2nd International IPBA Conference (2-4 June 2008)

Thurs 5 May 2008 11.08 p.m. - The 2nd International IPBA Conference (IPBA stands for Institut Perguruan Bahasa-Bahasa Antarabangsa or in English, the International Languages Teacher Training Institute) was held at the De Palma Ampang Hotel, Kuala Lumpur from 2 - 4 May 2008. Melaka was represented by 3 English Language teachers (more were supposed to go but didn't, most likely due to communication breakdown). The conference was one which I enjoyed thoroughly because of its well-thought out organization and stimulating paper presentations. I had the privilege of presenting a paper entitiled "A Pot-pourri of Grammar Activities" which was well-received.

One of the things I like about attending conferences is the people I meet. I found the IPBA secretariat to be a helpful, pleasant and friendly lot, both lecturers and its under-graduates alike. The latter I found to be oozing with confidence, and I think it can be attributed to the overseas training that they have had, in countries like England, Australia and New Zealand. A record of thanks to the organizers for a job well done (keep up the good work!) and to my friend, Mdm. Noorainun Anuar of the Melaka State Education Department for giving me the opportunity to attend and present at the conference.

Pics above show me in action. The final picture was taken on the 3rd June at the Conference Dinner which was a highly entertaining evening. Maya, my fellow Melakan, is on the right while on the left is Zamrudah Ahmad Rashidi from IPBA. Zam, as she is fondly known, was one of the nicest persons (together with her students) whom Maya and I met at the Conference.