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IALF Jakarta recently ran a second round of teacher development workshops for English teachers from the IPEKA Christian schools in Jakarta. There were two one-day workshops, both led by teacher trainer Simone Samuels (IALF Jakarta). On the first day of the workshops, the content was focused on teaching English to teenagers in middle and secondary school, whilst the second day was related to teaching English to young learners in primary school and kindergarten.
The workshops were specially designed for the IPEKA English teachers. Topics covered over the two days included: using modern media in the classroom including podcasts, YouTube and weblogs; using the news; using cartoons and comics; using music and songs; and ideas for integrating the four skills into classroom activities. Of particular fun for the young learner teachers was preparing the performance of a scripted drama that could be adapted for use in the classroom. It was amazing to see the teachers’ creative flair flourish as they created simple props, and then showed off their natural talents in acting as they performed the short English language plays. The teachers from both the workshops found the days fun and useful, and they were all inspired to try using the new media and materials presented to them in their classrooms.
Simone Samuels showing the IPEKA teachers how they can motivate their teen students through incorporating YouTube in the English language classroom |
IPEKA Junior and High School English teachers at the end of the workshop |
Simone Samuels leading the first day of the IPEKA teacher development workshops |
IPEKA Young Learner teachers preparing props for a short scripted drama, modelling what they might do with their own students |
IPEKA Young Learner teachers practiced and performed scripted English dramas that can be used with young English learners
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The IPEKA Young Learner teachers at the end of the second day of the development workshops |
Grades 3 and 4 students dressed up in their Bali best |
Ketut Sri Handayani (Han), from IALF Bali, flew to Australia on 25 January to start her year as an Indonesian Language Teaching Assistant for the NSW Department of Education. Han is based in Scott's Head Primary School, but will be visiting other schools during her time there. In a recent email, Han said:
I am good. Last week was very busy for me. I had to help the teachers to supervise some students and at the same time teach them some Indonesian.
Last Friday was awesome. I showed them my picture collections about ceremonies in Bali and dressed them up with some traditional Balinese costumes. The students were very excited and loved the clothes. Here I attach some pictures of them.
You know that Scotts Head Primary School was chosen by the NSW Department of Education and Training as one of the bilingual schools specializing in Indonesian. Thus, next week, 2 local teachers and I will be attending a training in Ryde, Sydney about Bilingual syllabi. We will be given some insights about what the program is like and hopefully we can implement it in our school. I think it's gonna be interesting. |
IALF Surabaya promoted the IELTS test as well as its English language courses at two leading schools in Surabaya last month. The first was at SMA Al-Hikmah, a prestigious Islamic school in Surabaya, which held its first education exhibition to coincide with the school reporting day. The second was at SMA Negeri 2, one of the leading public schools in Surabaya, which also used the reporting day to hold its annual Education Expo to introduce alternative and future education options to students and parents.
Prior to the expo at each school, IALF delivered a presentation on IELTS and how to prepare students for their future studies in English. The presentation introduced IELTS to students who were not so familiar with the test and its format. The presentation was followed by a Fun Quiz, in which students answered questions about IELTS and IALF. The ten best students from each school were selected as winners, and they later came to the IALF booth to take their prizes.
It was a fun and useful time for IALF and, hopefully, for the students also. We are looking forward to further cooperation with high schools and universities in Surabaya as they prepare students for the English language requirements of further study.
Two students of SMA Al-Hikmah answering the Fun Quiz
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Faishal, Akbar and Erlangga from SMA Negeri 2
Surabaya, holding up their prizes at the IALF booth.
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IALF Jakarta recently conducted a 3-day pre-departure training program for Indonesian teachers preparing to visit Australia as part of the BRIDGE project. BRIDGE stands for Building Relationships through Intercultural Dialogue and Growing Engagement.
The BRIDGE project is an activity of the Australia Indonesia Institute (AII) and is funded by The Myer Foundation and AusAID, with support from the Asia Education Foundation (AEF).
