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
Kesatuan Ragbi Malaysia harap individu disyaki pecah amanah didakwa segera
Kesatuan Ragbi Malaysia (KRM) berharap individu di sebalik isu pecah amanah disyaki berlaku dalam pengendalian akaun bank badan induk itu didakwa segera.
Sun Apr 28 2024
PM adakan pertemuan dengan Presiden Rwanda
Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengadakan pertemuan dua hala dengan Presiden Rwanda Paul Kagame di luar Mesyuarat Khas Forum Ekonomi Sedunia (WEF) pada Ahad.
Sun Apr 28 2024
Iraq luluskan RUU anti-LGBTQ
PARLIMEN Iraq pada Sabtu meluluskan rang undang-undang (RUU) yang menjenayahkan hubungan sejenis.
Sun Apr 28 2024
Rumah terbuka Persatuan Komuniti Bugis Sabah meriah
Keunikan pakaian suku kaum Bugis dan kepelbagaian juadah menjadi tarikan utama rumah terbuka Persatuan Kaum Bugis Sabah.
Sun Apr 28 2024
Perayaan masa terbaik pupuk persaudaraan - Hajiji
Datul Seri Hajiji Noor menyifatkan perayaan yang ada di negara ini sebagai medan terbaik memupuk tali persaudaraan dalam kalangan rakyat pelbagai kaum dan agama.
Sun Apr 28 2024
Konsert jelajah terakhir Kitaro bakal tarik ramai pengunjung
Konsert jelajah Kitaro di Rainforest World Music Festival 2024 bakal jadi yang terakhir buat Kitaro yang memasuki usia 71 tahun, Februari lalu.
Sun Apr 28 2024
Abang Jo setuju cadangan syarat untuk pemohon PR di Sarawak
Dalam perkembangan lain Abang Johari bersetuju dengan cadangan untuk menetapkan syarat bagi komuniti peniaga dan pelabur yang mahu mendapatkan status Penduduk Tetap (PR) di Sarawak perlu memasukkan minimum dua juta ringgit ke dalam akaun deposit tetap negeri ataupun membeli hartanah bernilai 1.5 juta ke atas.
Sun Apr 28 2024
Kes denggi di Kedah membimbangkan, catat 1,550 kes pada ME16
Kes denggi di Kedah berada pada tahap membimbangkan apabila sejumlah 1,550 kes dilaporkan pada Minggu Epidemiologi ke-16 tahun ini.
Sun Apr 28 2024
Kerajaan Sarawak tidak paksa penduduk pedalaman terima projek empangan Melata
Abang Johari berharap penduduk pedalaman Sarawak agar membuka minda dengan melihat kepada manfaat projek empangan melata yang penting bagi menghasilkan tenaga boleh diperbaharui di kawasan merfeka.
Sun Apr 28 2024
Sarawak akan jana tenaga hijau seratus peratus hijau
Premier Sarawak Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg akan berbincang dengan SEB bagi membolehkan dua loji tenaga arang batu miliknya ditukar kepada loji bersumberkan biomass.
Sun Apr 28 2024