changing times

for the past two days, i have been attending this TLLM workshop. TLLM is the latest initiative launched by the ministry and it is an acronym for Teach Less, Learn More (though i prefer it to be TLEM-Teach less, Earn More :P)

i think its great. its about scaling down on the curriculum and use the time for quality lessons instead of quantity. its about motivating, inspiring and engaging the students to want to do more for themselves instead of being spoon-fed all the time.

its like telling the kids to 'get off their bums and be more proactive and independent and take charge of their own learning!'. of course, the teachers will provide the necessary guiding and scaffoldings the students need but we are more of facilitators and the students are the ones who are in charge.

exciting things are happening to the education landscape. what a pity i wouldnt be here long to provide my services or to let my children reap the benefits of a world-class education system.

takpe.. malaysia pun boleh!