Malaysian primary school teacher is first Sarawakian to win Global Teacher Award

Rijem is the first Sarawakian teacher to clinch the Global Teacher Award. Photos: Tessie Rijem

"I'm speechless and I never expected to win an international award. However, I'm honoured as this is the first time I'm being recognised for my contribution to teaching. Winning this award has inspired me to further contribute to students in rural villages," said an elated Rijem in a phone interview from Selangau, a town located 70km from Sibu.Before the pandemic, Rijem spent most of her free time teaching students at the longhouse.

During the pandemic, she transitioned to online teaching and recorded teaching modules for students who do not have laptops and access to the Internet. She also continued having virtual karaoke singing competitions as her students love to sing.page. In addition, she uploads her students' English essays on the school library's digital portal, Buloh Mini Digital News.Rijem, a graduate of Penang's Institut Pendidikan Guru, has been attached to SK Sungai Buloh for six years.

"My biggest challenge was teaching them to speak English. These children speak mainly Iban and Bahasa Melayu Sarawak in the longhouses. They also lack confidence and it took a lot of coaxing and encouragement to get them to pick up English," shared Rijem, who hails from Bau, Kuching.

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