Johor teacher dedicates her career to preschoolers in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Her passion to teach children in Sabah and ensure that they are not left behind in getting a good education has taken Sharin Aizrulidana Samsuri, 46, thousands of …
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Shaping ‘world-class’ artists | The Star
SOME 12 years ago, Eugene Nandakumar walked into his very first class, feeling apprehensive yet excited about his new role as an art teacher. As he faced the class comprising …
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To our teachers, with love
“Mr Rama Chendra Govindasamy, my History teacher in upper secondary, you taught me to not only better understand and love history, but also to step up and become a leader. …
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The two Ps of teaching
LET me be upfront: teaching is hard. A large majority of us, I reckon, severely underestimate the intrinsic value great teachers bring to the table, as well as the complexities …
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Keeping students engaged | The Star
Teachers share how they stimulate tech-savvy pupils’ minds with creative and innovative lessons TEACHERS often shoulder enormous responsibility as educators and with the Covid-19 pandemic, they face new challenges in …
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Tribute to an inspiring teacher
ONE may not fully appreciate the challenges faced by teachers if one had not experienced them oneself. For parents who suddenly found themselves having to homeschool or tutor their children …
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Arresting brain drain in schools
THE trend of teachers voluntarily choosing to leave the service years in advance needs to be addressed. Cases of those who opt out because of burnout and feeling helpless from …
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Thank you, teachers | The Star
THE actions of dedicated teachers can go a long way towards changing their students’ lives.Here are stories of five teachers who have gone the extra mile to ensure their charges …
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‘Allow housemen to report bullying without fear’
FOR almost two decades, Datuk Dr N.K.S. Tharmaseelan has dedicated his life to teaching medical students and training the country’s postgraduate doctors to become specialists. A well-respected educator, the consultant …
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Radzi: Teachers are important icons, entrusted with educating students and shaping their personality
PETALING JAYA: The role of teachers is not confined to enriching their students with knowledge but also to shape good character, says Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin. The Education Minister said …
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