Animal Physiology Reflection(Reflective Writing)

                           
          Based on study of this course, at first, I don’t really understand about what is the true definition of Animal Physiology. Then, based on what I have learn of all the topic through week 1 to week 14, finally, I can truly understand what is the meaning of the physiology of animal. According to what I have learn, Animal Physiology is the study of how animals work, and the various physical or chemical processes that occur within the animal body. It is the important key of discipline for understanding the fundamental biology of all animals. The various processes of animal body under physiology that I have learn are about muscular system, respiratory system, circulatory system, nervous system, sensory system, osmoregulation, blood and circulation, digestion system, endocrinology, excretory system, and reproductive system. Besides that, the issues that I faced is I always find myself in Animal Physiology's experiments activity saying, "What do I do next?" Instead of, "Why am I doing this? What should the results be? For me, those two questions are extremely important in an experiment because a scientist needs to know why these steps are happening and how it is going to affect the results. When any scientist conducts and experiment for a specific field, they have to come up with a list of procedures and steps to obtain a certain exit. So, it's important for me as students to ask ourselves the question, "Why am I doing this?"

      
      In addition, I can go through the same process the scientist went through when they conducted the experiment themselves. Then I can use that knowledge and critical thinking in my own research in the future. To obtain this kind of critical thinking, we are using Problem Based Learning activity in our class with the help and guided from our beloved lecturer, Dr Syakirah and then by Dr. Liyana. Our lecturers had provided me with the constructive questions, but, once again, the questions are helpful but they become habitual and instead of wanting to know the answer for my own knowledge, I usually tend to want to answer the question quickly without truly understand it. Overall, with the help from our lecturer, I think this Pbl activity does a good job at setting me up for good study technique, but it also falls a little short when it comes to real critical thinking. 

  

 

       On 9 October 2018, our group went to the Open day carnival of Institute for Medical Research (IMR) at Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur. At here, we got many information and knowledge about medical research and medical issue such as Hiv Aids, Denggi and leptospirosis which is a bacterial disease that affects humans and animals. It is caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira. In humans, it can cause a wide range of symptoms, some of which may be mistaken for other diseases. Some infected persons, however, may have no symptoms at all. Without treatment, Leptospirosis can lead to kidney damage, meningitis (inflammation of the membrane around the brain and spinal cord), liver failure, respiratory distress, and even death. From this trip, i really had increase my knowledge about this Animal Physiology course.

     

                                                                     

              

     Next, on 25 November 2018, our group of Animal Physiology’s student went for a fieldtrip at the National Elephant Conservation Centre (NECC) at Kuala Gandah, Pahang. Our objective for this fieldtrip is to observe how the elephants which is can be categorized as endangered species at here been conserved. Our main purpose also to observe and watch closely with our own eyes the physiology of elephants. Many important information and new knowledge regarding physiology’s of elephants that I got from this fieldtrip. Kuala Gandah National Conservation Elephant Sanctuary is an elephant preserve center that has been around since 1989. At here, the sanctuary staff, teaches the elephants to be comfortable around humans and to help out with heavy-labor tasks, such as moving trees and clearing out large pieces of timber. They try to get the elephants moved out within a few months, but some end up staying longer due to illness or injury. The main purpose of the sanctuary is to help and preserve the elephants in Malaysia since they are on the critically on endangered list. To do that, they focus on educating and making the public aware of the plight of the Malaysian elephants.

      From the informer guider of this conservation center, I got all the basic information about the physiological characteristic of the elephants and their habitat in this sanctuary environment. One of their speciality which is differ from the other animals is the trunk. Elephants have a unique body design that makes it hard to confuse them with any other animal in the world. They are very large animals with anatomy and physiological that is developed so that they have a very good chance of survival in their natural habitat. All of us are familiar with the trunk of an elephant. It is the most important part of the body for this animal. The trunk is very strong and they can even pull complete trees out of the ground with it. They also have sharp teeth that allow them to tear various types of plants and then to chew them up. The trunk is also used for communication purposes and for smelling.

     Lastly, in my opinion, elephants here are wild animals who are just being taught a few simple things before being returned to the wild. Some of the elephants are domesticated enough to help with the translocation process of the wild elephants, but none of them are for show or entertainment. I enjoyed the show that demonstrated how intelligent the elephants are and how good their attitude under their caretaker or “mahout”. It is always neat being able to see the strength and intelligence of the animals around us. After finished this trip, it give me knowledge about the relation between the interaction of physiological of elephants and the environment. I also observed the physical characteristics and morphological of an elephant. Based on that, I can know the functions of all parts of its body which is very unique and its physiological behaviour due to its adaptation with the environment. This trip to Kuala Gandah Elephants Sanctuary really give me something excellent experience. I enjoyed it very much! 

Thank you!

                                      Animal Physiology's Student with our beloved lecturer, Dr.Syakirah

The elephant with it "mahout"

Eating time....

Hyeee..my name is Elly, I'm from Jeli, Kelantan..

Me, myself with new "big"friends behind me..

Tourist Guider....hmmm...I forgot his name..

