were the challenges encountered during implementation?
What were the tactics employed to resolve the difficulties met?
What further improvements can be suggested?

c. PERSONAL REFLECTIONS
What new insights/discoveries have I made in relation to my role as a teacher?
How will I make use of this new knowledge in future?
What further information or knowledge should I seek to expand my knowledge in relation to this context?

REFLECTION - ALISYA YEO

2009-06-28T17:39:00.001-07:00

REFLECTION - MEI JUN

2009-06-28T09:09:00.003-07:00

Mid Year Review 2009

2009-05-26T09:35:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

We have almost come to the end of Term 2 and the holidays is just around the corner. It is always a good practice to conduct a mid year review on all the things that we have done for the first semester so that we can enhance our strength and work on the AFIs. So let us take a while to think and reflect on these questions.

a. List 3 things that I have done well as a teacher.

b. List 2 things that we have done well as a department.

c. List 1 most important thing that we need to improve on as a department.

Thank you and have a wonderful holidays!!

School Visit to Greenridge Secondary School on 15th May 2009

2009-05-15T06:14:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone,

I do hope that the school visit at Greeenridge Secondary School has been a fruitful one.

Now, let us take some time to reflect on the things that were shared by Wendy. You may refer to the following guiding questions for your reflection.

a) List 3 things that you have learnt from the school visit.

b) Identify 2 good practices that we might want to adopt for our department.

c) List 1 strategy that you will try in your teaching or with your class.

Happy reflecting!!

Abdul Malek

REFLECTION - GRACE

2009-03-19T09:47:00.003-07:00

REFLECTION - MALEK

2009-03-19T09:46:00.004-07:00

REFLECTION - RYAN

2009-03-19T09:46:00.003-07:00

REFLECTION - WHEY

2009-03-19T09:46:00.001-07:00

REFLECTION - LAYNA

2009-03-19T09:45:00.006-07:00

REFLECTION - LYE PENG

2009-03-19T09:45:00.005-07:00

REFLECTION - GINNY

2009-03-19T09:45:00.003-07:00

REFLECTION - PEARL

2009-03-19T09:45:00.001-07:00

REFLECTION - WEE WEE

2009-03-19T09:44:00.003-07:00

REFLECTION - HUIQUN

2009-03-19T09:44:00.001-07:00

REFLECTION - NAVA

2009-03-19T09:43:00.000-07:00

REFLECTION - ANISA

2009-03-19T09:38:00.000-07:00

Professional Development

2009-02-24T21:00:00.000-08:00

As we prepare to meet the demands of this century, I strongly believe that it is important for us, educators, to continously develop ourselves in areas such as content pedagogy, classroom management skills, students' welfare and social emotional skills, ICT etc. With many areas for development, it is necessary for us to find the best and efficient method that can help us GROW.

I am looking at ways on how we can achieve this and I need some feedback & comments from all our teachers. Please provide me with your frank feedback and if you have any idea to share, you are most welcome.

Question 1

2009-02-24T09:00:00.000-08:00

a. Do you have difficulty trying to develop yourself professionally?

b. What are the factors that contribute to these challenges?

Question 2

2009-02-24T08:21:00.000-08:00

a. What is the key area that teachers need to continuously develop?

b. How do you think teachers can be developed in this area optimally?

Question 3

2009-02-24T07:24:00.000-08:00

Lesson observation is being conducted every year for teachers.

a. Do you feel that you are being assessed during the lesson observation?

b. Do you feel stress out when preparing for lesson observation?

c. Do you think our current practice of lesson observation benefitted you?

d. Do you always conduct the same lesson pedagogy for your other normal lessons?

e. How do you think we should approach lesson observation so that, we, teachers can really benefit from it?

Question 4

2009-02-24T06:31:00.000-08:00

a. What is your take about personal reflection process?

b. Do you think that you learn better thought reflection?

b. What is/are the factor/s that hinders you from reflecting?

Question 5

2009-02-24T05:01:00.000-08:00

Please take a while to view this video. Click on this video link.

a. What is the difference between the lesson observation process that you have viewed and the one that we are practicing currently?

b. Do you think that this lesson observation (video) will benefit teachers more?

Term 1 Reflection 2009

2009-02-05T07:40:00.001-08:00

As a follow up to the sharing that was conducted on Wednesday, 28/1/2009, we have revisited Polya's 4 steps to mathematical problem solving.

During the session, we discussed about issues of why teachers are so used to the 3E's method of teaching even till today & also the skill to identify routine & non-routine questions.

I would like invite you to respond to these questions:

a. What does 3E's mean and your personal view on it (be frank)?

b. Is there any simple method of categorizing problems into routine & non routine?

c. Have you start introducing Polya's 4 steps to your classes (be frank)?

Hope to get all your frank responses.

Term 4 Reflection

2008-11-12T23:28:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

We have come to the end of term 4 of year 2008. I believe that it has been a hectic but meaningful year for all of us. It is a good time for us to do our final reflection now. Find a good quiet spot and let us start to reflect. Do pen down your thoughts in the comments here. Happy reflecting!!

Mr Abdul Malek

2008_Term 3 Reflection

2008-09-06T20:04:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

I came across this interesting statement while reading this article "Teachers' pedagogies and their impact on students' mathematical problem solving" by Kai Fai Ho & John G Hedberg. They shared that "...in any curriculum changes, the success of the curriculum depends on the Teachers. One cannot talk about of the national curriculum for it depends upon individual teachers, their methods and understanding, and their interpretation of aims, guidelines, texts etc. The part played by the individual teachers must therefore be recognized."

Upon reading this, it daunt on me on how our teachers are managing in coping with the mathematical problem solving approach in the teaching of mathematics. Most of the programmes and initiatives that we have aimed to achieve this goal but it is also important to take stock on how our teachers are managing them.

For this term's reflection, I would like to hear your feedback, concerns or commendations on programmes and initiatives that we have currently. Their impact on students' learning and also on teachers' belief. We hope that through these dialogues, we can further review our approaches in order to make the learning and teaching of mathematics in PYSS more meaningful and impactful.

Abdul Malek
Head of Department (Mathematics)

2008_Term 2 Reflection

2008-06-29T09:40:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone,

Please post your term 2 reflection here.

Thank you.

Mathematical Problem Solving

2008-06-29T09:29:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

As we embarked on the teaching of problem solving skills in our maths classes, I believed that many of us have encountered many challenges. The teaching of problem solving is important as it is seen as one of the key approaches that will help our students face the future challenges.

In view of this, I would like to hear comments and feedback on any challenges, treats, difficulties etc. that you may have faced in trying to carry out this initiative.

Do make use of this opportunity to raise any issues that bother you so that together, we will be able to address them.

Thank you.

2008_Term 1 Reflection

2008-02-16T06:46:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

Pls provide your reflection for this term here ok. Do remember to sign off your name at the end of your reflection. Let us get the ball rolling now.........

Welcome to everyone!!

2008-02-16T06:31:00.000-08:00

To all maths teachers of Ping Yi Secondary School,

This blog is specially created for all of us to post our reflections, concerns and suggestions. As a reflective community, we can also provide comments to one another's postings. I do hope that you will find this blog useful.

Abdul Malek Osman