JEROME KETEMU KEMBARAN DI MALAYSIA!? KULINERAN + DIAJARIN TRIK MATEMATIKA!

Summary

In this vlog, a group of travelers shares their spontaneous trip to Malaysia, driven by a study visit and the desire to meet new people, including a viral math teacher. They explore the local culture, humor, and mathematics through fun interactions, including a math battle with Malaysian students. The trip is filled with excitement, learning, and deep conversations about teaching and passion. The travelers also engage in a unique challenge, learning a signature math technique, all while bonding over their shared love of teaching and knowledge. The experience is both enlightening and entertaining.

Takeaways

• 😀 The group is in Malaysia for a study visit, exploring the country and meeting new people.
• 😀 They met a popular math teacher in Malaysia through Instagram, which led to this collaboration.
• 😀 The trip's itinerary is largely unknown to the group, who are essentially 'providing bodies' and trusting the arrangements.
• 😀 Despite initial doubts, they traveled to Malaysia trusting the process, even joking about the risk of being kidnapped.
• 😀 A major part of the visit involved comparing educational systems, particularly focusing on math teaching techniques.
• 😀 The trip also includes some fun activities, like seeking out Malaysian animated characters like Upin Ipin and meeting with a fellow math enthusiast.
• 😀 The group is involved in a math battle between Indonesia and Malaysia, focusing on engaging and fun math activities.
• 😀 One of the key lessons from the trip is that being a good teacher isn’t just about knowledge, but the ability to teach others effectively.
• 😀 The hosts shared their struggles and journey, particularly the first three years of building their educational brand while also working multiple jobs.
• 😀 The group learned about the signature math technique called 'Circle Rounding' during their visit, which became a highlight of their trip.

Q & A

Why did the group travel to Malaysia?

The group traveled to Malaysia for a study visit and to meet new people, specifically to meet a viral math teacher and explore the country.

How did the main person meet the viral math teacher?

The main person met the viral math teacher by following him on Instagram, DM'ing him, and arranging to meet when they were both in Malaysia.

What was the group's initial feeling about their trip to Malaysia?

Initially, the group was uncertain about their trip since they didn't know the itinerary, where they were staying, or many details. They were essentially 'blindly' trusting the organizers.

What was one concern the group had before the trip?

One concern the group had was the trustworthiness of the trip, as they had only received a DM and had no clear details about the arrangements. There was a joking fear of being 'kidnapped.'

What is Mantappu Academy, and what was the group's goal in Malaysia related to it?

Mantappu Academy is an educational institution that the group is setting up. They traveled to Malaysia to do a comparative study and engage in a math battle between Indonesian and Malaysian students.

How does the math teacher describe the importance of teaching?

The math teacher emphasizes that being able to teach well is more important than simply knowing a subject. The key is not what you know, but how you make others understand what you know.

What type of connection did the group have with the culture of Malaysia during their trip?

The group had a great time exploring Malaysia and connecting through shared experiences, such as enjoying Indonesian music and discussing cultural similarities.

What was one memorable activity the group did in Malaysia?

One memorable activity was the math battle, where the group participated in a fun and engaging math challenge. They also learned techniques such as the 'circle rounding' challenge.

How did the group feel about meeting the owner of MC PLUS?

The group was excited and impressed by meeting the owner of MC PLUS, as they learned about his journey and the hard work behind his success, such as teaching while working as an assistant in the early years.

What was the significance of the math battle the group participated in?

The math battle was a highlight of the trip, bringing together students from different countries to compete and share knowledge. It was an opportunity for the group to bond and learn new techniques while fostering cross-cultural exchange.