                                                                                                            

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SBI 3013 - INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BIOLOGY

   For your information, this blog is created purposely for one of my biology subject which is Information and Communication Technology in Biology (SBI 3013). My lecturer, En. Azmi Ibrahim ask us to fill this blog with our own resume, our biology project and some reflection about this course.

   This e-portfolio blog is about the topic that we have learn in SBI3013-Information And Communication Technology In Biology course or anything that can be related to science and information technology that involve in education system nowadays. 

   We also study about a few basic things in communication technology that been given to us. We try to understand the situation and find out how to overcome the problem through science and technology. We can recognize the modern information technology based upon the idea of better education system to achieve "Wawasan 2020" and "TN50" vission, and their role in motivating the student to create a better nation in future.

Reflection

First of all, I want to give my greatest thanks to my beloved lecturer, En. Azmi Ibrahim for giving me a chance to learn and explore a new knowledge about Information, and Communication Technology applications and apply it all in my daily life. 

From this subject, I get more knowledge in using ICT application and it makes me have higher experience level in using ICT especially when in future I will teaching in school. In addition, I also be able to use the applications that I don't have skill in how to use it and do in a proper way such as making my own blog and making an interesting and proper video by using windows movie maker. 

I hope in future, I will be able to use all this knowledge and experince in ICT which is very important in life and also, i will able to follow the step of modernization of technology.

Photoshop

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Simulation Stella

Simulation Stella Report by Ajip Uzaimi on Scribd

Simulation Stella by Ajip Uzaimi on Scribd

Data Logger

Data Logger by Ajip Uzaimi on Scribd

Data Logger Report by Ajip Uzaimi on Scribd

Smart School

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Smart School Report by Ajip Uzaimi on Scribd

Philosophy

Malaysia National Education Philosophy

" Education in Malaysia is an ongoing effort towards further developing the potential of individuals in a holistic and integrated approach to create stable and harmonious intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and physically. Effort is designed to produce Malaysian citizens who are knowledgeable, honorable, responsible, competent and capable of achieving well-being and contribute to the betterment of family, community and country."

My Philosophy on how to be a great teacher...

"Any growth requires a temporary loss of security." ~Madeline Hunter 

   While being an expert in one’s content area is imperative, if one does not understand how to best communicate one’s knowledge to his or her students then the expertise is useless. One of the most important elements to communicate to students is that ICT is significant to their lives and their futures. One should strive to create a meaningful classroom environment for their students. In order to produce a meaningful environment and acquire a significant learning outcome, it is important to create real world connections, to incorporate student centered learning, to utilize technology, togenerate continual growth as a teacher, and to maintain a strict control over the classroom while remaining approachable. 

    First, it is critical to create real world connections in the classroom while producing a student-centered learning environment. If students do not believe they will use classroom material in their future, they see lessons as insignificant, pointless and not worth their time. In order to achieve one’s objectives, a teacher must make the material relevant to their students. A teacher should explain how each lesson will aid students in their future endeavors. It is also important encourage students to use technology in a way that is meaningful to them. One way to create a lesson that is meaningful to each student is to provide them with a choice. For example, if one wants their students to become better writers or practice writing conventions one might offer the option to choose from a list of various types of writing, rather than requiring a particular one which many students might not find significant. Students should be at the forefront of their learning. They should be experiencing and acquiring knowledge rather than simply listening to it. Hands-on lessons help make material come to life for students. 

  One excellent way to engage students in the classroom and create real word connections is to utilize technology and maintain one’s current knowledge as a teacher. Today, students are constantly enveloped in technology. Using technology in the classroom spawns student interest and connects lessons to their everyday lives. Incorporating technology in the classroom is a must, not only to engage students but to prepare them for the rapidly growing and changing world. Technology should be used in every way possible in the classrooms. In order to maintain this goal, it is important to continue one’s education as a teacher. Teachers need to stay informed and current in their knowledge of technology as they do their content area. 

  Finally, one cannot attain any goal in their classroom unless it is well managed. As a teacher, controlling one’s classroom environment is essential. One needs to produce a strict learning atmosphere. Educators must, first, demand respect from students and then prove to them that he or she deserves that respect. One must create specific classroom regulations and not waver. However, while it is imperative to maintain a firm control, it is also necessary to maintain approachable to students. It is important that students feel comfortable asking questions and that they see a teacher as an adult that cares and one that they can trust. It is necessary to maintain the role of an authority figure while communicating respect to students and relating to them. If a teacher is respected, students are more likely to adhere to one’s rules and take class seriously. The best teachers are those that never stop learning and continue striving to improve. It is important to realize that teaching is full of surprises and new situations and one must be ready to adapt, react and discover new strategies. What remains true, it is the necessity to create a meaningful learning environment and to understand how to relate one’s knowledge to students.

Introduction

My name is Mohamad Najib Bin Ahmad Uzaimi. (D20162075563). Currently studying for my bachelor's degree with honors in biology education at Sultan Idris Education University, Tanjung Malim, Perak Darul Ridzuan. I check in to UPSI in 2017 and In shaa Allah will graduate in 2021. Now, I`m on first semester and have seven semester more to go. So, hopefully my studies will going well until the last semester. :))

I am using this blog to complete my task of e-portfolio on subject SBI3013-Information And Communication Technology In Biology.

Lecturer: Encik Azmi Bin Ibrahim.