Welcome December 2011 session... The third chance to make a lecturer of myself. It has been a pretty good year. Workwise... I'm still loving what I do, having escaped from the risk of being mentally and physically harrassed at the old job. And this is my third semester in Politeknik Kota Kinabalu. And a LOT have changed.
I'm no longer the Boss's daughter. Papa transfered to Shah Alam about 2 months ago. I actually survived 2 months living with my brother already. Life has been fun. I have good friends and good students. Oh and a lecturer of mine from my previous institute (Politeknik Port Dickson) transfered here, making things better so far. By better I mean having someone familiar around is a positive thing. Do I miss the attention and respect? Yes. But thanks to my superb friends, these 2 months have been a slippery ride of fun and joy. And i guess it's time to return to normalness and do what I'm here for.
I wish I can apologize to my students for my lack of commitment this semester. I know I was a bitchy lecturer first semester around having half of my students population hating my guts. I was a laugh-a-lot lecturer last semester, having to have taken my students to watch a movie and karaoke for the heck of it. Oh and not forgetting giving my students a chance to sing and act as a class project. But this semester had a rough start. I found myself too busy for classes and i became less organized due to numerous paperwork. And this week is the time to start managing my time for myself and make some effort to be a good lecturer.
As a side dish, I'm a discipline officer, a club advisor and a 5S (insert english word for penyelaras here) all in a bowl. I dropped the Exam officer job basically coz of the faltering teamwork and I always find myself lost and fighting battles by myself. Nothing against the people in the unit. It's just that, the job itself sucked. I got my experience and miserable moments and time to let certain things go while i have the chance.
As for classes, I'm teaching diploma levels now. Semester 3 and 6. So basically smart ass kids who don't know the use of their intelligence yet. And I still have the weakness of not being able to remember who is who. Yeah I need to start memorizing students' names now. There's an area I have to improve.
Being a lecturer is not just about preparing lecture notes and powerpoint slides to impress your students, but it's also about being sincere in all that you do. Be generous and patient and all things will fall right into place. A little time, a little dedication and you will get the most awesome gift in your life : loved by your students.
I am Anne. I am a lecturer. And I love my job. :)
Panda love, Anne <2
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