The program aims to increase Australian students' knowledge and understanding of Indonesia, particularly the role of Islam in contemporary Indonesian society and further Indonesian students' knowledge and understanding of contemporary Australia.
One of the main activities is a Visiting Indonesian Teachers program – providing opportunities for teachers from Indonesia to spend time in Australian schools, to build their capacity and skills as teachers and to foster school-to-school and personal relationships.
The training conducted at IALF Jakarta was for teachers selected for visits to Australia in early 2010. The training was conducted by Ayu Kusumastuti and Reny Mulyaningsih from IALF Bali. Ayu and Reny have been involved with BRIDGE from its beginnings as a pilot project in 2008 and they have both visited Indonesian participants during their time in Australia. Ayu and Reny were able to provide valuable advice to the group and prepare them for the cross-cultural and educational experiences that lay ahead for them.
Reny and Ayu leading the training session for
BRIDGE participants at IALF Jakarta |
BRIDGE participants getting to know each other –
and practising their English! |
| IALF Jakarta recently ran a two-day teacher development workshop for English teachers from the IPEKA Christian schools in Jakarta. The workshops were led by two teacher trainers- Simone Samuels (IALF Jakarta) and Ayu Kusumastuti (IALF Bali) - with the first day of the workshops focusing on teaching English to teenagers and the second day on teaching English to young learners |
Simone Samuels working with the participants on ‘ice-breakers’ |
The workshops were specially designed for the IPEKA English teachers. The sessions would be hands-on and practical, and would introduce new ideas and techniques for use in the classroom, while confirming and reflecting on their existing knowledge and skills.Topics covered over the two days included teaching grammar communicatively, teaching vocabulary, classroom management and rapport, speaking activities, developing resources for the classroom and storytelling. This last topic was a favourite for the young learner teachers, who showed their skill in this area by performing some traditional folk stories for their peers. The two days were not only informative, but also fun and inspiring. Teachers walked away with goody bags, as well as many good ideas, to implement in their classrooms.
IALF trainers with IPEKA participants |
Ayu Kusumastuti leading a session on classroom management and rapport |
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IALF Jakarta recently ran an intensive one-week IELTS Preparation course in Palembang. The course was held at St Ignatius, Palembang. The students were from a local high school and they attended the course after their morning in school. IALF teacher Michael Nicklin commented on the enthusiasm of the students and their positive attitude to their study. Students said that they felt better prepared for the IELTS test and commented on their increased level of confidence, particularly for the Speaking test.
IALF is pleased to assist in preparing students in provincial Indonesia for the IELTS test. Please contact us if you are interested in organising a course in your city. |
Michael Nicklin with the IELTS Prep students in Palembang. |
On Friday 4 September IALF Jakarta and IALF Bali hosted closing ceremonies for over 200 scholarship students. These students are heading to Australia to undertake postgraduate study in various Australian universities. The scholarship program – Australian Development Scholarships – is funded by the Australian government through AusAID and is a major component of the Australia Indonesia Partnership.
At IALF Jakarta the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, H. E. Bill Farmer, not only gave the students words of encouragement he also sang a song about it – with lyrics he wrote in both English and Indonesian! The students very much appreciated the support shown by both the Australian government and the Indonesian government. Bapak Suprapto from Sekretariat Negara reminded students of their roles as ‘ambassadors’ for Indonesia when they are in Australia and the importance of their study program to the development of Indonesia.
At IALF Bali the Australian Consul General, Lex Bartlem, represented the Australian Government. Although new to Indonesia, Lex gave part of his speech in Indonesian, and this was very well received by the audience. Students had formed close relationships during the course of study at IALF and this resulted in an emotional parting. A group of students representing all classes sang a farewell song after the presentation of certificates.
IALF Surabaya, in cooperation with Nuffic Neso, recently celebrated Holland month, with activities and events about studying in Holland. Below are some photos of the final night of celebration.
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