To sir and madam with love
She pulled me out of my shell by sharing her love of books. – American computer programmer and entrepreneur, Bill Gates on his teacher, Blanche Caffiere To all the teachers who have made a difference in my life and the lives of their students, I send you my love in conjunction with Teachers’ Day tomorrow. […]
A day to remember challenges faced by teachers, educators
KUCHING: This year’s Teachers’ Day is not only a day to recognise the contributions of teachers and educators but it is also a day to remember the challenges faced by teachers and educators to provide lessons online. Home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) are taking the place of physical classes in order to curb the spread […]
Union thanks teachers for their sacrifices
KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Teacher’s Union (KGBS) wishes all teachers in the country, particularly those in Sarawak, a Happy Teacher’s Day. In conjunction with Teachers’ Day on Sunday (May 16), KGBS president Ahmad Malie thanked all teachers for their sacrifices and efforts throughout the years. “Teachers’ sacrifices and services are strongly valued at KGBS and […]
Malaysian teachers improving their digital skills
KUALA LUMPUR: Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin described the enforcement of the movement control order (MCO) following the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic as a blessing in disguise as teachers in the country began to improve their digital skills in order to impart knowledge to students. He said the scenario had occurred since […]
Surprise visits to teachers’ homes
MUKAH: In conjunction with this year’s Teachers’ Day, Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kampung Tellian Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) made surprise visits to teachers’ homes to present gifts. The PTA delivered gifts directly to the teachers’ homes around Mukah while following standard operating procedures (SOPs) such as social distancing and using face masks. According to the president James […]
School stands proud after PM’s praise
BINTULU: SK St Anthony here stands proud after it obtained praise from Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in his special message on Teachers’ Day yesterday. Its headmaster Francis Dampa said he was touched because not only his school but also SJK (C) Kai Ming, Bintulu were among the few schools that received special praise […]
Nor Hainei is 2020 National Eminent Teacher Award recipient
KUALA LUMPUR: Former headmaster of Sekolah Kebangsaan Jalan 3, Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, Nor Hainei Abu Bakar was named the recipient of the National Eminent Teacher Award this year. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, when announcing it, also congratulated former Education deputy director-general (Operations Sector) Aminudin Adam on being named the recipient of the National Education Leadership award. Muhyiddin […]
‘Make online teaching the way forward’
KUALA LUMPUR: On Teachers’ Day today, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin advised teachers to make online teaching the way forward in education. The prime minister called on teachers to sharpen their skills pertaining to online teaching and home-based learning, saying this will be the new norm in the teaching profession brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. He […]
