Microteaching Lesson 3

First and foremost, I would like to give credits to Teo Si Ni as I had to use her photos for this blog entry.

Microteaching Lesson 3 was conducted by ShiJia, Nur, Khaty, Xi Ling, Angela and Myself.

It was a hectic busy session, I had no time to take photos for my own.

Our topic was on Fruits and Vegetables.

Our theme was Western Garden Party.

First dish was the carrot cake by Shi Jia and Nur. definitely a high fibre dish..but can I say I love the cream cheese frosting more..hehehe..

Second dish was the Garden Veggie Roll by Xi Ling and Kathy. I tasted this during our trial cooking, thought that it tasted good.

Next dish is the Broccoli, Leek and Mushroom Cheese Soup.

And lastly is the fruit trifle, done by myself . =)

Our Final Table Presentation

How to...Decorate Cup cake!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq_91CDijtY

The Art of Plating

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy8-SKIm4Fs

Microteaching Lesson 2

Microteaching Lesson 2 was on Meat and Alternatives and it was conducted by Jit, Si Ni, Ain Samad, Yvonne, XiuPing and Priscilla.

First dish was the Baked Sambal Chicken by Jit and Si Ni. Having to use the pre-made sambal, this dish was, to me, an easy dish to make because at home, we make our own sambal. The dish was definitely tasteful.

The second dish was Chakchouka by my sister Ain and Yvonne. The original recipe uses minced beef but due to religious concerns, Ain changed the beef to chicken which was equally delicious. But to my tastebuds, using minced beef is still better. Besides cooking something usually cooked at home in school felt different because of the different equipments used and the working area!

Lastly was the mutton masala dish by Xiuping and Priscilla. I would love to say that I love this dish but it was too sour because of the yoghurt! If not, I would say that it would be a nice dish too!

Last snapshot of their group presentation

-Apologies of lack of pictures! I forgot.... =P-

The Art of Food Photography

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HMAHlqm4GU&feature=related

Microteaching Lesson 1

The first Microteaching lesson was conducted by Hidayah, Farah, Jay, Mavi, Geemah and Meizhu. As the topic was on Rice and Alternatives, we were introduced to high carbo dishes.

First was the Tuna Fish Quiche. This dish was not alien to me. In fact I shared this recipe with Hidayah when she said she was looking for a pastry dish. I was taught of this dish during Student Internship programme and the students then enjoyed this dish so much. I am definitely glad that the recipe went well for her microteaching lesson.

Next was the Cous-cous dish by Jay and Mavi. This dish is definitely new to me. It was interesting when we had to cover the cous cous which was filled with the broth and then leave it to expand before dry frying.

Lastly was the penne pasta by Geemah and Meizhu. I love pasta dishes and so cooking this was a breeze.

It was the first microteaching lesson, therefore there were many flaws brought up by Miss Chin and Miss Soo.

But I believe we learn from each others' mistakes.

Next week will be my sister's microteaching lesson and we will be handling meat!

Last snap shot of their presentation table.

Reflection - ICT

Technology has definitely become a necessity to us. Everyday, we will check our emails, social-networks and even our blogs. If we, as teachers, are expected to be updated with technology, what more to our students?

Weblogs can be a source of communication between me and my students. Extra information pertaining to my subject can be posted for my students to view from their homes. Questions unanswered during curriculum period can be posted here after I have made my research on it. I can even leave instructions on the weblog.

Interesting videos relevant to the subject can be uploaded to the blogs for the students' further understanding. Websites relevant for students to do their research on can be posted on the blog.

Lastly and most importantly to me, I can do it from home. Technology has made it possible for me to access my weblogs for my students from anywhere. =)

Quickie, How-to Sew on a Button, Threadbanger

http://www.youtube.com/user/ThreadBanger#p/u/404/hrSs_DiJ-ZA

Let's get to know the Vitamins!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSL5qiey9Ng

Website Review : www.potatofacts.net

do you know that the irish potatoes are NOT really irish?

you can get these facts from this website - http://www.potatofacts.net/

this website is plentiful with information on the carbohydrate -vegetable - potato

it has easy tab bars which are linked to any information in relation to potatoes.

such as knowing the different types of potatoes

some fun potato facts

how to store your potatoes

and many more

this is a good potato info-filled website.

good for reads!

