Program ini bermula jam 9:00 pagi dan sekitar 27 orang staf Pusat Pengajian Bahasa telah menghadiri program ini. Program yang dirasmikan oleh Dekan Pusat Pengajian Bahasa, Prof. Madya Dr. Haji Azmi bin Abdul Latiff telah dijalankan di Bilik Lestari 2, Perpustakaan Tunku Tun Aminah.

Puan Nurulisyazila binti Othaman, selaku Ketua Jabatan Bahasa Melayu dan Terjemahan telah berkongsi cara penulisan beserta format yang betul bagi kertas kerja program dan format penulisan surat rasmi. Pelbagai kesalahan biasa yang sering dilakukan dalam penulisan kertas kerja juga ditekankan semasa bengkel tersebut. Sebagai contoh, kesalahan ejaan dan susunan nama mengikut senioriti dan pelbagai kesilapan dalam penulisan surat rasmi turut dibincangkan. Bengkel tersebut turut diselang seli dengan soalan yang diajukan oleh para peserta.

Sebelum program berakhir, para peserta dipecahkan kepada tiga kumpulan bagi menjalankan simulasi pelaksanaan program. Setiap kumpulan perlu menyediakan kertas kerja dan surat rasmi berdasarkan tugasan yang diberi, berdasarkan maklumat berkaitan penulisan kertas kerja program yang telah dikongsi. Kumpulan yang terbaik diberi saguhati sebagai penghargaan.

Program tersebut berakhir sekitar jam 1:00 petang. Para peserta memberikan maklum balas yang baik dan berharap program seumpama ini dapat dilaksanakan lagi pada masa akan datang.

BATU PAHAT – 24 September 2024. On September 23 and 24, 2024, the Technology-Assisted Language Learning & Pedagogy Seminar (TULIPS) brought together lecturers and language teachers from the Centre for Language Studies, UTHM. The event highlighted innovative practices and effective uses of technology in language education.

The seminar featured a series of best practice sharing sessions. En. Zainal Abidin opened with a candid discussion on the challenges he faces when integrating technology into teaching. PM Dr. Sarala followed, demonstrating the benefits of the HelloTalk app for language practice. En. Radi introduced the potential of AI in foreign language education, while Ustaz Abu explored how WordPress can serve both educational and income-generating purposes.

Participants also benefited from Ustaz Hadi’s insights on using Quizizz as an interactive platform to boost student motivation in learning Arabic. Dr. Talha discussed Telegram’s capabilities for enhancing English learning in detail. During the next session, Dr. Zaimaliza showcased TikTok’s effectiveness in teaching phonemes to kindergarten students while Puan Ainul Afiqin shared about the use of TikTok’s content for teaching respectively. Puan Sabrina shared how Linktree can enhance Spanish language learning. Lastly, Cik Najah presented NewsInLevels, a website designed to improve students' speaking skills.

Keynote speakers PM Dr. Azmi and Dr. Sazuliana captivated the audience with their insights in the beginning of the day. Dr. Azmi reflected on three decades of technological evolution in language education to kickstart the first day, while Dr. Sazuliana highlighted the vast array of applications available for teaching and learning on the second morning.

The seminar also included two hands-on technology workshops. En. Zainal Abidin guided participants through using various AI platforms beyond ChatGPT for language teaching, while Dr. Mimi Nahariah Azwani focused on instructional design tailored for language classes.

This seminar provided a valuable opportunity for educators to explore innovative strategies and enhance their teaching methodologies through technology. Attendees left inspired to implement new tools and techniques in their language instruction.

September 13, 2024 | Muar | The Centre for Language Studies (CLS), UTHM has successfully organised an innovative English language teaching program designed to enhance the report writing skills of Form 5 students of SMI At-Tanwiriah (Tahfiz). The program, titled “Drill in Report Writing”, took place today and was tailored to help students master the art of crafting effective and well-structured reports.

The initiative, held in the school’s Ibnu Sina Hall, aims to address common challenges students face when responding to report writing questions. At the heart of the program is the “magic template,” a strategic tool created by a CLS teacher to streamline the report writing process and improve students’ performance.

Mrs. Ainul Afiqin, the coordinator of the program, explained the purpose of the program: “We recognize that report writing can be a daunting task for many students. Our ‘magic template’ is designed to simplify the structure and make it easier for students to organize their thoughts and present their findings clearly and coherently.”

The program featured a series of interactive workshops and practical exercises. One of it was ‘ticking bomb’ game where the students have to pass around a ball in their group and have to stop when the song stopped. The person who has the ball will have to write down their answer on the shared whiteboard, representing their group. In the end, each group will have a whole report that was written by all members.

The response from students was overwhelmingly positive. Nur Amirah, a Form 5 student, shared her thoughts: “The magic template is a game-changer. It breaks down the report writing process into manageable steps and makes it so much easier to follow. I feel more confident about my upcoming exams now.”

The teachers also expressed their support for the program, noting its potential to positively impact students’ academic performance. Mr. Naqib, the school’s English teacher, remarked, “It’s great to see CLS providing such practical tools. This program is a fantastic way to equip our students with skills they will use in their upcoming SPM soon.”

CLS plans to continue offering similar programs to further support students’ language development and academic success.

Pada 8 Ogos 2024, Kelab Amal Wacana (KAWAN) dari Pusat Pengajian Bahasa, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) telah mengadakan Program “CLS Brisk Walk” di Tasik Kemajuan, UTHM. Program ini bertujuan bukan sahaja untuk mengeratkan silaturrahim dalam kalangan staf, ia juga merupakan salah satu inisiatif dan galakan kepada staf untuk kekal aktif demi menjaga kesihatan diri.

 Melalui program seperti ini, diharapkan budaya hidup sihat dapat diterapkan sekaligus meningkatkan produktiviti dan kesejahteraan staf di tempat kerja.

 Disediakan oleh : Nur Iman Zarith Binti Zakaria