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The World Bank, in its latest Malaysia Economic Monitor claimed that the 2003 policy to teach science and mathematics in English in schools contributed to Malaysia's drop in scores in 2007 & 2011 Trends in International Mathematics & Science Study (TIMSS). Do you agree?
 
Agree
 
Neither Agree nor Disagree
 
Disagree
 
 
 
What is your impression on using English as a medium in teaching?
 
Extremely Effective
 
Quite Effective
 
Moderately Effective
 
Slightly Effective
 
Not Effective at all
 
 
 
Below are strategies employed by teachers in teaching using English as a medium. Please rate from 1(most important) to 7(least important):
Speaking slowly and using clear, simple language to facilitate students' comprehension
Using reference materials e.g. useful websites
Switching from English to Malay (translating during lectures)
Using cooperative group activities
Using visual aids, practical demonstration & multimedia software provided by Ministry of Education
Introducing new vocabulary before starting a lesson
Preparing a script before delivering a lesson
 
 
 
Please rate the following challenges based on your experience in using English as a medium in teaching, from 1(most important) to 5(least important):
Explaining concepts in English
Lack of teaching skills in integrating content with language teaching
Low English proficiency among the students
Lack of appropriate instructional materials for class
Lack of English competency among the teachers
 
 
 
Have you attended any program(s) that aim to facilitate you in using English in teaching? If YES, please provide us the name of the program(s) & the year you attended the program(s):
 
Yes
 
No, I have never attended any program(s) as mentioned above
 
Other
 
 
 
How relevant are the programs (listed above) to your needs in teaching using English as a medium?
 
Extremely Relevant
 
Quite Relevant
 
Moderately Relevant
 
Slightly Relevant
 
Not Relevant at all
 
 
 
In your opinion, what are the improvements that need to be made to enhance the usage of English in teaching?
 
Lecture
 
Seminar
 
Tutorial
 
Project Supervision
 
Demonstration
 
Practical Classes & Workshops
 
Fieldwork
 
Other
 
 
 
Are you involved in any mentoring / coaching group(s) that help to facilitate your teaching activities? if YES, how often do you have to attend the meeting(s)?
 
Yes and we meet face to face on a daily / weekly / monthly basis
 
Yes but we only meet as and when we need to
 
No, I'm not involved in any mentoring / coaching group(s)
 
Other
 
 
How long have you been in this profession?
Less than 3 years 3 to 5 years 5 to 10 years More than 10 years
Years in teaching profession
Years of teaching in MRSM
Years of teaching Mathematics / Science in English
 
 
Please give yourself an overall rating for the following categories:
Very Unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied
Level of English proficiency
Level of comfort in teaching using English as a medium
Level of students' satisfaction in your teaching