FOR English trainee teacher Izyan Syafiqah,
the 12th Asia TEFL and 23rd Melta conference was a not-to-be-missed opportunity
of gaining new knowledge and exposure from seasoned professionals in the field.
“As a trainee teacher, it really helps to
attend the conference.
“We are exposed to many different ideas and
people from other countries," the final-year student said.
In addition, Izyan and fellow trainees from
the Teacher Education Institute Tun Abdul Razak Campus in Kota Samarahan,
Sarawak, were able to demonstrate their innovative use of hand and finger
puppets to improve pupils' oral proficiency at the conference.
"We came across low-proficiency pupils
during our teaching practice in rural areas in Sarawak.
“We used the puppets to help enhance their
proficiency by stimulating their interest and imagination.