Website Review: Allrecipes.com

as the name goes, this website is filled with recipes

this website is US based, so you wont really find Asian recipes but there are some nice recipes which you may try out.

the website is clear and easy to navigate with tab bars and links available.

there are a variety of dishes from the collection of recipes to choose from.

there are also a section of heart-healthy cooking recipes

each recipe comes with prep time, cooking time and serving sizes.

read up the comments of others who have tried out the recipes. it help greatly when you are choosing recipes for yourself.

a good to try out website for recipe searching!

Website Review: www.sewing.org

sewing.org is a good website for those who are learning to sew and wish to do the simple projects that this website has to offer.

this website offers online learning - whereby there are variety of selections of the different sewing techniques whereby pictorial instructions are available for references.

there are a variety of sewing projects available.

an example will be designing and sewing your own peasant blouse. you will just have to click the link to download.

In my opinion, this is a good website for those who have interest in sewing simple projects.

Good for those who want to learn sewing online.

Website Review : The HPB Website

The Health Promotion Board [HPB] website - http://www.hpb.gov.sg/ is the most info- filled website with the latest issues and concerns featured. ..well in my opinion.

If you are looking for the most reliable health information in Singapore, this is definitely the website for you.

Being available online, it makes it easily accessible for Singaporeans to find out on the latest health concerns and issues .

Various health topics are featured in the website. Information on health diseases which are on the high in Singapore such as heart diseases, cancer are also available for reads.


What always catch my interest in the HPB website are the health tools. There are a variety of health tool available for visitors to test themselves on.


A Student-friendly feature for those who are researching and doing meal planning would be the energy and nutrient compositions of food, making it easier for the calculation of nutrients and calories of the meals.


As you browse through the website, you will find that there are many other features which are available on the website. Too many for me to mention all.

To conclude, the HPB website is an excellent source for health information especially in Singapore context.

Website Review: www.nutrition.com.sg

As the name says..nutrition.com.sg is one of the nutrition websites which I was introduced to when doing project work in my 3 year course in Temasek Polytechnic.

It is easy to navigate as you can access all the tab bars available in the site to search for the information that you need.

Information on healthy eating tips, the Dietary Guidelines and Healthy Diet Pyramid for Singapore are available for reads.

One of the tools which is useful for students especially for meal planning is the breakdown of nutrients in local food.

An example of the nutrient breakdown for rice dishes listed below:

Other useful tools such as BMI calculators, waist-hip ratio calculators are also available.


In my opinion, nutrition.com.sg is student-friendly website, easy access and fairly good information for reads!

What is Home Economics to me?

Home Economics

is not just about learning how to cook but also the sciences behind it

not just about sewing but also creating beautiful craftwork

you get to learn about nutrition and making the right food choice

eat healthily and live healthily

you get to learn about food safety, the proper ways of handling food and prevent food borne bacteria and diseases

and also how to manage your budget and making wise spending choices.

Well, isn't Home Economics something close to us?

it is beneficial to our daily life.

numero uno - the life journey

as taken from dictionary.com

home economics is a

-noun
1. the art and science of home management.
2. a college curriculum usually including studies in nutrition, the purchase, preparation, and service of food, interior design, clothing and textiles, child development, family relationships, and household economics.

i was first exposed to this subject back in 1996 when i was in secondary 1. i admit that i love this subject. i was even selected to be the subject representative for both years[sec 1 & sec 2]. but i was not given the opportunity of taking up food and nutrition as the class that i was placed in was not given F&N as subject choice.

after i completed my A levels in 2002, i wanted to join the teaching line. why? it has been my ambition. i came across of this home economic teacher training scheme and applied. but it was not meant to be then. i joined another workforce and applied teaching again after completing my 2 year bond. well, where there is passion, you will never give up. i got into the teacher- training scheme after my third try.

3 years in Temasek Polytechnic

the journey was not easy. but we had our fair share of fun, joy and laughter.

the cohort came in and graduated together and now we are in NIE, our last stage of learning before entering the real teaching world.

what made me to be even happier to be here?

My sister is together with me. Yes, we are in the same class. All making us more motivated to share in our passion to teach and our love for baking, cooking, sewing and handicrafts.