The end of semester one....the shared memory

The first semester is coming to the end...but the memory remains. I still remember how I could not find the way to I-Learn institute, had to make 3 big rounds around the main campus...

The fact that I never had any exposure towards this subject, is another thing to consider. Clueless at first, but Alhamdulillah,....towards the end, I managed to understand this subject but of course, there are flaws, here and there....

To Dr. Aziah, I want to say thank you for everything...especially for all the shared knowledge...I will treasure them forever. I want you to know that I enjoy going to your class and I enjoy your subject...Thank you again Dr. Aziah....

A picture tells a thousand words. This was during our last class, we did a pot luck party with Dr. Aziah. The smile.....yes, that is the smile that we enjoyed throughout the semester...

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTRINSIC MOTIVATION AND EXTRISIC MOTIVATION WITH LEARNER AUTONOMY AMONG PHD STUDENTS IN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE

http://pkukmweb.ukm.my/e-bangi/papers/2012/maryam22.pdf

MEASURING MOTIVATION IN STUDENTS WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR: DIFFICULTIES AND REWARDS

http://myinterestnow.com/wp-content/uploads/AARE2008_measuringmotivation.pdf

ACADEMIC MOTIVATION AMONG URBAN & RURAL STUDENTS: A Study on Traditional Vs Open Education System in India

http://tojde.anadolu.edu.tr/tojde45/pdf/article_7.pdf

Self-Efficacy, Motivation, and Performance

http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/uncg/f/D_Schunk_Self_1995.pdf

WEB-BASED LEARNING: RELATIONSHIPS AMONG STUDENT MOTIVATION, ATTITUDE, LEARNING STYLES, AND ACHIEVEMENT

http://pubs.aged.tamu.edu/jae/pdf/Vol42/42-04-12.pdf

The Relationship of Teacher’s Immediacy to Student Motivation and Student Learning: A Literature Analysis

http://journalarticle.ukm.my/194/1/1.pdf

Motivation: A Literature Review

http://www.pearsonassessments.com/hai/images/tmrs/Motivation_Review_final.pdf

An Exploratory Study of the Language-learning Style Preferences and Language-learning Motivation of ESL Learners at a Vocational Education Institute in Hong Kong

http://e-flt.nus.edu.sg/v7n22010/wu.pdf

GRAPHIC DEVICE INTERPRETATION BY LOW-LITERATE ADULT ELLS: DO THEY GET THE PICTURE?

http://minnetesol.org/blog1/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2012/10/4_DBruski.pdf

ESL learners’ reading approaches of an academic expository text

http://www.ukm.my/ppbl/3L/3LVol16(2)2010pdf/NoorizahMohdNoor.pdf

TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION TO ESL/EFL LEARNERS

http://www.readingmatrix.com/articles/alyousef/article.pdf

ESL Learners And The Effectiveness Of Extensive Reading

http://journalarticle.ukm.my/2824/1/maryam012_1.pdf

ESL Performance in Reading Motivation and Reading Comprehension in Democratic and Authoritarian Context

http://journalarticle.ukm.my/2824/1/maryam012_1.pdf

DEVELOPING ESL LISTENING: PROMOTING STUDENT MOTIVATION

http://dspace.iup.edu/bitstream/handle/2069/756/Hlaviso%20Albert%20Motlhaka.pdf?sequence=1

MOTIVATION AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) AMONG LEARNERS IN RURAL KWAZULU-NATAL HIGH SCHOOLS

http://uzspace.uzulu.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10530/225/MOTIVATION%20%26%20ATTITUDES_kanjira.pdf?sequence=1

MOTIVATION AND THE ATTAINMENT OF LEARNERS OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) IN NIGERIA

http://www.languagelearningworld.org/final_version_1.pdf

Motivation and Learning theories for SLA through Chomsky, Bandura, Vygotsky, Krashen, and Gardner

http://lingtechguistics.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/motivation-and-learning-theories-for-sla-through-chomsky-bandura-vygotsky-krashen-and-gardner/

Student Success: Motivating Middle School Students through Personal Development

http://www.studentmindset.com/Article-Motivating-Middle-School-Students.pdf

A Study on the Intrinsic Motivation Factors in Second Language Learning Among Selected Freshman Students

http://www.philippine-esl-journal.com/V4_A1.pdf

Adult ESL Student Motivation for Participation in Advanced Language Learning

http://faculty.lacitycollege.edu/igoudial/research/AdultESLMotivation.pdf

Ways of Motivating EFL/ ESL Students in the Classroom.

