Context for Teaching English: Science & Technology

Introduction

One of the theme listed in the English language syllabus is the theme ‘science & technology’. In this theme, learners are exposed to topics that is related to modern science & technology. The topics can be about industries related to science and technology advancement such as fertilizers and silicon chips.

Examples of Educational Video Related to ‘Science & Technology’

Video Title: Technology - changes
Uploader: Redon Skikuli
Video URL: https://youtu.be/x-9FaJPhFxQ



Video Title: A day without technology | Documentary
Uploader: Zeeshan Rasool
Video URL: https://youtu.be/IvgbthJBQN4



Video Title: Technology in our Society. Good or Bad?
Uploader: Ryan Jones
Video URL: https://youtu.be/R7pNTuN0eII



Video Title: An Ever Changing World
Uploader: ArmadilloCreative
Video URL: https://youtu.be/yuKu6PZXCIY



Video Title: The world is changing
Uploader: Actemium Logistiek
Video URL: https://youtu.be/WwWhvm5RHZE

Context for Teaching English: Health

Introduction

One of the theme listed in the English language syllabus is the theme ‘health’. In this theme, learners are exposed to topics that is related to health issues. The topics can be about diseases such as AIDS, cancer, viruses’ outbreaks and also discussion on its impact on society with preventive measures.

Examples of Educational Video Related to ‘Health’

Video Title: Tips for Starting a Healthy Lifestyle!

Uploader: Cambria Joy

Video URL: https://youtu.be/0aNNYEUARAk

Video Title: 10 WORST "HEALTH" FOODS

Uploader: LeanSecrets

Video URL: https://youtu.be/nlOmum3EkCY

Video Title: 14 Foods that Cleanse the Liver

Uploader: Global Healing Center

Video URL: https://youtu.be/YI_XlHokmHk

Video Title: High Cholesterol

Uploader: Nucleus Medical Media

Video URL: https://youtu.be/6_pT_uL2b3E

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Context for Teaching English: Social Issues

Introduction

One of the theme listed in the English language syllabus is the theme ‘Social Issues’. In this theme, learners are exposed to topics that is related to the issues about humanity (social). The topics can be about social responsibilities such as taking care of the old folk or disabled children. It can also be about issues related to consumerism such as misleading advertisements, defective products, customer’s complaints and rights of the consumer. Social illness such as drug abuse can also be discussed.

Examples of Educational Video Related to ‘Environment’

Video Title: What's The Problem?

Uploader: The Documentary Network

Video URL: https://youtu.be/j961R4CkBr4

Video Title: Social Issues: World Poverty

Uploader: Daniel Zhao

Video URL: https://youtu.be/kp8FYLXFZoE

Video Title: Violence in Schools as a Social Problem

Uploader: reanicole19's channel

Video URL: https://youtu.be/FUVLMAV4lQY

Context for Teaching English: Values

Introduction

One of the theme listed in the English language syllabus is the theme ‘values’. In this theme, learners are exposed to topics that is related to the issues about moral and values in life. The topics can be about patriotism and citizenship such as understanding debatable national issues. It can also be about issues related to love for world peace and harmony, cooperation and respect.

Examples of Educational Video Related to ‘Values’

Video Title: What Matters Most in Life?
Uploader: PragerUniversity
Video URL: https://youtu.be/Lg-wNxJ5XxY



Video Title: Forgiveness
Uploader: PragerUniversity
Video URL: https://youtu.be/6xsVM_gd0Tc



Video Title: Ethics and Values
Uploader: Niharika Singh
Video URL: https://youtu.be/_dsmXmmDj90

Context for Teaching English: Environment

Introduction

One of the theme listed in the English language syllabus is the theme ‘Environment’. In this theme, learners are exposed to topics that is related to the environment. The topics can be about conservation of the environmental resources such as water. It can also be about issues related to the environment and climate such as air pollution, water population, greenhouse effect and others.

Examples of Educational Video Related to ‘Environment’

Video Title: Saving the Environment
Uploader: Thanos Nikopoulos
Video URL: https://youtu.be/Vkq_srFGW5I

 

Video Title: Man - evolution and pollution....
Uploader: Emaroketing maroc
Video URL: https://youtu.be/VPtKOrwf1h0

 

Video Title: Pollution is a Global Killer
Uploader: Arnanto Akbar
Video URL: https://youtu.be/TAbOVeKYgjU



Video Title: 5 Experiments that could have destroyed the World
Uploader: Dark5
Video URL: https://youtu.be/A9S9gwhS6Yk

Context for Teaching English: People

Introduction

One of the theme listed in the English language syllabus is the theme ‘People’. In this theme, learners are exposed to topics that is related to the community or citizen. The topics can be about intercultural understanding at national and international levels such as learning about customs and lifestyle. It can also be about relationship between people such as relationship with family such as parents and siblings, friends, boss and other groups in the community.

Examples of Educational Video Related to ‘People’

Video Title: 12 People who changed the world

Uploader: Luis Galvez

Video URL: https://youtu.be/lWn0cnQBQvQ

Video Title: Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

Uploader: vermainsuranceagency

Video URL: https://youtu.be/pPoGb8ZQtVg

Video Title: PEOPLE ARE AWESOME 2014

Uploader: People are Awesome

Video URL: https://youtu.be/VWf8CXwPoqI

Video Title: BELIEVE IN YOURSELF - Motivational Video

Uploader: Ben Lionel Scott

Video URL: https://youtu.be/AjZ0KbJcav0

Context for Teaching English: An Introduction

Introduction

English is taught as a secondary language in all Malaysian primary and secondary school in line with its status as a second language. Learners are taught the English language to further their studies and for work purpose.

With globalization, all Malaysians are required to be proficient in English as a medium for communicating with people from other countries. The use of English in ICT has been included to enable learners to access knowledge on the Internet and to network with people both locally and overseas.

Contexts Used in Teaching English Language in School

In Malaysian public school, English syllabus is developed with aim to extend learners’ English language proficiency in order to meet their needs for English in everyday life, for knowledge acquisition, and for future workplace needs.

The syllabus comprises of themes and topics stipulated for the subject English Language. Below are the themes that should be used in teaching and learning process:

1. People
2. Environment
3. Social Issue
4. Values
5. Health
6. Science & Technology

Some of these have been delineated into further areas to enable learners to talk, read, and write about them.

Learners are not expected to have a comprehensive academic knowledge of these topics. Rather, these topics serve as the subject matter through which the three areas of language use are taught and meaningful tasks and activities are set.

Since values are embedded in these themes and topics, teachers should take every opportunity to discuss socio-cultural and moral values related to them as well as in the functions and activities that are set.