The Hidden Curriculum

Do you like History? Arts maybe? Or Physics perhaps?

Well, those are the things that your teacher will teach you and they are all in the books!

But what you do not know or realize is what did you learn indirectly at school? No, you did not just learn what are in the books or in the syllabus, regardless you are taking pure science or social science or whatever streams you take.

When you go to school, you actually learn more than that. You learn about respect, love, friendship, social skills, public relation, peer pressure, stress, most of all you learn about human, about life.

Those are the things that you would pick up when you are at school whether you realize or not. Some are negative and some are positive. Therefore, it all comes down to you. How strong are you to resist the negative influences and how smart are you to differentiate what is good and what is bad.

The key to the answer is yourself. 


Note : to know more about hidden curriculum, go to this link and this link

Adios~

What Is Ahead of You?

University Life!

Yes, if you just finished your high school, I am sure you are planning to go to university of your choice, right? Well, there are 20 of IPTAs and many IPTS in Malaysia so you better choose wisely. Here is the link to the list of Public Universities in Malaysia.

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Apart from choosing your favourite university, bear in mind that the most important thing is to choose the right course. The questions to ask yourself are:

•  What are the things you like to do?
•  What is it that you like to be / become?
•  What is your ambition?
•  What are your favourite subjects?
• What subjects are you good at?

Then, it is all come down to your result. Make sure that your result is good enough to pass the entry requirements set by the university and the Ministry of Higher Education before you apply.

If you choose course such as Education, Music, Arts and Designs, Architecture or any course with interview and test, be well prepared because you will be judged by the panels or the interviewers whether  you are right for such course. Be confident and be prepared.

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Do not worry, take your time to figure out what is right or suitable for you, do not rush to it. If you still do not have clue what to do with your future, you can always go to your counsellor at school, talk to your parents or ask your seniors. I am sure they can help.

If you want to ask me anything, you can just simply write to me in the comment box or email me. Good luck deciding your future!

Future educator,

-the GEEK, shikin hasnan-

Poem Analysis 2- In The Midst of Hardship.

A COLLECTION OF POEMS, SHORT STORIES AND DRAMA FORM 4 AND FORM 5.

THE POEM: IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIP BY LATIFF MOHIDIN.

At dawn they returned home

Their soaky clothes torn

And approached the stove

Their limbs marked by scratches

Their legs full of wounds

But on their brows

There was not a sign of despair

The whole day and night just passed

They had to brave the horrendous flood

In the water all the time

Between bloated carcasses

And tiny chips of tree barks

Desperately looking for their son’s

Albino buffalo that was never found

They were born amidst hardship

And grew up without a sigh or a complaint

Now they are in the kitchen, making

Jokes while rolling their cigarette leaves.

Poem Analysis 1- Hanging Fire.

Hanging Fire by Audre Lorde.

I am fourteen

and my skin has betrayed me

the boy I cannot live without

still sucks his thumb

in secret

how come my knees are

always so ashy

what if I die

before the morning comes

and momma's in the bedroom

with the door closed.

I have to learn how to dance

in time for the next party

my room is too small for me

suppose I die before graduation

they will sing sad melodies

but finally

tell the truth about me

There is nothing I want to do

and too much

that has to be done

and momma's in the bedroom

with the door closed.

Nobody even stops to think

about my side of it

I should have been on Math Team

my marks were better than his

why do I have to be

the one

wearing braces

I have nothing to wear tomorrow

will I live long enough

to grow up

and momma's in the bedroom

with the door closed.

Educational Blog.

Hello!

This blog is simply made to discuss about education. Hopefully it will be informative and entertaining.

yours truly.

shikin, the nerd.