MINUTES OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1ST PANEL MEETING

DATE: 10th January 2017TIME: 3.00 pm VENUE: Meeting Room

ATTENDANCE:P

Presesnt:

1.Pn Fatimah binti Salim (GKMP Bahasa)

2.Encik Mohd Noor Suhaimee bin Bahari

3.Encik Nasaruddin bin Rahmat

4.Pn Hjh Manja binti Md Doli

5.Pn Aida Mastura binti

1.WELCOMING ADDRESS BY THE CHAIRPERSON

The Panel Head thanked all the members for their presence. He highlighted that the main purpose of
themeeting is to discuss on the yearly activities which the panel should carry out to improve the mastery
ofEnglish Language among teachers and students. He also congratulates all the English Language
Teachersespecially the form three team for their efforts and hard work especially with the result went up
withincreasing number of students to get an A in PT3. He hopes the teachers will perform better this year
so thatthe target will be achieved.

2. CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

The minutes was confirmed as proposed by Cik Ong Lih Ji and seconded by Cik Nurkhaliza binti
Mahashimwithout any amendments.

ARISING

No arising matter raised up in the meeting as everything was well done for the year 2016.

4. INTRODUCING NEW MEMBER AND APPOINTING of ENGLISH LANGUAGE

PANELSECRETARY FOR 2017

4.1 A new English teacher, Cik Khuzaimah binti Ibrahim being introduce to the panel members. All
membersare hope to be cooperative in ensuring the success of the English Panel in carrying out any
formal orinformal school’s activities including during the exams.Action: all members of the English
Panel.4.2 The Panel has agreed to appoint Cik Khuzaimah binti Ibrahim as the secretary for this year. It is
hope thatshe will carry the duties successfully.Action: Cik Khuzaimah Binti Ibrahim

5 ULBS
5 Listening and speaking tests should be carried out throughout the year. ULBS should be done early and
allteachers have to ensure that the particulars stated upon the students’ performances to be kept in a file
with allthe details needed. Teachers also need to make it ready by end of March and if possible by end of
February.Action: all english teachers

6 SCHEME OF WORK

6.1 It is agreed that that a representative from all forms will prepare the SOW for each particular form
taught.Remove: Pn Ratha,Form 1: Cik NurkhalizaForm 2: Cik KhuzaimahForm 3: En. NasaruddinForm
4: Miss Ong Lih JiFomr 5: Encik Mohd Noor Suhaimee6.2 Whereas the writing of the lesson plan, do
have to follow the format given by the JPM, a standard formathas to be written in writing the yearly,
weekly and daily plan. For instance, in writing daily lesson plan, mustincludes Theme, topic, learning
objectives, success criteria, activities and reflections.Action: all English Teacher

7 LITERATURE COMPONENT

7.1 The English syllabus had incorporated Language for Aesthetic used in all forms. The
literaturecomponents for form 1,2,4 and 5 are still the same. Changes only for form 3 where there are new
literaturecomponents to be use this year. The literature component use:

Details

Action: All English Teachers

8.0 Based on the performance as seen above, there is an improvement in the number of students
whoachieved ‘A’ in both written and Oral examinations. It is hope that this year the number of students
whoachieved A and pass the exam in PT3 will increase.

9 EXAM SETTERS

9.1 Diagnostic test, Monthly test and semester exams have to be carried out throughout the year.
Teachersconcerned are being assigned to set or prepare the assignments scheduled9.2 All teachers who
prepare the questions will strictly do have to follow the exam format especially forformal exams (mid-
year and end-year), lower forms:PT3 format ; upper forms; SPM format. Whereas duringdiagnostic test,
teachers can test the students language in certain areas such as grammar and tenses.Action: All English
teachers

10 ENGLISH PANEL: SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

10.1 Suggested activities throughout the year are as follows:

EXERCISES/HOMEWORK
13.1 For Exercise books, teachers can ask students to use at least 2 exercise books and maximum of
4exercise books. Exercise need to be given after each chapter.13.2 At least 2 essays exercises should be
given to the students in a month where it comprises of 1 modelessay and 1 guided essay. En. Nasaruddin
also suggested that students are given grammar exercise onlinethat they can do at home during their free
time.
14 MISCELLANEOUS
14.1 The Head of English Panel reminded the members that they have to carry out MBMMBI and
theMBMMBI room is available to be utilised in teaching by using the teaching courseware supplied by
theministry.14.2 Pn Ratha also reminded the members that PISA materials are available in PSS and all the
modulesshould be use since it is compulsory to finish all the modules given.14.3 OPS English is still to be
carried out for form 2 until June as what being reminded by Encik Mohd NoorSuhaimee.14.4 Miss Ong
reminded form 4 teachers to carry out drama for form 4 students.14.5 Teachers have to be aware of the
current development in teaching and to make use of their skills toensure that the students are not left
behind compare to other schools.The meeting was adjourned at 5.30 pm

Prepared by:KHUZAIMAH BINTI IBRAHIM

Secretary of English Panel
SMK Seri Bemban