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/alexenoamen/ways-motivating-efl-esl-students-classroom

The Use of Pictures in Teaching Literature

http://www.jstor.org/stable/800985?seq=2

MOTIVATING ELEMENTARY ESL CHILDREN TO READ

http://tldl.pbworks.com/f/yaying.pdf

Roles of Visual Aids in the Classroom

http://www.ehow.com/list_6669336_roles-visual-aids-classroom.html

The Teaching of Literature in Malaysian Secondary Schools

http://l09.cgpublisher.com/proposals/1509/index_html

Using Pictures in Classrooms

http://usingpictures.blogspot.com/2009/07/warming-up-with-pictures-using-pictures.html

Visual Literacy in Teaching and Learning:A Literature Perspective

http://ejite.isu.edu/Volume1No1/pdfs/stokes.pdf

Investigating The ESL Teachers' and Students' Attitude Towards the Use of Computer In English Language Classroom

http://www.fp.utm.my/epusatsumber/pdffail/ptkghdfwP/JEYAVANYAP040580L2008TTP.pdf

How Well Are ESL Teachers Being Prepared to Integrate Technology in Their Classrooms?

http://tesl-ej.org/ej36/a1.pdf

The Importance and Application of the Internet in Teaching English Literature

http://ijrrest.org/issues/ijrrest_vol-1_issue-1_010.pdf

APPROACHES EMPLOYED BY SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS TO TEACHING THE LITERATURE COMPONENT IN ENGLISH

http://web.usm.my/education/publication/JPP%20AMINUKM%20ART%201%20(1-23).pdf

ESL Magazine : Read & Publish ESL Articles

http://www.esl-galaxy.com/powerpointarticle.html

Using PowerPoint for ESL Teaching

http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Fisher-PowerPoint.html

Does Downloading PowerPoint Slides Before the Lecture Lead to Better Student Achievement?

http://www.economicsnetwork.ac.uk/iree/v7n2/chen.pdf

PowerPoint Presentations Increase Achievement and Students' Attitudes Towards Technology

http://mariaesposito.org/disseration%20docs/Nets/Fedisson.pdf

Perceptions of In-Service Teachers Regarding Technology Integrated English Language Teaching

Integrating learning technology into classrooms: The importance of teachers’ perceptions

Integrating learning technology into classrooms: The importance of teachers’ perceptions

http://www.ifets.info/journals/5_1/cope.html

MOTIVATIONAL ATTITUDES OF ELT STUDENTS TOWARDS USING COMPUTERS FOR WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

http://www.tewtjournal.org/VOL%2011/ISSUE3/ARTICLE3.pdf

CHALLENGES FACED BY ENGLISH TEACHERS IN INTEGRATING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE TEACHING OF READING AND WRITING IN TWO RURAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE OMUSATI REGION AND FOUR URBAN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE KHOMAS REGION OF NAMIBIA

http://wwwisis.unam.na/theses/nuuyoma2012.pdf

Teachers’ perceptions of the use of technology in teaching languages in United Arab Emirate's Schools

http://www.fedu.uaeu.ac.ae/journal/docs/pdf/pdf27/7.pdf

PowerPoint Presentation Technology and the Dynamics of Teaching

http://kdcaldwe.edublogs.org/files/2011/07/PowerPoint-Presentation-Technology-and-the-Dynamics-of-Teaching-246aneh.pdf

Using Visual Aids as a Motivational Tool in Enhancing Students’ Interest in Reading Literary Texts

http://www.wseas.us/e-library/conferences/2013/CambridgeUSA/EET/EET-19.pdf

Students’ Perception of the Teachers’ Teaching of Literature

http://www.bjournal.co.uk/paper/BJASS_1_1/BJASS_01_01_08.pdf

An Investigation On Approaches Used To Teach Literature In The ESL Classroom: A Case Study of SMK Taman Desa Skudai, Johor Bahru

http://eprints.utm.my/11115/1/An_Investigation_On_Approaches_Used_To_Teach_Literature_In_The_ESL_Classroom.pdf

Learner Background and their Attitudes towards Studying Literature

http://melta.org.my/modules/tinycontent/Dos/siti_norliana_2_final_word.pdf

LEARNERS’ PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS THE KBSM ENGLISH LITERATURE

http://eprints.utm.my/11142/1/LEARNERS.pdf

The Incorporation of Literature in the English Language

http://pkukmweb.ukm.my/ppbl/3L/Full%20text%20pdf/3LVol14/3-SUBARNA%20SIVAPALAN%20bab3.pdf

TEACHING LANGUAGE THROUGH LITERATURE:

http://www.ual.es/odisea/Odisea08_Agustin.pdf

Literature and Language Teaching

http://www.academians.org/Articles/June4.pdf

Literature in EFL/ESL Classroom

http://www.iranianlinguistics.org/papers/Literature.pdf

The end of semester one....

It has come to an end...the only thing left is the sweet, shared memory..

