Here's Dr Raihanah's medium article as a summary of the webinar series on Journaling habits for practitioners. It's a 10-minute read. If you find it useful please share it with family and friends. Thank you
https://raihanah-mydin.medium.com/micro-habits-of-journaling-for-practitioners-8c7b5eaddb32
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Session 1 2021 |
During the Teacher’s Day celebration at your school, an invited speaker made the following statement in his speech: “Traditional face-to-face classroom promotes better learning environment”. Your teacher asked you and your classmates to write an essay expressing your opinion on the statement. Write at least 250 words.
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Session 2 2020 |
Civic mindedness is an act of showing care towards the well-being of the community. Adapted from http://dictionary.com “Civic mindedness is lacking in our society today”. Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples. You should write at least 350 words.
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Session 1 2020 |
“Our positive attitude towards health is influenced by the way we were brought up”. Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples. You should write at least 350 words.
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November 2019 (Session 3) |
“Traditional beliefs are widening the gaps between generations.” Do you agree? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples. You should write at least 350 words.
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July 2019 (Session 2) |
Urbanisation is a process whereby people move from rural areas to cities. (Adapted from online Cambridge Dictionary (http://dictionary.cambridge.org) “Urbanisation has brought harm to society.” Do you agree? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples. You should write at least 350 words.
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March 2019 (Session 1) |
“Family has the biggest influence on one’s character.” Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples. You should write at least 350 words
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September 2018 (Session 3) |
“Failure makes one a better person.” Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples where appropriate. You should write at least 350 words.
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July 2018 (Session 2) |
“Sports unite people”. Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by giving examples where appropriate. You should write at least 350 words.
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March 2018 (Session 1) |
“Unemployment among graduates today is caused by their own attitude.” Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples where appropriate. You should write at least 350 words.
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November 2017 |
“Rules and regulations are meant to promote discipline”. Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples. You should write at least 350 words.
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July 2017 |
Modern gadgets can be defined as small pieces of equipment that use new technology. Some of these modern gadgets are tabs, smartphones, computers and laptops. MacMillan Dictionary.com With reference to the definition of modern gadgets given, do you agree that only children over the age of seven should be allowed to use modern gadgets? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples where appropriate.
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March 2017 |
“Respect for the elders is lacking among youngsters today”. Do you agree with that statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples. You should write at least 350 words.
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November 2016 |
“The Internet is often blamed for the lack of creativity and critical thinking in today’s youth.” Do you agree with this statement? You should write at least 350 words.
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July 2016 |
The traditional male role has changed with modernisation. Discuss. You should write at least 350 words. |
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March 2016 |
“Competition is healthy.” Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples where appropriate. You should write at least 350 words.
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November 2015 |
“There is a strong link between reading and academic success”. Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
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July 2015 |
“Media is an educational tool”. Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
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March 2015 |
“Many tragedies can be avoided if people take preventive actions.” Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
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November 2014 |
“Playing computer games is beneficial for everyone.” Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
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July 2014 |
“The imbalance between the number of boys and girls pursuing university education creates social problems.” To what extent is this statement true? Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
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March 2014 |
“The trend today among youths is to own the latest technological gadgets such as mobile phones and other devices. Is this a healthy development among young people? Give your opinions. You should write at least 350 words.
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November 2013 |
“The most important factor which contributes towards a person’s success is he / she himself / herself.” Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand, giving relevant examples where appropriate.
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July 2013 |
“Everyone should aim to become a millionaire by the age of 35.” Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
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March 2013 |
Man’s careless attitude is the main cause for the destruction of the environment. Discuss.
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November 2012 |
“Women make better leaders than men.” Do you agree? Discuss.
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July 2012 |
“Students’ participation in co-curricular activities has been made one of the criteria for entry into universities.” What do you think of this requirement? Give your opinion and support it with reasons.
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March 2012 |
“Education is the most important factor in the development of a country.” Discuss.
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End 2011 |
“A person’s career choice should be determined by his or her interest.” Discuss.
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Mid 2011 |
“The most valuable thing in life is friendship.” Do you agree? Discuss.
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End 2010 |
“In an arranged marriage, the choice of a husband or wife is made by parents or elders.” What do you think of this practice in today’s society? Discuss.
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Mid 2010 |
“The world today is turning more to electronic communications such as e-mail, Facebook and Short Message System (SMS).” What is your opinion of this growing trend? Discuss.
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End 2009 |
“People commit crime for selfish reasons.” Discuss.
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Mid 2009 |
“Information and communications technology (ICT) is the cause of today’s any social ills.” What is your opinion? Support your answer with examples.
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End 2008 |
“People are becoming more materialistic. They are concerned with making more money and what money can buy.” What is your opinion on being materialistic?
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30 things I am grateful for as an educator:
1. Allah loves me
2. I have achieved my ambition/ passion to be a teacher
3. I am physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually healthy to carry out my role as an educator
4. I have a powerful mentor in life (Assoc. Prof. Dr Raihanah M.Mydin)
5. I have met and learned from some brilliant educators
6. I am working in a beautiful environment. I love it.
7. I have some wonderful colleagues
8. I have some excellent and brilliant students
9. I have the love and support from my family members
10. I have the love and support from a small circle of good friends
11. I have the love and support from my students
12. I have access to many resources to improve myself
13. I have access to many resources that I can share with my students
14. I have many options to choose and decide what work for me and my students
15. I have various opportunities to keep on improving myself
16. I can learn from my students
17. I can learn from my colleagues
18. I can learn from other educators
19. I can learn new knowledge and skills
20. I can broaden my views through my teaching experience
21. I can do different things every day (flexibility in doing things my way)
22. I am able to keep on trying and experimenting with my teaching methods
23. I get to meet a new batch of students (with different personalities) every year
24. I get to learn and relearn different things
25. I have the opportunities to do different things (not just teaching)
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I
feel useful and important
27. I can bring some positive changes in my students’ lives
28. I can bring some positive changes in the institution where I work
29. I feel motivated to be a lifelong learner
30. I feel my life is meaningful
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