Consider This: Sharenting’ (Part 3) — Teachers, Students & Social Media Content
Introduced in the Oxford English Dictionary in 2022 and now used widely, the term ‘Sharenting’, a portmanteau of ‘parenting’ and ‘sharing’, refers to the practice where caregivers share content of children under their care on social media. However, despite the likely positive intentions of the adults, the practice carries with it risks and concerns about children's privacy, informed consent, and the potential long-term consequences of having their lives publicly documented online from a young age. Do the risks outweigh the benefits of sharing? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Fouzi Singon, Secretary-General of the National Union of the Teaching Profession.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Consider This: Sharenting’ (Part 2) — Sharing Children's Lives Online: Pros & Cons
Introduced in the Oxford English Dictionary in 2022 and now used widely, the term ‘Sharenting’, a portmanteau of ‘parenting’ and ‘sharing’, refers to the practice where caregivers share content of children under their care on social media. However, despite the likely positive intentions of the adults, the practice carries with it risks and concerns about children's privacy, informed consent, and the potential long-term consequences of having their lives publicly documented online from a young age. Do the risks outweigh the benefits of sharing? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to
Lai Cheng Wong, co-founder of Media and Information Literacy for ASEAN Network.
Lai Cheng Wong, co-founder of Media and Information Literacy for ASEAN Network.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Consider This: Sharenting’ (Part 1) — When Children Are Social Media Content
Introduced in the Oxford English Dictionary in 2022 and now used widely, the term ‘Sharenting’, a portmanteau of ‘parenting’ and ‘sharing’, refers to the practice where caregivers share content of children under their care on social media. However, despite the likely positive intentions of the adults, the practice carries with it risks and concerns about children's privacy, informed consent, and the potential long-term consequences of having their lives publicly documented online from a young age. Do the risks outweigh the benefits of sharing? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Navin Stanislaus, Vice Chairman of Content Forum.
Wed Apr 24 2024
6,034 new contract teachers assigned in schools nationwide: MoE
Move is a significant step towards addressing staffing gaps, enhancing teaching workforce, raising educational standards across the country
Wed Apr 17 2024
Consider This: Sustainable Education (Part 1) — ESD, Education for Sustainable Development
As the world grapples with pressing environmental issues and the urgency to achieve sustainable development goals, the role of education in fostering a culture of sustainability has never been more critical. How do we ensure that environmental and sustainability education is integrated into all levels of formal and informal education efforts, and involves students, teachers, and administrators, and everyone in the ecosystem? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Tan Hui Shim, Associate Director of Strategy and Social Mobilisation for WWF-Malaysia and Dr Subarna Sivapalan, Associate Professor and Head of the School of Education at University of Nottingham Malaysia. She is also the Lead of the Malaysia Office for the UNESCO Chair in International Education and Development.
Mon Apr 15 2024
Consider This: Sustainable Education (Part 2) — Embedding Sustainability in Malaysian Education
As the world grapples with pressing environmental issues and the urgency to achieve sustainable development goals, the role of education in fostering a culture of sustainability has never been more critical. How do we ensure that environmental and sustainability education is integrated into all levels of formal and informal education efforts, and involves students, teachers, and administrators, and everyone in the ecosystem? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Tan Hui Shim, Associate Director of Strategy and Social Mobilisation for WWF-Malaysia and Dr Subarna Sivapalan, Associate Professor and Head of the School of Education at University of Nottingham Malaysia. She is also the Lead of the Malaysia Office for the UNESCO Chair in International Education and Development.
Mon Apr 15 2024
Educational institutions urged to allow students, teachers to don sportswear due to hot weather
The ministry announced the move in a statement today, and advised them to follow the set guidelines on national weather phenomena.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Over 18,700 new teachers appointed nationwide last year
A total of 18,792 new teachers were appointed last year, according to the Ministry of Education (MOE).
Wed Feb 14 2024
At least 12 children, two teachers drown in Indian lake after pleasure boat capsizes
Rescuers pulled 20 children to safety from Harni lake in Vadodara city and are searching for two more who are missing.
Fri Jan 19 2024
MOE to increase number of counselling teachers if school bullying cases persist
Lim Hui Ying said that guidance and counselling are among the immediate measures that can be taken to address this social issue in schools.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Teachers tell of life on ADHD frontline
The critical message is they need to know more about the condition.
Sat Oct 21 2023
South Korean teachers to rally after colleague's death
Widespread harassment by overbearing parents has led South Korean teachers to take their own lives.
Mon Sep 04 2023
Teacher's Pet tak pernah berpecah, bergaduh - Maman
Sungguh pun sudah agak lama tidak bergerak sebagai sebuah kumpulan, namun kesemua anggota masih lagi aktif dalam bidang masing-masing.
Sun Jun 25 2023
It's About YOUth: Raising the bar for preschool education
Preschool serves as the starting point for a child's lifelong learning journey, but there remains a void in investment. Aija Rinkinen and Tham Yin Yee from the World Bank address the gaps in early childhood education in Malaysia and improving the quality of teachers.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Improve accessibility to professional accreditation for teachers - Expert
Improving accessibility to professional early childhood education accreditation for teachers will accelerate Malaysia's aspirations to provide quality childhood education to all.
Fri Jun 02 2023
300 penduduk Kota Tinggi ditempatkan di PPS akibat banjir
Seramai 300 penduduk daripada 69 keluarga di daerah ini ditempatkan di sebuah pusat pemindahan sementara (PPS) yang dibuka akibat banjir yang berlaku tengah hari tadi.
Sat May 04 2024
Utara Gaza hadapi kebuluran yang mungkin merebak ke selatan
Pengarah Program Makanan Dunia (WFP) Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) Cindy McCain hari ini mengesahkan berlaku kebuluran secara menyeluruh di utara Semenanjung Gaza yang mungkin merebak ke sela
Sat May 04 2024
Tumpuan Ahad - 05 Mei 2024
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan di Astro AWANI.
Sat May 04 2024
Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak bersidang selama 8 hari bermula 6 Mei
Mesyuarat Pertama Sesi Ketiga Persidangan Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak ke-19 akan berlangsung selama lapan hari dari 6 hingga 15 Mei ini.
Sat May 04 2024
10 Berita Pilihan - (04 Mei 2024)
Antara pelbagai berita dalam dan luar negara yang disiarkan di Astro AWANI, berikut adalah yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari ini.
Sat May 04 2024
Projek pembangunan: Kedah rakam penghargaan maklum balas baik PM, ada kelulusan segera
Muhammad Sanusi berkata sebanyak lapan projek dikemukakan untuk persetujuan Kerajaan Persekutuan selain berbelas lagi dimasukkan ke dalam senarai.
Sat May 04 2024
Muhammad Sanusi mohon maaf atas keterlanjuran kata
Menteri Besar Kedah, Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor meminta maaf sekiranya ada memberi ucapan yang kurang sesuai dalam konteks hubungan sesama manusia (hablumminannas).
Sat May 04 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Bersih anjurkan kongres Mei depan
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Sat May 04 2024
Siklon Hidaya hampiri Tanzania
Tanzania berada dalam keadaan berjaga-jaga pada Sabtu apabila Siklon Hidaya bergerak menghampiri kawasan pantai, membawa bersamanya hujan lebat, angin kencang dan ancaman ribut.
Sat May 04 2024
Polis buru dua suspek kes tembak di Pasir Mas
Polis sedang memburu dua suspek disyaki terlibat dalam kes tembakan di Kampung Alor Pinggan, Gelang Mas, awal pagi tadi.
Sat May 04 2024