Post-reflection on Language Camp B by Nurul Izyana

When the language camp ends, it means one assignment crossed. Thus, I felt relieved that the camp was over. However, I learnt a lot from it. I am grateful that I have the chance to see the reality of Malaysian students and its learning culture. 

Although I am not one of the facilitator, I do observe how the students learn, their feedbacks and their participation. It frustrates me that most of the students are passive learners; dependent, shy to speak out their opinion and did not want to do the thinking at all. There are even weak students who can’t write in English at all that they just copy the instruction during the tandem writing. As consequences, the facilitators have to create the cheers for the students, draw the logo for them as well as coming out with the ideas and the script for the drama. It is not too much to say that most of the outcomes of the activities are all done by the facilitators. In fact, they are not guiding, but they are doing it for them. However, it is unfair to deny that there are students who participate, give ideas and really contribute in the games though they are minority. I adore students who show their interest and determination in all games especially in presenting the drama. 

 In future, for the next language camp, there are several things need to be improved. It is vital to consider the target learners’ proficiency level before constructing the games. Time for each games should be lengthened as facilitators need more time to explain the instruction, give examples and trigger student’s participation and thinking before they could really play the games.