Teaching process is very complicated. I can say this because I am a teacher myself. I've been teaching young children for almost 4 years, for I might known a bit on this topic: effectiveness of giving rewards. The latest research has shown that rewards has no positive impact on students' motivation and performances. It is … Continue reading The Effectiveness of Rewards in the Classroom
Different Shoes, Different Point of View
I was driving back to Malang when I saw this view: about 7-10 motorcycles park in the edge of a bridge above train station. For me, it was weird for they were looking down and saw the trains. And that was it. No other views, nothing. All they could see from above was the trains. … Continue reading Different Shoes, Different Point of View
Interview with God
I got this email from a friend. At first, I thought it was just another email about God. But then, I found out that it was not. It was a video about conversation with God. The answers that God gave were amazing. The advices that He shared were deep. And most of all, His presence … Continue reading Interview with God
After the Wedding
Yay! Finally, the wedding day of Rheza and Puspa was over. The day that have been waiting by the couple and us: family, friends and supporters! I have to admit that I'm skeptical with what so-called happy wedding. Weird but true. I've seen many happy marriages, name it my parents' marriage. They have been together … Continue reading After the Wedding
A Season of Terror (2) : Albino Killing
The news of Albino killing in Tanzania, Africa a few days back had bothered me so bad. For me, such action is not rational and based on wrong belief. Well, like any other kinds of terror, everything is based on wrong belief. In this case, many people believed that Albinos have magical power to make … Continue reading A Season of Terror (2) : Albino Killing
A Season of Terror (1) : Bombers Attack
It's been a while since the incident of September 11 2001 in the USA, when the terrorists attacked World Trade Center and caused 2,974 people lost their lives. The 19 al-Qaeda terrorists were hijacking 4 commercial airplanes and crashed them into 3 different places. Two of the planes hit WTC, one hit Pentagon and the … Continue reading A Season of Terror (1) : Bombers Attack
I’m his Cinderella : My Father is a real fighter
Yes, for me my Dad is a real fighter. He's the one who will comfort me through whatever seasons I'm in. Actually this article is inspired by a song titled Cinderella by Steven Curtis Chapman. The first time I heard this song was when I helped Ike, my best friend, in preparing School of Children … Continue reading I’m his Cinderella : My Father is a real fighter
Story of A Girl : Reflection on Second Chance
There was a girl who were born and grew up in a small town with her happy family. Her father was a hard-working man who would do anything for her and her siblings. Her mother was a fighter who would let down her family. Simply to say, she was a happy girl. When she was … Continue reading Story of A Girl : Reflection on Second Chance
Jawa Pos Deteksi-Con 2K8 (4): The Un-Cut Stories
In every stage performance and events like this, we always wish to see the best performances, photos and stories on the newspaper. We rarely see the real backstage situation. The most that we can see is 'behind the scene' shots. In this last part of Jawa Pos Deteksi-Con, I'd like to upload some photos that … Continue reading Jawa Pos Deteksi-Con 2K8 (4): The Un-Cut Stories
Jawa Pos Deteksi-Con 2K8 (3): Mob Movement
Everyday in our AEC booth, we can see the students presenting their schools in variety of ways. They dressed up, wearing unique costumes or making noises throughout the hallway. This action known as Mob Movement. It is a movement organized by numbers of people to do something in order to gain their goals and it … Continue reading Jawa Pos Deteksi-Con 2K8 (3): Mob Movement
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