Why teach literature in the foreign language classroom?

http://www.encuentrojournal.org/textos/11_Sell.pdf

Integrating learning technology into classrooms: The importance of teachers’ perceptions

http://www.ifets.info/journals/5_1/cope.html

The semester is coming to an end

The first semester of my study is approaching its end period. Time flies! Surprisingly, I have many good things happening in my study. Whatever that were vague earlier, is becoming clearer. Everything is making sense now....and without realizing I have read quite many articles, basically for my research subject as well as for assignments purposes...I remembered earlier how I struggle with my research methodology....Alhamdulillah, it's becoming clear now but of course I am not at all perfect. There are still flaws in my work for this subject...but I hope to survive...

The Struggle

It's been quite a long time since I last wrote here. Well, my time is occupied with my assignments; struggling to get everything done. Now, without knowing, it's coming to June and by end of it, I will be completing my first semester. Time flies!
I am struggling with my research at first but as time goes by, I begin to understand the subject and now I think I know what my research is going to be. But, I am still coping with the subject in many aspects especially the terminologies....I hope to survive...

Implementing Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles in Distributed Learning/IMS Project

http://www.tecweb.org/styles/imslsindl.pdf

Teachers' Perception of Technology Integration in the United Arab Emirates School Classrooms

http://www.ifets.info/journals/13_1/16.pdf

Using Educational Technology Tools to Improve Language and Communication Skills of ESL Students

http://www.novitasroyal.org/Vol_4_2/kasapoglu-akyol.pdf

Integrating E-learning in Classroom-based Language Teaching: Perceptions, Challenges and Strategies

http://conference.pixel-online.net/ICT4LL2011/common/download/Paper_pdf/IEC141-252-FP-Tanveer-ICT4LL2011.pdf

Integrated Skills in the ESL/EFL Classrooms

http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/digest_pdfs/0105-oxford.pdf

Integrated Instruction: Multiple Intelligences and Technology

http://cedu521-o-f07.pbworks.com/f/McCoog+article.pdf

Learner-Centered Instruction and The Theory of Multiple Intelligences With Second Language Learners

http://cehd.gmu.edu/assets/docs/cehd/mhaley/EDUC%20797/EDUC%20797%20MI%20Article%20for%20TCR%20journal.pdf

Differentiating Instruction using Multiple Intelligences in the Elementary School Classroom: A Literature Review

http://www2.uwstout.edu/content/lib/thesis/2011/2011gangis.pdf

Study of Teacher Perceptions of Instructional Technology Integration in the Classroom

http://mollymckee.wiki.westga.edu/file/view/A+Study+of+Teacher+Perceptions+of+Instructional+Technology+Integration+in+the+Classroom.pdf

The heat is becoming intense!

Salam everyone...it's been a while since I last posted here. Well, time is killing me...I find myself rushing to get everything done yet there are still lots of stuff in my head.The truth is, I enjoy what I am doing now but it's kind of hectic when it comes to all the assignments thingy. I am hoping that I will survive....

I have to start to read some articles for the sake of my research or else...DIE laaa

A Wife- A Mother- A Student

Salam...happy Sunday morning everyone. I haven't posted anything since 1st April i guess..well, i was busy with so many things; house chores, business matters, classes, assingments...
The truth is i'm still struggling with finding the perfect research topic to be posted in the problem tree..now i know what it means to study for masters level...it can be heart-wrenching sometimes. But, i have to deal with it, no matter what. i am supposed to find and read many journals and article...but i have done less so far...
I plan to do my literature assignments today...it is interesting since i love literature so much. i have to read 6 items, ranging from short stories, poems and plays...read them and then do a reading logs. I have done reading...all the 6 items. Now, i'm going to choose 4 and do the reading logs..i like the way my lecturer said about how to do the reading blog; "no googling, no summarizing, no analyzing...just write what do u feel when u read them...it's u and the reading"...so, move it girl..let's do some work!

Books Make Me Happy ♥♥♥

A well spent RM250 book voucher....all smiles.

It's Monday and the school has started..back to the chaotic life. I plan to post my problem tree today but am still constructing the branches..just a bit more actually before i'm done with it. I plan to stay at home today and get everything done but it turns out to be different..My son, danial is not well...asthma attack, mild though...so, i took him to clinic to get the nebulizer...

Saturday Outing ♥♥♥

The best thing to do on saturday is definitely going outing with family....who wanna stay at home?

English Language Teaching and Learning Issues in Malaysia

New beginning

4th March 2013....the date that marked the beginning of another new chapter in my life. I am a student again...yeayyy! I applied to study Master of Education in TESL at UITM, Shah Alam and was accepted. Hmmmm...seriously? I thought of doing some job hunting but at the same time i'm worried that i might not be able to cope with study....no worries then, just go with the flow. Let's just study now...no need to work..