| Kang Guru Connection Bulletin | May-June 2003 Page 3 |
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| Ogi, Alwi and Kevin are always trying to think of ways to promote KGRE programs and services in Indonesia. On June 4th Kevin appeared on the morning English news program from TVRI. The interview lasted for 15 minutes. Did you see it? Kevin talked about KGCC language clubs of course plus other KGRE services. |  |
Would your Club like to win a copy of the video cassette? KGRE will provide some language activities as well to go with the cassette. Just write to us and give KGRE some great new ideas for promoting KGRE in Indonesia - especially the radio program, okay? |
 KG Clubs should think more seriously about having a viable and active e-mail setup. Besides being wonderful for quick communication with KGRE, it can also be used to:
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Here’s KGRE’s web address for you to access DPDF. You can even leave messages for others to read and perhaps respond to - http://www.ialf.edu/dpdf/dpdfforum.html The followings are examples of cultural differences in
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key points relating to teachers in Indonesia. First, teachers are always
right. Second, they never make mistakes. Third, if they make mistakes
they are still right. Generally, Indonesian students just sit and listen
to their teachers’ explanations and accept whatever he or she says.
If a student disagrees with a teacher’s opinion the (Naz, Yans, Mil, McGill students, IALF Bali) |
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Here in Australia I have found that the educational system puts much more emphasis on critical and analytical processes. For each course I have a bunch of reading materials every week. Most of the information for the modules and assignments can’be found just by reading but have to be combined with understanding the information and my own basic knowledge and experience. Even if I can find the answer in a text I have to write it in my own sentences because Australian universities are very strict about plagiarism. I have found this a big challenge because I wasn’t used to this in Indonesia. The skills I got from IALF Bali (particularly reading, paraphrasing and writing) have helped me a lot and it’s interesting too because some of my friends, even native English speakers, have problems with this as they have never been taught these skills before. Also, time management skills are very important. I’m not a perfect time manager but at least I can allocate my time daily to reduce stress and help me plan around my assignment due dates. (Rahayu Indriasari, ex IALF Bali) |
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Fluency and Spoken English |
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teacher
usually says, ‘I have studied this subject for longer than you and
I am more knowledgeable than you’. This can prevent students from
developing their critical thinking because they are afraid that disagreeing
with a teacher will influence their final result. However, nowadays, many
private schools are adopting western teaching and learning methods which
give students opportunities for active learning.